Day: August 25, 2026

CERTIFIED RECYCLING FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT

Sri Lanka hardly recycles its plastic — yet we import virgin resin to make our consumer packaging, while our used plastics pollute our beaches and rivers. GP Certified — the region’s first certification standard for…

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SRI LANKA INSURANCE CORPORATION GENERAL AS STRATEGIC PARTNER FOR ‘SCALE UP 2.0’ HIGHLIGHTS RISK PROTECTION AS CORNERSTONE FOR SME GROWTH

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL), the nation’s trusted insurer, was the Strategic Partner for ‘Scale Up 2.0 – National SME Forum 2026, a national-level platform organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, held…

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SINGER RECOGNIZED AS SRI LANKA’S FASTEST GROWING BRAND AND MOST VALUABLE RETAIL (GENERAL) BRAND BY BRAND FINANCE

SINGER has been recognized as Sri Lanka’s Fastest Growing Brand and the Most Valuable Retail (General) Brand in Brand Finance’s Sri Lanka’s Top 100 Most Valuable Brands 2026. Singer was ranked overall 14th up by…

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PEOPLE’S LEASING & FINANCE PLC OPENS ITS 114TH BRANCH IN RIKILLAGASKADA

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, a leading non-bank financial institution in Sri Lanka and a subsidiary of people’s bank, further strengthens its Island wide branch network with the opening of its 114th branch in Rikillagaskada.…

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SLIM Brand Excellence Marks 25 Years, Calls on Brands to Compete for Top Recognition

Silver Jubilee edition opens the stage for brands to showcase innovation, strategy, impact and the ambition to compete globally. Left To right,Mr. Chamil Wickramasinghe (CEO – Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing)Mr. Nanadana Wickramage (Head of…

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SEYLAN BANK APPOINTS KRISHAN THILAKARATNE AS DEPUTY CHAIRMAN

Seylan Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Mr. Krishan Thilakaratne, Non‑Executive Director, as the Deputy Chairman of the Board with effect from 17th August 2026. Mr. Thilakaratne was appointed as a Non-Executive Director to…

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KINGS HOSPITAL COLOMBO INTRODUCES SSI MANTRA 3.0 TO ADVANCE ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SURGERY IN SRI LANKA

Kings Hospital Colombo has introduced the SSI Mantra 3.0 robotic surgical system, strengthening its capacity to deliver advanced, minimally invasive procedures and expanding local access to precision-led surgical care. The addition marks a significant step…

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CEYLON CHAMBER’S SLANZBC DELEGATION TAKES SRI LANKAN BUSINESSES TO AUSTRALIA

A business delegation to Australia led by the Ceylon Chamber’s Sri Lanka–Australia–New Zealand Business Council (SLANZBC) opened new avenues for trade, investment and institutional cooperation, following engagements with Australian parliamentarians, government agencies, trade bodies and…

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HNB PLC AND IESL SIGN MOU TO EXTEND EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL BENEFITS TO SRI LANKA’S ENGINEERING COMMUNITY

From (L – R) HNB Senior Executive – Employee Banking Roshani Ranasinghe, Vice President – Agri Business Deepal Udukumbura Assistant Vice President – Business Development Samuddika Mendis, Executive Vice President / Head of Network Business Supun Dias,…

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HNB REPORTS STRONG FIRST-HALF GROWTH WITH RS 224 BN INCREASE IN ADVANCES

Balance Sheet crosses key milestones amid strong business growth Loan book grew by 15% in 1H 2026 Asset Quality holds firm with Net Stage 3 at 1.17% Liquidity and Capital Strength continue to support Growth…

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