To meet the growing demand for specialized expertise in the global events sector, the Event Management Association (EMA), in collaboration with Saegis Campus and Pearson UK, announced the launch of the Diploma in International Event Management & Marketing Studies. This strategic partnership was spearheaded by the leadership of Saegis Campus, including Mr. Bandara Dissanayake (Chairman) […]
DIMO Engine Care Elevates Precision Engineering with a State‑of‑the‑Art, Customer‑Centric Facility
DIMO’s Engine Care unit, one of the company’s long-standing and most technically specialized operations, has undergone a significant transformation, marking a new chapter in its evolution from a traditionally expertise-driven workshop into a modern, customer-focused engineering facility. Its profound technical expertise in handling intricate engine overhauling and machining requirements has long been acknowledged, and it […]
New laws to protect investments, foster PPPs
The Sri Lankan economy has become predictable and stable, enhancing investment opportunities with the Government undertaking institutional reforms through digitization, creating a single window for trade and investments Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe told the Global Innovation & Leadership Summit held in Colombo on May 2. Large-scale infrastructure projects, including highways […]
Investor confidence underscores Vallibel Finance expansion drift
Vallibel Finance has successfully raised over Rs. 2.1 billion through its Rights Issue, which was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidence in the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth prospects. The Rights Issue, which involved the issuance of 29,431,675 new ordinary voting shares at Rs. 72 each, was offered to existing shareholders in the proportion of […]
‘VAT increased to 20.5%’ claim false
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera emphasizes that the claims circulating on social media that the Value Added Tax (VAT) has been increased to 20.5 percent based on a recently issued gazette notification by the government, are completely false and baseless. Speaking at a special media briefing held at the Ministry of Finance in […]
NDB posts LKR 1.75 Bn PAT for 1Q, after adjusting financial impact of fraud
This financial results of the National Development Bank PLC (NDB) for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), represent the Bank’s earlier corporate disclosures as released to the Colombo Stock Exchange on April 2, 2026, April 6, 2026 and April 23, 2026. The breakdown of the estimated financial impact of the fraud of […]
Cumulative current account surplus to US$ 531Mn in 1Q- 2026
The external current account recorded a marginal surplus in March 2026, mainly supported by higher workers’ remittances and a lower primary income deficit, despite a widening of the trade deficit and a moderation in the services surplus compared to a year earlier. The cumulative current account surplus reached US$ 531 million during the first quarter […]
Cultus Workforce Development Services Enters Sri Lanka, Launching AWS re/Start and Job Readiness Programmes to Drive Youth Employability
Cultus Workforce Development Services Pvt Ltd., a subsidiary of Cultus Education and Technology Services, officially announced the launch of its operations in Sri Lanka at a special press conference, marking the entry of a global upskilling and placement-focused organization dedicated to workforce transformation. In addition to its proprietary Cultus Job Readiness (CJR) programme – a […]
Construction sector shows continued growth
The construction sector in Sri Lanka has shown continued growth, according to a latest report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The overall activity index for the construction sector recorded a value of 57.1 in March, which indicates that activity in the sector has continued to increase, albeit at a slightly slower pace […]
SDB bank recognised at LankaPay Technnovation Awards
SDB bank has been recognised at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, where its flagship digital payment wallet, UPay, received a Merit recognition in the Best Digital Payment Application for Retail Payments category. This accolade reflects the bank’s commitment to advancing digital financial services and promoting seamless, secure, and accessible payment solutions for retail banking customers […]









