Nemantha Abeysinghe joins WEBXPAY Board as Non-Executive Director
Sri Lanka’s fast-growing fintech sector received another boost after WEBXPAY Ltd appointed corporate leader Nemantha Nilhan Abeysinghe as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board. Abeysinghe brings more than 30…
RTS Holdings’ Hidellana and Avissawella tea factories get Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification
RTS Holdings has reached a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s tea industry with its Hidellana and Avissawella Tea Factories being awarded the prestigious Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification by The Sustainable…
Importance of inclusive economic growth and trade-driven development stressed
Executive Director of the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) Prof. Sirimal Abeyratne, stressed the importance of inclusive economic growth and trade-driven development while addressing the International Conference on “Poverty and…
A full-power authority to straighten out failing businesses
Several ministries and institutions are to jointly establish a full-power authority to carry out regulatory work related to the revival of failing businesses. One representative each from the Ministries of…
‘Maldives open, ambitious and ready to partner’
The Maldives currently runs a trade deficit with Sri Lanka of over $166 million. While this reflects the strong presence of Sri Lankan goods in the Maldivian market, it also…
People’s Bank supports National QR Payment Adoption Programme
Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey, the National QR Payment Adoption Programme was recently launched with the objective of accelerating the country’s transition towards a cash-lite…
Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives expo to be held in Sept.
Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) 2026 will take place from 7th to 9th September 2026 at the Manhattan Grand Hotel, bringing together global brands, regional suppliers, and key decision-makers…
“Poverty not just lack of money, but lack of opportunity, agency and dignity”
Executive Director of the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) Prof. Sirimal Abeyratne said that poverty is not just a lack of money, it is a lack of opportunity, a lack…
Embassy of Nepal in Colombo hosts Sri Lanka–Nepal Business Council
The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo hosted the Sri Lanka–Nepal Business Council (SLNBC) recently at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo. The formal installation ceremony was marked by the presence of…
DFCC Bank strengthens digital capability through FITIS membership
DFCC Bank PLC has been certified as a Full Member of the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) for 2026, marking a step in the Bank’s ongoing effort…