Business and Economy (Page 32)

Rank Container Terminals to Develop Dedicated Container Cargo Inspection Yard at Hambantota International Port

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has partnered with Rank Container Terminals (Pvt) Ltd (RCT) to develop a purpose-built Container Cargo Inspection Yard within the port premises. The new facility will serve as a centralised inspection point for all local import and export containers handled through Hambantota International Port (HIP), strengtheningContinue Reading

YKK Lanka partners with Regen Renewables for a 1.8 MW Solar Initiative to Drive Sustainable Manufacturing

YKK Lanka Pvt Ltd, a global leader in the manufacturing of metal, coil, and Vislon zippers, has partnered with Regen Renewables, one of Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy companies, to deploy a 1,792 kW solar PV system at its manufacturing facility. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in YKK Lanka’s commitmentContinue Reading

TiECON Sri Lanka 2026, Go Global the Runway to the World

Sri Lanka’s business landscape is set for a defining moment with the launch of TiECON Sri Lanka 2026. The island’s premier entrepreneurship summit designed to connect Sri Lankan innovation with global opportunity. Organized by TiE Colombo, this landmark event will bring together entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, policy makers and educators, visionaries,Continue Reading

Sri Lankan Delegation Participates in CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with the Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ILCCI), successfully led a high-level Sri Lankan business delegation to the prestigious CII Partnership Summit 2025 held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The Partnership Summit, organized annually by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is recognized asContinue Reading

CELEBRATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND GLOBAL PATHWAYS2025 NCHS–Swinburne Graduation

The Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS) and Swinburne University of Technology celebrated another successful year of partnership, marking over a decade of academic excellence and opportunity for Sri Lankan students. The 2025 Graduation Ceremony, held on the 31st of October at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), recognisedContinue Reading

SLIM hosts Lanka’s first World Marketing Forum

Marking a defining milestone for Sri Lanka’s marketing and business community, the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) successfully hosted the World Marketing Forum (WMF) 2025, held for the first time in the country from 11 to 16 November 2025. Endorsed by the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development andContinue Reading

DPMC announces “Bajaj Genuine Supiri Ware” with biggest grand prizes

David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC), Sri Lankan’s largest automotive company and the sole distributor for Bajaj in Sri Lanka, has launched its newest nationwide consumer promotion campaign titled ‘Bajaj Genuine Supiri Ware’. The campaign will run from 17 November 2025 to 17 January 2026 and is designed toContinue Reading

Halal Council recognized by Sri Lanka Standard Institution for National Quality

The Halal Assessment Council (Guarantee) Limited (HAC) has been recognized with a Merit Award at the Sri Lanka National Quality Awards 2023 (SLNQA) — the country’s most prestigious recognition for organizational excellence, conducted by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI). The awards ceremony, held on 11 November 2025, was gracedContinue Reading

Phoenix Arts & Design Awards 2025 Exhibition Now Open to the Public

Celebrating Sri Lanka’s rising creative talent at Lionel Wendt The highly anticipated Phoenix Arts & Design (PAD) Awards 2025 exhibition officially opened on 17th November 2025 at the iconic Lionel Wendt Art Centre, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s creative community. The opening ceremony brought together finalists, industry professionals, and art enthusiasts forContinue Reading

Thambapanni Leisure to open fifth hotel, Thambapanni Villa in Unawatuna in Dec.

Thambapanni Leisure Group of Hotels will open its fifth property in Unawatuna at the end of next month. Branded as Thambapanni Villa, the new development will feature 28 luxury villas built on a one-acre site. The upcoming luxury property, Thaproban Villa, is designed to offer an exclusive and tranquil guestContinue Reading