Category: Companies
Hayleys Plantations partners Solidaridad to strengthen global leadership in Regen Agri
Hayleys Plantations, home of the world’s first Regenagri®-certified tea estate, has entered into a landmark partnership with Solidaridad Network Asia and its Sri Lankan partner Nucleus Foundation to advance regenerative agriculture and carbon insetting programmes across its estates. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed alongside other plantation sector companies, represents the next phase in the […]
MAS Holdings launches ‘Plan for Change 2030’,towards more sustainable apparel industry
South Asia’s largest apparel-tech conglomerate, MAS Holdings, launched its Plan for Change 2030 at a special event held at Cinnamon Life, Colombo on 09 October 2025. The launch marks an important new chapter in the company’s sustainability journey, outlining an ambitious roadmap to reshape the future of apparel through measurable commitments across Product, Lives, and […]
Singer unveils HONOR magic V5
Singer Sri Lanka PLC is redefining the premium smartphone experience with the launch of the HONOR Magic V5, the brand’s most advanced foldable flagship to date. Designed to merge artistry, intelligence, and performance, the model introduces a new era of mobility, enabling users to unlock productivity and creativity like never before. The HONOR Magic V5 […]
RIUNIT to promote Sri Lanka’s real estate at London investment forum 2025
The Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT) together with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in London will hold the Sri Lanka Real Estate Investment Forum: London 2025 on Thursday, 30 October 2025 at the Sri Lanka High Commission, 13 Hyde Park Gardens, Tyburnia, London W2 2LU. The event will take place from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 […]
Sri Lanka launches National Climate Finance Strategy to drive resilience and net zero transition
As the global climate crisis intensifies, countries like Sri Lanka are grappling with the dual challenge of managing climate risks while financing a just transition. With climate-related damages exceeding LKR 50 billion annually,[1] financing climate action is central to Sri Lanka’s development agenda. Led by the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the United Nations Development […]
RIUNIT apartment market analysis: Colombo 5 shines
When conducting the latest analysis of real estate data (Q3 2025), one of the most positive observations that can be made is with respect to the recovery of the apartment market prices in Colombo measured in USD. Whilst average apartment prices, measured in LKR continued to witness an upward incline, even during COVID and the […]
EDB “Trade Facilitation Task Force” Convenes to Enhance Export Efficiency
As a strategic step towards developing a mechanism to address challenges in the export value chain, the Export Development Board (EDB) has established a Trade Facilitation Task Force, which held its second networking session today (October 14) at the Export Development Board. The event was attended by Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer […]
LMD 100 recognises Hayleys as Sri Lanka’s leading listed corporate for 2024/25
Tops ‘Sri Lanka’s version of the Fortune 500’ for the 10th time Contribution of 5.4% to national export income in 2024-25 ‘AAA (lka)’ National Long-Term (with a stable outlook) by Fitch Ratings for 2025 Hayleys PLC has been ranked as Sri Lanka’s leading listed corporate in the 32nd edition of the […]
Opinion: A safer digital space for Sri Lankan young minds to learn, explore and create
By Ferdous Mottakin, Head of Public Policy & Government Relations for SouthAsia at TikTok When I think about the potential of digital platforms, I don’t see them as just platforms for trends or entertainment. I see them as potential bridges for connecting young minds with each other to share ideas, knowledge, and opportunities. In Sri […]
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Fitch Ratings has assigned Sri Lanka-based Hayleys Fentons Limited (HFL) a National Long-Term Rating of A+(lka). The Outlook is Stable. The rating reflects HFL’s leading market share in domestic rooftop solar panel sales and installation, which drove cash flow in the financial year ending March 2025 (FY25), alongside slowing growth amid regulatory risks. Diversification into […]
JAAF stresses need for proven VAT refund system to safeguard export stability post-SVAT
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) today reaffirmed its commitment to working with government authorities as Sri Lanka prepares to remove the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) scheme on 1st October. While emphasising that the removal of SVAT is now inevitable, JAAF noted that the industry has been in continuous dialogue with policymakers on the […]
HNB felicitates employees who completed 25 years of service
Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC organized a ceremony recently to felicitate their employees who completed 25 years of service at the Bank. HNB organized a gala event to recognize 160 employees who had joined in 1999/2000. This highly anticipated event was attended by HNB Managing Director and CEO Damith Pallewatte, SVP/Chief Human […]