Business and Economy (Page 35)

New approval allows the airline to deliver end-to-end Airbus A320 pilot training using certified flight simulation systems FitsAir, has been officially certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), authorising the airline to conduct in-house Airbus A320 pilot type training. This milestoneContinue Reading

A landmark achievement in advancing early childhood development across Sri Lanka The Hemas Outreach Foundation announced the opening of its 75th Piyawara Preschool, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s early childhood development landscape. The new preschool is established under the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha and in partnership with Fly &Continue Reading

Largest crypto exchange bridges traditional and crypto assets, unlocking new opportunities for both crypto and TradFi participants Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume and users, announced the launch of TradFi Perpetual Contracts, an innovative product category enabling users to access traditional assets through USDT-settled perpetual contracts. This expansion ofContinue Reading

HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) has entered into a landmark strategic partnership with HNB Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd, marking a significant milestone in the HNB Group’s mission to provide seamless, comprehensive financial services via enhanced group synergy. The collaboration is designed to offer specialized general insurance solutions directly to the customersContinue Reading

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti noted that Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a landmark initiative that reflects Sri Lanka’s ambition to expand exports, promote Sri Lankan products globally and elevate Sri Lanka’s global presence in international markets will create new opportunities for exporters whilst strengthening the country’s economicContinue Reading