Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), an Al-Futtaim company and the sole authorised distributor for Suzuki vehicles in Sri Lanka, has further strengthened its nationwide presence with the opening of its new dedicated Suzuki showroom in Kandy. Located at No. 448, Katugasthota Road, Kandy, the new facility marks a significant milestone for the brand as the […]
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SAIC Motor has become the first Chinese automotive group to deliver 100 million vehicles worldwide, marking a milestone in the global automotive industry and reinforcing the manufacturing strength behind IM Motors, which is represented in Sri Lanka by Evolution Auto (Pvt) Ltd. The IM Motors LS9 Hyper was the 100 millionth vehicle, highlighting IM Motors’ […]
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A total of 138,730 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in the month of July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the SLTDA, a total of 31,734 tourists have arrived from India which accounts to 23.0%. Furthermore, 14,949 persons from the United Kingdom, 8,484 […]
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HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank has announced a strategic partnership with Abans Auto Pvt Ltd on June 1. The collaboration is designed to strengthen access to Hyundai vehicles across the island through an enhanced and customer centric leasing proposition. This partnership is positioned to support individuals and businesses in accessing […]
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HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has come on board as Presenting Partner of SLAM25 and the Grand SLAM25 Championship Finale through HNB Priority Circle, its private banking proposition. The partnership supports Padel Chief, a digital platform for competitive premium racket sports that organizes this tournament and builds toward the Finale on 12 […]
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Pelwatte Dairy Industries has officially broken ground on its Greenfield Liquid Milk Manufacturing Facility in Kurunegala, at a ceremony held to mark the commencement of construction, marking a major expansion of its dairy operations. Set to open in July 2027, the facility represents Pelwatte’s transition from its longstanding leadership in full cream milk powder into […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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