Sampath Bank participate at Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair Kurunegala

Sampath Bank participate at Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair Kurunegala

Sampath Bank PLC participated at the Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair Kurunegala 2026, reinforcing its commitment to enabling vehicle ownership and supporting Sri Lanka’s evolving mobility landscape. The two-day motor exhibition, organised by Elite Ventures Pvt Ltd, was held recently at Udawalpola Ground, Kurunegala and attracted over 100,000 visitors, drawing automobile enthusiasts, prospective […]

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Seylan Bank conducts SME Scale-Up Programme for farmers in Tissamaharama

Seylan Bank conducts SME Scale-Up Programme for farmers in Tissamaharama

Seylan Bank recently conducted an SME Scale-Up Programme for farmers in Tissamaharama, equipping participants with the financial management knowledge, business insights and banking solutions needed to strengthen and sustainably expand their agricultural enterprises. Held at Hotel Niwahana, the programme brought together nearly 200 farmers from across the Southern Province, providing a platform for participants to […]

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Binance Adds U.S. Stock Options to its Multi-Asset Platform

Binance Adds U.S. Stock Options to its Multi-Asset Platform

Building on its U.S. equities offering, Binance expands access to options on selected U.S. stocks and ETFs for eligible users Binance recently announced it will begin offering options on 1,000+ selected U.S. stocks and ETFs through Nest Trading Limited, its Abu Dhabi Global Market-regulated broker-dealer. Nest Trading Limited acts as introducing broker, routing orders to […]

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Sri Lanka, Hong Kong seek stronger trade and investment links

Sri Lanka, Hong Kong seek stronger trade and investment links

Sri Lanka and Hong Kong are seeking to deepen trade and investment ties, with more than 100 Sri Lankan exporters and business representatives taking part in a business networking event in Colombo on August 19. The “Bridging Markets: Unlocking Hong Kong–Sri Lanka Trade & Investment Opportunities” seminar and networking dinner was held at Cinnamon Life […]

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Sri Lanka–China Business Council celebrates 25th Anniversary

Sri Lanka–China Business Council celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Sri Lanka–China Business Council (SLCHBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary, marking a quarter-century of economic and trade cooperation between Sri Lanka and China. The event, themed ‘25 Years of Unwavering Alliance’, brought together senior Government officials, diplomats, past Presidents and office-bearers of the Council and prominent business leaders […]

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Groundworth Launches ‘The Highway’ – Premium Land Development Near Kottawa Expressway Interchange

Groundworth Launches ‘The Highway’ – Premium Land Development Near Kottawa Expressway Interchange

Groundworth (Pvt) Ltd has launched “The Highway by Groundworth”, an exclusive land development located just 1 km from the Kottawa Expressway Interchange, offering premium residential plots with convenient access to the Southern Expressway (E01) and Outer Circular Expressway (E02). Positioned inside an established and rapidly developing residential corridor, The Highway offers residents easy access to […]

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National Tourism Strategic Planning Consultancy and Global Promotional Campaign Road Map launched

National Tourism Strategic Planning Consultancy and Global Promotional Campaign Road Map launched

Sri Lanka yesterday marked a major milestone in its  tourism development agenda with the official launch of two nationally significant  consultancy assignments supported under the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP). The event was officiated by Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism who emphasized the importance of these initiatives in shaping […]

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BOI, Austrade strengthen FDI promotion strategy

BOI, Austrade strengthen FDI promotion strategy

The Board of  Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has strengthened its  investment attraction capabilities through a knowledge-sharing workshop conducted by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), focusing on  strategies and best practices to promote and attract quality Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The workshop forms part of an identified activity under the bilateral Trade and Investment Facilitation Agreement (TIFA) Action Plan […]

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BAN Proves Its Integrated Marketing Leadership with a Second Consecutive Gold at Dragons

BAN Proves Its Integrated Marketing Leadership with a Second Consecutive Gold at Dragons

Boutique Agency Network (BAN) has once again proven its strength as one of Sri Lanka’s most effective integrated creative agencies, winning Gold at the Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards for the Munchee Father’s Day campaign, “Piya Kirula”, in the Integrated Marketing Campaign category. The win marks a major milestone for BAN, making it the second consecutive year the agency has […]

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Sri Lanka’s Second Child Rights Council Gives Children a Voice in Shaping Change

Sri Lanka’s Second Child Rights Council Gives Children a Voice in Shaping Change

Children from across the country will develop child-led recommendations to help shape future conversations on child rights and participation. On 22 August 2026, Child Action Lanka (CAL) will convene more than 60 children from underserved communities for the Second Child Rights Council, a national platform where young delegates develop recommendations on the issues affecting their […]

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