Category: Business and Economy

Classic Destinations Becomes Sri Lankaโ€™s First GSTC Sustainability Certified DMC

Classic Destinations, the registered company of Classic Sri Lanka and Classic Wild, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming Sri Lankaโ€™s first Destination Management Company (DMC) to receive the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, the worldโ€™s leading standard for sustainable tourism. The GSTC sets and manages the global baseline standards for sustainability in travel…

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Reimagining Adventure for Everyday Life, DIMO Brings the All-New Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator to Sri Lanka

DIMO, the authorized distributor for Jeep in Sri Lanka, has officially introduced the all-new 2025 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator, marking a new chapter for the legendary brand while delivering both adventure and everyday practicality to customers.  The launch was celebrated through Legends Unleashed 2025, a three-day expedition that blurred the lines between product reveal…

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Commitment Signed, Success Shared: Fintrex Finance Partners with APTS and Craft Silicon for Core Banking System

Fintrex Finance Sri Lanka has embarked on a transformative journey in partnership with Asia Pacific Technology Systems (APTS) and Craft Silicon, marking a significant milestone in its digital banking evolution. The official agreement signing, held on 18th September 2025, formalizes the collaboration for the implementation of a state-of-the-art Core Banking System. This partnership reflects a…

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Autodesk Strengthens Commitment to Driving Innovation and Sustainability in Sri Lankaโ€™s Construction Sector

Autodesk, together with its Value-Added Distributor Redington, recently hosted the Autodesk AEC Digital Construction Showcase Forum at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. Infrastructure authorities from the government and professionals working in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) came together to explore how digital technologies are changing the future of construction in Sri Lanka.  The forum’s main takeaway was…

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Modern ZHONGTONG Buses Hit Sri Lankan Roads

Marking a significant advancement in Sri Lankaโ€™s passenger transport sector, the latest premium ZHONGTONG bus range was introduced by its newly appointed local agent, Moveflex (Pvt) Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of DIMO, recently. ZHONGTONG is a familiar name in the Sri Lankan market, having already established a presence in the country over the years.…

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Craft, Collaboration & Community: Selyn Foundation Presents โ€œCraft to Empowerโ€ at Ramp Up 2025

At Ramp Up 2025, hosted by the Womenโ€™s Chamber of Industry & Commerce Sri Lanka on September 9th at Hilton Colombo, the Selyn Foundation โ€” the social impact arm of the Selyn brand โ€” unveiled a collaboration with Sri Lankaโ€™s Beeralu artisans through its flagship โ€œCraft to Empowerโ€ program. The showcase highlighted not only fashion,…

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First Capital Holdings PLCโ€™s Rs. 3Bn Debenture Issue oversubscribed on opening day

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and Sri Lankaโ€™s pioneering full-service investment institution, the debenture issue of Rs. 3.0Bn was open for subscription on 23rd September 2025, which was oversubscribed on the very same day. Rated A+ (Stable) by Lanka Rating Agency Limited, the issue reflects the companyโ€™s strong financial  strength…

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ICF Colombo Chapter Announces the 2nd International Coaching ConferenceTheme: Humanity 5.0 โ€“ Unlocking a Human-First Future24th & 25th September 2025 | Cinnamon Life, Colombo, Sri Lanka

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Colombo Chapter proudly announces the 2nd International Coaching Conference, to be held on 24th and 25th September 2025 at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo. This yearโ€™s conference theme, โ€œHumanity 5.0 โ€“ Unlocking a Human-First Future,โ€ addresses one of the defining challenges of our time: ensuring people remain at the…

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