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Seylan Bank joins Colombo EV Motor Show as Official Banking and Leasing Partner

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Seylan Bank PLC has partnered with the Colombo EV Motor Show 2026 as the event's Official Banking and Leasing Partner, marking the Bank's first-ever collaboration with Sri Lanka'... Read More


Praveena Perera of MullenLowe first Lankan woman named to campaign APAC's 40 Under 40

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka Associate Vice President and Client Services Director Praveena Perera, has become the first Sri Lankan woman to be named to Campaign Asia-Pacific's 40 ... Read More


CDB and Hayleys Mobility sign MoU introduce financial solutions for range of vehicles

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, introducing... Read More


Vietjet opens bookings for first-ever direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Vietjet has opened bookings with special launch fares for its new Colombo-Ho Chi Minh City route, scheduled to commence on August 18. The service will be the first scheduled dir... Read More


SLT-MOBITEL spotlights tech talent at Grand Finales of SLIoT Challenge and IESL RoboGames

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Recognised as exhilarating platforms and technology initiatives for young tech talent, the Grand Finales of the SLIoT Challenge and IESL RoboGames recently concluded. As part of... Read More


Asia Asset Finance announces Rs. 1.5 Bn Rights Issue

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Asia Asset Finance PLC has announced a Rs. 1.5 billion Rights Issue, marking a step towards strengthening its capital position and accelerating the company's next phase of growth... Read More


RPCs, PHDT strengthen post-Ditwah recovery efforts in estate communities

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) and the Plantation Human Development Trust (PHDT) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting estate communities affected by Cyclone Ditwa... Read More


CanCham SL hosts high-level dialogue on Women's Economic Empowerment and SME Sustainability

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (CanCham SL) successfully convened a high-level dialogue on "Women in Development, Economic Empowerment and the Sustainability of SM... Read More


Investment pitch vital to boost Lanka's Handloom Industry

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- With the world textile industry closing on USD 8 billion, a big opportunity exists for Lanka's traditional textile industry with ingredients to uplift the industry falling in pla... Read More


Rupee-based trade with India could ease Dollar pressure- EDB Chairman

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Expanding the use of local currencies in trade transactions between Sri Lanka and India could significantly reduce pressure on the US dollar and help stabilize the country's fore... Read More