SLT-MOBITEL recognises partners and expands its SME network at ‘Joining Forces ’25’ Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka have a powerful ally in their digital transformation journey. SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise reinforced its commitment to empowering these businesses at ‘Joining Forces ’25 – SME Partnership Recognition & Onboarding Ceremony,’ held recently at Amari Colombo. ‘Joining […]
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Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka Sets New World Record With 635-Car Gathering
Celebrates 140 years of the brand’s innovation The Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka is proud to announce that it has successfully hosted a historic gathering of 635 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as officially verified and certified by BDO Partners Chartered Accountants, establishing a new benchmark for the largest gathering of Mercedes-Benz cars in the world in one […]
SLAEA AGM reappoints Rajitha Jayasuriya as Chair and sets 2026 agenda on GSP+, FTAs and digitalisation
The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association held its Annual General Meeting on 27 January 2026 at Cinnamon Life Hotel, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and the diplomatic community to review sector priorities and reinforce Sri Lanka’s position in global apparel supply chains. At the AGM, Rajitha Jayasuriya was reappointed as Chairperson for a second term, […]
Intellect’s eMACH.ai Platform to power Sampath Bank’s Landmark Corporate and SME Banking Transformation in Sri Lanka
A strategic collaboration to reshape Sri Lanka’s corporate & SME banking landscape through Intellect’s eMACH.ai platform, driving agility, scalability, and customer-centric growth Intellect Design Arena Ltd., a global leader in enterprise-grade financial technology, announces its strategic partnership with Sampath Bank PLC to elevate the Bank’s capabilities to accelerate its Corporate and SME Banking transformation using […]
OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel Strengthens Industry-Ready Talent with TVEC-Recognised Certification Programme
Ocean Lanka’s commitment to developing a future-ready workforce continues through the OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel, which recently marked the successful completion of its second training batch, with 33 employees graduating from the programme. The OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel was established in 2023 with the goal of methodically improving industrial knowledge, practical […]
Event Management Sector Officially Recognized as an Industry at the 7th EMA Annual General Meeting
The Event Management Association (EMA) of Sri Lanka marked a historic milestone during its 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on January 27, 2026, at the Burgher Recreation Club (BRC). The evening was defined by a celebration of past achievements and a transformative announcement for the future of the events landscape in Sri Lanka. A […]
Driving Productivity and Trust Through Enterprise AI – Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO, Salesforce South Asia
“The past year has been a defining period for Sri Lankan enterprises as economic stability strengthens and institutions refocus on productivity, resilience, and long-term competitiveness. Across banking, financial services, and the public sector, AI is increasingly being viewed not as an experimental technology, but as a strategic capability. It is helping organisations strengthen operational efficiency, […]
Hayleys Agriculture Showcases Innovative Agricultural Technology at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the Sri Lankan agriculture industry at the Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026, which was held from 23rd to 25th January at the Muttraweli Grounds in Jaffna. The company’s presence at the exhibition underscored its focus on bringing modern agricultural technology and value-added agricultural products closer to […]
BYD Leads Sri Lanka’s Brand-New Vehicle Segment, Moves to Strengthen Network and After-Sales
BYD, together with its authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto, has emerged as the number one brand in the brand-new vehicle segment, marking a new era in sustainable Sri Lankan mobility. Since vehicle imports resumed one year ago, BYD has rapidly established market leadership, securing the number one position in both the brand-new vehicle and […]
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grow 5.4% in December 2025; full-year exports top US$5.0 billion
Sri Lanka’s exports of apparel and made-up textile articles (HS Chapters 61, 62 and 63) rose to US$447.21 million in December 2025, up 5.43% from US$424.18 million in December 2024, according to industry export statistics. Growth was recorded across the three main destination markets. Exports to the USA increased 6.49% year-on-year to US$178.29 million (from […]