BPPL Holdings PLC completes the rotation of independent directors
Colombo, 2nd July 2025 – BPPL Holdings PLC (CSE: BPPL) announced the rotation of its Independent Directors in accordance with the revised listing rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). Accordingly, Independent Non-Executive Directors, Manjula De Silva, Sharmini Ratwatte and Savantha De Saram who have completed nine years of service on the Board of BPPL […]
Sampath Bank Introduces ‘Madu Sampatha’ Floating Market at Madu River to Enhance Livelihoods and Curb Plastic Waste
Sampath Bank strengthens its commitment to environmental sustainability and community empowerment through a landmark initiative aimed at reducing ocean plastic at the Madu River Sanctuary in Balapitiya. This project, part of the Bank’s Green Month activities, reflects its commitment to this year’s World Environment Day theme, #BeatPlasticPollution, by launching the ‘Madu Sampatha’ floating market that […]
99x Empowers Tech Talent Through an AI-Driven Culture
99x, a leading product engineering company with a global presence, recognises that in today’s fast moving digital economy, access to top tier tech talent remains key to a nation’s progress, and it distinguishes itself by nurturing that talent from within. As the need for skilled, adaptable professionals surge, the company’s culture encourages employees to embrace […]
MasterChef Franchise Makes Landmark Debut in Sri Lanka with Star-Studded Launch
• Global culinary hit commissioned in 71 territories following latest Banijay Rights deal • Rs 3 Million, a Luxury Vehicle, and the Coveted MasterChef Title Await Sri Lanka’s Next Great Cook History was made at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo today, as the internationally acclaimed MasterChef franchise officially launched its first-ever Sri Lankan edition. Owned by […]
Tied up in tax: Why exporters need a smarter VAT solution
Sri Lanka’s export industries – especially the apparel sector, have long depended on efficient tax mechanisms to remain competitive in global markets. But one persistent bottleneck has threatened that edge for years: the country’s complex and delayed VAT refund process. This challenge is not new. In the early 2000s, a major VAT fraud case shook […]
Kaushala Amarasekara Honoured Among Top Businesswomen of 2025 in Recognition of Marketing Leadership
At a ceremony held recently at the Hilton Colombo, Kaushala Amarasekara, General Manager of Branding, Communications and Loyalty at Hutchison Telecommunication Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, won the Excellence in Marketing award, selected by an independent judging panel, and was named by Global CEO Magazine as one of its Top Businesswomen of 2025. These accolades celebrate her […]
City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Launch on 2nd August 2025: A Landmark in South Asian Tourism and Luxury
Colombo, Sri Lanka: June 25, 2025: John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MRE) proudly announces the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 2nd August 2025. This launch marks the completion of the final components of the project, including a world-class casino, the luxurious Nüwa hotel and a premium […]
ITC Ratnadipa to Launch ‘The Wedding Story’, A Premier Wedding Showcase Uniting Leading Industry Professionals
ITC Ratnadipa will host its inaugural wedding showcase, The Wedding Story, on 6th July from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., bringing together esteemed wedding planners, florists, photographers, and other industry experts to offer engaged couples and their families an exclusive opportunity to explore the finest wedding possibilities in an elegant setting. The event will offer […]
Serving Sri Lanka’s heritage with heart: Ushani’s Kitchen Stories that warm Thousands on TikTok
Sri Lanka is known for many things — its endless coastlines, misty mountains, and warm-hearted people. But at the centre of it all is something even more powerful: food. Not just as nourishment, but as an inheritance, a love language, and a way to show care when words aren’t enough. And sometimes, if you’re lucky, […]
APB Welcomes Top Banking Industry Leaders to its Advisory and Fund Management Committees
The Association of Professional Bankers, Sri Lanka (APB), the leading representative body for banking professionals in the country, has taken a notable step in furthering its mission by appointing a group of distinguished leaders from both private and public sector banks to serve as Advisers and members of its Fund Management Committee. This development marks […]
