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As Sri Lanka’s value-added tea exports commanded more than 50% of total tea export volumes in 2025, with recent key investments made into matcha, green tea and artisanal teas, Sri Lanka Tea Board should protect the emerging high value segment, according to a recent (19) speech made by the newly elected Planter’s Association Chairperson Shanaka […]

Union Bank has modernised its credit card business with BPC SmartVista, introducing a unified payment platform that gives the bank greater control over product development, integrations, data and customer experience. This initiative is an integral part of the Bank’s digital transformation agenda. Nisala Kodippili, Chief Technology Officer, Union Bank, said “that with the new platform […]

HNB PLC, has secured ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification for its Central Collections Unit (CCU), covering debt collection and recovery activities within personal financial services. The certification was issued by Bureau Veritas Lanka following an assessment of the unit’s processes, controls and service standards. The certification confirms that the CCU’s recovery processes meet an […]

1,300 kWp across three properties strengthen sustainable hospitality Hayleys Solar, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 renewable energy solutions provider, has successfully completed solar power installations across three leading hospitality properties, Golden Star Beach Hotel (240 kWp), Tangerine Beach Hotel (780.57 kWp), and DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila (280.25 kWp) supporting the hospitality sector’s transition toward renewable energy […]

The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham SL) successfully held its 34th Annual General Meeting, bringing together its membership, distinguished guests, business leaders and representatives of the diplomatic community.  The AGM marked another important milestone for AmCham Sri Lanka as the Chamber reflected on a year of continued advocacy, high-level engagement and initiatives […]