Business and Economy (Page 9)

News Highlights HP reinfrced its long-term commitment to Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey at a recent media roundtable led by Ipsita Dasgupta, SVP and MD, HP India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Ipsita outlined a five-pillar strategic framework focused on expanding access, accelerating digitization, and enabling inclusive growth across the region.Continue Reading

With the Crypto Fear and Greed Index plunging to historic lows and Bitcoin pulling back sharply from its highs, Bybit, the world’s second‑largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is reaffirming a simple belief: in moments of uncertainty, the community needs stability, clarity, and real opportunities to earn steady income. Rather thanContinue Reading

Salaam Ramadan 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Muslim cultural festival and a flagship initiative of the Western Provincial Council in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council, was ceremonially inaugurated along Green Path, marking the start of a vibrant three-day celebration of faith, culture, and togetherness. The Opening Ceremony began with the arrival of theContinue Reading

The Regional Exporters Networking Forum for the Southern Province, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), was successfully held in Matara on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The primary objectives of the forum were to identify challenges faced by regional exporters and to explore new export opportunities. The MinisterContinue Reading

SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, was honoured with the Silver Award at the SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards, Integrated Reporting Awards and SAARC Anniversary Awards for Corporate Governance Disclosures 2024, in the Communication and Information Technology category. The awards ceremony took place in Islamabad, Pakistan. The award wasContinue Reading

Dharma Sri AbeyratneIndia has taken steps to provide research, innovation and technical assistance for the advancement of Sri Lanka’s digitalization project. Under this, India will support Sri Lanka-India digital cooperation and Sri Lanka’s journey towards becoming a regional technology hub. With the aim of further strengthening digital cooperation between SriContinue Reading

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global body for professional accountants, has appointed Intervest as an ACCA Approved Employer, recognising the organisation’s commitment to developing, supporting and nurturing accounting and finance professionals. The ACCA Approved Employer Programme acknowledges organisations that demonstrate excellence in employee training, professional development andContinue Reading

The recognition, bestowed following rigorous independent evaluation and endorsed by leading professional bodies, was formally celebrated at a ceremony on February 26, in Colombo. Since assuming leadership in October 2018, Blaser has orchestrated a period of sustained growth across the company’s diversified portfolio. Under his stewardship, the healthcare division hasContinue Reading

In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s clean mobility transition, Synogen today unveiled Synogen Evo, the country’s first comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging station designed to power four-wheelers, three-wheelers, and two-wheelers (Motorbikes) at a single location. Strategically located at Independence Arcade, the flagship station marks a major milestone in buildingContinue Reading