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HNB Assurance Clinches Gold Standing Tall Among Global Brands
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) made history by bringing home Gold at the prestigious Mob-Ex Awards 2025, securing the top spot in the highly competitive Best Campaign – Lifestyle & Entertainment category.
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January 29, 2026
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Former S. Korean First Lady jailed for corruption
THE wife of South Korea’s ousted former President has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for accepting bribes from the controversial Unification Church.
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January 29, 2026
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Island Invitational 2026 brings new era of luxury golf from 17-20 February
SRI Lanka is set to host one of its most prestigious sporting and lifestyle events with the official announcement of the Island Invitational 2026, an elite invitational golf tournament bringing together sport, luxury hospitality, and influential business leaders from India and Sri Lanka.
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January 29, 2026
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Samsung awarded Superbrands Sri Lanka's Choice 2025 in consumer electronics
SAMSUNG has been conferred the prestigious Superbrands - Sri Lanka's Choice 2025 award, reaffirming the brand's position as one of the most trusted and admired technology brands in the country.
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January 29, 2026
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PFEC Global Opens the World to Sri Lankan Students with World Study Fair 2026
For thousands of young Sri Lankans dreaming of an international education, the journey often begins with a single decision, where to go, what to study, and how to get there with confidence.
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January 29, 2026
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Cycle Pure Incense producer Suwanda Industries recertified as ZeroCarbon manufacturer
SUWANDA Industries, known globally under the brand name Cycle Pure Incense, has announced its recertification as a ZeroCarbon Manufacturer for 2025.
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January 29, 2026
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AG to file indictments against Ranil before three-judge HC Bench in March
THE Attorney General (AG) informed Court yesterday that indictments will be filed before a three-judge Bench of the High Court in March in connection with the case against ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe, following the conclusion of investigations.
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January 29, 2026
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Pine Labs expands footprint in Sri Lanka with API-first Card Issuing and Processing Platform for Pan Asia Bank
ONE of Sri Lanka's largest listed entities, the Pan Asia Banking Corporation (PABC) and global fintech platform Pine Labs yesterday announced a partnership that will see the fintech major implementing an end-to-end card management platform for the bank.
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January 29, 2026
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How to help your teen start to invest
Opening an account for a teenager usually requires standard identity checks for both the parent and the child, in accordance with local regulations.
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January 29, 2026
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The benefits of investing regularly
THINK about something you would really like to buy or do in five years' time or more and make that your goal.
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January 29, 2026
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Sri Lanka name squad for T20 World Cup
FOUR players named in Sri Lanka’s squad of 15 will make their debut at an ICC T20 World Cup.
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January 29, 2026
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SINGER FINANCE launches industry-first financial literacy program for children
SINGER FINANCE (LANKA) PLC has taken a pioneering step in the Sri Lankan finance industry by launching a dedicated financial literacy program for children, aimed at nurturing a generation of financially mindful citizens from an early age.
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January 29, 2026
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Coach from Australia to take charge of Sri Lanka Women's cricket team
Warnakulasuriya to go as interim Head Coach to West Indies
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January 29, 2026
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Investing Tactically for Future Growth: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity
IN today's fast-changing economic environment, growth is no longer achieved by simply \"staying invested\" and hoping markets rise.
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January 29, 2026
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LOLC Finance Launches Short-Term Fixed Deposits with Higher Returns
LOLC Finance, Sri Lanka's largest Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI), announces the launch of its Exclusive Short-Term Fixed Deposits, offering 4-month and 7-month maturity options at some of the most attractive and competitive interest rates in the market.
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January 29, 2026
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Cabinet nods temporary extension of driving licence validity for Parliamentary approval
THE Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal to submit to Parliament the regulations issued to temporarily extend the validity period of driving licences, following widespread public inconvenience caused by adverse conditions in late 2025.
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January 29, 2026
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SC issues notice on FR petition naming Gotabaya Rajapaksa, others
THE Supreme Court (SC) yesterday directed that notices be issued on several respondents, including ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in connection with a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition seeking scrutiny of compensation payments made for property damage arising from the violence of 9 May 2022.
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January 29, 2026
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IEPSL CEO Forum tomorrow to address ESG imperatives
High-level business dialogue by Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka to explore sustainability under economic pressure
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January 29, 2026
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CSE ends 7.89 points shy of 24,000 milestone
THE Colombo stock market closed yesterday 7.89 points of the 24,000 mark despite crossing this barrier in early trading for the third consecutive session.
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January 29, 2026
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Hayleys Mobility unveils OJ in Sri Lanka, ushering new era of premium sustainable mobility
Premium brands OMODA and JAECOO under Chery Group, China's No. 01 passenger vehicle exporter for 23 years
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January 29, 2026
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What is the importance of saving money?
MORE and more people think that saving is overrated: inflation “eats away” at it, and quality of life suffers because of the need to save.
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January 29, 2026
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Accolade for Mobil Lubricants
MCLARENS Lubricants Ltd, the authorised distributor for Mobil Lubricants in Sri Lanka, won the People's Pinnacle Awards 2026, held at the Shangri La Hotel, Colombo organised by MUGP Organisation.
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January 29, 2026
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The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka elects new office bearers
THE Annual General Meeting of The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGSL) was held on Tuesday and elected new office bearers for the year 2026-2027.
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January 29, 2026
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Lessons for Sri Lanka from Mark Carney's Davos intervention
CANADIAN Prime Minister Mark Carney’s celebrated speech at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos was widely interpreted as a candid admission that the so-called “rules-based international order” has fractured.
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January 29, 2026
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CICT and WNPS unite to protect sea turtles along Colombo coast
COLOMBO International Container Terminals (CICT) entered into a three-year partnership (2025~2028) with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) under the Turtle and Coastal Health United Programme (TACHUP) to protect sea turtles and restore coastal ecosystems along the Colombo Port City —Mount Lavinia coastline.
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January 29, 2026
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CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged
THE Monetary Policy Board at its meeting held on Tuesday decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75%.
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January 29, 2026
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MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka appoints Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer
THE MullenLowe Group (MLG) Sri Lanka yesterday announced the appointment of Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer (CCO), further strengthening its creative leadership as it continues to shape culture-led, business-driving brand thinking across categories.
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January 29, 2026
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In Conversation with Marlon Perera: Redefining Savings with LB Premier
AS customer expectations continue to evolve in Sri Lanka's financial landscape, LB Finance PLC has introduced the LB Premier Savings Account — a new savings solution designed to deliver superior returns without compromising access to funds.
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January 29, 2026
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Long term wealth creation in Sri Lanka: How Equities deliver superior returns
LONG-TERM asset allocation is ultimately a question of compounding rather than timing.
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January 29, 2026
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High Commissioner opens the 88th microfinance branch of LOLC in Pakistan
THE High Commissioner of Sri Lanka Rear Admiral Fred Senevirathne (Rtd.), officially inaugurated the 88th microfinance branch of LOLC at Bara Kahu, Islamabad recently, marking another significant milestone for the organisation.
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