The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has stepped up efforts to strengthen the export readiness of local jewellery manufacturers, with a team led by EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe conducting an observation visit to Ashadi Jewellers (Pvt) Ltd. Established in 1988, Ashadi Jewellers has grown into a major handmade jewellery manufacturer, employing around 330 people. The company […]
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The Sri Lanka – China Business Council (SLCHBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 25th Annual General Meeting recently, marking a quarter-century of partnership and reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation with China. Outgoing President of the SLCHBC Haroun Cader delivered his farewell address after two years at the helm of […]
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Seylan Bank has launched its latest Seylan Cards Redeem & Win promotion, giving Seylan Cardholders another reason to make the most of their accumulated reward points. The promotion will be running from July 1 to August 31, 2026, the campaign offers Seylan Cards Rewards Programme members the opportunity to win two return air tickets to […]
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Maldives Business Chamber have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will create new opportunities for businesses in Sri Lanka and the Maldives to expand trade, investment and commercial partnerships. The signing took place in the presence of Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and […]
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Celebrating excellence across renewable energy, technology, communications and cybersecurity Hayleys Fentons Limited emerged as a standout winner at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2026, securing four prestigious accolades that recognised the organisation’s leadership in sustainable energy, technology innovation, strategic communications and cybersecurity. Leading the honours, Hayleys Solar, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 solar solutions provider, was […]
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Expo Visa Services (EVS) has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026, organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL). The company was named Runner-Up in the Travel, Visa and Immigration Sector and First Runner-Up in the Small Category, recognising its commitment to business excellence, innovation, and service quality. The dual […]
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Power Solutions officially commissioned a state-of-the-art microgrid system at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya. The initiative addresses long-standing grid instability concerns, providing uninterrupted power for the faculty’s computer laboratories and high-demand artificial intelligence (AI) servers. Conventional backup UPS systems provided only a few minutes of power during grid outages, while traditional diesel generators […]
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Hayleys Alumex PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading aluminium extrusion manufacturer, partnered with the Road Development Authority (RDA) and the Operations and Maintenance Management Division of the Southern Expressway, to plant approximately 600 indigenous and fruit-bearing trees along sections of the Southern Expressway – spanning the Galanigama and Meerigama-Kurunegala Expressways – on 21st and 22nd July. The […]
Continue ReadingEMBARGOED COLOMBO, 11 August 2026 12:00 PM (noon) – Cambridge International Education (Cambridge) has begun releasing the results of its June 2026 exam series to students worldwide. Entries for Cambridge International AS & A Levels rose 5% on last year, with almost 368,000 students in 3492 schools worldwide receiving Cambridge International AS & A Level […]
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Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to expand its gem and jewellery exports to India through a high-level business delegation aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, investment and industry partnerships. Organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), with the support of the Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi and Consulate in Mumbai, the […]
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