Category: Business and Economy

The 12th International Arts Research Symposium (SEUIARS – 2026), hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Culture of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL), underscored the growing importance of digital transformation in shaping the country’s academic and cultural landscape. The symposium brought together local and international scholars under the theme ‘Transformation through Digitalization:…

In a key leadership appointment within the professional services sector, Suren Rajakarier has stepped into the role of Managing Partner of KPMG Sri Lanka and its Maldives practice, effective April 1. A respected figure in the accounting and audit profession, Rajakarier steps into the role following an illustrious career spanning over 38 years. He previously served as…

Seylan Bank has unveiled a range of seasonal offers for Seylan Credit and Debit Cardholders this Avurudu season, partnering with over 300 merchants across Sri Lanka to deliver discounts, flexible payment plans and lifestyle experiences during one of the country’s most celebrated festive periods. Positioned as the ‘Essential Card for heartfelt essentials,’ Seylan Cards aims…

The CINEC Campus, Malabe has announced ‘CINEC Campus Open Week’ as an awareness programme regarding higher  education opportunities available to students after their Advanced Level (A/L) results. This programme is scheduled to take place from April 4-11, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the CINEC Campus premises Malabe. The event is chaired by Senior Prof. Sampath…

SDB bank marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a series of initiatives organised focused on employee wellbeing, reflecting its broader commitment to supporting women at multiple levels of society. The programme was designed to create a meaningful impact among employees, female entrepreneurs and the public, while also increasing the Bank’s visibility. As part of its…

As big match fever takes over the month of March, Jetour, the fast-growing global SUV brand represented locally by Euro Motors (Pvt) Ltd. is strengthening ties with communities as sponsor of three prestigious school cricket encounters. This covers the 96th Battle of the Maroons between Ananda College and Nalanda College, the 147th Battle of the…

The Sri Lanka–Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a business networking session recently at Marine Bay, Colombo, in collaboration with a visiting delegation from the Malaysian Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI), Penang. The 16-member delegation, representing 16 diverse companies, was led by Dato’ S. Parthiban, President of MICCI…

DFCC Bank received a Gold Award for Financial Inclusivity and a Merit Award for Customer Convenience at the LankaPay Technovation Awards 2026. The two categories that define how digital progress in banking is being measured, not by how advanced the technology is, but by how effectively it improves access, simplifies interactions and removes friction from…

The Power and Energy arm of DIMO has launched EVO by DIMO, a dedicated solutions platform designed to support the rapid development of Sri Lanka’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Covering charging capacities from 11kW to 360kW, the launch marks a significant milestone in the country’s evolving electric mobility ecosystem. Through this platform, DIMO introduces…

A high-level delegation from the Malaysian Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Penang (MICCI), visited the Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI) recently to explore potential foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities across multiple sectors. The 15-member team, led by MICCI President Dato’ S. Parthiban, represented a diverse cross-section of industries including ICT, banking, agriculture, manufacturing,…