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A new business platform: BELGOLUX-Sri Lanka Business Council launches in Brussels
SRI Lanka Embassy in Belgium inaugurated the BELGOLUX-Sri Lanka Business Council (BLSBC), a dynamic new platform designed to strengthen trade, investment, and economic cooperation among Sri Lanka, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
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November 28, 2025
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People’s Micro-Commerce celebrates 15 years with inaugural awards ceremony amidst record-breaking growth
PEOPLE’S'§ Micro-Commerce (PML), a subsidiary of People’s Leasing and Finance PLC, celebrated its 15th anniversary with its inaugural awards ceremony at the Hilton Colombo.
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November 28, 2025
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AMW unveils new showroom in Kurunegala
ASSOCIATED Motorways Ltd., (AMW), a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, celebrated another important milestone with the grand opening of its brand new showroom in Kurunegala.
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November 28, 2025
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Germany-based Sri Lankan urges diaspora to invest in SL's economic revival
■ Says Sri Lanka has potential to be a key hotspot for cruise tourism in the Indian Ocean ■ Emphasises Sri Lanka is on the right track with the new administration ■ Asserts it is the right time for international companies to invest
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November 28, 2025
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Sri Lankan pride, global glory: Solar Booze sweeps service and performance excellence awards
SOLAR Booze Ltd has emerged as one of ri Lankas most recognised renewable energy companies in 2025, celebrating two prestigious awards on both international and national platforms.
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November 28, 2025
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BYD launches seventh fully-fledged showroom in Ratnapura
NEW Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand, BYD, together with its authorised distributor in Sri Lanka, John Keells CG Auto, announced the opening of its seventh showroom in Ratnapura, with plans to introduce a fully-fledged 3S (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) facility in the near future.
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November 28, 2025
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RDB relocates Puthukkudiyiruppu branch to enhance customer convenience
AS part of the project to modernise its branch network, the RDB Bank, has relocated its Kanagarayankulam branch in the Northern Province to the Puthukkudiyiruppu town on 17 November 2025.
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November 28, 2025
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CEAT Kelani celebrates dealer excellence with memorable tours to Singapore and Thailand
TOP-PERFORMING CEAT Kelani dealers were rewarded with all-expenses-paid tours to Singapore and Thailand recently, as Sri Lanka's leading tyre brand celebrated exceptional sales achievements with a fusion of business recognition and world-class leisure under its 2025 \"Travel with CEAT” rewards program.
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November 28, 2025
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HNB crowned Sri Lanka's Top Corporate Citizen
HNB PLC last week took centre stage at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards (BCCSA), organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), after being crowned as the nation's Best Corporate Citizen for 2025. Reinforcing its reputation as partner in progress to the nation, and a standard bearer of corporate excellence, HNB secured a total of seven major honours at this year's awards, underscoring the bank's long-term commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) excellence and its role in driving inclusive, responsible growth.
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November 28, 2025
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John Keells Properties aligns with FACETS 2026 as official real estate partner
JOHN Keells Properties is supporting the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) to host its flagship premier gem and jewellery show 'FACETS 2026' as the Official Real Estate Partner.
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November 28, 2025
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T-Bond auction clears secondary market yields
WEALTH Trust Securities said the Treasury Bond auctions held yesterday produced remarkable outcomes, with both offered maturities clearing below secondary market rates.
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November 28, 2025
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Royal College alumnus’ Open Letter to Prime Minister raises questions over collection of money for “SAGA 2025”
ROYAL College Alumnus Padmasena Dissanayake has sent the following Open Letter to Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya questioning whether the Royal College is above the law and raising alarms over collection of money for \"SAGA 2025\" organised by the School Development Society of the College.
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November 28, 2025
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Primary Bond auctions produce remarkable outcomes
■Secondary Bonds market activity moderates ■Rupee broadly steady
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November 28, 2025
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Revello chocolates enter Bahrain
Sri Lanka Embassy facilitates CBL brand’s entry into the Kingdom Says Sri Lanka-Bahrain trade strengthens, enhances visibility of Sri Lankan products
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November 28, 2025
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President says Sri Lankans must have access to foreign films
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said Sri Lankan audiences must be given the opportunity to watch films produced anywhere in the world, noting that expanding access to international cinema can strengthen the country’s cultural and creative development.
