Building on strong demand for commodity perpetuals, Binance adds another layer to its TradFi ecosystem with compliant, crypto-native options on core macro assets Binance today announced it will begin offering commodity options on Gold and Silver through its Abu Dhabi Global Market-regulated Recognized Investment Exchange, Nest Exchange Limited. The launch extends Binance’s TradFi offerings, giving […]
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Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe last Tuesday urged Sri Lanka and the Maldives to strengthen their economic partnership by expanding cooperation beyond traditional trade, highlighting significant untapped potential for closer collaboration between the two Indian Ocean neighbours. Addressing the 18th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council in […]
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Nutanix, a global leader in cloud software, hosted its flagship annual Lanka Tech Summit in Sri Lanka, bringing together customers, partners, and technology leaders to showcase the latest developments in enterprise cloud, application modernization, and digital infrastructure while outlining its strategy for the local market in the year ahead. With a strong focus on application […]
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SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new interline agreement with Island Aviation Services, operating as Maldivian (Q2). This agreement enables SriLankan Airlines passengers to seamlessly access 17 popular domestic destinations across the Maldives. The arrangement is designed to enhance travel convenience by allowing passengers to book journeys involving both carriers under a […]
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The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has introduced two new digital initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and productivity within the public service as part of the Government’s ongoing digital transformation agenda. An awareness programme on a new online document management system was held on 28 July at the Ministry’s Auditorium to familiarize […]
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The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Nicosia organised a Community Outreach programme for the Sri Lankan migrant community on Sunday (26), marking the first anniversary of the Mission’s establishment and providing an opportunity to raise awareness among the community on a range of Consular, Employment, and Welfare-related matters. The Consulate General was established in […]
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Hemas Hospitals and its specialist aesthetic arm, Adora Cosmetic Centre, emerged as the biggest winners at the GlobalHealth Sri Lanka Conference and Awards 2026, securing seven prestigious national awards—the highest number of awards won by any hospital group in Sri Lanka at this year’s event, while also making Adora Cosmetic Centre the most awarded cosmetic […]
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The 2026 Esala festivals of the Kataragama Kiri Vehera and the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, two important places of worship in Sri Lanka, are being illuminated by The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC the pioneer herbal – personal care products manufacturer. The illumination is done under the theme of “Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya” The events […]
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The Government’s proposed 500 Tea Villages project will play a key role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s tourism industry while increasing tea export earnings, Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said at the inauguration of Hotel Show Colombo 2026 at the BMICH. Addressing the opening ceremony of the country’s premier hospitality exhibition yesterday, Prof. Ranasinghe […]
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment hosted the Cambridge English Leadership Conference (CELC) 2026 in Colombo, bringing together principals, school leaders and English educators to discuss how schools can prepare learners for success in an increasingly AI-enabled world. The conference explored how learner-centred classrooms, effective assessment, data-driven feedback, and strong foundations in communication can help students […]
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