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Pan Asia Bank promotes integrated EV and solar leasing solution for smarter lifestyles
PAN Asia Bank has announced the launch of EV Plus, a pioneering bundled financing proposition that combines electric vehicle (EV) leasing with solar energy financing, empowering customers to embrace a cleaner, more sustainable future and smarter lifestyles.
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September 23, 2025
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NDB Bank partners Ideal Motors to drive affordable leasing solutions
NDB Bank recently entered into a strategic partnership with Ideal Motors Ltd., the official distributor for Mahindra vehicles in Sri Lanka, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.
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September 23, 2025
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CSE starts week up, extends rally to fifth session
COLOMBO stocks market started the week with both indices closing in the green Monday, extending its rally into a fifth session with positive investor sentiment delivering an above-average turnover.
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September 23, 2025
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Royal win Orville Abeynaike Trophy against arch rivals
CENTRE Forward Kithmina Ratnayake netted two goals for Royal College to win Orville Abeynaike memorial trophy for the third consecutive year against arch rivals St. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia when they met for the 24th annual encounter at Colombo International Astra Turf.
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September 23, 2025
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Bank of Ceylon’s Islamic banking charts new course for Sri Lanka’s growth
THE global financial system is undergoing a profound transformation. On one hand, technological disruption is redefining how banks interact with customers. On the other, sustainability imperatives are forcing financial institutions to rethink their role in addressing climate change and social inequalities.
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September 23, 2025
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Blossom Well signs BOI agreement for $2.99 m boutique hotel establishment
BLOSSOM Well Holdings Ltd., has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) for $ 2.99 million to build a boutique hotel in Thissamaharama.
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September 23, 2025
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Sysco's global technology leadership meets Sri Lanka's digital leaders
SYSCO Executive Vice President, and Chief Information and Digital Officer Tom Peck recently met with Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne, and Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy and ICTA Chairman Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya.
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September 23, 2025
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President to address UN General Assembly tomorrow
■Flies to Japan end Sept. for EXPO 2025 Osaka; to meet Japanese Emperor, address business forum
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September 23, 2025
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Disrupt Asia 2025 shines as South Asia's new innovation powerhouse
Four-day festival ignites global confidence in Sri Lanka's startup ecosystem
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September 23, 2025
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MAS stamp their class in Mercantile Volleyball Tournament
MAS Holdings put on a stellar show to lay their hands on four championship titles in multiple categories at the recently concluded Mercantile Volleyball Tournament held at the Sir Albert F. Peiris Sports Complex, Wennappuwa.
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September 23, 2025
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Ceylinco VIP commemorates 25th anniversary with 25,000 gifts
CEYLINCO VIP On The Spot celebrates its 25th anniversary this month with an unprecedented countrywide celebration.
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September 23, 2025
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Must-win game for Sri Lanka with entry to final on the line
Take on Pakistan in Asia Cup Super Four today
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September 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka promoted as wedding destination in western India
SRI Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, organised promotional events in Mumbai and Ahmedabad on 7 and 9 September to promote Sri Lanka as a wedding destination.
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September 23, 2025
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World’s second oldest Amateur Golf tees off today
THE 134th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship will tee off at the Royal Colombo Golf Club today and will be worked off till 28 September.
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September 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka Insurance General ranked No. 1 General Insurance Brand in Sri Lanka by Brand Finance 2025
SRI Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd., (SLICGI) has been crowned the No. 1 General Insurance Brand in the Brand Finance Sri Lanka 100 Most Valuable Brands 2025 ranking.
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September 23, 2025
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Nepal's uprising and lessons for South Asia
Driving Nepal’s movement was the Gen Z generation.
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September 23, 2025
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CBSL seen holding fire on rates ahead of 2026 Budget, shaky external sector
FIRST Capital Research (FCR) said Sri Lanka's fragile external balances, with reserves rising only slightly to $ 6.2 billion in August from $ 6.1 billion in July and with projected outflows of $ 513 million in August and $ 611 million over the next three months, are likely to keep the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) cautious at its Policy Review on Wednesday (24), ahead of the 2026 Budget in November.
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September 22, 2025
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President declares power supply essential service to block CEB unions
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday issued a Gazette declaring all electricity-related services as essential services.
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September 22, 2025
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Union Bank to raise Rs. 3 b via debenture issue
UNION Bank said that its Board of Directors had resolved to issue up to a maximum of 30 million Basel III-compliant, listed, rated, unsecured debentures of Rs. 100 each to raise a maximum of Rs. 3 billion to be offered to investors subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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September 22, 2025
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All three global ratings agencies confirm Sri Lanka’s exit from default
ALL three global ratings agencies have lifted Sri Lanka’s sovereign ratings out of default, confirming the country’s recovery phase and placing the ratings in the speculative grade.
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September 22, 2025
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South Asia calls for united tourism front as Colombo hosts SATA 2025
COLOMBO once again became the focal point of regional tourism dialogue last Friday, as the 'Connect & Conversations' forum of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025 returned to the city after six years.
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September 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka reaffirms Indian Ocean peace, urges dialogue over confrontation
AT the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Sri Lanka underscored its foreign policy of peace, dialogue, and cooperation, positioning the Indian Ocean as a conflict-free zone and the island as a bridge between East and West.
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September 22, 2025
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World Bank wants SL to trim public sector
Public Finance Review said.
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September 22, 2025
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Gates Foundation-hosted Goalkeepers 2025 meeting kicks off in NY today
THE Gates Foundation’s ‘The Goalkeepers 2025’ event will return to New York City today (22) as world leaders gather for the 80th UN General Assembly.
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September 22, 2025
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Be warned of thieves and nuisance-makers in AI space
Last week, I met Pradeep Devaiah, Chairman and CEO of Bangalore based PDA Trade Fairs? in Colombo who can speak authoritatively on how innocent people become victims of cyberspace criminals.
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September 22, 2025
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Moose Clothing opens first-ever store at One Galle Face Mall
MOOSE Clothing Company has opened its first-ever retail store at the iconic One Galle Face Mall in Colombo.
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September 22, 2025
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Senaka Alawattegama appointed Director/ CEO of Kelani Valley Plantations
KELANI Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL), part of Hayleys Plantations, has appointed industry veteran Senaka Alawattegama as Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August.
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September 22, 2025
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SLB and Sports Ministry reward 12 medal-winning shuttlers at South Asia Regional Championship
SRI Lanka Badminton (SLB), in cllaboration with the Sports Ministry, conducted a presentation ceremony to reward the young shuttles who secured an impressive haul of 24 medals at the recent Badminton Asia South Asia Regional Championship 2025 held in Thimphu, Bhutan, The ceremony was held at the SLB Headquarters at Maitland Place in Colombo on 19 September, where players were presented with cash rewards and cer-titicates, issued for the very frst time by the conductors ofthe competition, Badminton Asia (BA).
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September 22, 2025
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Emirates opens new flight crew training centre
EMIRATES has announced the opening of its new flight crew training centre, which aligns with the airline’s strategic growth.
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September 22, 2025
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Public Rights Movement raises alarm over Litro tender changes, calls for probe
THE National Movement for the Protection of Public Rights has voiced strong concern over recent changes made to Litro Gas Lanka's tender process for importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), warning that the move could undermine the profitability of the State-owned enterprise (SOE) and compromise national energy security.
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