Category: Business and Economy

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) prepares to host the 34th Annual NCE Export Awards in December 2026, to celebrate the resilience and growth of Sri Lanka’s exporters. The programme has been held consistently for over three decades, during periods of economic uncertainty, global disruptions and changing trade conditions, marking its consistency…

Hayleys Electronics Limited, in collaboration with SolaX Power, brought together over 300 industry professionals and stakeholders in Colombo for ‘Unlocking the Power of Tomorrow’, an exclusive knowledge-sharing event focused on the future of intelligent energy solutions. Held at The Kingsbury Colombo, the event explored advancements in smart inverter technology, hybrid energy storage and intelligent energy…

Digibrush also ranks No. 24 among the world’s most effective independent agency offices Sri Lankan-grown independent agency Digibrush Productions has achieved a historic milestone on the global stage, ranking No. 5 among Asia-Pacific’s Most Effective Independent Agency Offices in the newly released 2025 Effie Index. The Colombo-based firm shared the regional top five alongside leading…

Sri Lanka is targeting $ 8 billion in tourism earnings by 2030, with the Government aiming to raise the sector’s contribution to around 5% of GDP, by transforming the country into a higher-value tourism destination, Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof Ruwan Ranasinghe said on Friday (4). Speaking on Ada Derana’s “The Public Square” programme, Ranasinghe said: “Sri…

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has hosted the fifth working-level meeting of the Sri Lanka–Japan Business Environment Committee, providing a platform for Japanese investors to raise operational challenges and seek solutions from relevant government agencies. The quarterly meeting brought together representatives from the Embassy of Japan, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Japan…

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) recently unveiled a specially branded Airbus A321 Neo aircraft of Sri Lankan Airlines, liveried with the ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2027’ brand identity, to promote ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2027’ – the country’s premier international exhibition. The Expo will comprehensively showcase Sri Lanka’s diverse export sectors, including agriculture, Industrial, manufacturing,…

People’s Bank has once again been recognised as one of Sri Lanka’s outstanding women-friendly workplaces at the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2026, held recently at The Grand Maitland. This marks the sixth consecutive year that People’s Bank has received this prestigious recognition, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to fostering gender equality, diversity and inclusion within…

Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), the Young Directors Forum (YDF), and the Women Directors’ Forum (WDF), in collaboration with John Keells Stockbrokers (JKSB), successfully hosted an exclusive knowledge-sharing event titled “Investing in Times of Uncertainty” recently at the Sheraton Colombo. Held under JKSB’s #SHEinvests initiative, the event brought together SLID members and invited participants…

Sri Lanka could develop gemstones into a strategic foreign exchange asset by establishing a national gem reserve similar to its dollar and gold reserves, while using the initiative to expand imports, value addition and exports, according to Sri Lanka Miners and Dealers Association Director Dr. Sanjeewa Fonseka. Dr. Fonseka, who is also Chairman of Ceylon…

A team from the International Monetary Fund will be in Sri Lanka from September 10 to 23 for the 7th review of its program, Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou said in a statement. The 2026 Article IV Consultations will also be held at the same time. “The IMF team will communicate its findings at the end…