Business and Economy (Page 5)

Solutions Ground, PR Wire launch Lanka’s first sustainability-led CSR outsourcing model

Solutions Ground Pvt Ltd and PR Wire (Pvt) Ltd have launched the country’s first structured CSR and sustainability outsourcing collaboration. Through this partnership, companies can assign a specialised, expert-led joint team to handle every aspect of their CSR strategy, from high-level planning to on-the-ground implementation, monitoring, and communications. Businesses’ growingContinue Reading

MasterChef Sri Lanka to be flavoured by CBL Group as main sponsor

CBL Group, one of Sri Lanka’s largest diversified food manufacturing conglomerates, has entered into a partnership with MasterChef Sri Lanka as a Main Sponsor, marking a significant collaboration that celebrates culinary excellence, creativity and local talent. As part of this collaboration, Sera, CBL Group’s foremost culinary brand, will serve asContinue Reading

Exporters urged to maintain 10% annual growth rate to achieve USD 36Bn target

One of the main victories the government achieved was in the export category with the country recording the highest export revenue in 2025 and that was possible due to the dedication and determination of the award winning exporters present at the occasion, Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship DevelopmentContinue Reading

Tantri signs MoU with Mercy Education Campus to strengthen industry aligned technical education

Tantri Trailers (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s leading industrial manufacturing companies, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mercy Education Campus, Puttalam to strengthen industry aligned technical education and enhance youth employability across the country. The MoU was formally on February 12, at the BMICH OrchidContinue Reading

MAS Femography and Selyn Foundation unite to combat period poverty through BleedGood Initiative

MAS Femography, a global leader in FemTech apparel solutions in partnership with the Selyn Foundation in Sri Lanka are taking forward their continued efforts in combating period poverty with the BleedGood initiative for 2026. The milestone partnership reflects the shared mission of Selyn and MAS Femography to uplift women’s well-beingContinue Reading

Nations Trust Bank Private Banking partners Kala Pola 2026 as Official Banking Partner

Nations Trust Bank Private Banking was the Official Banking Partner of Kala Pola 2026, Sri Lanka’s leading open‑air art fair. The partnership reflects the Bank’s continued effort to offer its customers unique lifestyle experiences while supporting the country’s growing arts community. Kala Pola brings together artists, collectors, and art enthusiastsContinue Reading

Clearing the Smoke About Nicotine

By R.Perera Hot dogs, bacon, a cool alcoholic beverage, and some nice hot sunlight sets the tone for a wholesome weekend morning or a nice Sunday afternoon barbeque. All of the above have been identified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (‘IARC’) as group 1 carcinogens (including theContinue Reading

Keells Nexus introduces all new Loyalty App, marking new era of connected everyday rewards

Keells is set to usher a new chapter in customer experience with the relaunch of Keells Nexus with the introduction of its all-new loyalty app on February 13. For 25 years, Keells Nexus has been at the heart of Sri Lankan retail, pioneering coalition loyalty and even introducing mobile-based loyaltyContinue Reading

HNB Bandaragama customer centre relocates

HNB PLC, marked another milestone in its legacy of industry leadership with the opening of its relocated Bandaragama Customer Centre at Horana Road, Bandaragama. The opening ceremony was graced by HNB Executive Vice President/Head of Network Business Supun Dias, Divisional Secretary, Bandaragama DisnaJayasinghe and HNB Regional Business Head South WesternContinue Reading

NCCSL successfully concludes 67th AGM under theme ‘Mapping Connections Creating Opportunities.’

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka hosted its 67 th Annual General Meeting at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, on 10 th February 2026, gathering distinguished representatives from the business community, government, and diplomatic missions to explore collaborative strategies for economic growth and the development of the MSME sectorContinue Reading