SLAAQP hosts National Convention on Quality and Productivity
The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP) will host the National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP), at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo, bringing together more than 2,000 delegates for what is set to be the largest edition of the convention to date. The event will showcase the achievements of…
National Export Development Plan launch today
Sri Lanka will today officially launch its National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030, a comprehensive strategy aimed at transforming the country’s export sector and achieving an ambitious export earnings target of US$ 30 billion by 2030. The plan, formulated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry…
Sri Lanka well positioned to contribute to greater connectivity
Sri Lanka strongly supports the vision of building a community with a shared future based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, Arun Hemachandra, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment told the 7th China South Asia Cooperation Forum held in Kunming, Yunnan Province from June 11-12. He said…
Nations Trust Bank reaffirms commitment to biodiversity by renewing partnership with WNPS
Nations Trust Bank recently renewed its longstanding partnership with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS), continuing support of the organisations monthly public lecture series. The renewal reaffirms the Bank’s deep commitment to environmental stewardship and biodiversity conservation. As one of the key sustainability initiatives for the Bank, the partnership, supports a series of free…
Tea auction volumes rise as strong rupee weighs on high-grown prices
Sri Lanka’s tea auction offerings increased further this week, reaching 6.4 million kilogrammes, with Low and Mid Grown leafy and semi-leafy teas continuing to attract healthy demand and satisfactory prices despite emerging market challenges. Market analysts said High and Mid Grown Orthodox Rotovane BOP and BOPF grades came under pressure as sentiment turned bearish towards…
NCCSL to host seminar on ‘Data Protection & Privacy: Safeguarding Businesses in the Digital Era’
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) will host a timely and insightful seminar titled ‘Data Protection & Privacy: Safeguarding Businesses in the Digital Era’ on June 18, at the National Chamber of Commerce Auditorium, Colombo 10. with the objective of enhancing awareness among businesses on emerging cyber risks, data protection requirements, and…
Pussalla Organic Cinnamon achieves EU and USDA organic certification
Pussalla Agri Ventures has achieved a significant milestone in its organic transformation journey being awarded EU Organic and USDA Organic certifications for its premium Ceylon cinnamon products. The certifications were conferred on June 11, at Control Union Sri Lanka, marking a major step forward in the company’s ambition to enter high-value international markets. The recognition…
Deepal S05 REEV with driving range of over 1,200 km launched in SL
Designed to address one of the key concerns of Sri Lankan motorists-long-distance travel-the S05 REEV was launched in Colombo offering the benefits of electric vehicle driving while providing an impressive combined driving range of over 1,200 km. The all-new Deepal S05 REEV launch marks another significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s rapidly evolving new energy vehicle…
Moves to expand cooperation in trade and investment with Viet Nam
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra had a meeting with Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam, Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, at the Consulate of Viet Nam in Kunming, Yunnan, China recently. The discussion focused on further strengthening Sri Lanka–Viet Nam relations, especially in the context of the recent high level visits…
Sea Master Group invests Rs 500 Mn in second Integrated Logistics Centre
Sea Master Group inaugurated its second Integrated Logistics Centre (ILC) on Thursday (11), in Hendala, Wattala, strengthening Sri Lanka’s logistics infrastructure and reinforcing its vision of becoming a regional logistics hub. The facility is strategically located just 8 to 9 kilometres from the Port of Colombo, offering customers faster and more efficient access to port-related…