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“Commercial Mediation Bill”: Problem or solution?
Sri Lanka’s recently gazetted Mediation (Civil and Commercial Disputes) Bill, 2025 aims to institutionalise mediation and reduce court backlog.
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July 30, 2025
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Pan Asia Bank SME Customers Plant Beat (Pvt) Ltd and Dinudanali Coir Producers Wins Big at CMA Sri Lanka MSME Business Excellence Awards 2025
Pan Asia Bank is proud to announce that two of its valued MSME clients have been recognized with prestigious accolades at the CMA Sri Lanka MSME Business Excellence Awards 2025, held on 27th June 2025 at the Lotus Hall, BMICH Colombo.
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July 30, 2025
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CoPF approves beedi tax hike amid revenue and licencing concerns
THE Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved the Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2430/16 dated 1 April 2025, which increases the Tobacco Tax (TT) on locally manufactured beedis from Rs. 2 to Rs. 3 per stick. The revised tax rate came into effect on 2 April 2025.
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July 30, 2025
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Sajith urges Govt. to prioritise SMEs or risk another economic crisis
Warns growth is essential to meet debt repayment targets by 2028 Criticises Govt.'s short-term fixes and lack of structural support Blames current SME struggles on Easter attacks, COVID-19, and economic crisis Slams banks for charging excessive interest rates to struggling SMEs Plans to propose motion in Parliament for transparency in SME credit decisions Urges banks to balance profits with responsibility and empathy
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July 30, 2025
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DSI Samson Group’s D Tech launches Zynolo People to revolutionise HR management
A powerful new HRM platform offering end-to-end automation, real-time insights, and mobile-first flexibility for growing businesses
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July 30, 2025
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Thisakutti Arachchi extends unconditional apology to President over defamatory remarks
SRI Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) former MP Thisakutti Arachchi yesterday tendered his unconditional apology over an alleged defamatory statement he had made referring to the National People’s Power (NPP) and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in 2023.
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July 30, 2025
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Address by Prof. Lakshman R Watawala, President CMA Sri Lanka and Chairman CMA Sri Lanka SME Development Committee
CMA Sri Lanka SME Development Committee comprising members from Professional Bodies, Commercial Banks, Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Industry Experts hosted the “CMA Sri Lanka MSME Business Development Summit 2025” and the “CMA Sri Lanka MSME Business Excellence Awards 2025” to celebrate United Nations - Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day to raise public awareness of their contribution to sustainable development and the global economy with the active participation of commercial banks, finance companies and their MSME customers on Friday, 27th June 2025 at the Jasmine Hall, BMICH Colombo.
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July 30, 2025
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HNB SME client Ceilan Coir Products wins Gold at CMA Sri Lanka MSME Excellence Awards 2025
HNB PLC Executive Vice President - Head of SME and Microfinance, Rajive Dissanayake, commented on the importance of long-term banking relationships in enabling entrepreneurship.
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July 30, 2025
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Provinces, development and governance
IN October 2024 the President had requested Governors to improve the living conditions of the people.
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July 30, 2025
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Vision for development by provinces
FUEL and infuse a surge of development by provinces
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July 30, 2025
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Sectoral Committee reviews proposed education reforms to boost human capital
Education Ministry and related institutions present reform steps and past efforts Committee Chair MP Hesha Withanage calls for expert consultation to review plan; pledges full support for proper implementation of reforms Members stress importance of well-structured syllabus in reform rollout Reviews Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill and Samurdhi Bank operations; approves to present Samurdhi Bill for Second Reading in Parliament
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July 30, 2025
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Aligning private capital with public purpose: Role of banks in driving a true Sri Lankan revival
SRI Lanka stands at crossroads. After five years of multiple crises and many hardfought reforms, our economy made its first tentative steps back to growth in 2025.
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July 30, 2025
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Galle wins Under-19 Girls SLYL T20 final
THE Under-19 Girls Sri Lanka Youth League T20 final turned out to be a hopelessly one-sided game at the NCC grounds as Galle beat Colombo by a convincing margin of 90 runs to lift the title.
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July 30, 2025
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Great Place To Work Sri Lanka attends 2025 Global For All Summit
THE Great Place To Work For All Summit 2025 concluded successfully after three transformative days of learning, connection, and purpose-driven leadership. Held recently in Las Vegas, this biennial global summit brought together over 1,600 leaders from more than 500 organisations worldwide, all united by one powerful belief: People-first workplaces are the future of work.
