HP unveils the next evolution of large format printing to Sri Lanka
HP has introduced the HP DesignJet Smart Tank T908 MFP and T858 SFP, the first large-format ink tank printers in Sri Lanka, exclusively distributed by The …
Companies
HNB PLC completes full acquisition of Acuity Partners: Rebrands as HNB Investment Bank
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), Sri Lanka’s second largest Private Bank, announced the successful acquisition of full ownership of Acuity Partners (Pvt) Ltd …
Hemas Group records earnings of Rs. 3 bn, a 36-pct growth for the quarter
The Hemas Group recorded earnings of Rs. 3.0 billion, a 36.3 percent growth in consolidated earnings for the quarter with revenue increasing by 6.4 percent to …
Sri Lanka’s DFCC’s Acuity Stake Disposal Yields Limited Capital Boost
Sri Lankan DFCC Bank PLC’s (DFCC, A(lka)/Stable) divestment of its 50% stake in Acuity Partners (Pvt) Limited (APL) is unlikely to result in a material …
Joint Chambers and Associations proposed solutions for Port congestion crisis
In light of the ongoing challenges faced at the Colombo port, the below listed Joint Chambers, along with key trade, maritime and logistics associations, wish …
Is the country prepared to harvest the potential dollar income through its rubber industry?
By Emeritus Professor Asoka Nugawela (Department of Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka & Former Director, Rubber Research Institute of …
Sri Lanka Economic Summit kicks off today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will inaugurate the Sri Lanka Economic Summit organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce which opens Tuesday at the Shangri …
After A/L? “Meet your lecturer” at NSBM Green University this weekend
NSBM Green University, Sri Lanka’s premier degree-awarding institute, is hosting a special event this weekend for after A/L students to plan their future …
JAAF supports ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative to build a cleaner, greener future
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the apex body representing Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, welcomes the launch of the Clean Sri Lanka programme, …
David Pieris Group Launches Northern Entrepreneur Seed Fund
By Jekhan Aruliah I first met Mr David Pieris in 2021. David came for tea at my place in Jaffna on one of his business visits to the North. The David Pieris …
CBL’s Senehasin Jayamaga, wins best sustainability project award at best corporate citizen awards
Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL), the proud owner of flagship brand Munchee and a subsidiary of the CBL Group, awarded the Best Sustainability Project Award for …
Twinery leads Sri Lankan innovation as it celebrates 100 granted patents
Traditionally recognized in the fields of agriculture and tourism, Sri Lanka has often been overlooked as a hub for technological innovation. Twinery, the …
CBL Global Foods and USAID partner to boost Sri Lanka’s coconut industry
In a move to bolster Sri Lanka's coconut industry, CBL Global Foods Limited (CBL GFL) a key player in Sri Lanka’s agribusiness sector and a subsidiary of the …
CEAT acquires CAMSO brand Off-Highway Tyres & Tracks business from Michelin in Sri Lanka
CEAT, an RPG company and Michelin, the global leader in tyres, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for CEAT to acquire Camso …
“If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger” Jaffna’s 3AxisLabs’ journey into Artificial Intelligence.
By Jekhan Aruliah “If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger”. This slogan could have been written for Artificial Intelligence. Actually it was …
Delmege Insurance Brokers secures number one position in the business
Delmege Insurance Brokers Ltd, a trailblazer in the insurance brokerage sector, has proudly achieved the coveted position of being the highest ranked company …
Ambeon Holdings makes a strategic investment in Seylan Bank for LKR 1.4 Bn
Ambeon Holdings PLC, a diversified conglomerate reputed for its market dominance across sectors such as financial services, real estate, technology, and …
SLIIT Northern Uni, ICT and Business Management Degrees in Jaffna
By Jekhan Aruliah I often walk past the SLIIT Northern Uni building in Jaffna at the junction of Arasadi and Palaly Road on my way from my place to Jaffna …
Hayleys records 78-pct growth in PBT to Rs.12.7Bn
The Hayleys Group delivered remarkable growth and profitability during the first half of the financial year ending 31 st March 2025, as it leveraged its …
JAAF congratulates NPP on securing clear majority in Parliament
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), representing Sri Lanka’s largest export industry, extends its warm congratulations to the National People’s …