Category: Business and Economy

One of the main victories the government achieved was in the export category with the country recording the highest export revenue in 2025 and that was possible due to the dedication and determination of the award winning exporters present at the occasion, Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development told the 33rd National Chamber…

Tantri Trailers (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s leading industrial manufacturing companies, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mercy Education Campus, Puttalam to strengthen industry aligned technical education and enhance youth employability across the country. The MoU was formally on February 12, at the BMICH Orchid Hall, in the presence of…

MAS Femography, a global leader in FemTech apparel solutions in partnership with the Selyn Foundation in Sri Lanka are taking forward their continued efforts in combating period poverty with the BleedGood initiative for 2026. The milestone partnership reflects the shared mission of Selyn and MAS Femography to uplift women’s well-being and advance climate-conscious menstrual dignity…

Keells is set to usher a new chapter in customer experience with the relaunch of Keells Nexus with the introduction of its all-new loyalty app on February 13. For 25 years, Keells Nexus has been at the heart of Sri Lankan retail, pioneering coalition loyalty and even introducing mobile-based loyalty as early as 2014. The…

HNB PLC, marked another milestone in its legacy of industry leadership with the opening of its relocated Bandaragama Customer Centre at Horana Road, Bandaragama. The opening ceremony was graced by HNB Executive Vice President/Head of Network Business Supun Dias, Divisional Secretary, Bandaragama DisnaJayasinghe and HNB Regional Business Head South Western Region Eshan Jayarathne, alongside senior…

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka hosted its 67 th Annual General Meeting at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, on 10 th February 2026, gathering distinguished representatives from the business community, government, and diplomatic missions to explore collaborative strategies for economic growth and the development of the MSME sector in Sri Lanka. Under the…

Sri Lanka may give the world another refreshing hot beverage, this one brewed from some of the country’s most iconic spices, that could, in time, match the country’s best-known export tea. ‘Wild Mist Water’ unveiled at an appropriately styled ‘quiet reveal’ in Colombo 7 this week, is in its creator Sohan Jayasena’s words, ‘a luxury…

Prime Constructions (Pvt) Ltd (PCL), the construction arm of the real estate leader, the Prime Group, has achieved the coveted C1 grade under the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) grading system in just two and a half years since its incorporation. The outstanding accomplishment highlights the company’s rapid ascent as a trusted leader in Sri…

In the wake of surging demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Sri Lanka, BYD and its authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto have opened the country’s largest purpose-built body shop and accident repair centre dedicated exclusively to BYD and their premium sub-brand DENZA. Located in Seeduwa, the new facility has taken over the former…

Reinforcing its commitment to strong governance, financial resilience, sustainable growth and inclusive leadership, Asia Asset Finance PLC (AAF) has announced the appointment of  Kokila Perera as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Waruni Perera as Deputy General Manager – Risk. These appointments mark an important milestone in AAF’s 55-year journey, strengthening leadership depth at a time…