Sampath Bank recently entered into a strategic partnership with GV Auto by Gavinro International (Pvt) Ltd., expanding access to electric vehicle ownership through exclusive financing benefits for customers. Formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Sampath Bank’s Head Office, the collaboration enables customers to enjoy a preferential interest rate with a […]
Initiative to provide family business owners with practical insights on growth, succession, capital raising and long-term wealth creation CFA Society Sri Lanka, under its Learnings sub-brand, will host “Wealth Maximizing Options for Family Businesses,” an exclusive one-day programme designed for owners and principal shareholders of family-owned businesses considering the next phase of growth, succession, ownership […]
The ‘Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs’ Night 2026’ Entrepreneur and Investor Conference organized by the ‘Australia Sri Lanka Business Forum’ (ASLBF) with the aim of strengthening economic, trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and Australia in a new approach was held in Melbourne, Australia on August 15. Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti, who […]
Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s leading financial institution, continued to uphold its enduring legacy as the Bankers to the Nation as it marks 87 years of service to Sri Lanka. During the 1H 2026, the Bank leveraged its financial strength and extensive nationwide network to support the Government, businesses, infrastructure development and communities, while […]
HNB Life PLC has been recognised by Great Place to Work Sri Lanka as one of the Top 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka, further strengthening its reputation as an organisation that places its people at the heart of its success. This marks the fourth time the company has received this recognition, reaffirming its continued […]
People’s Bank has marked International Youth Day 2026 by introducing a range of exclusive benefits under its ‘YES Infinity 2026’programme, further strengthening its commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s youth with modern, convenient and rewarding banking solutions. Designed to complement the dynamic lifestyles and aspirations of today’s young generation, YES Infinity 2026 offers a host of lifestyle and […]
Landmark agreement establishes strategic framework to channel Chinese technology, engineering expertise, and potential capital into local water and clean-energy projectsMoU to drive:● expanding entrepreneurship infrastructure investment and foreign technology access● upgrading industrial environmental standards and technical capacity● long-term resource security and energy requirementsCOLOMBO, SRI LANKA 17th August 2026ABC Trade & Investments (Pvt) Ltd, a leading […]
Though Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has recovered its Covid-19 losses, with hotel operators seeing gross profit margins significantly improving, certain operators’ net profitability margins are yet to recover, SenFin Securities’ findings on the financial performance of the sample six operators, between the financial year of 2022 and 2026 shows. The advisory, commenting on the performance […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting the Sri Lanka Upper Watershed Ecological Restoration Program (SUWERP) to strengthen institutions, mobilize sustainable financing and scale up ecological restoration, Shannon Cowlin, Country Director for Sri Lanka, ADB told the Serendipity Knowledge Program ‘Investing in Sri Lanka’s Upper Watersheds: Unlocking Natural Capital for a Resilient Future’ held in […]
The Teejay Group recorded revenue of LKR 15.64 billion in the quarter ended 30th June 2026 of FY2026/27, representing a marginal 1% year-on-year decline. The muted performance was primarily driven by lower sales volumes, continued pricing pressure from key customers and subdued demand across key markets. In addition, geopolitical disruptions, including the Strait of Hormuz […]