Sri Lanka–Nordic Business Council hosts ‘Members Day and Panel Discussion’
The Sri Lanka–Nordic Business Council (SLNORBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted its Members’ Day and Panel Discussion under the theme ‘Skills, Start-ups and Innovation: Developing the Next Generation of Partnerships’, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers from Sri Lanka and the Nordic region to discuss opportunities for collaboration in innovation-driven sectors. The…
Entrepreneurship experts urge accountants to move from precision to dominance
Entrepreneurship required chartered accountants and company secretaries to go beyond reading financial statements and to actively shape business decisions. Delivering the opening keynote, Professor Dean- Strategic Initiatives – Delhi Metropolitan Education Dr. Poorva Ranjan made these observations addressing the AAT Sri Lanka Conference 2026 held in Battaramulla recently. “When you go through financial statements, you…
DFCC Bank-Powered 1333 Bikeathon Concludes on World Suicide Prevention Day, Taking the 1333 Lifeline Across Sri Lanka
After 13 days and 1,333 kilometres across Sri Lanka, the riders of the 1333 Bikeathon reached Viharamahadevi Park on 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day. The ride had ended. But the conversations it started, and the number it carried, remained. As they travelled through towns and communities, the riders met people, spoke about mental wellbeing…
DIMO Agribusinesses Strengthens SWARAJ Customer Support Ahead of Maha Season through “SWARAJ Parapura”
DIMO Agribusinesses, the sole authorized distributor for SWARAJ tractors in Sri Lanka, recently concluded this year’s “SWARAJ Parapura” initiative, further strengthening its commitment to providing reliable after-sales support and an enhanced ownership experience to SWARAJ tractor owners across the country. Conducted under the theme “දොරින් දොරට ගෙවදින සබැදියාව” for the fourth consecutive year, the programme…
Binance Opens bStocks Margin Collateral to All Eligible Users
Binance recently announced it is expanding access to bStocks collateral functionality, enabling all eligible users to use supported tokenized stock assets as collateral for futures and margin trading, subject to applicable haircuts, collateral ratios, account requirements and applicable regulatory guardrails. Previously available to VIP 3 and above users, bStocks collateral support now extends to all…
Sri Lanka Tourism strengthens presence in Middle Eastern Market participating in ATM 2026
Sri Lanka Tourism successfully concluded its participation at the 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, held from September 14 to 17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, further strengthening Sri Lanka’s presence and engagement in the Middle Eastern tourism market Held under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology,” ATM 2026…
Ports, logistics key to achieving $36 bn export target by 2030
Sri Lanka’s ports and logistics sector will play a key role in achieving the country’s ambitious export target of US$36 billion by 2030 under the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030. This was highlighted at a high-level discussion on NEDP implementation held at the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation on September 15, focusing on…
Pan Asia EZY revolutionises Digital Banking in Sri Lanka
Pan Asia Bank has launched Pan Asia EZY, its next-generation digital banking platform built around changing customer needs and the simple proposition of making people’s lives EZY, so they can do more. Designed for both digital-first customers and the Bank’s existing customer base, Pan Asia EZY brings everyday banking, payments and selected financial services together…
Commercial Bank crowned Sri Lanka’s Best Bank and Best ESG Bank by Euromoney
Dual recognition underscores how ESG principles drive leadership in financial performance, sustainability and inclusive growth. Reaffirming its undisputed leadership in Sri Lanka’s banking landscape, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has secured two of the most coveted accolades at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, winning the titles of ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ and ‘Best…
கண்டி நகரில் புதிய BAIC காட்சியறையை திறந்துள்ள David Pieris Automobiles
டேவிட் பீரிஸ் குழுமத்தின் நான்கு சக்கர வாகனப் பிரிவான ‘David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited (DPA), கண்டி நகரில் புதிய காட்சியறையைத் திறந்து வைத்ததன் மூலம், தனது BAIC தமது காட்சியறை வலையமைப்பை விரிவுபடுத்தியுள்ளது. இலக்கம் 262A, கட்டுகஸ்தோட்டை வீதி, கண்டி எனும் முகவரியில் அமைந்துள்ள இந்த புதிய காட்சியறையானது, நவீன BAIC வாகனங்களின் தெரிவுகளை கண்டி மற்றும் அதனைச் சூழவுள்ள பகுதிகளில் உள்ள வாடிக்கையாளர்களுக்கு மிக அருகிலேயே கொண்டு சேர்ப்பதன் மூலம், இலங்கையில் இவ்வர்த்தகநாமத்தின்…