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Sri Lanka, China EXIM Bank discuss development cooperation, push to finalise Central Expressway Funding Agreement

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A high-level delegation from the Export-Import Bank of China (China EXIM Bank) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening development cooperation with Sri Lanka during discussions with Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, with both sides agreeing to expedite the amended financing agreement for a key section of the Central Expressway Project. […]

Next Capital Trust honoured as ‘Best Business Finance Service Provider’ at Iconic Awards Bangkok

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Next Capital Trust Pvt., Ltd., was recognised as the ‘Best Business Finance Service Provider’ at the Iconic Awards ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand. Within a short period, Next Capital Trust expanded its operations across Sri Lanka, establishing 16 branches islandwide, including the Northern and Eastern Provinces. This award was presented in recognition of the company’s […]

ESOL Premier Campus and OCN London partner to deliver internationally-recognised UK qualifications for students and professionals in Sri Lanka

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Offering local students and professionals, access to world-renowned UK-accredited qualifications, ESOL Premier Campus has officially launched OCN London qualifications in Sri Lanka through an exclusive partnership with the UK awarding organisation. In operation since the 1970s, OCN London is a recognised UK Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual UK. ESOL Premier Campus is an established education […]

SLAM Power Solutions and Ceyring (Pvt) Ltd Launch Sri Lanka’s First Industrial Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Cabinet System Integrating with Solar Power

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Marking a major milestone for sustainable energy supply for Industries, SLAM Power Solutions, in partnership with Ceyring (Pvt) Ltd, has officially commissioned Sri Lanka’s first industrial-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integrating with Solar Power at the Ceyring factory in Horana. The high-profile commissioning ceremony brought together key stakeholders from the Public Utilities Commission of […]

All 10 Turbines Now in Sri Lanka as HayWind Accelerates Mannar Wind Farm Development

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On track for energisation, adding 50MW of renewable capacity to the national grid HayWind One Limited, the wind energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has announced that all ten wind turbines for its 50MW Mannar Wind Farm Project have now arrived in Sri Lanka, marking a key milestone as the project advances into its peak […]

WB backs Sri Lanka’s reform agenda with US$ 150 Million

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The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, strengthening competitiveness, and creating jobs. The Sri Lanka Reforms for Growth, Resilience and Openness Development Policy Operation (REGROW DPO) is the first in a proposed series of three operations and builds on the […]

Sri Lanka Benelux Business Council and Ceylon Chamber of Commerce host Business Forum

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The Sri Lanka Benelux Business Council, in association with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Business Forum and B2B Networking Session at the Hilton Colombo Residence recently. The event brought together nineteen business delegates from Belgium and Luxembourg, creating a valuable platform for strengthening trade and investment ties between Sri Lanka and the Benelux […]

Development programme to promote women’s self-employment held in Palamunai

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(Text and Picture by: I.L.M. RIZAN, Addalaichenai Central Correspondent) A livelihood development programme aimed at promoting women’s self-employment was recently implemented in the Palamunai area, under the Addalaichenai Divisional Secretariat Division, through the 2026 Decentralised Budget allocation of Digamadulla District Member of Parliament M.S. Uthumalebbe. As part of the initiative to strengthen the rural economy, […]

Zydus, Sunshine Healthcare launch $20 Mn JV to boost pharmaceutical manufacturing in SL

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Global pharmaceutical company Zydus Lifesciences and Sunshine Healthcare have announced a strategic joint venture (JV) to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka with an investment exceeding US$20 million. The new joint venture, named Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences Pvt Ltd., will develop the manufacturing plant at the Board of Investment (BOI) zone in Horana. The […]

Sri Lanka’s first plastic alternatives centre boosts artisan livelihoods in Sigiriya

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Sri Lanka’s first Plastic Alternatives and Craft Experience Centre, established by the ZeroPlastic Movement near Sigiriya, has completed its first tourism season, demonstrating how sustainable tourism can create new income opportunities for traditional artisans while promoting environmental conservation. Located at Rotawewa on the Sigiriya Road, the centre offers visitors a hands-on experience rather than a […]