Business and Economy (Page 17)

Siyapatha Finance PLC ceremoniously welcomed 2026 at its Head Office, auspiciously commencing a new year of growth and prosperity with traditional rituals and religious observances. The celebration was joined by the Board of Directors, Chairman, CEO , Senior Management, and staff members as well as invitees and well-wishers. Expressing gratitudeContinue Reading

LAUGFS Life Sciences, in collaboration with the Medical Research Institute (MRI), Colombo, has launched Sri Lankaโ€™s first-ever publicly driven allergy awareness wristbands, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving patient safety and preparedness in medical emergencies. The wristbands provide essential information about drug sensitivities, allowing healthcare professionals to respond quickly andContinue Reading

AIA Insurance Lanka Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with CBC Finance Limited, marking a significant milestone in its mission to enhance financial security and convenience for Sri Lankans. The signing ceremony held recently brought together senior representatives from both organisations, underscoring the importance of this collaboration in shapingContinue Reading

Asiri Health partners with the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) to support and accelerate the growth of HealthTech startups, marking a significant step in strengthening Sri Lankaโ€™s innovation-led healthcare ecosystem. This strategic collaboration was unveiled during โ€˜Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025โ€™, at a HealthTech startup pitching sessionContinue Reading

SpectrifyAI, a pioneering Sri Lankan AgriTech startup, today announced the official launch of its revolutionary AI-powered platform for the tea industry in January. This innovative technology, which has received the prestigious certification from the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka (TRI), has set out to disrupt traditional tea quality testingContinue Reading

Hayleys PLC Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage has been named โ€˜Businessman of the Year 2025โ€™  by LMD Magazine, following a year in which the group continued to hold its position as Sri Lankaโ€™s leading listed company for the second consecutive year and for the tenth time overall. The recognitionContinue Reading

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) has announced a special relief initiative titled โ€˜HNB Assurance Gift of Protection,โ€™ offering a free life insurance cover of Rs. 1 million to its policyholders affected by the recent Dithwa Cyclone. The initiative reflects the companyโ€™s deep commitment to safeguarding customers by ensuring they stay protectedContinue Reading

Ranyan Industries (Pvt) Ltd., the creators of the prestigious Amami brand, has been honored with the Silver Award and Top Achiever Award in the Small Category at the CNCI Achievers Awards 2025, organized by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.Continue Reading