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LOLC Group sets new benchmark at NBEA 2025 with multi-sector triumph
LOLC Holdings PLC cemented its position as Sri Lanka’s most diversified and future-focused conglomerate with an extraordinary sweep at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2025, organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL).
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August 05, 2025
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BNI National Conference engages over 400+ local and international members
BNI Sri Lanka's flagship event - The BNI National Conference 2025 which was held on 18 June at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo concluded successfully with the active and enthusiastic participation of 250 members representing the 16 chapters in Sri Lanka and 160 foreign participants representing overseas BNI chapters from India, Japan, Bahrain, and Taiwan.
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August 05, 2025
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BYD expands islandwide network with launch of Kurunegala 3S Facility
BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, together with its authorised distributor in Sri Lanka, John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), announced the grand opening of its comprehensive 3S facility in Kurunegala on 23 July.
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August 05, 2025
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Sri Lankan design talent makes global mark at Graduate Fashion Week London
WHEN Sri Lankan design talent takes the stage at events like London's Graduate Fashion Week, it signals more than individual success, it proves that creative youth from our island can compete globally and highlights the untapped potential of our creative industries.
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August 05, 2025
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Automobile Technologies opens first-ever GAC Aion EV City Store at CCC Mall
THE grand opening of the inaugural showroom of GAC by Automobile Technologies was held on 22 July at the Colombo City Centre premises.
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August 05, 2025
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99x reports breakthrough market traction for new Agentic AI platform
99X, a global technology services leader, has made significant strides in the field of Agentic AI, securing multiple high-impact engagements powered by its proprietary orchestrator platform, Xians. ai (Agentic AI).
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August 05, 2025
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Asian Paints Causeway unveils ColourNext 2025 in Sri Lanka
Forecasting emotion, materiality, and the future of design
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August 05, 2025
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Dialog MAS Enabler Program champions workplace inclusion for differently-abled
TELCO giant Dialog Axiata PLC together with MAS Holdings, an apparel manufacturing and technology conglomerate, have successfully concluded the third consecutive Dialog MAS Enabler Program, reaffirming their shared commitment to workplace inclusivity and the empowerment of persons with disabilities through targeted exposure to real-world corporate, manufacturing, and service environments.
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August 05, 2025
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Bank of Ceylon crowned Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand in 2025
THE Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has been named Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand for 2025 by Brand Finance Lanka, with a brand value of Rs. 57.4 billion reflecting a 14.3% increase compared to the previous year, marking yet another significant achievement in its storied legacy.
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August 05, 2025
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Prime Group celebrates handover of Clover Signature Villas to homeowners
PRIME Group recently celebrated the successful handover of Clover by Prime Signature Villas.
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August 05, 2025
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Rhythm of the guitar
THE film Rhythm of the guitar made me go down memory lane.
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August 05, 2025
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Speaker endorses certificate on Companies (Amendment) Bill
SPEAKER of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday endorsed the certificate on the Companies (Amendment) Bill, which was passed in Parliament with amendments on 23 July.
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August 05, 2025
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Alumex advances trade compliance and global supply chain excellence with AEO Tier I certification
ALUMEX PLC, an aluminium extrusion manufacturer and member of the Hayleys Group has earned the ‘Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Tier I certification from Sri Lanka Customs, placing Alumex among a select group of importers and exporters who uphold the highest standards in Customs procedures and trade integrity, the company said ina statement.
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August 05, 2025
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Anverally and Sons earns prestigious ISO/IEC 17025 international certification for in-house laboratory
ANVERALLY and Sons Ltd., one of Sri Lanka's foremost exporters of Ceylon Tea, has strengthened its reputation for uncompromising quality and global trust by securing ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for its state-of-the-art in-house laboratory.
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August 05, 2025
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Würth Group affirms future investment in Sri Lanka
Würth Group Central Board leaders visit Sri Lankan unit
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August 05, 2025
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ASPI's 20,000-point mark triggers profit-taking at CSE
THE Colombo stock market yesterday remained in the negative mode due to profit-taking by investors, despite the ASPI briefly crossing the 20,000-point mark.
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August 05, 2025
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Sri Lanka signs landmark agreement with ESCAP-CSAM to enhance agricultural machinery standards
THE Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), through its Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanisation (CSAM), signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) during a special ceremony held at CIAME Asia 2025 - Thailand International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition on 23 July, in Bangkok.
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August 05, 2025
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Pakistan clinch West Indies series
AN injury to key batter Fakhar Zaman has overshadowed Pakistan's impressive 2-1 T20I series triumph over the West Indies in Florida.
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August 05, 2025
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Porsche Club Sri Lanka takes Ella by storm
THE Porsche Club Sri Lanka recently completed another exhilarating drive, this time to the scenic hill town of Ella. A convoy of 11 stunning Porsches, including two 911s, eight Boxsters, and a Cayenne, set off at dawn from the Southern Expressway Service Area for a two-day, 600 km journey through some of the island's most beautiful roads.
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August 05, 2025
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IMF debt trap in Sri Lanka: How conditionalities stifle investment and growth
SRI Lanka’s economic crisis has been exacerbated by its reliance on International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout packages, which come with stringent conditions that often undermine long-term growth.
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August 05, 2025
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Sri Lanka's diversity and authenticity edge over traditional casino hubs: Melco Chief
MELCO Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho on Saturday praised Sri Lanka’s natural and cultural richness, along with its authenticity as a powerful differentiator in the global leisure and gaming industry
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August 04, 2025
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EDB Chief on US tariff reduction: A powerful vote of confidence in Sri Lanka's economic trajectory
Reduction offers tangible competitive advantage for SL products in American market
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August 04, 2025
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CSE launches Central Counterparty framework for equity trades
CSE Clear Ltd., operates as licenced clearinghouse and CCP guarantees trade settlement, reducing counterparty risk and enhancing market stability CSE Clear Chairman Arjuna Herath says plans to introduce derivatives; licence application already submitted to SEC SEC Chairman Senior Prof. H. Dissabandara notes framework regulated by SEC and aligns with global standards like IOSCO principles CSE Chairman Dimuthu Abeysekera calls it a 'defining moment' in building globally integrated capital market
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August 04, 2025
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City of Dreams Colombo to transform Sri Lanka's tourism landscape: JKH Chief
Says gaming was central component from the outset, made possible only after Sri Lanka introduced formal regulation in 2023 Asserts partnering with globally regulated Melco boosts Sri Lanka's credibility in integrated resort space Expresses confidence in long-term returns and diversified revenue streams Sees strong bookings across Cinnamon Hotels portfolio ahead of winter season
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August 04, 2025
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Results in all five matches despite overcast and rainy conditions
UNDER overcast conditions and rain, low-scoring was the order of the day in the SLC Major Club Women’s Limited Over Tournament, where a winning result was reached in all five matches played yesterday.
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August 04, 2025
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Environment and how its issues should be tackled through public policy
Excerpts of a lecture delivered at Sri Jayewardenepura University – Part I
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August 04, 2025
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Inland Revenue extends PIN validity to 30 November
Reminds taxpayers of filing requirements
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August 04, 2025
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AHRP soars to 25th year
THE Association of HR Professionals, the conclave of discerning human resource practitioners in the country, celebrates 25 years of shaping the profession’s onward march this year.
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August 04, 2025
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DMT launches temporary driving licences for tourists at BIA
Driving licences for heavy vehicles or tuk-tuks will not be issued
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August 04, 2025
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Selectors give opportunity to youth to captain T20 sides
SLC T20 triangular league
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