By SB Seker, Head of APAC, Binance Sri Lanka’s economic rebound over the past four years is a testament to national resilience. The World Bank’s recent upgrade of Sri Lanka to an upper-middle-income economy, alongside significant improvements on the Global Peace Index, marks a definitive turning point. The nation has successfully moved past acute crisis […]
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For nearly two decades, Orion City has been committed to creating more than just office spaces—we have built a thriving business community where organisations can innovate, collaborate, and grow. Today, Orion City proudly announces the launch of Orion Tower II, one of the most ambitious commercial office developments to date. Construction on Orion Tower II […]
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Pullman, the Accor brand built around exchange, makes its debut in Sri Lanka with the opening of Pullman Colombo City Centre and Pullman Bentota Resort & Spa. The dual opening marks a significant milestone for Accor in South Asia, bringing Pullman’s signature blend of purposeful design, vibrant social spaces, distinctive dining and wellbeing experiences to […]
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The newly established Colombo representative office of the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) could play an important role in strengthening economic, tourism and investment ties between Sri Lanka and Romania, Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said. Addressing the opening ceremony in Colombo yesterday (18), Prof. Ranasinghe said Romania had emerged as […]
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* PAT grows by 25% in H1 to surpass LKR 1 Bn for the first time* Q2 PAT up by 33% On the Bank’s top-line performance, Net Financing Income grew YoY by 16% during H1 2026 to reach LKR 4.4 billion, supported by a steady financing margin of 4.3%. For the quarter ended 30 June, […]
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Sampath Bank recently entered into a strategic partnership with GV Auto by Gavinro International (Pvt) Ltd., expanding access to electric vehicle ownership through exclusive financing benefits for customers. Formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Sampath Bank’s Head Office, the collaboration enables customers to enjoy a preferential interest rate with a […]
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Initiative to provide family business owners with practical insights on growth, succession, capital raising and long-term wealth creation CFA Society Sri Lanka, under its Learnings sub-brand, will host “Wealth Maximizing Options for Family Businesses,” an exclusive one-day programme designed for owners and principal shareholders of family-owned businesses considering the next phase of growth, succession, ownership […]
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The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the Republic of Maldives, in collaboration with CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. hosted the Port City Colombo Investor Forum at the Barceló Nasandhura Malé on 10th August 2026, an invitation-only engagement bringing together a curated gathering of senior Maldivian business leaders, investors and developers. The forum marks […]
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The ‘Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs’ Night 2026’ Entrepreneur and Investor Conference organized by the ‘Australia Sri Lanka Business Forum’ (ASLBF) with the aim of strengthening economic, trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and Australia in a new approach was held in Melbourne, Australia on August 15. Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti, who […]
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Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s leading financial institution, continued to uphold its enduring legacy as the Bankers to the Nation as it marks 87 years of service to Sri Lanka. During the 1H 2026, the Bank leveraged its financial strength and extensive nationwide network to support the Government, businesses, infrastructure development and communities, while […]
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