Reuters – Asia’s factory activity expanded in January as solid global demand lifted export orders, private-sector surveys showed on Monday, offering policymakers some assurance the hit from higher U.S. tariffs has run its course for now. Japan and South Korea saw manufacturing activity grow at a multi-year pace as bigContinue Reading
DFCC Pinnacle hosted an exclusive lifestyle forum titled Matters of the Heart on 17 January 2026 at the DFCC Bank Pinnacle Centre, in collaboration with Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore. The session was led by world-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Sivathasan Cumaraswamy, who delivered an insightful presentation entitled Cardiovascular Diseases: What, When, and Why. TheContinue Reading
Daraz Sri Lanka is welcoming the feel-good energy of Valentine’s season with its 2.2 shopping campaign, ‘Fabulous Feb – 2 Good 2 Miss!’, bringing together festive February gifting moments and deals designed to be instantly unmissable. Running from 1 February (8:00 PM) to 6 February, the campaign taps into aContinue Reading
DIMO has successfully completed the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art floodlighting system at the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC), positioning it as Colombo’s second and the country’s fifth cricket venue capable of hosting international day–night matches. The SSC is also one of the three venues selected to hostContinue Reading
Fracspace, the global real estate and lifestyle development platform known for its disciplined, experience-driven approach to property creation, has formally announced its strategic entry into Sri Lanka through Altaira—its flagship international development and a considered step in the company’s global expansion journey. Recognised by Forbes India DGEMS 2024 as oneContinue Reading
Asiri Health has proudly inaugurated a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab), together with a fully-equipped Coronary Care Unit (CCU), at Asiri Hospital Matara – marking a major milestone in the availability of advanced private cardiac care within the Southern Province. As a result of this pioneering move, patients inContinue Reading
A special meeting was held on January 28 between the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industry and Manufacturing of Pakistan, Haroon Akhtar Khan, who is in the country on an official visit, and the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, at the Ministry of Industry andContinue Reading
The latest edition provides statistical information related to Sri Lanka’s external trade and its contribution to major economic indicators such as trade balance. GDP and individual sectoral involvement for the year 2024 and five preceding years. This volume is the 38th Volume of this publication, and its previous editions haveContinue Reading
LB Finance PLC has secured USD 45 million in strategic funding from two leading Switzerland-based impact investors, responsAbility Investments AG and BlueOrchard Finance Ltd. This landmark transaction represents a significant milestone in LB Finance’s growth trajectory and reinforces international confidence in the Company’s long-term vision and resilience. The long-term seniorContinue Reading
HNB PLC partnered TiECON Sri Lanka 2026 as its Platinum Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lankan entrepreneurs as they scale beyond local market entry and compete internationally. Through this partnership, HNB backed a summit designed to drive practical, execution-led conversations between founders, investors, mentors, and industry leaders. HostedContinue Reading