Category: Industry
HIP Hosts National Oil Spill Contingency Plan Workshop led by MEPA
Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently hosted the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan Workshop, bringing together nearly 100 representatives from key public and private sector organizations to strengthen the district’s preparedness for marine oil spill incidents. Conducted by the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) in line with Sri Lanka’s National Oil Spill Contingency Plan, the programme […]
Chasing the next $3Bn: What it will take for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector to get there
For thirty years, Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has quietly powered the country’s export economy accounting for roughly 40% of merchandise export revenue and employing 300,000 to 350,000 people. That scale wasn’t accidental. It was built through deliberate government-industry planning dating back to the early 1990s. The first transformation, anchored by the 200 Garment Factories Programme, […]
MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka Becomes BBDO Sri Lanka
MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka has transitioned to BBDO Sri Lanka following Omnicom’s global integration, marking the next chapter for an agency built on strong creative thinking, strategic depth and measurable business impact. Its people, partnerships, capabilities and market understanding will carry forward into BBDO, connecting an established Sri Lankan operation with one of the world’s […]
Vipul Misra appointed as acting CEO of SriLankan Airlines
Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, with effect from today (9 September). Bringing over two decades of aircraft engineering and aviation leadership experience, Misra’s background spans across significantly large commercial carriers including Air India, Vistara, Indigo, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines, and Air Deccan. His comprehensive expertise across legacy, full-service, […]
Sampath Bank Appoints Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman
Sampath Bank PLC announced the appointment of Mr. Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman, effective 10th September 2026, further strengthening the Bank’s leadership as it advances its strategic priorities and continues to evolve as a purpose-led, technology-enabled financial institution. Mr. Wijeyeratne brings extensive experience across banking, finance, risk management and compliance, investment banking and […]
Vietjet’s three-day 9.9 sale offers fares from USD90 on flights to Vietnam
Vietjet is giving Sri Lankan travellers another reason to plan their next trip, with a three-day 9.9 sale featuring Eco tickets from USD90 one-way (inclusive of taxes and fees) and 22% off Deluxe base fares on its newly-launched Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City route. The sale runs from 22:30 on 7 September to 21:30 on 10 […]
FCCISL, Ministry of Industry Open Talks to Drive SMEs Toward 25% Export Growth
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) held a high-level bilateral policy dialogue with Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry & Entrepreneurship Development, on September 3, 2026. The meeting, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Narahenpita, established a unified roadmap to accelerate regional enterprise growth and integrate the private sector […]
NYK’s new-generation RoRo vessel AZALEA LEADER makes maiden call at Hambantota International Port
Hambantota, Sri Lanka, August 2026: NYK’s Azalea Leader, a new-generation LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), made its maiden call at Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently, marking another significant development in the port’s growing role as a regional automotive transhipment gateway. Built in 2026 and sailing under the Liberian flag, the nearly 200-metre […]
Sri Lanka launches National Food Safety Policy with support from FAO and the European Union
Sri Lanka has reached a major milestone in strengthening its national food control system with the launch of its first National Food Safety Policy, providing a comprehensive framework to safeguard public health, strengthen food systems, and support economic growth through a coordinated, risk-based approach to food safety. Developed under the leadership of the Ministry of […]
Port City Expansion: Regulations for 68 Strategic Businesses Head to Parliament
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, to present to Parliament the regulations issued under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021. The cabinet decision, dated August 31, 2026, remains subject to confirmation at […]
Sri Lanka to Install 300,000 Smart Meters Under Time-of-Use Billing Project
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a two-year project to install 300,000 smart electricity meters equipped with a Time-of-Use (TOU) billing system as part of efforts to modernise the country’s electricity grid and support renewable energy development. The project will utilise US$12.5 million from a US$15 million loan facility provided through the Asian Development Bank’s concessional […]
Sri Lanka Revises Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariffs
Sri Lanka’s Public Utilities Commission has approved new feed-in tariffs for renewable energy power projects, effective August 25, 2026, and valid until February 24, 2027. The revised tariffs cover mini-hydro, wind, biomass, municipal waste, waste heat recovery, ground-mounted solar and floating solar projects. New rooftop solar tariffs range from Rs. 15.81 to Rs. 23.11 per […]