Liberty Lands & Developments (LLD) has acquired the remaining shares of Scope Cinemas, securing full ownership of the cinema chain as part of its broader group restructuring and long-term strategic direction. The acquisition marks a significant step in LLD’s efforts to consolidate its entertainment portfolio and strengthen its commitment to delivering world-class cinema experiences, while […]
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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 […]
DFCC Bank Engages Export Sector as Global Trade Conditions Grow More Demanding
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s exporters are adjusting to a different kind of global environment. Costs are less predictable, currencies are moving faster, and trade routes are no longer as stable as they once were. Growth remains on the table, but it is now accompanied by more questions than before. These realities came into […]
Assetline Insurance Brokers partners with Life Vision to elevate financial security and risk management
Assetline Insurance Brokers (Private) Limited (AIBL), a subsidiary of the David Pieris Group of Companies, recently announced a strategic partnership with Life Vision Credit & Investment (Pvt) Ltd (LVC). Under this new agreement, AIBL will serve as the exclusive insurance service provider, managing the comprehensive insurance portfolio of Life Vision Credit & Investment (Pvt) Ltd. […]
More than 1,000 BAIC X55 SUVs hit Sri Lankan roads
David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited (DPA), the four-wheeler sales arm of the David Pieris Group and the sole distributor for BAIC vehicles in Sri Lanka, recently celebrated a significant milestone with the release of its 1,000th BAIC X55. This achievement reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality vehicles while steadily increasing local value addition. The […]
AMW Launches State-of-the-Art Showroom in Negombo
Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, celebrated a key milestone with the grand opening of its new showroom in Negombo, located at No. 262, Chilaw Road, Negombo. The inauguration was attended by AMW’s senior leadership, valued customers, business partners, local officials, and other distinguished guests. The Negombo showroom strengthens AMW’s […]
Allianz Lanka Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with “Give to Gain” Leadership Dialogue
In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, the Women in Leadership Employee Resource Group of Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited organized an insightful panel discussion themed “Give to Gain.” The session featured Mr. Prashant Grover, Chief Executive Officer and Country Manager of Allianz Lanka, and Ms. Shehani Seneviratne, Chief Operating Officer of 99X, as distinguished speakers. The interactive […]
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. […]
HNB partners with David Pieris Automobiles to expand GWM vehicle access in Sri Lanka with exclusive leasing solutions
HNB PLC has entered a strategic partnership with David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd to expand access to GWM vehicle ownership in Sri Lanka through attractive leasing solutions, effective from 23 February 2026. HNB, Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Banking, Kanchana Karunagama, said, “We believe access to reliable mobility plays an important role […]
DFCC Bank Leadership Helps Shape Dialogue at APB Convention 2026
As Sri Lanka’s banking sector navigates an increasingly complex economic and regulatory landscape, industry platforms that enable thoughtful dialogue have become more important than ever. At the 36th Anniversary Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers, Sri Lanka (APB), DFCC Bank emerged as a central presence, contributing to the industry conversation through leadership participation, professional stewardship, and […]