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FASL Launches APIX-Powered Global Fintech Collaboration Following Sri Lanka FinTech World Cup at Port City Colombo
The Fintech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL) has announced a strategic cross-border fintech collaboration with the Singapore-based APIX Platform, following the successful conclusion of the FinTech World Cup – Sri Lanka Regional Competition held on 31st March 2026 at Port City Colombo. The event convened fintech start-ups, financial institutions, investors, and policymakers, reinforcing Colombo’s growing […]
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CRIB Becomes Corporate Partner of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), becoming its first Corporate Partner for 2026. This partnership marks the launch of BASL’s newly introduced Corporate Partner Scheme and aims to equip the legal fraternity with a deeper understanding of the importance […]
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Sri Lanka Brand Forum Launched to Inspire the Nation and Reimagine Businesses for National Progress
In a landmark step toward redefining the role of business in national development, the Sri Lanka Brand Forum (SLBF) has been officially launched as a transformative platform dedicated to nurturing a new generation of purpose-driven, resilient, and globally competitive businesses. The announcement was made at a press conference attended by leading business figures, industry experts, […]
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Banking and Finance
Statement from NDB Bank
National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) confirms that it has identified a fraudulent activity involving internal personnel acting in collusion with external parties. The matter has been promptly reported to law enforcement authorities, and both internal and external investigations are currently underway. At this stage, the Bank is working closely with authorities to pursue recovery action against […]
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HNB FINANCE celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, HNB FINANCE, celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 recognising and empowering women and their immense contribution to its workforce. The commemoration thus honoured their female workforce via customised interactive sessions that intended to further uphold them. The event took place at the HNB Finance PLC Head Office at Nawala […]
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Seylan Bank partners with GS EVO Motors Limited to introduce dedicated EV leasing facility
Seylan Bank PLC has entered a strategic partnership with GS EVO Motors Limited, a company engaged in importing electric vehicles (EVs) to Sri Lanka, to introduce a dedicated leasing facility for customers purchasing EVs. The collaboration enables customers to access specialised leasing solutions designed to support the growing demand for sustainable mobility in the country. […]
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Lifestyle
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector gains competitive edge under UK’s DCTS scheme
The United Kingdom’s revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective from January 2026, presents a clear opportunity for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector. It is particularly significant for small and medium-sized exporters, offering them a stronger footing in a key market. The real strength of the revised scheme lies in its practicality. By easing rules of […]
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Ambuluwawa at 30: A Landmark of Religious Harmony, Tourism Growth, and Biodiversity Conservation
The Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex in Gampola has evolved into one of Sri Lanka’s most distinctive and internationally recognized destinations, standing today as a powerful symbol of unity, environmental stewardship, and sustainable tourism. Marking its 30th anniversary on March 27, 2026, the site reflects a remarkable transformation from a barren, underutilized hill into a […]
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Shangri-La Hambantota Positions Sri Lanka as a Global Destination Wedding Powerhouse
Hambantota, Sri Lanka – As Sri Lanka continues its resurgence as one of Asia’s most compelling travel destinations, Shangri-La Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa is emerging as a defining force in positioning the island as a premier destination for international weddings — where scale, setting, and storytelling converge. This vision came vividly to life this […]
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Technology
ALT X launches BE | LIVING through strategy, tech, and AI-led eCommerce
ALT X (Altered Experience), Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing business solutions company specializing in end-to-end eCommerce through its eCom360 model, strategic marketing, and AI-driven technology solutions, has successfully delivered the full-scale build and launch of BE | LIVING an international premium cookware brand, demonstrating a new, integrated approach to building and scaling modern eCommerce businesses. In an […]
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JKCG Auto Encourages Smart EV Charging in BYD and DENZA Vehicles
John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), the sole authorised distributor for BYD and its premium sub-brand DENZA in Sri Lanka, is encouraging customers to adopt smart charging practices in line with recent national guidance on electricity usage. Amid ongoing fuel-related uncertainties, demand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) has continued to grow as more Sri Lankans […]
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HotJobs launched as Sri Lanka’s first AI driven recruitment platform
HotJobs, Sri Lanka’s first AI driven recruitment platform, was officially launched on 17 March 2026 at Cinnamon Life, Cumulus Ballroom, introducing a new technology enabled approach to hiring for employers and job seekers in Sri Lanka. Developed to transform how employers and candidates connect, HotJobs is designed to make hiring smarter, faster, and more effective. […]
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Industry
Britain has opened a door: Sri Lanka’s SME apparel exporters need help walking through it
Trade preferences are often spoken of as though tariff cuts alone can remake an industry. They cannot. Preferences matter only when firms are able to use them. That is what makes the United Kingdom’s revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective from January 1, 2026, important for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector. It offers more than […]
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Sri Lanka’s apparel sector holds steady despite global slowdown
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports recorded a broad-based decline in February 2026, reflecting increasing pressure across key global markets. Total exports for the month fell by 11.46% year-on-year to US$ 361.2 million, with notable contractions in the EU (-19.48%), USA (-3.53%), UK (-5.67%), and other markets (-18.54%). This trend extends into the cumulative performance for the […]
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Sri Lanka’s banking leaders convene in Colombo to tackle rising fraud risks in digital payments co-hosted by IFINITY and BPC
Senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s banking sector convened in Colombo on 17 March for the “Fraud Management Deep Dive 2026”, co-hosted by IFINITY, a BFSI-focused digital transformation partner and system integrator, together with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions. The forum focused on how financial institutions can strengthen fraud risk management as digital payments […]
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