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DFCC Bank's “Wyapara Hamuwa” strengthens banana farming in Thambuttegama and small businesses in Kegalle
DFCC Bank PLC has expanded its flagship DFCC Wyapara Hamuwa program to Thambuttegama and Kegalle, supporting banana farmers and small business owners with financial knowledge, market insights, and practical tools to strengthen livelihoods and fuel regional economic growth.
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October 27, 2025
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Amana Bank recognised as South Asia’s ‘Bank of the Decade’ at IFFSA Awards
AMANA Bank was recently honoured with the prestigious title of 'Bank of the Decade' at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Awards held in Colombo, reaffirming its position as the pioneer and leader in the region's non-interest-based Islamic banking and finance industry.
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October 27, 2025
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Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka launches “Investor Awareness Initiative”
Key initiative to empower public to build wealth through Unit Trusts
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October 27, 2025
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Season opener cancelled after PGA Tour fails to find new venue
THE PGA Tour has cancelled its 2026 season-opening event in Hawaii after failing to find an alternative venue to host The Sentry.
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October 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka launches National Climate Finance Strategy
Landmark initiative to drive resilience and net zero transition Move to unlock pathways to mobilise funds for climate resilience and sustainable development
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October 27, 2025
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Bencic wins second WTA title since becoming a mother
BELINDA Bencic claimed her second WTA title since becoming a mother by beating Linda Noskova in the Pan Pacific Open final.
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October 27, 2025
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GOOD PR celebrates 6th anniversary with operations in UAE
GOOD PR Sri Lanka, is celebrating its sixth anniversary by taking its next big step of commencing operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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October 27, 2025
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Ambassador to Brazil Colonne presents Letters of Credence to President Lula da Silva
NEWLY appointed Sri Lankan Ambassador to Brazil C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne presented her Letters of Credence to Federative Republic of Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Itamaraty Palace, headquarters of the Brazilian Foreign Affairs Ministry, in Brasília on 20 October.
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October 27, 2025
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China Mobile Shandong and Huawei win “Most Innovative Telco AI Deployment”
CHINA Mobile Shandong and Huawei have been honoured with the “Most Innovative Telco AI Deployment” award for their co-developed Intelligent Network Change Management Platform (INCMP) at the annual Network X awards ceremony held recently.
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October 27, 2025
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Leading Sri Lankan coir manufacturers shine at Saudi Agriculture Expo 2025
SRI Lanka's eco-friendly coir manufacturers, Hayleys Fibre PLC and RIOCOCO, showcased their products at the 42nd edition of the Saudi Agriculture Expo 2025. The event was held from 20 to 23 October at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Riyadh.
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October 27, 2025
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Port City Colombo honoured at Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards 2025
PORT City Colombo, last week received the Visionary ‘Award for Next-Generation Financial Hub Development at the Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards 2025, held as part ofthe Asia International Digital Economy and Al in Finance Summit 2025 recently at Port City Colombo.
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October 27, 2025
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Three arrested over Weligama PS Chairman killing
THE Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday arrested three suspects, including a woman, in connection with the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera.
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October 27, 2025
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Cybersecurity is not an IT problem – it's a boardroom responsibility
IN most Sri Lankan organisations, cybersecurity is still viewed as an IT concern, i.e. something the “tech people” will take care of once the operational systems are running smoothly.
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October 27, 2025
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Odel CEO Terry O'Connor takes over leading Glomark
SOFTLOGIC Holdings PLC has announced the appointment of Odel CEO Terry O'Connor as CEO of Glomark as well with immediate effect.
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October 27, 2025
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RIUNIT to promote Sri Lanka's real estate at London Investment Forum 2025
THE Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT) together with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in London will hold the Sri Lanka Real Estate Investment Forum: London 2025 on Thursday, 30 October at the Sri Lanka High Commission, 13 Hyde Park Gardens, Tyburnia, London W2 2LU.
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October 27, 2025
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'Agentic Al' is the next revolution declares global giant Salesforce Chief
SALESFORCE Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff recently declared that 'Agentic AI' is the next revolution, where humans and Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents drive customer success together in 'Agentic Enterprises.'
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October 27, 2025
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National initiative to empower entrepreneurs and SMEs “4i Project” debuts
17 districts selected for the initiative, targeting 1,000 young entrepreneurs and SMEs Supports national vision to raise the manufacturing sector's contribution to 28% and boost national productivity to 52% by 2030
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October 27, 2025
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COPF approves 2026 Appropriation Bill
PARLIAMENT Secretariat yesterday said that the Committee on Public Finance has granted its approval for the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026.
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October 25, 2025
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IMF urges Asia to cut non-tariff barriers to cushion US tariff shocks
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Asian economies to reduce non-tariff barriers and strengthen regional trade integration to shield themselves from US tariffs and global financial volatility.
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October 25, 2025
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JKCG says no BYD Tang model and Yuan Pro model sold in SL
IN response to recent recall of BYD Tang vehicles and Yuan Pro, John Keells CG Auto Ltd., in a statement said yesterday that neither of the models have been sold in the Sri Lankan market.
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October 25, 2025
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Apparel exports up 6.8% to $ 3.8 b in first nine months – JAAF
■ Sept. exports up 1.58% YoY to $ 403 m driven by EU and other markets ■Jan.-Sept. shipments to EU up 14.24% to $ 1.17 b; US exports up 1.73% to $ 1.46 b
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October 25, 2025
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Harsha urges swift action on e-visa audit findings
SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday told Parliament that Members of Parliament have received the special audit report on Sri Lanka's controversial e-visa contract by the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
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October 25, 2025
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Breakthrough in expeditious release of several vehicles imported on cross border LCs
SRI Lanka Customs and other authorities are to expedite release of several vehicles imported on cross border LCs on undertakings and guarantees given to the Court of Appeal and Sri Lanka Customs.
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October 25, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines clarifies financial performance
Says lower exchange gain in FY25 as opposed to previous year | Excluding exchange gain, Group loss in FY25 was Rs. 6.6 b, far below loss of Rs. 19 b in FY24
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October 25, 2025
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India's No.1 Cavin's Milkshake debuts in Sri Lanka
CAVINKARE, the Indian FMCG major, has announced the launch of its flagship innovation brand, Cavin's Milkshake, in Sri Lanka.
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October 25, 2025
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Understanding the mysterious world of trees
THE tree world is also one of fierce competition, like ours, but their timespan, if trees are allowed to grow at their own space, as in natural undisturbed forests, go onto hundreds of years.
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October 25, 2025
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Harini says SL opposes international human rights probe, backs domestic mechanism
PRIME Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday told Parliament that the Government has informed the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) of its opposition to establishing an international mechanism to address human rights violations.
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October 25, 2025
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Season opener cancelled after PGA Tour fails to find new venue
THE PGA Tour has cancelled its 2026 season-opening event in Hawaii after failing to find an alternative venue to host The Sentry.
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October 25, 2025
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10th Dialog Club Vision Rotary Par 3 Classic tees off today
THE 10th Dialog Club Vision Rotary Par 3 Classic golf will tee off today at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
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October 25, 2025
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Romantic drama “Regretting You” now showing in 7 Lankan cinemas
ROMANTIC drama “Regretting You” is now being shown in seven cinemas in Sri Lanka.
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