Category: Business and Economy

In a progressive step toward strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka and the Korean Businessmen’s Association, hosted the “Korea–Sri Lanka Investment Facilitation Forum” on 14th November 2025 at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo. The forum was graced by Her Excellency Miyon Lee, the Ambassador of the…

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC is making history as the first bank in the country to collaborate with Google and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to enable Google Pay for its cardholders as part of the Google Wallet launch. This is a defining moment for Sri Lanka’s financial landscape, setting a new standard…

Heritance Kandalama has once again brought pride to Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry, being recognised on the world stage at the 2025 International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) Global Responsible Tourism Awards. The iconic property, and the only Sri Lankan hotel to receive an award this year, was honoured with a Silver Global Responsible Tourism Award…

Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Creator Economy and Cultural Storytelling ANIK Gallery & Production House today announced the launch of its fully equipped creative facility in Greater Colombo, designed to support the growth of Sri Lanka’s creator economy through production services, training, and cultural education. The new hub features a high-tech digital soundproof studio, immersive mood-driven sets, and…

Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited celebrated excellence, dedication, and professionalism at the Allianz Claims Excellence Awards 2024, held on 2nd October 2025 at The Grand Monarch. The event honored exceptional individuals and teams who consistently uphold Allianz’s promise of delivering superior claims service, demonstrating the company’s unwavering commitment to customer trust, service quality, and operational excellence. The awards…

People’s Bank Officers’ Association conducted ‘Abhinandana Pranama 2025’, the academic excellence award ceremony, for the 23rd time at the People’s Tower, Colombo 02, recently. The event focused on recognising the outstanding educational achievements of members’ children and was held under the patronage of People’s Bank Chairman, Prof. Narada Fernando, and Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, Clive…

Abans PLC, in partnership with Xiaomi officially launched the ‘MI | AbansSmartverse’, the nation’s first-ever experiential smart tech village, at the Colombo City Centre from 12th till 16th November. The opening was graced by Xiaomi brand principals including the Xiaomi BNS Regional Manager Luther Liu, Country Head of Xiaomi Kain Wang and AIoT Head Vanessa…

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the EDB head office to collaborate on organising the Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a premier international trade and investment promotional event in June 2026 at BMICH. The international exhibition is envisioned to…

Sri Lanka’s one of the leading integrated financial services providers, HNB FINANCE PLC, announced strong financial performance for the First Half of the financial year 2025/26, ended September 30, 2025, demonstrating continued resilience and growth amid a challenging economic landscape. The Company achieved a remarkable turnaround, recording a 129% year-on-year (YoY) increase in profit after…

Coffey & Consult, the Oklahoma-based leader in human-centered technology consulting and AI enablement, is proud to announce a new international partnership with Banuka (Banu) Athuraliya, founder of Andro Dollar Network (PVT) LTD and a globally respected technology strategist based in Sri Lanka. Known online as Andro Dollar, Banu blends his expertise in technology, entrepreneurship, and…