SDB bank marks Int’l Women’s Day with series of events
SDB bank marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a series of initiatives organised focused on employee wellbeing, reflecting its broader commitment to supporting women at multiple levels of society. The…
SLMBC holds business networking session
The Sri Lanka–Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a business networking session recently at Marine Bay, Colombo, in collaboration with a visiting delegation from the…
DFCC Bank triumphs at LankaPay Technovation Awards
DFCC Bank received a Gold Award for Financial Inclusivity and a Merit Award for Customer Convenience at the LankaPay Technovation Awards 2026. The two categories that define how digital progress…
Malaysian business delegation explores FDI opportunities in Sri Lanka
A high-level delegation from the Malaysian Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Penang (MICCI), visited the Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI) recently to explore potential foreign direct investment (FDI)…
CRIB and CBSL to support businesses affected by Ditwah
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), under the guidance of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), has announced a series of relief measures aimed at supporting individuals…
Government hopes to reduce pressure on current tax payers – Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said the Government hopes to reduce the pressure on the current tax payers and focus on reducing tax rates. He made…
HNB Assurance celebrates completion of ‘Certified Sales Manager Programme’ conducted with SLIM
HNB Assurance recently celebrated the completion of the Certified Sales Manager Programme, conducted in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), marking a significant milestone in the professional…
Awareness workshop on packaging strategies for spices by EDB
The National Packaging Centre (NPC) of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently conducted an awareness workshop on “Packaging strategies for Spices” for exporters and potential exporters, with the…
Call for high-value tourism strategy to boost Sri Lanka’s tourist earnings
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.…
Inflation is expected to be sustained at 5% through appropriate policy measures
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…