Sri Lanka and Hong Kong are seeking to deepen trade and investment ties, with more than 100 Sri Lankan exporters and business representatives taking part in a business networking event in Colombo on August 19. The “Bridging Markets: Unlocking Hong Kong–Sri Lanka Trade & Investment Opportunities” seminar and networking dinner was held at Cinnamon Life […]
The Sri Lanka–China Business Council (SLCHBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary, marking a quarter-century of economic and trade cooperation between Sri Lanka and China. The event, themed ‘25 Years of Unwavering Alliance’, brought together senior Government officials, diplomats, past Presidents and office-bearers of the Council and prominent business leaders […]
Groundworth (Pvt) Ltd has launched “The Highway by Groundworth”, an exclusive land development located just 1 km from the Kottawa Expressway Interchange, offering premium residential plots with convenient access to the Southern Expressway (E01) and Outer Circular Expressway (E02). Positioned inside an established and rapidly developing residential corridor, The Highway offers residents easy access to […]
Sri Lanka yesterday marked a major milestone in its tourism development agenda with the official launch of two nationally significant consultancy assignments supported under the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP). The event was officiated by Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism who emphasized the importance of these initiatives in shaping […]
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has strengthened its investment attraction capabilities through a knowledge-sharing workshop conducted by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), focusing on strategies and best practices to promote and attract quality Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The workshop forms part of an identified activity under the bilateral Trade and Investment Facilitation Agreement (TIFA) Action Plan […]
Hemas Consumer Brands honoured its long service distributor partners from across Sri Lanka at its National Sales Awards – 2026 recently, recognising the dedication, consistency and entrepreneurial spirit that have helped bring some of the country’s most trusted household brands into millions of homes. The event celebrated long-standing partnerships built on trust, mutual respect and […]
The project arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited has successfully completed construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for Shield Restraint Systems (Pvt) Ltd at the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone, delivered fully on schedule, from foundation stone to completion in roughly 14 months. The project, valued at over LKR 1 billion, is among the more technically demanding […]
National Savings Bank Group (NSB) recorded resilient core banking performance during the first six months of 2026, supported by stronger net interest income, a notable expansion in fee-based earnings and continued growth in loans and advances. The results demonstrate the Bank’s capacity to maintain business momentum while navigating cost pressures and volatility in market-related income. […]
DFCC Bank has won two country awards at the 4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2026, receiving Best Performance on Growth – Sri Lanka and Best Performance on Profitability – Sri Lanka. Organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the regional awards recognise the performance of financial institutions across emerging Asian markets. […]
The Northern Province (NP) can increase its current GDP contribution from 4.6% to 10% if the required facilities are provided, Northern Province Governor Nagalingam Vethanayahan told the Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation at a meeting held on August 24 in Jaffna. The governor also appreciated and thanked ADB for providing drinking water from the ADB […]