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Navigating Sri Lanka’s digital future: A conversation with Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya

Navigating Sri Lanka’s digital future: A conversation with Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya

By Ashanthi Ratnasingham Sri Lanka is entering a defining chapter in its digital journey—one that could reshape how citizens live, work, and connect. As …

May 13, 2025 | Companies, Featured, Industry, Technology | Read More
She shapes the fabric: Women lead the charge in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry transformation

She shapes the fabric: Women lead the charge in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry transformation

In the heart of Sri Lanka’s bustling apparel sector, where fabrics are woven into garments that travel the world, a quieter revolution is taking place. This …

March 10, 2025 | Featured | Read More
MAS Holdings to gain greater access to growing Indian market with expansions in Odisha, India

MAS Holdings to gain greater access to growing Indian market with expansions in Odisha, India

MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel manufacturer, marked a significant milestone in its global expansion by breaking ground for its first facility in …

March 7, 2025 | Apparel, Companies, Featured | Read More
Sri Lanka launch ‘GovPay’ platform for the digitalization of all government payments

Sri Lanka launch ‘GovPay’ platform for the digitalization of all government payments

Three new digital initiatives will be introduced Friday, 07 at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage President Anura Kumara Disanayake. The …

February 7, 2025 | Featured | 2 Comments | Read More
Sujeewa Mudalige awarded honourary doctorate

Sujeewa Mudalige awarded honourary doctorate

NSBM Convocation Week 2024 Distinguished Chartered Accountant and corporate leader, Mr. Sujeewa Mudalige, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University …

December 12, 2024 | Featured, In Pictures, Other | Read More
President says, let’s unite to transform Sri Lanka into nation with minimal corruption and bribery

President says, let’s unite to transform Sri Lanka into nation with minimal corruption and bribery

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that no matter how many laws are enacted or institutions are established, justice cannot be ensured to the …

December 10, 2024 | Featured | 1 Comment | Read More
JKH records continued growth momentum in Q2

JKH records continued growth momentum in Q2

Sri Lanka's John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) reported continued growth momentum across almost all businesses in the second quarter, a statement showed.  The …

November 6, 2024 | Companies, Companies, Economy & Markets, Featured, General Services, Industry, Logistics, Real Estate & Construction, Shipping and Transport, Tourism, Trade | Read More
WISTA hosts Karen Leong for keynote on transformative leadership

WISTA hosts Karen Leong for keynote on transformative leadership

In a rapidly evolving world marked by technological advancements, geopolitical uncertainties, shifting customer expectations, and significant workplace …

August 9, 2024 | Banking and Finance | Read More
Port City Colombo to reinvent SL economy to contemporary system that is geared for export of services

Port City Colombo to reinvent SL economy to contemporary system that is geared for export of services

Port City Colombo says it hopes to empower large-scale business growth within the South Asian region through a reliable and competitive regulatory environment …

May 16, 2024 | Banking and Finance, Companies, Companies, Economy, Economy & Markets, Featured, Industry | Read More
IFC to invest Rs.3,270Mn in Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd

IFC to invest Rs.3,270Mn in Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd

Sunshine Healthcare Lanka (SHL), the healthcare arm of the diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC, has entered into an agreement for a proposed equity …

May 6, 2024 | Companies, Featured, Industry | Read More
Planters Ass. of Sri Lanka concerned over President’s remarks on wage hike may be misunderstood

Planters Ass. of Sri Lanka concerned over President’s remarks on wage hike may be misunderstood

The Planters Association of Sri Lanka and its members are concerned that the President's remarks may be misunderstood and lead workers and the public to assume …

May 3, 2024 | Agriculture, Companies, Featured, Industry | 1 Comment | Read More
World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka’s growth forecast to 2.2-pct in 2024

World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka’s growth forecast to 2.2-pct in 2024

In Sri Lanka, growth is expected to turn positive, to 2.2 percent in 2024, a 0.5 percentage point upgrade from the previous forecast, with modest recoveries in …

April 2, 2024 | Economy, Economy & Markets, Featured, Markets, Policy | Read More
Despite strong growth, South Asia remains vulnerable to shocks: World Bank update

Despite strong growth, South Asia remains vulnerable to shocks: World Bank update

Growth in South Asia is expected to be strong at 6.0 percent in 2024, driven mainly by robust growth in India and recoveries in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. But …

April 2, 2024 | Economy, Economy & Markets, Featured, Policy | Read More
Sri Lanka Central Bank to implement single policy rate mechanism

Sri Lanka Central Bank to implement single policy rate mechanism

Sri Lanka's Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said it seeks to consolidate monetary policy operations under a single benchmark rate. Governor of the CBSL …

January 10, 2024 | Banking and Finance, Featured, Industry | Read More
Fitch maintains Sri Lanka Telecom’s ‘A(lka)’ National Rating on watch positive

Fitch maintains Sri Lanka Telecom’s ‘A(lka)’ National Rating on watch positive

Fitch Ratings has maintained Sri Lanka Telecom PLC's (SLT) 'A(lka)' National Long-Term Rating on Rating Watch Positive (RWP). The RWP reflects the potential …

January 9, 2024 | Banking and Finance | Read More
Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2023 kicks off

Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2023 kicks off

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2023 on November 28th and 29th at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, with President Ranil …

November 28, 2023 | Banking and Finance, Companies, Featured, Industry | Read More
DeepSphere.AI and 10QBIT announce partnership to promote Sri Lanka as AI innovation and talent hub

DeepSphere.AI and 10QBIT announce partnership to promote Sri Lanka as AI innovation and talent hub

DeepSphere.AI, led by the esteemed AI expert Jothi Periasamy, and 10QBIT under the leadership of UK-based technopreneur Sanj Chandran, have announced a …

November 27, 2023 | Companies, Featured, Industry, Technology | Read More
SL economy to grow by 1.7-pct:Revenue mobilization fundamental for sustainable fiscal path

SL economy to grow by 1.7-pct:Revenue mobilization fundamental for sustainable fiscal path

Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2024 after contracting by 3.8% in 2023, says the World Bank in its twice-a-year update, while signaling …

October 3, 2023 | Budget, Companies, Economy, Economy & Markets, Featured, Industry, Money, Policy | Read More
‘CTO – the Psychologist’: A role banking tech leaders must master to ensure digital change

‘CTO – the Psychologist’: A role banking tech leaders must master to ensure digital change

By Janaka Ediriweera Dr. Corrie Block, an Organizational Behavior Expert and a business coach in the UAE, asks, ‘If you were to go in for heart surgery, buy …

October 2, 2023 | Companies, Featured, Industry, Opinion, Other, Technology, Watch Tower | Read More
Emirates and SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership

Emirates and SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership

Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership will enable …

September 19, 2023 | Banking and Finance | Read More
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