Business
Sri Lanka business and economy news: markets, companies, trade, prices and the rupee, plus the regional and global business stories behind them.
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Live updates: Bitcoin, gold and tech futures edge higher as markets await U.S. jobs report
Bitcoin trades above $86,000 as gold and tech futures rise, with investors expecting 90,000 new U.S. jobs and unemployment to hold at 4.1%.
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UAE's largest Islamic bank DIB gets new chairman in Fadhel Al Ali
Dubai Islamic Bank welcomes Fadhel Al Ali as new chairman, bringing 30+ years of expertise in banking, governance, and investment to the UAE's largest Islamic…
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Ceylinco Life rewards sales success with global adventures
Top performers earn experiences spanning Hanoi and Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, and Beijing’s historic landmarks Ceylinco Life has once again turned exceptional…
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Fairfirst named Best Marine Insurance Company in Sri Lanka 2026
Fairfirst Insurance has been named Best Marine Insurance Company in Sri Lanka 2026 at the World Business Outlook Awards, marking a significant recognition of…
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Pan Asia Bank’s Rs. 5 b debenture issue oversubscribed
Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC’s Senior Listed Rated Unsecured Redeemable Debenture issue of up to Rs. 5 billion was oversubscribed following its opening…
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British Council Sri Lanka hosts Principal’s Forum 2026, celebrating partnership and educational leadership
-Annual event uniting principals islandwide for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and professional dialogue- British Council Sri Lanka, the market leader in…
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Decoding ABA: How Behaviour Therapy Transforms Lives for Sri Lankan Families
For parents navigating the challenges of a child who struggles to communicate, use the toilet, or dress independently, everyday life can feel like an uphill…
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Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence Hotels to list 13.15-pct debentures
Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings’ rated, unsecured, senior redeemable debentures were listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday, the company said in a…
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Harischandra Mills Appoints Revantha Devasurendra to Board
Harischandra Mills PLC has appointed entrepreneur, investor and business leader Revantha Devasurendra as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director, bringing…
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India’s $600 billion food market grows at 7% CAGR, food processing given importance: Official
India’s $550–$600B food market growing 6–7% with rising processing, protein focus, and strong export momentum amid global partnerships.
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November interest rate rise a 'live' possibility, CBA chief says
While the bank believes the RBA is done it all hangs on the next lot of inflation data released late this month, Mr Comyn said, as he talked productivity, AI…
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From Sri Lanka to Delhi: Durga Kenny takes homegrown beauty brand BeWAXed to India’s capital
Female entrepreneur expands her specialist waxing salon chain through a new collaboration with Tip & Toe India, taking a Sri Lankan-founded brand into another…
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Cambridge Strengthens Its Commitment to Sri Lanka With New World Trade Center Office
Cambridge University Press & Assessment has strengthened its presence in Sri Lanka with a new office at the World Trade Center, Colombo, and a directly…
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Hayleys Mobility and Siyapatha Finance Partner to Offer Flexible Vehicle Financing
Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility sector of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with Siyapatha Finance PLC through the…
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HNB Legacy Open 2026, powered by Visa Infinite, concludes third edition in Nuwara Eliya
The HNB Legacy Open 2026, powered by Visa Infinite, concluded on 22nd August in Nuwara Eliya, bringing together players from across the island for the third…
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DFCC Bank Named Sri Lanka’s Best Cash Management Bank for 2026
DFCC Bank has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Cash Management Bank for 2026 by The Asian Banker, recognising its digital cash management platform, DFCC iConnect,…
