Sri Lanka and Belarus have moved to further strengthen economic relations during a Business Round Table organised by the Belarus National Export Promotion Centre. Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, who led the Sri Lankan delegation, said the discussions centered on expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism. The talks were attended by Belarus […]
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Jyoti Structures Limited, India, as lead partner, along with Hayleys Fentons Limited, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Solar EPC and MEP contractor, has signed a joint venture contract for the construction of the Mannar–Mullikulam 220kV Double Circuit Transmission Line. The contract is the inaugural award issued by the newly established National Transmission Network Service Provider (Private) […]
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இந்தியாவின் Jyoti Structures Limited நிறுவனத்துடன் முதன்மைப் பங்காளராக, இலங்கையின் முதற்தர MEP மற்றும் சூரியசக்தி EPC ஒப்பந்ததாரரான Hayleys Fentons Limited இணைந்து, மன்னார்-முள்ளிக்குளம் 220kV இரட்டைச் சுற்று மின்சார விநியோக மார்க்கத்தை (Transmission Line) அமைப்பதற்கான ஒரு கூட்டு ஒப்பந்தத்தில் கைச்சாத்திட்டுள்ளது. முள்ளிக்குளம் காற்றாலை மின்சார விநியோகத் திட்டத்தின் கீழ், புதிதாக நிறுவப்பட்ட ‘தேசிய மின் விநியோக வலையமைப்பு சேவை வழங்குநர் (தனியார்) லிமிடெட்’ (National Transmission Network Service Provider (Private) Limited […]
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Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) commenced the financial year on a positive note, delivering a strong performance for the three months ended 31st March 2026, with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 4.6Bn, marking a 12% year‑on‑year increase. The results were supported by steady asset growth, stable Net Interest Margins (NIMs), and prudent risk […]
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Acting BOI Chairman outlines an ambitious agenda anchored in AI, green energy, and structural reform to draw future-ready foreign investment to the islandDr. Sulakshana Jayawardena The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) is launching a transformative agenda to reposition the island as a high-value hub for foreign direct investment (FDI), centering on a “Triple-S […]
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In a significant milestone for regional digital payment interoperability, on May 12, 2026 Sri Lanka and Nepal launched cross-border QR payment connectivity, enabling Nepali travellers visiting Sri Lanka to make seamless digital payments using their domestic payment applications, including mobile banking apps and connectIPS, at more than 400,000 merchants accepting LankaQR payments across Sri Lanka. […]
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Seylan Bank PLC marked another milestone in its flagship Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives by opening its 291st ‘Pahasara’ Library at A/Buddhangala Central College, Padavi-Parakramapur. The ceremony was held on March 27, under the patronage of Ruwan Maithripala, Zonal Director of Education (Kebithigollewa), T.P. Jayasinghe, Divisional Director of Education (Padaviya), Kapila S. Kumara, Principal, […]
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DFCC Bank PLC has been recognised at the 15th ACEF Global Customer Engagement Awards, receiving multiple accolades across digital engagement, experiential marketing, purpose-led communication and community-driven initiatives. The recognition reflects a broader shift in how the Bank approaches customer engagement — moving beyond conventional banking communication towards experiences and platforms that are more relevant, accessible […]
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Abans Finance recently marked the official listing of its maiden13,384,000 debentures on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) with a bell ringing and market opening ceremony held at the CSE trading floor on Monday (11). The offer for subscription for the initial issue of ten million listed, rated, senior, unsecured, redeemable five-year (2026/2031) debentures of LKR […]
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AIA Insurance Lanka has once again established its position as an organisation that places people and leadership at the heart of its success, by securing top honours at the CLA Great Manager Awards 2025, presented by the Colombo Leadership Academy (CLA). AIA Sri Lanka was conferred the ‘Company with Great Managers 2025’ title for the […]
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