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July 30, 2025
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DMASL Digital Summit 2025: Sri Lanka ignites “Rise of Digital Asia”
THE Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) successfully concluded its two-day flagship event, the DMASL Digital Summit 2025, on Thursday, 24 July, and Friday, 25 July, at the Waters Edge.
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July 30, 2025
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ANKA Technologies shines at National Ingenuity Awards 2025
Secures three prestigious awards in categories of driving STEM, robotics, and Al education in Sri Lanka
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July 30, 2025
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Delmege Insurance Brokers on top for second consecutive year
DELMEGE Insurance Brokers, a member of the Delmege Group, has once again secured the top position as the No. 1 Insurance Brokering Company in Sri Lanka, as recognised in the Global and Local Insurance Outlook 2024 published by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (RCSL).
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July 30, 2025
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Sri Lanka to boost MICE tourism afresh via Expo in September
SRI Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) has formally launched SL-MICE Expo 2025, a five-day showcase scheduled for 22-26 September, in Colombo, designed to cement Sri Lanka’s reputation as a value-for-money, experience-rich destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE).
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July 30, 2025
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Commercial Bank strengthens its role in national development by empowering Sri Lanka's entrepreneurs
Sri Lanka's most largest private bank, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, continues to drive inclusive economic growth by empowering the country's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a multifaceted approach that combines innovative financial products with capacity-building initiatives and deep community outreach.
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July 30, 2025
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'Sacred Healing' by Ayuwanna on 2-3 August
Immersive weekend of ancient wisdom and holistic healing
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July 30, 2025
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MAS crowned Mercantile TT champs
TEAM MAS were crowned overall champions of the 71st Mercantile Open Table Tennis Championship 2025 held at the S. Thomas' College, Mt. Lavinia Indoor Sports Complex on 19 July.
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July 30, 2025
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DFCC Bank at 70: Revolutionising the Rise of Resilient Entrepreneurs
Seventy Years of Partnership, Purpose, and Progress with Sri Lanka's MSMEs - a conversation with Pradeep De Alwis, Vice President - Head of Business Banking at DFCC Bank.
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July 30, 2025
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Dialog Enterprise powers HNB Investment Bank’s digital transformation with future-ready cloud and communication solutions
DIALOG Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, has partnered with HNB Investment Bank (HNBIB), encompassing HNB Stockbrokers, HNB Securities, and its corporate finance arm, to deploy a comprehensive suite of ICT infrastructure solutions. This strategic collaboration marks a major milestone in HNB Investment bank's digital transformation journey, further cementing Dialog Enterprise's leadership as Sri Lanka's No.1 ICT solutions provider.
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July 30, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines named 'Best Airline for South Asia' at International Tourism Conclave and Travel Awards
SRILANKAN Airlines has been named the 'Best Airline for South Asia' at the recently held International Tourism Conclave and Travel Awards in Delhi, India, cementing its position at the pinnacle of the region's aviation landscape.
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July 30, 2025
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CCC, Police SC faceoff in Major Club 50-over final today
THE two clubs that finished on top of their respective groups — Police SC and CCC will meet in the final of the SLC Major Club 50-over tournament at the CCC grounds under lights today.
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July 30, 2025
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SLAEA hosts high-level forum on EU CSDDD: Strengthening sustainable trade through compliance and collaboration
THE Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) hosted a high-level industry forum on 9 July at the Jetwing Hotel in Colombo 7, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore the growing relevance of the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
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July 30, 2025
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Daminda appointed Group MD at Swisstek
DAMINDA Perera has been appointed as the Group Managing Director at Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC.He was appointed as CEO/Executive Director in May.
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July 30, 2025
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Pan Asia Bank relocates Horana branch to new premises
PAN Asia has relocated its Horana Branch to a new, more accessible and customer-centric location.
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July 30, 2025
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Modernising Sri Lanka’s Armed Forces: Preparing for future security challenges
Pathfinder National Security Brief - 02
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July 30, 2025
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Virtusa ranked 8th among Top 50 Consulting Firms by The Consulting Report
VIRTUSA Corporation, a global provider of digital strategy, engineering, and IT services and solutions, announced that it has been named a finalist in The Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2025 list by The Consulting Report, ranking 8th— an impressive rise of seven places from its 15th position last year.
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