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nnounces the launch of the Chetak, marking the return of one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic scooter brands—now reimagined for the electric era. First introduced in 1978, the Bajaj Chetak quickly became a household name, earning the trust of generations of riders across the country. Even during periods dominated byContinue Reading

Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has forged strategic alliances with Cleantech Pvt Ltd Recyclers and Neptune Recyclers to strengthen Sri Lanka’s PET plastic recycling ecosystem and advance large-scale circularity across the country. Working hand in hand with Cleantech Pvt Ltd Recyclers, Varun Beverages Lanka supports capacity-building through targeted investment inContinue Reading

FINEXT 2025, the annual career fair organised by the Students’ Association of Finance of the Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was successfully conducted recently, providing undergraduates with valuable exposure to leading organisations across the finance, technology, and professional services sectors. The eventContinue Reading

Siddhalepa Ayurveda, a key pillar of the Hettigoda Group of Companies, is proud to announce the opening of its newest outlet at the Departure Terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the Group as it continues to take the heritage of SriContinue Reading

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in a high-level dialogue titled “Tourism as Soft Power and Diplomatic Capital” held at the Euronews Hub, Piz Buin Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on January 20. The session explored how tourism functions as a strategic instrument of diplomacy byContinue Reading

Sunshine Holdings PLC (SUN), one of Sri Lanka’s diversified conglomerates, announced its intention to acquire a 75% stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited (JAPC), a leading export-oriented company, subject to the conditions in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed on 21st January 2026. The signing of the SPA took placeContinue Reading

Fairway Holdings, a leading condominium developer in Sri Lanka, synonymous with luxury and quality, celebrated the launch of its 7th apartment project, Fairway Latitude, on 20 January 2026, at Cinnamon Life. Located at No. 7, High Level Road, Kirulapone, Fairway Latitude represents the latest chapter in an expansive portfolio ofContinue Reading

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has secured up to USD 70 million debt financing package from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), marking a significant milestone in supporting the recovery of small businesses, which were disproportionately affected by Sri Lanka’s multiple crises. This is IFC’s first debt transaction in Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading

Writer Corporation, one of India’s leading business groups, today announced the launch of its subsidiary, Writer Business Services Pvt. Ltd., and the commencement of its operations in Sri Lanka. The expansion reflects Sri Lanka’s strategic importance in Writer’s regional growth plans and its role in supporting a highly regulated digitalContinue Reading