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CRIB Expands Credit Information Ecosystem with the Onboarding of Four Licensed Microfinance Institutions
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) has announced a significant expansion of the country’s credit information ecosystem with the onboarding of four licensed microfinance institutions, following the publication of the relevant Government Gazette Notification. This initiative marks an important step towards strengthening credit information sharing within the microfinance sector, enhancing the availability of […]
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SLID Executive Masterclass Redefines the Human Capital Agenda for Boards and Business Leaders
The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) further strengthened its focus on the evolving Boardroom agenda with the successful conclusion of the first Executive Masterclass by its HR and Talent Governance Forum, titled “Redefining Human Capital: Shaping the Future of Work,” held on 18 September 2026 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The Masterclass follows the launch of SLID’s HR and […]
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Sri Lanka’s No.1 NEV Brand BYD Hits 1,000 Deliveries & 1,000 Services in Kandy
BYD, the number one brand in the brand-new New Energy Vehicle (NEV) segment in Sri Lanka and the world’s leading NEV manufacturer, together with its authorised distributor in Sri Lanka, John Keells CG Auto, marks a landmark achievement as the BYD Kandy showroom crosses 1,000 deliveries and 1,000 services – the fastest such milestone reached […]
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Banking and Finance
Seylan Athletes Secure 32 Medals at 2026 Mercantile Athletics Championships
Seylan Bank athletes secure 12 Gold, 10 Silver and 10 Bronze medals, placing the Bank eighth among 46 companies 27th October 2026, Colombo: Seylan Bank has celebrated the outstanding achievements of its employee-athletes at the 41st Annual Mercantile Athletics Championship 2026, where the Bank’s representatives secured an impressive 32 medals, comprising 12 Gold, 10 Silver […]
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DFCC Bank Achieves ISO 22301:2019 Certification, Strengthening Service Resilience
DFCC Bank has achieved ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), reinforcing its commitment to maintaining critical banking services and protecting customer interests during unexpected disruptions. The internationally recognised certification validates the Bank’s business continuity framework, confirming that its governance, risk management, contingency planning, and response mechanisms meet global best practices for […]
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HNB partners with Browns to empower Sri Lankan farmers through agricultural mechanization
HNB PLC has partnered with Browns and Company PLC to introduce an exclusive leasing scheme designed to make modern agricultural machinery more accessible to farmers and agribusinesses across Sri Lanka. The partnership will support customers purchasing TAFE tractors, Yanmar and Sumo combine harvesters, and Sumo automated rice milling machinery. Browns Agriculture is recognised for its […]
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Lifestyle
Homegrown Brand ‘ONYX Nutrition’ secures elite global ‘Informed Choice’ clean supplement certification
ONYX Nutrition has officially become Sri Lanka’s first and only supplement brand to be certified by the global quality assurance testing agency, Informed Choice. The certification establishes the local brand as the country’s premium, drug-free, high-quality nutrition brand providing Sri Lankan athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and health-conscious consumers with a trusted, premium alternative to expensive […]
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Gamer.LK’s flagship video games, pop-culture, art and cosplay festival is back again this December
Gamer.LK’s 2026 Play Expo and Colombo Comic Expo (CCx) together with title sponsor Maggi Papare Blast will return to the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) on 5th and 6th December, bringing together thousands of young Sri Lankans for one of the country’s largest physical gatherings centred around vibrant, contemporary youth culture. Now in […]
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Hemas Hospitals Brings a New Global Standard of MRI Technology to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s first MRI with Siemens Healthineers’ Deep Resolve AI technology sets a new national benchmark in diagnostic imaging, bringing a level of capability not previously available in the country and marking another step forward in advancing Sri Lanka’s healthcare standards. Hemas Hospitals has brought a new class of MRI technology to Sri Lanka with […]
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Technology
Sri Lanka’s homegrown delivery platform ‘Ting’ unveils multi-vendor ordering and built-in bill splitting
Sri Lanka’s delivery landscape is about to take a different direction. Ting, a homegrown innovation-first platform, built for Sri Lankan ordering habits, will officially launch on 30 October 2026 in the Colombo district, introducing a new approach to food delivery designed around how people actually order together rather than how traditional delivery apps have operated. […]
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Sumathi IT Marks 25 Years of Engineering Excellence and Technology Leadership in Sri Lanka
Sumathi Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (SIT), a technology arm of Sumathi Holdings, marks 25 years in Sri Lanka’s ICT industry in 2026, reflecting a journey that has seen the company evolve from Networking and End Devices to become an end-to-end enterprise technology and systems integration provider. Its 25th anniversary is being commemorated under the theme […]
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Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 Opens Dialogue on AI and Sri Lanka’s Digital Future
The flagship events of Sri Lanka AI Week 2026, pioneered by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL, officially opened today (29 September) at Monarch Imperial, Colombo, graced by Hon. Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 commenced on 25 September, with its flagship AI Conference […]
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Industry
CMTA Hosts Mastermind Quiz Competition 2026, Celebrating Knowledge and Teamwork
The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), representing the authorised franchise holders of automobile brands in Sri Lanka, successfully conducted its annual quiz competition, the “CMTA Mastermind Quiz Competition 2026,” bringing together 16 teams from its member companies for an exciting contest of knowledge, teamwork and quick thinking. A much-anticipated event in the CMTA’s annual calendar, […]
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AIA Sri Lanka Deputy CEO Upul Wijesinghe recognised for outstanding contribution to Sri Lanka’s insurance industry
Mr. Upul Wijesinghe, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Distribution Officer of AIA Insurance Sri Lanka, has been recognised by the University of Colombo Graduates Association, Sarasavi Mithuro for his outstanding contribution to Sri Lanka’s insurance industry. The recognition highlights his influential role in shaping the sector through leadership and a steadfast commitment to customer […]
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Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) Holds 36th Annual General Meeting, Highlighting Record Growth and Strategic Transformation
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) successfully convened its 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 9, 2026. The event brought together CRIB’s Board of Directors and representatives of member institutions to review the performance and strategic direction for the financial year ended 31st December 2025. Following the opening proceedings, CRIB’s essential role […]
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