WB backs Sri Lanka’s reform agenda with US$ 150 Million
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, strengthening competitiveness, and creating jobs. The Sri Lanka…
Sri Lanka Benelux Business Council and Ceylon Chamber of Commerce host Business Forum
The Sri Lanka Benelux Business Council, in association with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Business Forum and B2B Networking Session at the Hilton Colombo Residence recently. The event…
Development programme to promote women’s self-employment held in Palamunai
(Text and Picture by: I.L.M. RIZAN, Addalaichenai Central Correspondent) A livelihood development programme aimed at promoting women’s self-employment was recently implemented in the Palamunai area, under the Addalaichenai Divisional Secretariat…
Zydus, Sunshine Healthcare launch $20 Mn JV to boost pharmaceutical manufacturing in SL
Global pharmaceutical company Zydus Lifesciences and Sunshine Healthcare have announced a strategic joint venture (JV) to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka with an investment exceeding US$20 million.…
Sri Lanka’s first plastic alternatives centre boosts artisan livelihoods in Sigiriya
Sri Lanka’s first Plastic Alternatives and Craft Experience Centre, established by the ZeroPlastic Movement near Sigiriya, has completed its first tourism season, demonstrating how sustainable tourism can create new income…
Dr Nirmal De Silva elected President of St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union as the institution approaches its centenary
The St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union (SPCOBU) has unanimously elected distinguished corporate leader, academic, and alumnus Dr. Nirmal De Silva as its new President. The election took place during…
iPay participate at LankaQR Awareness Programme in Trincomalee
Reinforcing its commitment to advancing Sri Lanka’s digital economy, iPay participated in the LankaQR Awareness Programme conducted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on June 5-6, in Trincomalee, supporting…
New Anthoney’s Feeds wins four Golds and a Silver at NCQP 2026
New Anthoney’s Feeds won four Gold Awards and one Silver Award at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) 2026, claiming recognition across all five improvement projects it entered.…
Vallibel Finance powers to record-breaking growth
Total asset base expands to Rs. 180.2 Bn* PBT increases by 37.5% to Rs. 7.6 Bn* Portfolio recorded strong growth by 70% Vallibel Finance PLC continued its strong growth momentum…
DIMO Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with 18MW Solar Power Addition in Galle
DIMO has successfully developed four new solar power plants in the Galle district, adding a total of 18MW of clean energy capacity to Sri Lanka’s national grid, further strengthening its…