Business and Economy (Page 3)

AIA Insurance’s ‘Rethink Healthy’ Podcast Highlights Powerlifting Entrepreneur Adhisha Dahanayake’s Journey to Self-Worth and Wellbeing

As part of its groundbreaking ‘Rethink Healthy’ campaign, AIA Insurance continues to shift conventional health narratives through a four-part podcast series created in partnership with the PodHUB. Each episode features inspiring Sri Lankans who are challenging outdated wellness ideals and demonstrating that health is about much more than diet andContinue Reading

Euro Motors and Dongfeng launch value redefining hatchback into Sri Lankan market

Euro Motors has recently partnered with Dongfeng, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, to officially launch its range of vehicles into the Sri Lankan market. Founded in 1969, Dongfeng is a Global Fortune 500 company, that operates in over 100 countries and has sold over 60 million vehicles acrossContinue Reading

Seventy Years of Passion and Pride: Thrilling Encounters Light Up Colombo Hockey League

Colombo Hockey Association (CHA), now proudly celebrating its monumental 70th anniversary, continues to honor its enduring legacy with adrenaline-pumping action on the turf. This past weekend, the Colombo International Hockey Ground became the battleground for fierce rivalries and rising stars as the Colombo Hockey League unfolded across three competitive divisions.Continue Reading

Technomedics adds three new members to the Board of Directors

Technomedics, a leader in healthcare technology in Sri Lanka, proudly announces the appointment of Meval Srilal, Chanaka Weerawardena and Rajeeva Wimalawickrama to its Board of Directors, effective from the 1st of April 2025. The appointments reflect the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership and laying the foundation for a bold,Continue Reading

Catalysing Solar Cooperation: ISA’s Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for the Asia and the Pacific Region Set to Advance Regional Partnerships

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will host the Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for the Asia and the Pacific Region from 15–17 July 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This important gathering will bring together government officials, technical universities, think tanks, institutional partners, and leaders from the private sector to advanceContinue Reading

Hemas Consumer Brands Champions Youth-Led Action for the Environment

In celebration of World Environment Month, Hemas Consumer Brands (HCB) reaffirmed its enduring commitment to environmental sustainability by transforming corporate purpose into meaningful action. Demonstrating the power of leading by example, HCB partnered with its flagship brand ‘Dandex’ and the environmental advocacy group, Clean Ocean Force, to organise a beachContinue Reading

Groundworth Introduces High-Value Residential & Commercial Plots – Urbanscape Kottawa

Groundworth Partners, Sri Lanka’s trusted name in premium residential land development, proudly announces the official launch of its latest project – Urbanscape Kottawa, a strategically located residential and commercial land offering that guarantees high value, exceptional accessibility, and unmatched return on investment. With residential and commercial plots adjacent to aContinue Reading

No decision has been made to restrict vehicle imports – CBSL

No decision has been made to restrict vehicle imports, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has emphasised. A senior official of the Central Bank stated that, contrary to certain media reports, there has been no exchange of letters or communication between the Central Bank and the Treasury regarding theContinue Reading

EDB engages with pharma association to enhance SL’s export potential in pharmaceuticals

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on 1st July, 2025 held a productive and insightful discussion with the Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s Association (SLPMA) to explore collaborative pathways for the development of the local pharmaceutical sector with a strong focus on export growth and overcoming key industry bottlenecks. The meetingContinue Reading

Global Forum on Nicotine 2025 emphasizes the need for effective communication on tobacco harm reduction

The 12th edition of the Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) 2025, recently held in Warsaw, Poland brought together voices from around the world under the banner of ‘Challenging perceptions: effective communication for tobacco harm reduction’. The conference saw a variety of keynotes, panel discussions, workshops and events, unpacked the growingContinue Reading