Sri Lanka’s tourism industry should pivot towards attracting high-spending visitors through a structured national programme, a leading hotel industry official said, highlighting the potential to significantly increase foreign exchange earnings. Arshed Refai, General Manager of ‘Sun Siyam’ Pasikudah, a hotel run under the Maldivian based luxury hotel chain, stressed the need for a targeted strategy […]
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the increase in transportation costs can be considered as a major reason for the increase in inflation this year (2026). According to data compiled by the Department of Census and Statistics, the CBSL announces that the headline inflation measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI […]
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Hambantota, Sri Lanka – As Sri Lanka continues its resurgence as one of Asia’s most compelling travel destinations, Shangri-La Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa is emerging as a defining force in positioning the island as a premier destination for international weddings — where scale, setting, and storytelling converge. This vision came vividly to life this […]
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National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, securing the #1 overall domestic ranking among local banks. This recognition determined through votes from corporate clients underscores the confidence placed in NDB by businesses across the country and reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to […]
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Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, celebrated a key milestone with the grand opening of its new showroom in Negombo, located at No. 262, Chilaw Road, Negombo. The inauguration was attended by AMW’s senior leadership, valued customers, business partners, local officials, and other distinguished guests. The Negombo showroom strengthens AMW’s […]
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Sun Siyam Pasikudah, the boutique luxury resort that earned the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award in 2025 and was named the Best Global Hotel Design winner at the Homes & Gardens Design Awards 2025, celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, with a full programme of experiences designed to make every woman […]
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Sands Active Private Limited, a conglomerate of Melwa, took part in the 15th edition of the Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2026 held at the BMICH in Colombo, where the company showcased a range of its pharmaceutical products to visitors from across the country. During the exhibition, company representatives also conducted awareness sessions to educate the […]
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HotJobs, Sri Lanka’s first AI driven recruitment platform, was officially launched on 17 March 2026 at Cinnamon Life, Cumulus Ballroom, introducing a new technology enabled approach to hiring for employers and job seekers in Sri Lanka. Developed to transform how employers and candidates connect, HotJobs is designed to make hiring smarter, faster, and more effective. […]
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INSEE Sanstha Cement has once again been crowned the People’s Housing & Construction Brand of the Year at the SLIM Kantar People’s Awards 2026, achieving an unprecedented milestone of 15 consecutive wins. The outstanding achievement reflects the brand’s enduring leadership in Sri Lanka’s housing and construction sector, reinforced by the trust of generations of builders, […]
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HNB PLC, has rolled out its Avurudu cardholder offering for March and April 2026, combining seasonal savings and flexible payment options with a broader emphasis on the everyday value, convenience and flexibility HNB Cards bring to people. Through this year’s seasonal offers across shopping, travel, lifestyle, and day-to-day spending, the Bank is also bringing into sharper focus […]
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