SL reaffirms commitment to investments in Philippines
Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and promoting overseas investments, with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath visiting the country’s first-ever investment projects in the Philippines and encouraging more Sri Lankan businesses to explore opportunities in the Southeast Asian nation. The Minister visited the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in Misamis Oriental on July 25 during his…
Sri Lanka, Maldives bilateral trade reach US$ 137 Mn in 2025
Sri Lankan owned resort investments continue to operate successfully in the aldives. In 2025, bilateral trade reached approximately US$137 million. Sri Lankan exports accounted for around US$130 million and imports from the Maldives totalled approximately US$5.7 million, Masood Imad High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka told the Sri anka–Maldives Business Council…
Seylan Bank reports PAT of LKR 6.1 Bn during H1 FY26
* Profit before Income Tax – LKR 9.3 Bn up by 10.10%* Profit after Tax – LKR 6.1 Bn up by 10.78%* Total Assets reach LKR976 Bn The Bank recorded a Profit Before Income Tax (PBT) of LKR 9,298Mn duringH1 2026, compared to LKR8,444 Mn reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.10%. For the 6months ended…
People’s Bank wins overall Gold at NBEA 2026
People’s Bank has been honoured with the Overall Gold Award at the prestigious National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026, presented by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), in recognition of its outstanding performance across all business sectors. The accolade marks one of the highest honours bestowed upon a Sri Lankan organisation for…
National Integrity Week launched at NAITA Ampara District Office
The National Integrity Week programme was inaugurated at the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) Ampara District Office in Sainthamaruthu under the theme “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka.” The inaugural ceremony was held under the patronage of Mohan Abeysundara, Ampara District Manager of NAITA, with H.Abdul Sathar, Chairman of NAITA,…
Sri Lanka, Maldives urged to unlock untapped trade potential beyond traditional sectors
Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe last Tuesday urged Sri Lanka and the Maldives to strengthen their economic partnership by expanding cooperation beyond traditional trade, highlighting significant untapped potential for closer collaboration between the two Indian Ocean neighbours. Addressing the 18th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council in…
Nutanix to Host Lanka Tech Summit 2026 in Sri Lanka
Nutanix, a global leader in cloud software, hosted its flagship annual Lanka Tech Summit in Sri Lanka, bringing together customers, partners, and technology leaders to showcase the latest developments in enterprise cloud, application modernization, and digital infrastructure while outlining its strategy for the local market in the year ahead. With a strong focus on application…
SriLankan Airlines expands reach with Maldivian Interline partnership
SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new interline agreement with Island Aviation Services, operating as Maldivian (Q2). This agreement enables SriLankan Airlines passengers to seamlessly access 17 popular domestic destinations across the Maldives. The arrangement is designed to enhance travel convenience by allowing passengers to book journeys involving both carriers under a…
Finance Ministry expands Digital Transformation with online document and hall management systems
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has introduced two new digital initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and productivity within the public service as part of the Government’s ongoing digital transformation agenda. An awareness programme on a new online document management system was held on 28 July at the Ministry’s Auditorium to familiarize…
SL Consulate General in Nicosia marks 1st Anniversary with Community Outreach Programme
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Nicosia organised a Community Outreach programme for the Sri Lankan migrant community on Sunday (26), marking the first anniversary of the Mission’s establishment and providing an opportunity to raise awareness among the community on a range of Consular, Employment, and Welfare-related matters. The Consulate General was established in…