Author: LBO
SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub Launches Sinhala and Tamil Export Handbooks to Strengthen Women Entrepreneurs and SME Exports to the UK Market
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the host institution of the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, collaborated with the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the British High Commission in Colombo to launch two sector-specific export handbooks in Sinhala and Tamil. The handbooks aim to strengthen Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) […]
Opinion: We Were Here First – The Case for Malay Political Representation in Sri Lanka
By Thanzyl Thajudeen, a Sri Lankan Malay There is a mosque on Slave Island in Colombo that has stood for more than three centuries. Masjidul Jamiya was not built by merchants or pilgrims. It was built by soldiers, Malay soldiers who came to this island in service to the Dutch crown and, after 1796, to […]
From cane field to finished product: The value chain powering Gal Oya
In the fields around Ampara, sugarcane begins as a rural crop. By the time it has moved through theGal Oya Plantations complex, however, it has become far more than sugar. The cane juice is processed for the domestic market. The fibre helps generate steam and electricity. Molasses is converted into Extra Neutral Alcohol. Fermentation creates […]
Hirdaramani Apparel and University of Moratuwa collaborate to transform textile waste into sustainable innovation
In a significant step towards advancing circularity, Hirdaramani Apparel collaborates with the University of Moratuwa on a three-year research initiative to explore how textile waste can be transformed into environmentally friendly ceiling panels. The partnership aims to address two pressing global challenges such as the growing volume of textile waste and the need for sustainable, […]
TWC Capital Advises on US$28Mn of IFC investments in Sri Lanka’s energy and agribusiness sectors
T W C Capital (PVT) LTD (“TWC Capital”), the corporate finance advisory arm of TWC Holdings, has successfully concluded two significant development finance transactions, acting as Exclusive Financial Adviser on investments by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, totalling up to US$28 million across Sri Lanka’s renewable energy and […]
EDB to collaborate with Expertise France to promote sustainable trade with EU
Yannick Gaudin, Programme Officer – Expertise France, met EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe and senior officials of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on the 9th July to lay the foundation for a fruitful engagement with the island’s apex export promotion agency as part of accomplishing the objectives of the project, Lanka’s sustainable, climate-resilient, and […]
CoPF VIDEO: Technical breakdown of the public finance system that led to the misuse of public funds
CoPF Special Discussion | 2026 06 23 Special investigation by the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) into the disappearance of US $ 2.5 million in foreign debt settlement money from the Treasury and the related cyber security breakdown. Under the leadership of the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, Dr. Harsha de Silva, special […]
Sri Lanka Represented at Asia’s Inaugural AX (AI Transformation) in QA Conference in South Korea
The AX (AI Transformation) in QA conference, Asia’s inaugural event dedicated to AI-driven Quality Assurance, was held on 18 June 2026 at the Science and Technology Center in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. Organized by AsiaSTA (Asian Software Testing Alliance), the conference brought together leading researchers, technology experts, and Quality Assurance professionals from across Asia to […]
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Launches Scale Up 2.0 to Support Sri Lanka’s SME Ecosystem
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has officially launched Scale Up 2.0, its flagship National SME Forum for 2026, which will take place on 11th August 2026 at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, under the theme “Connected, Competitive, Ready to Grow.” As SMEs continue to face challenges in accessing markets, securing finance, meeting evolving business requirements and […]
Dedicated development teams: an enhanced alternative that’s offered by the best software outsourcing companies in Sri Lanka
Software outsourcing has long since gained popularity, with the rise of remote work and cloud computing. Now, businesses and agencies alike are asking questions that help teams deliver efficiency and excellence together. One such question revolves around software outsourcing engagement models. Dedicated development teams is one such model that is extensively being considered for its […]
High Commissioner attends Opening of LOLC Pakistan’s New Head Office
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Rear Admiral Fred Seneviratne (Retd), attended the inauguration ceremony of the new Head Office of LOLC Microfinance Bank Pakistan, on 06 July 2026 located in Gulberg, Islamabad. The ceremony was attended by the Chairman of LOLC Microfinance Bank Limited, Krishan Thilakaratne, together with members of the senior […]
CCC’s Commercial Document Registration Division Expands Export Support with New Pharmaceutical Documentation Service
The Commercial Documents Registration Division (CDRD) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has expanded its export support services with the introduction of the Free Sale Letter for Pharmaceuticals, providing Sri Lankan pharmaceutical manufacturers and exporters with an additional document certification service to support their export processes and compliance requirements in international markets. The new service […]