Sampath Bank Introduces One-Stop Housing Loan Hub with 10-Day Processing Target
New Sampath Sevana 360 Hub brings the entire housing loan journey under one roof with a targeted 10-working-day processing timeline Sampath Bank PLC introduced a new level of convenience to housing finance with the launch of the Sampath Sevana 360 Hub at its Borella Super Branch. Sri Lanka’s first dedicated housing loan hub, the initiative […]
JAAF welcomes Government’s commitment to securing Sri Lanka’s long-term access to the EU market
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) appreciates the Government’s commitment to submitting a fresh application for the EU’s GSP+ scheme under the new 10-year trade framework. For Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, GSP+ is more than a tariff concession. It supports the competitiveness of our exporters in our largest market and sustains the livelihoods of hundreds […]
Pearson BTEC Connect South Asia brings education and industry together to strengthen career-ready learning
Pearson, the world’s lifelong learning company, convened BTEC Connect South Asia under the theme Skills That Shape the World. The event brought together around 150 education and industry leaders from Sri Lanka, India and Maldives to explore how practical, transferable skills can prepare learners for a fast-changing world of work. Why it matters Youth unemployment […]
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka celebrates six wins at SLIM NASCO Awards 2026
Colombo, Monday 09 November 2026: Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited has secured six accolades at the 2026 SLIM National Sales Congress (NASCO) Awards, recognising the outstanding performance, dedication and professional excellence of its sales force across multiple categories. The achievements include two Bronze Awards and four Merit Awards, highlighting the strength of the company’s sales […]
Samsung retains No. 5 position in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2026 for seventh consecutive year
Samsung Electronics has secured the No. 5 position in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2026 rankings for the seventh consecutive year, with its brand value reaching USD 105.2 billion. Samsung remains the only Asia-based company to maintain a place among the world’s top five brands since 2020. The recognition reflects Samsung’s continued growth and investments in […]
Why Sri Lanka’s plantation future demands a new investment outlook Six essential reforms to strengthen Sri Lanka’s plantation industry
By Shanaka Samaradiwakara, Chairman, Planters’ Association of Ceylon A tea bush planted today may take five years to produce a crop, a decade to generate meaningful returns and more than 20 years to repay the investment. Yet Sri Lanka’s regional plantation companies have only 19 years remaining on their leases. This is the contradiction at […]
Women’s Organizations call for a National Policy on Unpaid Care Work, and Highlight Community-led Care Solutions
Colombo, Sri Lanka: The third National Convening on Recognizing Unpaid Care Work, organized by The Asia Foundation and Women and Media Collective with the support of Global Affairs Canada, called for a dedicated policy to address the disproportionate burden of unpaid care work done by women and girls in Sri Lanka, and featured the work […]
Apparel exports grow in September, but the year-to-date picture remains cautious: JAAF
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports returned to growth in September 2026, an encouraging sign for the sector. Although the nine-month total is still behind last year, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) sees the latest result as a positive step. Apparel exports for the month came to US$ 416.99 million, up 3.47% from US$ 403.01 million […]
Huawei Hosts 18th User Group Meeting UBB Session Alongside UBBF
The UBB session of the 18th Huawei User Group Meeting (HUGM) was held alongside Network X and Huawei’s Ultra Broadband Forum (UBBF). The session gathered over 40 global UBB customers and industry experts for in-depth exchanges, interactive discussions, and roundtables designed to elicit real-world business requirements and feedback, and to share best practices across regions. […]
Colombo Gets Ready for a Christmas Spectacular Like No Other
International circus artistry, Christmas music and festive dining come together for Once Upon a Christmas – The Greatest Xmas Show Colombo, Tuesday, 27 October 2026: Christmas in Colombo is about to get a whole lot more magical. Imagine an evening under the stars, filled with breathtaking circus acts, music that captures the spirit of the […]
