Virtusa identifies Sri Lanka as a key strategic geography

Virtusa, a global provider of digital engineering and IT services, recently hosted a media roundtable in Colombo to highlight Sri Lanka’s significance as a key strategic geography for the company.

EDB gears up for IFE 2025 in London

The Export Development Board (EDB) has organised a pavilion for Sri Lanka at one of the UK’s largest business fairs, International Food and Drink Event (IFE) 2025, scheduled for next year.

CFA Capital Market Awards to raise awareness on PPP potential

The eagerly anticipated 11th annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.

Flinders University VC visits Port City Colombo

Flinders University Vice Chancellor Professor Colin J. Stirling recently visited Port City Colombo as part of the ongoing discussions regarding the educational investment opportunities available within this visionary master-planned city development.

BOC’s Unveil Dream 2024 to empower young entrepreneurs

In a visionary step towards fostering economic growth and innovation, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) announces the launch of its Unveil the Dream 2024: Youth Empowerment Programme.

SLIM to host National Sales Awards

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the apex body for marketing in Sri Lanka, is hosting the prestigious SLIM National Sales Awards 2024 for the remarkable 24th consecutive year.

HNB partners DMASL Digital Marketing Summit 2024

HNB PLC recently announced its partnership as the Official Banking Partner for Digital Marketing Summit 2024, a conference aimed at restructuring the country’s digital outlook.

HSBC SL celebrates 30 years of delivering credit card services

HSBC Sri Lanka proudly marks a significant milestone, celebrating 30 years of delivering credit card services to its valued customers.

Veteran banker Theagarajah to lead First Capital Holdings

Veteran banker Rajendra Theagarajah is geared up to lead First Capital Holdings PLC, a member of the Janashakthi group, as Chairman, along with key appointees to the board.

Chemistry Institute Open Day on July 6

The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon is to hold its Open Day on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Adamantane House, 341/22, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya (near the Official Languages Department).

FCCISL-Australian S4IG programme host Tourism MSME Summit

Tourism MSME Business Summit 2024, a pivotal event for Sri Lanka’s economic development, was successfully hosted in Sigiriya.

ALFT Packaging welcomes Unilever SA regional team

A delegation of regional heads from Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods, recently visited the facilities of ALFT Packaging Company, a pioneering manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions in Sri Lanka.

SLT-Mobitel clinches 6 National Project Management Excellence Awards

At the recent National Project Management Excellence Awards 2024, held at Hotel Galadari in Colombo, SLT-Mobitel secured six prestigious awards.

Understanding role of banks in economy

Two leading ministers, Industries and Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana and Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, on Sunday lambasted the banking sector for half-hearted support to the struggling micro, small and medium ent

No change in Laugfs gas prices

Laugfs Gas PLC today announced that no price revisions on its domestic LP gas will take place in line with the recent fuel price revision.

Tariff rates for roof top solar revised

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved new tariff rates for rooftop solar and other renewable energy projects.

Sri Lanka to launch Octane 100 petrol today

Sri Lanka is to launch 100 Octane premium petrol, known as XP100 rating fuel, which helps enhance the performance of vehicles, particularly high-end luxury cars and bikes.

Litro gas prices reduced from today

The price of a 12.5 kg cylinder of Litro domestic LP gas will be reduced by Rs.100 from midnight today, Litro Gas said.

Experts call for structural reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s trade success

Amid the intensified government efforts to capitalise on trade liberalisation through new preferential agreements, international trade experts stress the need for structural changes in Sri Lanka’s production sector before pursuing new pacts.

Sri Lanka’s bondholder talks to finalise as early as next week

Sri Lanka is upbeat about firming up talks with the bondholders, which will assist the island nation to come out of the ‘selective default’ status faster. President Ranil Wickremesinghe shared that finalisations can be reached as early as next week.

South Korea relaxes travel advisory to SL

South Korea yesterday announced it has changed the travel advisory to Sri Lanka, due to the improved.....

WB appoints Gevorg as Group Country Manager for Sri Lanka

Starting July 1, Gevorg Sargsyan will serve the World Bank as Group Country Manager for Sri Lanka, a position that will unify country level leadership across the institution, to better support the island nation’s public and private sector priorities.

CMA advocates for SME Development Act for greater accountability

As Sri Lanka works hard towards economic resurgence, the CMA Sri Lanka called for enhanced legislative support....

Month begins with foreign buying

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Royal Ceramics, Central Finance Company....

Investors hold breath, awaiting clear direction

The secondary market exhibited scant activities and lower trading volumes, as the selling pressure that dominated....

KPMG appoints Raddella as a Principal for KPMG in Sri Lanka

KPMG in Sri Lanka, a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms has appointed Hasitha....

MiHCM unveils AI innovations redefining the Future of HR

MiHCM, a global HR technology provider recently unveiled a host of new AI-powered solutions at MiHCM....

Dinesh Weerakkody new EFC Chairman

The 95 th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) was held on June....

Acuity Knowledge Partners acquires PPA Group

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of high-value research, analytics and business intelligence...

SLT-Mobitel expands green energy footprint

As part of its commitment to progressively reduce carbon footprints through impactful sustainable measures, SLT...