France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees
France has started imposing fees on fast fashion items which could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030, as the government tries to curb sales of cheap clothing sold by…
Prime Minister to Headline Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit Session on Sri Lanka’s Digital Future
Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, will deliver the keynote address at a special session on day 2 of the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026…
Chandana Guniyangoda assumes duties as new Chairman of People’s Bank
Chandana Guniyangoda assumed duties as the new Chairman of People’s Bank on August 25, at a ceremony held at the Bank’s Head Office. The occasion was attended by the former…
Asia Capital Wins LKR 1.5 Billion Debt Rebate as Restructuring Crosses a Challenging Chapter
Yudhi and Raju Radha Revive One of Sri Lanka’s First Investment Banks COLOMBO, Asia Capital PLC has taken a major step in strengthening its financial position after successfully securing a…
SLID Concludes Landmark Corporate Director Summit, Advancing Future-Ready Board Leadership
The future competitiveness of Sri Lanka’s businesses will depend not only on sound management but on the strength, vision and effectiveness of the country’s boardrooms. That message resonated strongly as…
Kings Hospital Colombo Introduces SSI Mantra 3.0 to Advance Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Sri Lanka
Kings Hospital Colombo has introduced the SSI Mantra 3.0 robotic surgical system, strengthening its capacity to deliver advanced, minimally invasive procedures and expanding local access to precision-led surgical care. The…
Sri Lanka’s first-ever FinTech Festival 2026 to position the country firmly on Global FinTech map
The inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organized by the FinTech Forum, Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy, is set to ignite Colombo, taking place on…
DIMO Agribusinesses Strengthens SWARAJ Customer Support Ahead of Maha Season through “SWARAJ Parapura”
DIMO Agribusinesses, the sole authorized distributor for SWARAJ tractors in Sri Lanka, recently concluded this year’s “SWARAJ Parapura” initiative, further strengthening its commitment to providing reliable after-sales support and an…
Over Rs. 75 bn disbursed under 2026 concessional loan schemes
More than Rs. 75 billion of the Rs. 95 billion allocated by the Government for concessional loan schemes targeting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and agriculture has been disbursed…
EDB discusses impact of EU–India FTA on Sri Lanka with EU-appointed consultants
A meeting was held recently between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and consultants to the European Commission, Paul Baker and Talal Rafi, to exchange views and insights on…