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November 28, 2025
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Sri Lanka Insurance honoured at National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025
SRI Lanka Insurance (SLIC) was recognised with a Commendation Award in the ‘Best Supply Chain Practicing Organisation — Service Category’ at the National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025.
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November 28, 2025
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CSE falls to one-month low, turnover hits near five-month low
THE Colombo stock market fell sharply yesterday on subdued investor activity, with the ASPI closing at its second lowest point since 28 October and turnover hitting a near five-month low.
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November 28, 2025
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Pan Asia Bank joins Deepal to drive green leasing in Sri Lanka
PAN Asia Banking Corporation PLC, a financial institution with a strong commitment to sustainability, has entered into a strategic partnership with Prime EV Automobiles, the authorised representative of the Deepal electric vehicle brand in Sri Lanka.
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November 28, 2025
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Sysco LABS Engineering CoP hosts inaugural “Future of Engineering” event
SYSCO LABS has recently announced that Sysco Technology's Global Software Community of Practice (CoP) hosted TECHFUSION 25 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Colombo. This landmark event brought together experts from across the Sysco LABS organisation to share insights and best practices on what has become the company’s signature knowledge-sharing platform. Through regular sessions, open forums, and collaborative projects, the CoP creates a space where ideas flow freely, and expertise is amplified — fueling Sysco Recipe for Growth.
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November 28, 2025
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Global gold reserves hit $ 4.83 t in Nov. amid central banks’ renewed buying spree
GOLD prices began climbing sharply back in 2024 as central banks and investors alike turned to the precious metal as a safe haven amid mounting geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty.
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November 28, 2025
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Teejay Lanka: Weaving future of sustainable supply chains
IN the heart of Sri Lanka's manufacturing sector, Teejay Lanka PLC stands as an example of how responsibility can redefine competitiveness. For an industry as far-reaching and complex as textiles, the sustainability of supply chains depends not only on technological innovation but also on collaboration—and Teejay demonstrates how regional manufacturers can lead that change from the Global South.
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November 28, 2025
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Dialog Enterprise becomes Principal Sponsor of Sri Lanka CERT National Cyber Security Conference 2025
DIALOG Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC and a leading ICT solutions provider in Sri Lanka, served as the Principal Sponsor of the Sri Lanka CERT|CC Cyber Security Conference 2025, the nation’s premier platform dedicated to strengthening cyberse-curity awareness and resilience across enterprises and communities.
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November 28, 2025
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Sampath Bank advances public transport innovation with digital card acceptance on key Western Province routes
SAMPATH Bank PLC advanced Sri Lanka’s journey towards transport digitalisation with the launch of its pilot digital bus fare payment project in collaboration with the Road Passenger Transport Authority — Western Province.
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November 28, 2025
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UDA to lease Pettah Floating Market to Japanese investor for $ 160 m
THE Urban Development Authority (UDA) is moving ahead with plans to lease the Pettah Floating Market Complex to a Japanese investor in a deal valued at $ 160 million.
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November 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka have one more hurdle to clear to reach final
HAVING somewhat regained their form with a convincing nine-wicket win against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, Sri Lanka face their final hurdle when they confront hosts Pakistan today in what could be another door-die contest in the T20I Tri-Series in Rawalpindi.
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November 27, 2025
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People's Bank posts Rs. 43.7 b PBT in 9M
PEOPLE'S Bank has reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 43.7 September delivering the bestbillion for the nine months ended 30 2025, ever results in the institution's history.
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November 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka must shift from volume to value to unlock full tourism potential: SLTDA Chairman
Highlights value gap and over-tourism pressures
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November 27, 2025
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President to attend Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 on opening day
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake will attend the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 on 2 December, during which he will join The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairperson Bingumal Thewarathanthri for an on-stage conversation aligned with the Summit's theme-'Gateway to Growth-Asia's Emerging Opportunity!
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November 27, 2025
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Tourism earnings to undershoot despite arrivals surge
SRI Lanka is bracing for lower-than-expected tourism earnings following a downward revision in the estimated daily spending of visitors by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), a key metric used to calculate the industry's contribution to the economy.
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November 27, 2025
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Pent-up demand for vehicle imports stabilises - CBSL
CENTRAL Bank (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said the surge in vehicle imports that followed the lifting of the five-year import suspension has now tapered off, with pent-up demand largely exhausted by November.
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