The CDB Playdium Pin League (CDB PPL 2026), Sri Lanka’s premier corporate bowling tournament, concluded successfully after two exciting days of competition held on 16th May and 23rd May 2026 at Playdium One Galle Face, Colombo. Bringing together corporate teams, bowling enthusiasts, and industry partners, the tournament created a vibrant and competitive atmosphere filled with […]
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Set across 145 acres along the island’s untamed southern coast, Shangri-La Hambantota this year marks its 10th anniversary celebrating a decade of stories woven through nature, culture, community, and heartfelt connection. Since welcoming its first guests in June 2016, the resort has evolved into more than a destination escape. For many, it has become a […]
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Yasas Hewage assumed duties as Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB) on June 1 2026, taking leadership of one of Sri Lanka’s longest-standing enterprise development institutions with a proud legacy spanning 60 years. . Hewage brings nearly two decades of experience spanning banking and finance, business strategy, sales and marketing, entrepreneurship development, and sports […]
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Sri Lanka is taking significant steps to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), as authorities work to align the country’s digital asset sector with international standards and best practices. The fourth meeting of the VASP Sub-Committee was held at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on May 25, 2026, under […]
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The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has taken steps to implement a comprehensive plan to expand testing and certification facilities across the island, addressing one of the most significant bottlenecks faced by the country’s export sector. A high-level stakeholder discussion was recently held in Colombo with the participation of government institutions, testing laboratories, certification […]
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Uva Greenlands Estate (Pvt) Ltd has signed a landmark agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) on 29th May, marking a defining milestone in the evolution of 98 Acres Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka’s celebrated luxury retreat nestled in the breathtaking highlands of Ella. The transformative USD 5.1 million investment will unlock […]
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VietJet Air officially marked the opening of its Colombo office at a special ceremony inaugurated by Trinh Thi Tam, Ambassador of Vietnam to Sri Lanka. The airline’s operations in Sri Lanka will be represented by its General Sales Agent (GSA) Andrew The Aviation Company (Pvt) Ltd under the leadership of its Chairman, Mahen Kariyawasan. The […]
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A major step in Binance’s vision to build a multi-asset financial super app for investing, trading, and on-chain finance Binance introduced U.S. equities trading, giving eligible users access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs. The launch reflects Binance’s belief that financial inclusion grows meaningfully when access to opportunities becomes simpler and more integrated. […]
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The government’s success in stabilizing the economy has been overshadowed by the challenge of reforms essential for attracting quality investments. Such investments are vital for inclusive growth and competitive productivity in Sri Lanka’s economy, European Union Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Carmen Mareno opined at a recently concluded forum held in Colombo. “The government […]
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Today, sustainability is no longer simply an option, but necessity. Around the world, industries are rapidly transforming to meet new environmental and sustainability expectations, Thilaka Jayasundara, Secretary, Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development told the National Cleaner Production Awards 2026 and the 4th International Conference on Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy launch held in Colombo […]
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