Category: Business and Economy

In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah’s severe flooding across the Western Province, Round Table Sri Lanka (RTSL) has emerged as one of the nation’s fastest and most effective humanitarian responders, deploying urgent relief operations since 28 November 2025. RTSL’s first major mission launched in Welampitiya, delivering emergency food parcels, ration packs, medication, and bedsheets to families stranded for days…

As part of ongoing relief efforts for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, HUTCH Sri Lanka has donated Rs. 60 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. The contribution was officially handed over today (04) at the Presidential Secretariat. The donation cheque was presented to Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake by HUTCH…

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully concluded the Pitching Event for the second batch of SMEs under the ExpoScaleUp program. Supported under the European Union’s regional initiative ‘Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)’ as part of…

Teams up with Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to mobilise community donations Uber Sri Lanka today announced a partnership with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. As part of this initiative, Uber is contributing approximately LKR 65 million towards emergency relief, combining funds for…

In a powerful symbol of resilience and recovery, Sri Lanka today welcomed the luxury cruise ship Mein Schiff 06, operated by TUI Cruises, carrying more than 2,000 international passengers to the Colombo Port. This marks the first major tourist movement since last week’s natural disaster, sending a clear message to the world: Sri Lanka is safe, open, and ready…

Suwanda Industries, known globally under the brand name Cycle Pure Incense, is proud to announce its recertification as a ZeroCarbon® Manufacturer for 2025. This marks another significant milestone in the company’s ongoing journey of environmental responsibility and purpose-driven business. As Sri Lanka’s only Carbon Neutral Manufacturer of Incense Sticks, this achievement reaffirms the company’s unwavering dedication to…

In a groundbreaking step toward enhancing guest convenience and digital hospitality, Sofia Colombo has officially launched Colombo’s first-ever multilingual “Hotel E-Shop,” developed in partnership with Thineth Software Solutions. This innovative online platform operates without the need for app downloads or personal data collection guests simply scan a QR code available in their rooms to access…

Funds directed through Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to Support Communities Impacted by Cyclone Ditwah In response to the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which has triggered severe rains and flooding across Sri Lanka, Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of the global blockchain leader Binance, has pledged LKR ~61.6 Million (USD 200,000) to support urgent…

HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka is announced as the Platinum sponsor and Official Banking partner for the 1st ever IBSL National Banking and Finance Conference 2025. The Conference, organized by the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL), will take place in Colombo on 1 and 2 December 2025. “The National Banking…

Due to the current disaster situation in the country, various inquiries have been made by foreign countries, organizations, individuals, as well as Sri Lankans living abroad, regarding donating essential goods to the people affected. Accordingly, the Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a more convenient procedure to expedite the clearance and distribution of all material…