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DIMO Mega Fiesta Kurunegala Brings Together Over 400 Tata Commercial Vehicles

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DIMO Mega Fiesta Kurunegala 2026, a large-scale regional customer engagement programme, was successfully completed recently at the DIMO Kurunegala branch premises. Designed to support the long-term performance of commercial vehicles, the five-day initiative brought together over 400 Tata Commercial Vehicle owners and operators from Kurunegala and surrounding regions. Kurunegala, one of Sri Lanka’s key commercial […]

Colombo Stock Exchange, SEC and CA Sri Lanka conduct issuer forums in Moneragala-Batticaloa for SMEs

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The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), together with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), concluded a series of issuer forums in Moneragala and Batticaloa recently, as part of an ongoing island-wide initiative to foster awareness of capital market opportunities in alternate […]

Cumulative export earnings record strong growth in 1H-2026

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Cumulative export earnings from several key sectors recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, with coconut-based products, rubber-based products, processed food & beverages, electrical & electronic components, and seafood recording year-on-year increases of 14.59%, 5.24%, 24.45%, 123.48%, and 17.61%, respectively, compared to the corresponding period in 2025. The broad-based growth across these sectors […]

‘Sri Lanka must focus on value addition, premium branding, innovation and product diversification’

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Sri Lanka must increasingly focus on value addition, premium branding, innovation, and product diversification to maximise the value of every kilogram of tea produced and strengthening branded Ceylon Tea would generate higher export earnings, improve the livelihoods of producers and smallholders, and further enhance Sri Lanka’s reputation as the global benchmark for premium-quality tea, Colombo […]

HNB partners Lanka Commercial Trading to offer leasing solutions

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HNB PLC has partnered with Lanka Commercial Trading (Pvt) Ltd to offer exclusive leasing solutions for Yanmar and Solis tractors and Samurai Naca harvesters. The partnership, brings together one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector banks and a trusted supplier of world renowned agricultural machinery to provide farmers with greater access to advanced equipment, attractive […]

ComBank dominates as Lanka’s most awarded bank at 2026 ABF Awards

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The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again underscored its standing as one of Sri Lanka’s most formidable financial institutions, winning six awards – the highest number won by a Sri Lankan bank at the 2026 Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Awards in Singapore – across three key segments. Presented at the Marina Bay Sands […]

People’s Bank relocates Vaharai Service Centre

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People’s Bank relocated its Vaharai Service Centre, further strengthening its commitment to providing convenient, accessible, and modern banking services to the people of Vaharai. The newly relocated Service Centre, operating under the People’s Bank Valaichenai Branch, offers improved facilities together with a wide range of banking services, including digital banking solutions, Business Loans, SME Loans […]

Tourism Malaysia Chennai showcases Wonders of Malaysia in Colombo

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Tourism Malaysia Chennai (South India and Sri Lanka), in partnership with the High Commission of Malaysia in Colombo, organised the ‘Wonders of Malaysia Showcase 2026’, at Hotel Kingsbury, Colombo. The event, held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VMY2026), brought together more than 60 leading travel agents, airline representatives and media partners from Sri Lanka […]

CSE launches ‘A Share for Everyone, A Unit for Everyone’ Investor Forums in Monaragala and Batticaloa

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The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), together with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has launched ‘A Share for Everyone, A Unit for Everyone’ (Samata Kotasak, Samata Ekakayak) initiative at investor forums in Monaragala and Batticaloa last week as part of an ongoing island-wide initiative to broaden investor participation. The forums attracted over […]

Sri Lanka’s exports top US$ 9 bn in 1H-2026

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by strong growth in both merchandise and services exports, according to the latest figures released by the Export Development Board (EDB). Combined merchandise and services exports reached an estimated US$ 9.01 billion during January-June 2026, recording an 8% year-on-year increase compared with the corresponding period last year. Merchandise exports grew by 8.95% to US$ 7.07 […]