Remittances in 1Q 2026 up by record of 27% to $ 2.29 Bn
The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau states that the amount of remittances sent by migrant workers to the country during the first quarter of this year has increased by 26.5% compared to the first quarter of last year. From January to March 2026, the country received remittances of US $ 2.29billion. The amount of remittances…
Sri Lankan Travel Documentary wins ‘Top Honour’ at Global Media Awards 2026 in London
Sri Lanka’s storytelling excellence took centre stage at the Inspire Global Media Awards 2026, held recently in London, United Kingdom with a packed room of media glitterati. The Sri Lankan travel documentary produced by Mark Julian Edwards won the Television Broadcast of the Year at the ceremony, contested by BBC and Amazon TV. The documentary…
Cap Snap Lanka receives six international certifications including ISO-FSSC
Cap Snap Lanka Pvt. Ltd., a member of the CSL Group, has received six internationally recognised certifications, including the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000), at a ceremony held recently in Colombo. The achievement is particularly noteworthy as all six certifications were secured within just six months, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to quality, safety,…
DIMO Cascades EV Expertise at the Mercedes-Benz Flying Doctor Service Clinic 2026
As the global automotive industry advances toward electrification, the need for specialized technical expertise and trusted aftersales support has become progressively critical. Against this evolving backdrop, DIMO, the authorized general distributor for Mercedes-Benz, continues to strengthen its commitment to delivering world-class ownership experiences in Sri Lanka through the recently held Mercedes-Benz Flying Doctor Service Clinic…
E.B. Creasy, BIC and DENTA Factory wins Platinum at Responsible Care Excellence Awards
E. B. Creasy & Co., PLC – BIC & DENTA Factory, a leading manufacturer of personal care products in Sri Lanka, was recently honoured with the Platinum Award at the Responsible Care Excellence Awards 2025. Marking a significant milestone, E. B. Creasy & Co., PLC – BIC & DENTA Factory emerged as the only Platinum…
இலங்கையின் உணவுப் பாதுகாப்பை வலுப்படுத்த உலக உணவுத் திட்டத்துடன் (WFP) இணைந்து முன்னெடுக்கும் உலகளாவிய பங்களிப்பு மற்றும் தேசிய அளவிலான தாக்கம் குறித்து சர்வதேச லயன்ஸ் கழகம் விளக்கமளிப்பு
இலங்கை முழுவதிலும் உள்ள ஆயிரக்கணக்கான பாடசாலை மாணவர்களுக்கு, தினசரி ஒரு வேளை உணவு என்பது வெறுமனே போசணையை வழங்குவது மட்டுமல்ல; அது கற்றல், வளர்ச்சி மற்றும் பாதுகாப்பான எதிர்காலத்திற்கான அடித்தளமாகும். இந்தச் சூழலில், சர்வதேச லயன்ஸ் கழகத்தினால் (Lions Clubs International Foundation – LCIF) வழிநடத்தப்படும் திட்டங்கள், குறிப்பாக ஐக்கிய நாடுகள் உலக உணவுத் திட்டத்துடனான (WFP) இந்த அமைப்பின் ஒத்துழைப்பு மூலம் எட்டப்பட்ட தேசிய அளவிலான தாக்கத்தை விளக்கும் வகையில் அண்மையில் கொழும்பில் ஒரு…
Total export earnings increase to USD 4,308.11 Mn in 1Q -2026
Sri Lanka’s total export earnings increased to USD 4,308.11 million in the first quarter of 2026, recording a growth of 1.59% compared to the same period in 2025, the Export Development Board said. Although export earnings in March were recorded at USD 1,467.31 million, it has decreased by 5.2 % compared to March last year.…
Opportunities explored to strengthen bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Republic of Korea
The Sri Lanka–Korea Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an awareness session titled “Doing Business with South Korea”, bringing together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea. The event was graced by Miyon Lee, Ambassador of the Republic…
Sri Lanka Tourism Club unveils global campaign
In a bid to attract high-end travellers to the country and help increase tourism receipts, the Sri Lanka Tourism Club (SLTC) has launched a major international promotional drive, bringing in global media partners to support it. The mentor behind the project, Dr. Prabath Ukkwatte, Co-founder of the SLTC, said the organisation has been in existence…
LOLC Finance secures Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026
LOLC Finance PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s largest Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), has reaffirmed its leadership in digital financial services, with its flagship platform iPay securing the Gold Award for Overall Excellence in Digital Payments for the seventh consecutive year at the LankaPayTechnnovation Awards 2026. The awards ceremony was held on March 24, at Cinnamon…