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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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September 18, 2025
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Cabinet nod to ink $100 m ADB loan agreement for tourism development projects
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the signing of loan agreements to secure a $ 100 million facility from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support a new tourism field development program.
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September 17, 2025
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World Bank Vice President concludes first official visit to Sri Lanka
THE World Bank's Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday.
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September 17, 2025
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Verité Research unveils public platform for Budget proposals
VERITÉ Research yesterday launched the 'Budget Proposal Hub' a first of its kind trilingual platform that empowers people to participate in the national Budget process by submitting proposals for the consideration of Parliament; as well as by voting on proposals.
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September 17, 2025
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Jevahn takes early lead
THE 2025 Kandy Regional Junior Open Golf Championship 2025 teed offin fine style at the Victoria Golf Resort (VGR) in Rajawella yesterday. The opening day showed outstanding performances across all junior divisions, reflecting the growing depth of talent in Sri Lanka's junior golf circuit.
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September 17, 2025
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Trailblazer of Sri Lanka Tourism: Chandra Wickramasinghe marks five decades of innovation
THIS year marks a golden milestone for Wickramasinghe Arachchige Don Chandrasiri Jayalath Wickramasinghe, fondly known as Chandra Wickramasinghe, who celebrates 50 years of remarkable contribution to Sri Lanka's tourism industry.
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September 17, 2025
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Bangladesh defeat Afghanistan to keep Asia Cup hopes alive
Bangladesh kept their hopes of reaching the Asia Cup Super-Four alive with a thrilling 8-run win against Afghanistan in a Group B match played at Zayed Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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September 17, 2025
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Govt. holds pre-Budget discussion on banking, finance and insurance sector
A pre-Budget discussion on the banking, finance and insurance sector was held yesterday afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.
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September 17, 2025
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Standard Chartered’s next chapter in Sri Lanka: Stability, partnerships and ‘here for good’
Sri Lanka has faced a period of significant economic and social challenges but is now beginning to show early indicators of recovery. From your perspective, how do you see this bounce back unfolding?
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September 17, 2025
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Colombo stock market rebounds sharply
THE Colombo stock market yesterday rebounded sharply erasing the losses suffered on Monday as investor sentiment changed for the better.
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September 17, 2025
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Inclusive approach necessary to draft new Tourism Act
WITH the Cabinet having already granted approval to draft a new Tourism Act, the Government is now poised to revise the prevailing Tourism Act of 2005.
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September 17, 2025
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Selyn Foundation presents 'Craft to Empower' at Ramp Up 2025
AT Ramp Up 2025, hosted by Women's Chamber of Industry and Commerce Sri Lanka (WCIC) on 9 September at Hilton Colombo, the Selyn Foundation — social impact arm of the Selyn brand — unveiled a collaboration with Sri Lanka's Beeralu artisans through its flagship \"Craft to Empower\" program.
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