Category: Business and Economy

Siddhalepa Ayurveda Opens New Outlet at Katunayake Airport Departure Terminal, Strengthening Hettigoda Group’s Global Well-being Footprint

Siddhalepa Ayurveda, a key pillar of the Hettigoda Group of Companies, is proud to announce the opening of its newest outlet at the Departure Terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the Group as it continues to take the heritage of Sri Lankan Ayurveda to the world.…

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Prime Minister Highlights Tourism as a Tool of Soft Power at Global Forum in Davos

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in a high-level dialogue titled “Tourism as Soft Power and Diplomatic Capital” held at the Euronews Hub, Piz Buin Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on January 20. The session explored how tourism functions as a strategic instrument of diplomacy by strengthening international trust, cultural exchange,…

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Sunshine Holdings to Acquire 75% Stake in Leading Export-Oriented Company, Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited

Sunshine Holdings PLC (SUN), one of Sri Lanka’s diversified conglomerates, announced its intention to acquire a 75% stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited (JAPC), a leading export-oriented company, subject to the conditions in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed on 21st January 2026. The signing of the SPA took place at Sunshine Holdings PLC’s Corporate…

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Dialog Enterprise and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka to Drive the Digital Transformation of Sri Lankan Exporters

Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, together with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), recently hosted “From Sri Lanka to the World – Digital Marketing Strategies for Export Growth,” a knowledge-sharing seminar focused on strengthening the digital capabilities of Sri Lankan exporters. The event brought together industry…

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EDB Hosts National Consultative Forum on Strategic Export Development Roadmap 2026 – 2030

Export Development Board (EDB) recently held the National Consultative Forum on the Strategic Export Development Roadmap 2026-2030 at its head office. As the nation’s premier export promotion organization, the EDB is currently formulating the National Export Development Plan to guide Sri Lanka’s export-led economic transformation over the next five years. The objective of the forum…

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Sri Lanka’s apparel sector signals a new era of social sustainability at Colombo forum

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry reaffirmed its leadership in ethical manufacturing at a high-level forum held in Colombo on 13 January 2026, where local and international experts gathered to examine how social sustainability can strengthen the country’s export competitiveness. Hosted at the Taj Samudra, the event brought together representatives from WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production), Intertek…

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Writer Business Services Enters Sri Lanka to Partner with Institutions to Provide Information Management and Payments Solutions

Writer Corporation, one of India’s leading business groups, today announced the launch of its subsidiary, Writer Business Services Pvt. Ltd., and the commencement of its operations in Sri Lanka. The expansion reflects Sri Lanka’s strategic importance in Writer’s regional growth plans and its role in supporting a highly regulated digital and financial services market which…

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UST to Expand Sri Lanka Operations Following Tailwind Acquisition

UST Acquires Leading Fintech Innovator Tailwind Acquisition of key Texas and Brazil-based firm increases UST’s standing in the rapidly growing market for digital banking solutions and support services  UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has acquired Texas based fintech company Tailwind Business Ventures, strengthening its position in a dynamic sector while also expanding its presence…

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