LB Finance PLC has secured USD 45 million in strategic funding from two leading Switzerland-based impact investors, responsAbility Investments AG and BlueOrchard Finance Ltd. This landmark transaction represents a significant milestone in LB Finance’s growth trajectory and reinforces international confidence in the Company’s long-term vision and resilience. The long-term senior debt facilities comprise a USD […]
HNB PLC partnered TiECON Sri Lanka 2026 as its Platinum Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lankan entrepreneurs as they scale beyond local market entry and compete internationally. Through this partnership, HNB backed a summit designed to drive practical, execution-led conversations between founders, investors, mentors, and industry leaders. Hosted at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, TiECON […]
The MullenLowe Group (MLG) Sri Lanka announced the appointment of Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer (CCO), further strengthening the Group’s creative leadership as it continues to shape culture-led, business-driving brand thinking across categories. Harendra’s appointment recognises a career built on strategic creativity, filmmaking excellence, and an ability to redefine how legacy and emerging brands […]
i Grid Holdings, a Sri Lankan company founded in 2016 and recognised with numerous awards in the solar industry over the past decade, has entered the electric mobility sector with the launch of the i BIKE SLI 100 a modern electric scooter designed specifically for Sri Lankan roads and lifestyles. Developed with a deep understanding […]
Two leaders in travel come together to open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge in mid-2026, signifying the global debut of ‘The Ritz-Carlton Lodge’ and a milestone project for New South Wales’ regional luxury tourism Emirates and Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) have signed an agreement to open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge – a 40-key […]
Chokolaate, Sri Lanka’s leading youth-centric media platform, announced the official call-out for designers to participate in the much-anticipated Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer (MDFD) contest. Now in its 16th year, MDFD continues its legacy as one of the island’s most influential creative platforms for emerging fashion talent. Organised annually by Chokolaate Magazine — founded in 2006 with the mission […]
Altair Residences have, over the past six months, seen more than 100 individual title deeds being executed by apartment owners, providing owners with a clear, registered, legal title to their apartments in accordance with Sri Lankan property law. This has been a key initiative by the new owners and management of Altair to improve governance […]
Pan Asia Bank recently paid tribute to the loyalty and dedication of its long-serving employees at a special recognition event organised by the Bank’s Human Resources Division.The event was graced by the Chairman of Pan Asia Bank Aravinda Perera, the Director/CEO Naleen Edirisinghe and the Corporate Management members.The occasion celebrated individuals who played a pivotal […]
Q :How would you assess Sri Lanka’s economic recovery after the Ditwah? What has been the most pressing challenge in the aftermath? A: Sri Lanka’s recovery after the Ditwah has been gradual but increasingly visible, characterized by improvements in macroeconomic stability, a noticeable easing of inflationary pressures, and the gradual restoration of essential supply chains […]
Sri Lanka has long been an outlier in the extent to which it grants tax concessions, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India Arvind Subramanian said, warning that such policies lay at the heart of the country’s persistent fiscal and macroeconomic troubles. Speaking on the sidelines of The Examiner’s book talk, A Sixth […]