EDB-SLASSCOM SheExports programme: Empowering Women Tech Entrepreneurs at Orel IT
In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, empowering women entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed is more crucial than ever. …
Industry
LTL Holdings, Sri Lanka’s leading power conglomerate unveils IPO and plans CSE debut
LTL Holdings Limited (LTL / the Company), Sri Lanka’s leading fully integrated power sector conglomerate with a 40-year track record, announced plans to …
Leveraging the UK’s DCTS for sustainable growth amidst economic challenges
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, finds itself at a critical juncture. As the sector continues to recover from the …
Unlock your future at EDEX mid-year Expo 2024: Education, employment, and beyond
Celebrating over 20 years of empowering Sri Lanka’s youth, EDEX, the island’s largest and most respected education exhibition and careers fair, is set to …
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka (PickMe) Announces IPO
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Limited, the innovator behind Sri Lanka’s leading mobility solutions app PickMe, announces its forthcoming Initial Public …
John Keells Logistics Partners Brillion Consumer Products Lanka for Baygon’s Relaunch in Sri Lanka
John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (JKLL) is proud to announce its collaboration with Brillion Consumer Products Lanka (Pvt) Ltd which is relaunching the …
Aitken Spence Hotels to Elevate Rainforest Ecolodge as a Global Model of Sustainable Tourism
Sri Lanka’s leading hospitality chain, Aitken Spence Hotels, announces its latest venture: the takeover of the management of Rainforest Ecolodge, the first …
Fitch Rates DFCC Bank’s Debut Green Bond Final ‘A-(lka)’
Fitch Ratings has assigned DFCC Bank PLC's (A-(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated senior unsecured listed green bonds of up to LKR2.5 billion …
Advanced port technology & automation to make Colombo Port more efficient: SLPA Chairman
“Adopting advanced port technology and automation are some of the latest solutions planned by the Port of Colombo to increase productivity and efficiency in …
TISL Demands Accountability in Proposed Mineral Sands Mining Project in Puttalam
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on July 19th, requesting an investigation …
HNB’s Rating Unaffected by Proposed Acquisition of Alfalah’s Bangladesh Business: Fitch Ratings
Hatton National Bank's potential acquisition of Bank Alfalah Limited’s Bangladesh operations is unlikely to affect the Sri Lankan bank’s ratings, says …
Port City Colombo attracts 100+ companies as authorised persons
Port City Colombo has achieved a significant milestone, on-boarding 100+ companies as Authorised Persons (AP’s), as of August 24th, 2024. These companies …
Sri Lanka’s First Natural Gas Power Plant Launched by President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the renewable energy sector should become the primary driver of economic growth in Sri Lanka over the next …
Fortude Ignite WomenTech internship 2024 empowers future tech leaders
The Fortude WomenTech Internship 2024, which commenced in August2024 following a selection from over 1,400 applications, marked two intense weeks of immersive …
Sri Lanka Law College Unveils New Digital Platform to Enhance Legal Education
The Sri Lanka Law College successfully launched its new website https://www.sllc.ac.lk/home developed with the support of the European Union-funded ‘Support …
Beyond red tape: How digitalization can save Sri Lanka’s economy
In the high-stakes world of trade and logistics, corruption at Sri Lanka’s customs, IRD, ports, and airports is not just an inconvenience—it’s a crisis …
Sri Lanka’s Industries call for reduction in water tariffs to boost competitiveness
A collective of trade associations including the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Sri Lanka …
Hambantota International Port projects 50-pct growth in 2024
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has experienced a substantial increase in volumes, with a 40% growth recorded in 2024 to date. The port’s Commercial …
IFC Launches First-of-its-kind Program to Support Financial Institutions in Addressing Financial Abuse
To support financial institutions in addressing financial abuse, IFC today launched 'Empower Finance', an 18-month program implemented with support from the …
Union Bank Unveils Upgraded UBgo Mobile App as Part of Digital Transformation Agenda
Union Bank is excited to announce the launch of the upgraded UBgo mobile app, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s digital transformation agenda. …