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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Euro Motors is strengthening its island-wide automotive ecosystem with the formal appointment and recognition of its dealership and Authorised Service Provider (ASP) partners at a special ceremony recently held at “The Blue”, Hilton Colombo. Held under the theme “Beyond the Drive,” the event marks an important step in Euro Motors’ continued network development, bringing together […]
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Lily & Gotukola, Lemongrass and Aloe & Cucumber bring new herbal experiences to a brand trusted by generations Swadeshi Khomba, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 herbal brand from The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, has introduced three new variants of its iconic Khomba Herbal – Lily & Gotukola, Lemongrass and Aloe & Cucumber – marking an exciting new […]
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Hayleys Fentons Limited has received recognition at the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2026 for its approach to equal opportunities and career development within the engineering sector. The Company supports employees through merit-based progression and access to technical, leadership and professional development opportunities. With operations spanning multiple technical disciplines, Hayleys Fentons seeks to ensure that […]
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Classic Travel Sri Lanka Wins Gold While Travel Classic Bangladesh Secures Silver in Leading Travel Agency (Outbound) Category Expolanka Leisure Group is proud to announce a landmark achievement at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, with Classic Travel Sri Lanka winning the Gold Award for the third time and Travel Classic Bangladesh securing the […]
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The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in the Maldives and the Sri Lanka Maldives Business Council, organized Sri Lanka Pavilion at the Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2026, held from 28th to 30th September 2026 in Hulhumalé, Maldives. The Sri Lanka Pavilion provided […]
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Sri Lanka’s High Commission in Nairobi held a briefing on Sri Lanka Expo 2027 on 25 September, bringing together approximately 180 participants to discuss trade and investment opportunities. The event took place at Britam Towers in partnership with Equity Bank Kenya. Participants represented government, business chambers, trade and investment agencies, financial institutions, logistics and technology […]
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