Union Bank opened its 2nd ATM/CDM in Trincomalee recently. The new cash point offering 24×7 cash deposits and withdrawals and is conveniently located at Uppuveli providing easy access to local community as well as foreign tourists for international cards. The first transaction was carried out by Sivapalan Krishan and Directors of Uppuveli Beach hotel by […]
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Sri Lanka’s flagship Hilton property reflects on nearly four decades of iconic occasions, culinary experiences and warm hospitality in the heart of Colombo. Hilton Colombo celebrates its 39th anniversary this September, celebrating nearly four decades as one of Sri Lanka’s pioneering international hotels and the flagship Hilton property in the country. Since opening in 1987, […]
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As Sri Lanka captures growing international attention, Stefan de Alwis drives a first-of-its-kind global business dialogue with Priceline/Booking.com co-founder Jeff Hoffman, connecting Sri Lankan audiences with global entrepreneurial thinking. In a historic national milestone for Sri Lankan business media and entrepreneurial leadership, Sri Lankan entrepreneur and business communicator Stefan de Alwis is putting the island […]
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Sri Lanka’s national carrier, SriLankan Airlines announced the appointment of Vipul Misra as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from yesterday (9). Misra succeeds Yasantha Dissanayake, who temporarily held the position in the interim period after Richard Nuttal stepped down from the position in April of 2025. Misra previously served as the Head of […]
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The Ministry of Science and Technology is ready to provide technical and research support for the development of the national cashew sector. As a preliminary step towards this, a stakeholder discussion was held under the patronage of the Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena to exchange views on the current and future technical, […]
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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) have entered into a strategic multi-year cooperation agreement to strengthen sustainability and impact reporting among Sri Lankan exporters and enhance their competitiveness in global markets. The agreement was signed at the EDB on September 7 by GRI Chief Standards Officer Bastian Buck […]
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Port City Colombo participated as Platinum Sponsor at the second edition of Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams, a landmark diplomatic and investment engagement hosted by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai and the Northern Emirates at the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City on 2nd September 2026. The evening brought together over 400 senior […]
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HNB PLC, once again secured its place among the nation’s most valuable brands as per the latest Brand Finance Sri Lanka 100 Report, with a brand value of LKR 25.4 billion. HNB’s placement sits within a Top 10 dominated by banking, with six banks among the country’s ten most valuable brands. The sector accounts for […]
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A two-year creative education programme for students aged 13 and above, with special learning requirements. Giving every young person a real place at AOD and enabling them to progress as far as their potential can take them, whether that leads to a degree or to the confidence to create AOD has announced the launch of […]
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The Colombo Stock Exchange reversed its recent positive momentum on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with both benchmark indices closing lower amid broad-based selling pressure. The All Share Price Index declined by 81.43 points, or 0.38%, to close at 21,542.23, while the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index fell by 12.02 points, or 0.20%, to end the […]
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