Meeting with the Council for the Development of Cambodia A Sri Lankan trade delegation recently concluded a strategic mission to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, coinciding with the Cambodia Agriculture Exhibition. The visit was organised by the Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and initiated by the Consul of […]
Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd has once again been honoured with the Best Exporter Award – Herbal & Ayurveda Products Category (Sectoral) at the 27th prestigious Presidential Export Awards (PEA) for the financial year 2024/25 The Presidential Export Awards, organized every year by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), is the highest national recognition […]
WindForce PLC has successfully commissioned a 432.2 kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power project at Joy Island in the Maldives, further strengthening its regional renewable energy footprint. The project, located at Joy Island in Kassanfushi, Kaafu Atoll, was commissioned on December 13, 2025, following an Engineering, Procurement and Commissioning (EPC) contract awarded earlier this year. […]
GovPay, Sri Lanka’s Government Digital Payment Platform, concluded the year 2025 by surpassing Rs. 2 billion in total digital transaction value, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. Notably, GovPay doubled its collections from Rs. 1 billion to Rs. 2 billion in just 45 days, reflecting rapid adoption, growing public trust, and […]
Colombo And Negombo Developments Set New Standards in Luxury and Lifestyle Real Estate Sri Lanka’s real estate sector took centre stage at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, with the International Luncheon at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, recognising the island’s most outstanding developments and design achievements. The most notable Sri Lankan […]
The Civil Appellate High Court of the Western Province by Order dated 11th December 2025, refused to issue Leave to Appeal and Interim Orders against the landmark Pentara Residencies project in Thummulla, Colombo. In refusing the interim reliefs sought with costs the Civil Appeals Court held that the District Court was justified in declining to […]
The European Union has allocated a total of Euro 2.35 million of financial assistance to Sri Lanka. This includes Euro 500,000 through IFRC and Euro 1.85 million through DG-European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) partners, WFP and UNICEF as humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, in response to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah, […]
NH Collection Colombo celebrated the grand relaunch of Vistas Rooftop Bar on 12 December 2025 with an extraordinary evening high above the city, as guests gathered to enjoy elevated experiences and panoramic views of Colombo’s skyline. The relaunch marked the beginning of a refreshed chapter for Vistas, setting the tone for refined evenings and memorable […]
The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF), Northern Sri Lanka’s largest multitrade exhibition, would be held from January 23 to 25, 2026, marking its 16th consecutive year as a key commercial platform for the region, the organisers said. Organised by Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services in association with the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Yarlpanam, […]
Asoka Hettigoda, Chairman of the Hettigoda Group of Companies, was unanimously elected as the President of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) at the Association’s Annual General Meeting for 2025, held at Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams. Asoka Hettigoda This election positions a seasoned industry veteran at the helm of the country’s premier […]