The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has strengthened its investment attraction capabilities through a knowledge-sharing workshop conducted by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), focusing on strategies and best practices to promote and
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Sri Lanka’s Second Child Rights Council Gives Children a Voice in Shaping ChangeSri Lanka’s Second Child Rights Council Gives Children a Voice in Shaping Change
Children from across the country will develop child-led recommendations to help shape future conversations on child rights and participation. On 22 August 2026, Child Action Lanka (CAL) will convene more
NSB Group delivers Rs.22.5bn operating profit in 1H 2026 as lending and core income strengthenNSB Group delivers Rs.22.5bn operating profit in 1H 2026 as lending and core income strengthen
National Savings Bank Group (NSB) recorded resilient core banking performance during the first six months of 2026, supported by stronger net interest income, a notable expansion in fee-based earnings and
DFCC Bank shines at โ4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Awards 2026โ in IndiaDFCC Bank shines at โ4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Awards 2026โ in India
DFCC Bank has won two country awards at the 4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2026, receiving Best Performance on Growth โ Sri Lanka and Best Performance on
Land transformation process commences for 3 investment zones in KKS, Paranthan and MankulamLand transformation process commences for 3 investment zones in KKS, Paranthan and Mankulam
The Northern Province (NP) can increase its current GDP contribution from 4.6% to 10% if the required facilities are provided, Northern Province Governor Nagalingam Vethanayahan told the Asian Development Bank
Japan offers fresh opportunity to boost tourism revenueJapan offers fresh opportunity to boost tourism revenue
Sri Lankaโs tourism industry has received a fresh boost from the Japanese market with 200 Japanese tourists travelling to the island on a single direct flight, highlighting the considerable economic potential that
Chandana Guniyangoda assumes duties as new Chairman of Peopleโs BankChandana Guniyangoda assumes duties as new Chairman of Peopleโs Bank
Chandana Guniyangoda assumed duties as the new Chairman of Peopleโs Bank on August 25, at a ceremony held at the Bankโs Head Office. The occasion was attended by the former Chairman Peopleโs
Aventude Commits US$1 Million to Skarpa.aiAventude Commits US$1 Million to Skarpa.ai
A strategic investment to accelerate development of the platform ahead of its market launch. Aventude Pte Ltd, the award-winning AI-native software engineering firm, today announced a US$1 million commitment to Skarpa.ai,
EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2026 Opens Doors to Local and Global Education and Career OpportunitiesEDEX Mid-Year Expo 2026 Opens Doors to Local and Global Education and Career Opportunities
The EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2026, Sri Lankaโs premier education and career fair, will return to BMICH, Colombo, on September 5 and 6, bringing together education providers, employers and international exhibitors
SLID Concludes Landmark Corporate Director Summit, Advancing Future-Ready Board LeadershipSLID Concludes Landmark Corporate Director Summit, Advancing Future-Ready Board Leadership
The future competitiveness of Sri Lanka’s businesses will depend not only on sound management but on the strength, vision and effectiveness of the country’s boardrooms. That message resonated strongly as