Alumex PLC, a member of the Hayleys Group and a leading manufacturer of aluminium extrusions in Sri Lanka, has won a Bronze Award in the ‘Best AI Solution in Manufacturing & Industry 5.0’ category at the National AI Awards 2026 on 30th September. The award was bestowed under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital […]
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JETOUR, the world’s fastest-growing SUV brands, continues to strengthen its presence in Sri Lanka with the opening of its second showroom at Colombo City Centre, bringing the brand’s growing range of SUVs and contemporary customer experience closer to consumers in the heart of Colombo. Since entering the Sri Lankan market, JETOUR has continued to build […]
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Powered by SLID & ACCA to Upskill Sri Lanka’s Corporate Governance & Decision makers Sustainability is increasingly shaping how organisations approach strategy, risk, governance and long-term value creation. For Directors and senior executives, understanding these areas is becoming essential to making informed decisions and responding to changing regulatory, stakeholder and business expectations. Recognizing this need, […]
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High-level engagements strengthen regional partnerships and advance Port City Colombo’s Gulf investment strategy Port City Colombo hosted an exclusive investor forum at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi on 25th September 2026, bringing together senior UAE business leaders, investors, and institutional stakeholders for a focused morning of dialogue on Sri Lanka’s investment proposition and the opportunities […]
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Seylan Bank PLC, has surpassed LKR 1 trillion in total assets, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s growth journey and strengthening its position among Sri Lanka’s leading private sector banks. The Bank reached the milestone in September 2026, becoming the fourth private sector bank in Sri Lanka to achieve this landmark. Surpassing LKR 1 […]
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In response to emerging climate risks, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched a proactive initiative through its Development Credit Department, to equip Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector against the potential impacts of the 2026 El Niño climate pattern. Seeking to move the industry from reactive loss management to early climate preparedness, the Bank partnered with […]
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Ten emerging startups took centre stage at First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch Demo Day 2026, marking a significant step in their journey from building innovative businesses to accessing capital, industry connections and international opportunities. Held on 1 October at Trace Expert City, the Demo Day brought together founders participating in the 2026 programme before […]
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SDB bank has appointed Manoj Akmeemana as chief executive officer, placing the career banker in charge of the institution’s operations and strategic direction. The bank said Akmeemana brings more than three decades of experience in Sri Lanka’s financial sector, including work in retail banking, corporate banking, risk, recoveries and institutional management. Before joining SDB bank, […]
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Partnership with The AI Board, UK, opens a UK-regulated AI pathway from age 14 to master’s level through 40 study centres islandwide. Learners across Sri Lanka, from major cities to rural villages, can now pursue UK-regulated AI qualifications from age 14 through to master’s level, following a new partnership between ESOFT and The Artificial Intelligence […]
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Boston Consulting Group (BCG) today released a report, “The Changing Path to Purchase in Sri Lanka,” in collaboration with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. It examines how Sri Lanka discovers, selects and transacts in a recovering economy. Six years on from BCG’s first study of the Sri Lankan consumer in 2020, the report set out […]
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