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Focus Brands' Ray Evans joins Hela Apparel Holdings Board
HELA Apparel Holdings PLC has appointed UK's Focus Brands Ltd. CEO Ray Evans to its Board as Executive Director.
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September 18, 2025
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Pan Asia Bank partners National Chamber of Commerce to empower exporters for global outreach
PAN Asia Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), marking a significant milestone in strengthening opportunities for Sri Lankan exporters to access global markets.
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September 18, 2025
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CH17 urges switch of loyalty programs to QR; introduces software to support engagement
QR code technology is rapidly shaping Sri Lanka's digital landscape, revolutionising the way people connect with services, experiences, and businesses.
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September 18, 2025
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Sri Lanka ready for Asia Rugby Sevens opener in China
THE Asia Rugby Sevens Series will kick off its first leg in China on 20 and 21 September, bringing together some of the Asian continent’s finest rugby-playing nations.
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September 18, 2025
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NTB WNPS lecture today spotlights freshwater fishes
Experts Dr. Rohan Pethiyagoda and Hiranya Sudasinghe to share key insights
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September 18, 2025
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SEYLAN CARDS WITH CINNAMON HOTELS & RESORTS HOSTED 'THE GATHERING OF GIANTS' FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Seylan Cards, the essential card for heartfelt essentials, renewed its collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and its nature-based tourism arm, Cinnamon Nature Trails, as the exclusive banking partner for the second consecutive year with 'The Gathering of Giants,' an event that celebrated the world's largest congregation of Asian elephants.
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September 18, 2025
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SEYLAN BANK PARTNERS WITH THE NATIONAL INDUSTRY EXPO 2025 FOR THE 3RD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Seylan Bank stands to support the 3rd consecutive National Industry Expo 2025. Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and Industrial Development Board, the event is scheduled to take place from the 18th to the 21st of September at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
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September 18, 2025
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NDB Bank partners Industries Ministry to power solar businesses with E-Friends II Refinance Loan Scheme
NDB Bank in collaboration with Industries Ministry, has introduced a special facility under the 'E-Friends II' Refinance Loan Scheme dedicated to promoting solar adoption among Sri Lankan entrepreneurs.
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September 18, 2025
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Redefining Sri Lanka's tech landscape: SLIIT Codefest 2025 concludes successfully
THE Faculty of Computing at SLIIT successfully concluded Codefest 2025, the 14th consecutive edition of its flagship national and international ICT competition, under the theme “Digital Evolution: Where Ideas Meet Innovation”, on 4 September at the campus premises.
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September 18, 2025
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President vows...
The Kadawatha—Mirigama section is estimated to cost Rs. 229.53 billion, financed through a mix of domestic funds and a concessional loan from China. Construction of the Kadawatha interchange and the first 500 metres of the expressway, costing Rs. 8.69 billion, is already underway using local funds. The full section is scheduled for completion by mid-2028.
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September 18, 2025
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More fruit for the labour
South-South Cooperation turns simple solutions into greater income for tropical fruit farmers in Sri Lanka
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September 18, 2025
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NDB Investment Bank wins Euromoney Award for 14th consecutive year
NDB investment Bank (NDBIB) has announced that it has been recognised as the ‘Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka’ by the prestigious Euromoney Magazine at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence in 2025 for an unprecedented 14th consecutive year, on account of the noteworthy initiatives undertaken by NDBIB in 2024.
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September 18, 2025
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Message from Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development
It is with great pride and pleasure that I extend my warmest congratulations on the successful organization of Industry Expo 2025, Sri Lanka's premier industrial exhibition.
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September 18, 2025
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Secondary Bond market remains quiet
AT yesterday's weekly Treasury Bill auction, the weighted average yields remained broadly steady, with the rate on the 182-day and 364-day tenors remaining unchanged at 7.89% and 8.02% respectively.
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September 18, 2025
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Message from Hon. Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development
It gives me immense pleasure to extend my warmest greetings and sincere congratulations to all participants, organizers, and stakeholders of the Industrial Development Board Expo 2025.
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September 18, 2025
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Colombo stocks extend rebound into second session
THE Colombo stock market closed up yesterday continuing its rebound for the second consecutive session on buoyant investor sentiments.
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September 18, 2025
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Oversight committee clears new Bill to give building research body more teeth
THE Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the National Building Research Institute Bill, which will be taken up for its second reading in Parliament on 23 September.
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September 18, 2025
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People's Bank Wellawaya branch relocates to new premises
PEOPLE’S Bank has relocated its Wellawaya branch to a new and more spacious location, offering customers enhanced convenience and comfort.
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September 18, 2025
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Delmege celebrates 175 years of innovation, trust, and service to nation
DELMEGE, one of Sri Lanka's most enduring and diversified conglomerates marks its 175th year in business.
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September 18, 2025
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IFPRI and ICAR convene South Asia Dialogue on food policy
§ Spotlights priorities for resilient, healthy and inclusive food systems
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September 18, 2025
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RESOURCE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: PARTNER WITH NCPC SRI LANKA
The National Cleaner Production Centre Sri Lanka (NCPCSL) is the country’s pioneering technical service provider dedicated to guiding industries and communities towards a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable future.
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September 18, 2025
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Asia Asset Finance honours 15 years in Northern Province at 55th anniversary festivities
ASIA Asset Finance PLC (AAF) celebrated its 55th anniversary in style with back-to-back events in Killinochchi on 5 and Jaffna on 6 September.
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September 18, 2025
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Fortude builds momentum for women in tech with all-female Ignite 2.0 tech internship
FORTUDE, a global digital technology solutions company, has reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with the conclusion of the second edition of Ignite, Sri Lanka’s first all-female technology internship program.
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September 18, 2025
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Sampath Manamperi surrenders to Court
SAMPATH Manamperi, wanted in connection with the discovery of two containers of chemicals suspected to be used in the manufacture of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) in the Middeniya area, surrendered to the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
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September 18, 2025
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Reshan bounces back to take lead by single stroke
SECOND day of the Kandy Regional Junior Open Golf Championship 2025 at the Victoria Golf Resort at Rajawella produced thrilling battle with Reshan Algama over taking Jevahn Sathasivam by a single stroke end of Day 2 yesterday.
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September 18, 2025
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Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025 launches early bird tickets
This year's event to focus on “Retail Reimagined: Where Al Meets the Human Edge”
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September 18, 2025
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SL deepens trade ties in Sichuan
Deputy Minister's visit opens new doors for trade and investment
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September 18, 2025
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Shaping living wage agenda: Asia-Pacific's call to action
ASIA and the Pacific is home to the world’s largest workforce. In recent years, the region has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with real wages (inflation-adjusted pay) continuing to rise even as they declined in many other parts of the world.
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September 18, 2025
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UNP buries hatchet with breakaway SJB members
THE United National Party (UNP) Working Committee, chaired by party Leader and ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe, yesterday agreed to revoke all disciplinary measures imposed on members who had joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led by Sajith Premadasa.
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September 18, 2025
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NCPC SRI LANKA TO HOST 3 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
3rd International Conference on Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy Gateway to Global Circular Economy.
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