The Imperial Institute of Higher Education (IIHE), one of Sri Lanka’s established private higher education institutions with three decades of academic excellence, has announced the appointment of Shehan Kumar as its new Chief Executive Officer. A recipient of the Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka (TOYP) award, Kumar brings over 25 years of global corporate […]
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The Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s remarkable near two-and-a-half-decade run as Sri Lanka’s best bank was recognised on the global stage recently when Sanath Manatunge, the Bank’s Managing Director/CEO accepted the 24th Best Bank award presented to the Bank by Global Finance. The Global Finance Annual Awards ceremony for 2026 was held at the Dusit Thani […]
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The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) further strengthened its focus on the evolving Boardroom agenda with the successful conclusion of the first Executive Masterclass by its HR and Talent Governance Forum, titled “Redefining Human Capital: Shaping the Future of Work,” held on 18 September 2026 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The Masterclass follows the launch of SLID’s HR and […]
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Sri Lanka’s first MRI with Siemens Healthineers’ Deep Resolve AI technology sets a new national benchmark in diagnostic imaging, bringing a level of capability not previously available in the country and marking another step forward in advancing Sri Lanka’s healthcare standards. Hemas Hospitals has brought a new class of MRI technology to Sri Lanka with […]
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இலங்கையில் தமது மருந்து உற்பத்தி தொழிற்சாலையின் நிறுவலை Premium International Injectable (Private) Limited நிறுவனம் விரைவுபடுத்தி வருகிறது. இது உள்ளூர் உற்பத்தித் திறன்களை வலுப்படுத்துவதற்கும், நாட்டின் மருந்துத் துறையில் எதிர்கால வளர்ச்சிக்கான அடித்தளத்தை அமைப்பதற்குமான நிறுவனத்தின் அர்ப்பணிப்பில் ஒரு முக்கிய நகர்வைக் குறிக்கிறது. இலங்கை முதலீட்டு வலயத்திற்குள் (BOI) ஐரோப்பிய தரநிலைகளுக்கு அமைய உருவாக்கப்பட்டு வரும் இந்த அதிநவீன தொழிற்சாலையானது, உயிரியல் தொழில்நுட்ப (biotechnology) அடிப்படையிலான இன்சுலின் மற்றும் பொதுவான சிறிய அளவிலான ஊசி மருந்துகளை […]
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Sampath Bank PLC’s debenture issue attracted applications exceeding Rs. 10 billion, surpassing the maximum amount available under the offer. In a stock exchange disclosure, the bank said the issue would close at 4.30 p.m. on October 20 in accordance with its prospectus. The basis of allotment will be announced to the Colombo Stock Exchange in […]
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Sri Lanka’s banks increased lending to overseas borrowers by more than 50 percent in the year to June 2026, with offshore loans accounting for over a third of their outstanding foreign currency credit, even as emerging risks linked to the Middle East conflict placed growing pressure on loan portfolios, according to Central Bank of Sri […]
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Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers have approved the publication of a new bill to establish a National Agency for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and provide the legal framework to promote and facilitate PPP projects in the country. Approval to introduce the legislation was initially granted at the Cabinet meeting held on 2 June 2025. Accordingly, the […]
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The Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council (SLTBC) has sought a clear roadmap for implementing the Sri Lanka–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and details on proposed employment opportunities for 10,000 Sri Lankan workers in Thailand. The Council’s delegation, led by President Rizan Nazeer and comprising several executive committee members, met Thai Ambassador to Sri Lanka Paitoon Mahapannaporn […]
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