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AIA Insurance continues partnership with WCIC as Platinum Partner of the Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2026
AIA Insurance has once again partnered with Sri Lanka’s national chamber for women in business, the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC), as Platinum Partner of the WCIC Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2026. Recognised as the country’s leading platform for celebrating entrepreneurial excellence among women, the WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Awards honours individuals who have […]
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HUTCH Deepens Sustainability Footprint in Retail with 4th Signature+ Outlet in Galle
HUTCH Sri Lanka, the telecom subsidiary of the Global Fortune 500 diversified conglomerate – CK Hutchison Holdings, has launched its Galle Signature+ outlet, the latest addition to its nationwide retail transformation under the company’s sustainability-centric retail expansion. The concept, a first for Sri Lankan retail, is an expansion of openings earlier this year at Colombo-Fort, […]
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Serendib Flour Mills Launches Serendib Flour Master’s Club to Empower Home Bakers
Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd. has launched the Serendib Flour Master’s Club, a dedicated platform created to support Sri Lanka’s growing home-baking community by offering opportunities to learn, connect and grow. The club was officially inaugurated on 17th September 2026 at Sheraton Colombo, marking an important milestone in Serendib Flour Mills’ continued efforts to empower […]
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Banking and Finance
DFCC Bank Achieves ISO 22301:2019 Certification, Strengthening Service Resilience
DFCC Bank has achieved ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), reinforcing its commitment to maintaining critical banking services and protecting customer interests during unexpected disruptions. The internationally recognised certification validates the Bank’s business continuity framework, confirming that its governance, risk management, contingency planning, and response mechanisms meet global best practices for […]
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HNB partners with Browns to empower Sri Lankan farmers through agricultural mechanization
HNB PLC has partnered with Browns and Company PLC to introduce an exclusive leasing scheme designed to make modern agricultural machinery more accessible to farmers and agribusinesses across Sri Lanka. The partnership will support customers purchasing TAFE tractors, Yanmar and Sumo combine harvesters, and Sumo automated rice milling machinery. Browns Agriculture is recognised for its […]
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HNB Partners with SLIM as Exclusive Banking Partner for Flagship Industry Event
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has partnered with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) as the Exclusive Banking Partner for two of SLIM’s premier industry events, the Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2026 and SLIM DIGIS 2.6. Under the partnership, HNB secures exclusive sponsorship and branding rights across both platforms to be […]
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Lifestyle
ITC Ratnadipa Presents Weddings Above the Colombo Skyline at the Bride & Groom Wedding Fair 2026, BMICH
Discover elegant wedding venues, bespoke celebrations, exceptional cuisine, and spectacular skyline views that make ITC Ratnadipa one of Colombo’s most sought-after wedding destinations. Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand reception, the hotel’s dedicated wedding specialists will help bring your vision to life. ITC Ratnadipa welcomes couples to visit stalls A 74/75 at […]
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OVERFLOW – brings gospel music and community together to support educational opportunities for children in Padaviya
Music, faith and giving will come together on Saturday, 10 October, as Live Love & Give (LLG) presents OVERFLOW – An Evening of Music, Joy & Giving, a fundraising gospel concert supporting its Educational Scholarship Programme for children and young people in Padaviya. The concert will take place at Trace Expert City, Colombo, featuring performances […]
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EKHO Belihuloya opens as the brand’s sixth hotel, strengthening its adventure portfolio
EKHO Hotels & Resorts has expanded its growing portfolio with the opening of EKHO Belihuloya, a 16-room hotel set amidst the cool, scenic landscapes of Sri Lanka’s central highlands. The opening marks the sixth hotel to operate under the EKHO brand and introduces a renewed hospitality experience to one of the island’s emerging nature and […]
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Technology
Sri Lanka’s homegrown delivery platform ‘Ting’ unveils multi-vendor ordering and built-in bill splitting
Sri Lanka’s delivery landscape is about to take a different direction. Ting, a homegrown innovation-first platform, built for Sri Lankan ordering habits, will officially launch on 30 October 2026 in the Colombo district, introducing a new approach to food delivery designed around how people actually order together rather than how traditional delivery apps have operated. […]
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Sumathi IT Marks 25 Years of Engineering Excellence and Technology Leadership in Sri Lanka
Sumathi Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (SIT), a technology arm of Sumathi Holdings, marks 25 years in Sri Lanka’s ICT industry in 2026, reflecting a journey that has seen the company evolve from Networking and End Devices to become an end-to-end enterprise technology and systems integration provider. Its 25th anniversary is being commemorated under the theme […]
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Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 Opens Dialogue on AI and Sri Lanka’s Digital Future
The flagship events of Sri Lanka AI Week 2026, pioneered by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL, officially opened today (29 September) at Monarch Imperial, Colombo, graced by Hon. Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 commenced on 25 September, with its flagship AI Conference […]
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Industry
AIA Sri Lanka Deputy CEO Upul Wijesinghe recognised for outstanding contribution to Sri Lanka’s insurance industry
Mr. Upul Wijesinghe, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Distribution Officer of AIA Insurance Sri Lanka, has been recognised by the University of Colombo Graduates Association, Sarasavi Mithuro for his outstanding contribution to Sri Lanka’s insurance industry. The recognition highlights his influential role in shaping the sector through leadership and a steadfast commitment to customer […]
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Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) Holds 36th Annual General Meeting, Highlighting Record Growth and Strategic Transformation
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) successfully convened its 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 9, 2026. The event brought together CRIB’s Board of Directors and representatives of member institutions to review the performance and strategic direction for the financial year ended 31st December 2025. Following the opening proceedings, CRIB’s essential role […]
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Ajai Vir Singh joins Industry Leaders at 4th BRICS+ Fashion Summit
Colombo Fashion Week Designer to showcase at Moscow Fashion Week Ajai Vir Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Colombo Fashion Week, will participate in the BRICS+ Fashion Summit – a premier forum for fashion businesses from fast-growing economies – that takes place in Moscow from September 28 to 30. This event is officially recognized as […]
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