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Sri Lanka International Insurance Summit 2026 advances regional dialogue on resilience, inclusion and insurance innovation
The Sri Lanka International Insurance Summit 2026 concluded in Colombo following three days of high-level discussions focused on strengthening the role of insurance in building economic confidence, protecting communities and supporting sustainable growth amid an increasingly complex global risk environment. Organised by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka, the second edition of SLIIS was held […]
Adaptive resilience: Malwatte Valley harnesses tech and innovation to redefine plantation productivity
Since inception the plantation industry has served as a central pillar of the Sri Lankan economy. Tea in particular has been the lynchpin of the industry. Especially for globally renowned Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) like Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC, whose teas are possessed of a globally unique terroir that emerges from the soil, elevation and […]
JAAF and ILO Better Work Programme lead apparel sector’s push for disability inclusion with “Inclusive Threads” pledge
Thirteen apparel companies recently signed a voluntary pledge in Colombo committing to advance disability inclusion in the workplace, marking a milestone for Inclusive Threads of Better Work Sri Lanka, a joint initiative of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and, supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. […]
Facebook still rules Sri Lanka’s social media, but TikTok is closing in
Facebook remains the most used social media platform among Sri Lankan internet users, holding an 81% share according to the newly released Digital Outlook Sri Lanka 2026 report. YouTube follows at 72%, while TikTok has climbed to 48%, up 6 percentage points from last year. Instagram rounds out the top four at 42%. The bigger […]
Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs to 7.3% in July, highest since early 2025
Sri Lanka’s headline inflation picked up pace in July, with the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) rising to 7.3% year-on-year, up from 6.8% in June, according to Central Bank data released this week. The uptick was driven largely by a jump in housing rents, which pushed non-food inflation contributions higher for the month, along with […]
ADB pumps in USD 200mn to shield Sri Lanka from Middle East shock
Sri Lanka is set to receive a $200 million boost from the Asian Development Bank, part of a wider $450 million regional package aimed at cushioning Asia-Pacific economies from the fallout of the Middle East conflict. The loan comes under ADB’s Trade, Investment, and Industry Development Program, and includes $100 million in fresh financing specifically […]
Registrations now open for Sri Lanka economic and investment summit 2026
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 (SLEIS 2026), taking place on 12th and 13th October at the Shangri-La Colombo. Held under the theme “Positioning Sri Lanka in a Changing Global Economy: Resilience, Reform, and the Future of Economic Policy,” […]
Asia-Pacific business leaders to convene in Sri Lanka for UN Global Compact’s regional event
Asia-Pacific stands at the forefront of one of the defining transitions of our time. Home to many of the world’s fastest-growing economies, the region is also confronting some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges from climate change and biodiversity loss to widening inequalities, geopolitical uncertainty and rapid technological transformation. As these challenges reshape the […]
Raising the bar: Clinical governance, transparency and innovation in Sri Lanka’s private healthcare sector
Sri Lanka’s public healthcare system carries an enormous load. Hospitals are stretched, waiting lists are long, and the demand for specialist care continues to grow. It is within this reality that private healthcare has stepped into a role far greater than many give it credit for. The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes has […]
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 […]