Colombo Port City Act Revisions Improve Ease of Doing Business
The 2026 amendments1 to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) Act mark an important shift in Sri Lankaโs economic landscape. By harmonising national policy with global standards, these revisions improve governance, streamline oversight, and provide the regulatory certainty required for large-scale international investment. What do the 2026 CPCEC Act Amendments Unlock for Investors? The amendments…
Lanka Hospitals secures Gold at TAGS Awards
Lanka Hospitals PLC has secured the Gold Award in the Health Sector at the prestigious TAGS Awards 2025. This historic achievement marks the third consecutive year the institution has been recognized for its world-class reporting standards, a feat that coincides with the 60th โDiamond Chapterโ anniversary of the awards organized by the Institute of Chartered…
HNB elevates home loan solutions in partnership with Groundworth
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka announced a strategic partnership with Groundworth Pvt Ltd through the signing of a MoU to promote home loan financing for a landmark mixed development project in Colombo. The MoU valid until December 31, brings together two organisations recognised for quality credibility and long term vision. Through…
Pitch Capital launches DUTCH EMPIRE Villa Project
A new boutique beachfront development is set to redefine low-density coastal living in Southern Sri Lanka, with the launch of DUTCH EMPIRE Lands and Villas in Devundara by Pitch Capital (Pvt) Ltd. Marketed as a limited coastal legacy project, DUTCH EMPIRE will comprise 16 exclusive beachfront villas, alongside demarcated land plots aimed at long-term investors.…
Macktiles Australia in Victoria launched
Mark milestone for Lankan manufacturerMacktiles has launched Macktiles Australia in Victoria, marking a major milestone for Sri Lankan manufacturing and a strategic entry into one of the worldโs most design-aware, specification-led building markets. Backed by Macksons Holdings Group, Macktiles is positioned as Sri Lankaโs largest turnkey tile manufacturer, with scale and integration that has made…
Medihelp enters Southern Province
Medihelp Hospitals, officially inaugurated its 20th facility in Ambalangoda on January 29, 2026. This milestone marks the organizationโs first entry into the Southern Province as part of its national expansion journey. Ambalangoda, a vibrant coastal city in the Galle District, is celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, burgeoning urban population, and active commercial sector. Its…
Solutions Ground, PR Wire launch Lankaโs first sustainability-led CSR outsourcing model
Solutions Ground Pvt Ltd and PR Wire (Pvt) Ltd have launched the countryโs first structured CSR and sustainability outsourcing collaboration. Through this partnership, companies can assign a specialised, expert-led joint team to handle every aspect of their CSR strategy, from high-level planning to on-the-ground implementation, monitoring, and communications. Businessesโ growing demand to professionalize their CSR…
MasterChef Sri Lanka to be flavoured by CBL Group as main sponsor
CBL Group, one of Sri Lankaโs largest diversified food manufacturing conglomerates, has entered into a partnership with MasterChef Sri Lanka as a Main Sponsor, marking a significant collaboration that celebrates culinary excellence, creativity and local talent. As part of this collaboration, Sera, CBL Groupโs foremost culinary brand, will serve as the Official Culinary Partner, spanning…
Exporters urged to maintain 10% annual growth rate to achieve USD 36Bn target
One of the main victories the government achieved was in the export category with the country recording the highest export revenue in 2025 and that was possible due to the dedication and determination of the award winning exporters present at the occasion, Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development told the 33rd National Chamber…
Tantri signs MoU with Mercy Education Campus to strengthen industry aligned technical education
Tantri Trailers (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lankaโs leading industrial manufacturing companies, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mercy Education Campus, Puttalam to strengthen industry aligned technical education and enhance youth employability across the country. The MoU was formally on February 12, at the BMICH Orchid Hall, in the presence of…