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 […]
Home Lands has once again solidified its position as Sri Lanka’s number one and most trusted real estate developer, achieving a historic milestone at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand on 12th December 2025. The company was crowned “Best Developer, Sri Lanka” for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its unmatched leadership […]
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, to provide tailor-made home loan facilities for buyers of condominium units at Mireka Seascape, the company’s latest development. Through this partnership, Commercial Bank will offer loans covering up to 100 percent of the purchase price of properties developed by […]
Uber marked 10 years of operations in Sri Lanka, a decade in which the platform has reshaped how people commute and how thousands of Sri Lankans earn a livelihood. Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe graced the milestone event as the chief guest. U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung attended as the guest of honor, […]
A bold new chapter begins at Cinnamon Life Sri Lanka is gearing up to host the first international gem and jewellery exhibition of the year as FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens on 3rd January. Now in its 33rd year, the exhibition marks a major milestone with its move to The Forum, Cinnamon Life at City […]
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of WealthTrust Securities Limited (WTS) will open tomorrow, inviting the public to subscribe for 71,548,244 Ordinary Voting Shares at an Issue Price of LKR 7.00 per share. Through the Issue, WTS seeks to raise a total of LKR 500,837,708, with the Company’s shares expected to be listed on the Diri Savi Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange […]
The World Bank Group is deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Our thoughts are with the people who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods, and with the communities now facing immense hardship. We commend the remarkable resilience shown by Sri Lankans in the face of this disaster and […]
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai successfully hosted a high-level breakfast meeting today, bringing together leading travel trade professionals, media partners, airline representatives, and key influencers to promote Sri Lanka as a premier travel destination under the revitalized “Sri Lanka is Ready” tourism campaign. The networking event, held at the premises of the […]
Ministry of Finance data confirms Bank’s dominant contribution to national SME credit in 2024, accounting for more than 30% of total loan value The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again emerged as the country’s largest lender to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), retaining its position for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Ministry […]