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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Forex Expo Dubai 2026 breaks Guinness World Record again with 23,816 attendees
A good turnout highlights the strength of Dubai’s forex and online trading community
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82% of UAE investors expect local stock market to rise in next 12 months
New survey finds confidence growing as fewer investors cut exposure to UAE equities
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Hilton Yala Resort Wins Three Gold Awards at Hilton South Asia Awards
Hilton Yala Resort has won three gold awards at the inaugural Academy of F&B Artists – Hilton South Asia Awards, receiving recognition for Breakfast…
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PickMe Connects Book Fair Visits with QR Tickets, Rides and Easier Pickups at Gate 3
PickMe is bringing digital ticketing, transport and on-site assistance together for the Colombo International Book Fair 2026, running from September 25 to…
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Litmus Wins Seven Awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.6 with Culture-Led Campaigns
Contemporary Marcom Agency Litmus has won seven awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.6 for campaigns created for PickMe, Vision Care, Marmite, Glow & Lovely and Knorr. The…
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Australian shares hit over 3-month low as oil rally revives inflation worries
Australian shares fell to a more than three-month low on Thursday as a sharp rise in oil prices renewed concerns over persistent inflation and tighter monetary…
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Aberdeen’s Neptune Recyclers supports Esala Perahera PET Collection Drive
Over 250 university student volunteers joined a multi-stakeholder environmental initiative focused on responsible PET collection and recovery during one of Sri…
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Flash Health expands Cashless OPD with McLarens Group, strengthens Negombo reach
Flash Health has partnered with McLarens Group to integrate the conglomerate’s employees into its Cashless OPD platform, while separately collaborating with…
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HUTCH Partners With SLIM to Honour Sri Lanka’s Marketing and Business Excellence
HUTCH has joined forces with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), aligning with four of the country’s most prestigious recognition and award platforms:…
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Sysco LABS Marks Second GLO Graduation with Student-Led Impact Projects Across Sri Lanka
Sysco LABS celebrated the graduation of the second phase of its GLO (Guiding Leadership & Outreach) recently, at the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo. The program…
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Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 to bring 10,000 investors and business leaders together
Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 to host 10,000 investors and leaders, spotlighting FDI, AI, infrastructure and global trade under the theme ‘Building Adaptive…
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CBSL Governor Urges Plantation Sector to Boost Productivity and Combat Fraudulent Investment Scams
Speaking at the 172nd Annual General Meeting of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon held at Colombo on September 19, 2026, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)…
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Dr. Sameera Dharmasena Appointed CEO of Sri Lanka Insurance Life
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) has appointed Dr. Sameera Dharmasena as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 22, 2026. He brings more than…
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Sri Lanka’s Exports Surpass US$12 Billion in First Eight Months of 2026
Sri Lanka’s total exports reached US$12.01 billion during the first eight months of 2026, marking a 4.26% increase from the same period last year. Merchandise…
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Heritance Hotels & Resorts and Sara Ali Khan Spotlight Sri Lanka’s Diverse Landscapes, Heritage and Hospitality
Heritance Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan to showcase Sri Lanka’s landscapes, culture and hospitality to Indian audiences.…
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Ten Years in the Making: How Santani Pioneered the Movement That Made Sri Lanka the Worlds’s Top Wellness Destination in 2026
Sri Lanka has been named the world’s fastest-growing and top trending wellness destination for 2026
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Diamond Milk Powder Wins Three Prestigious Awards at SLIM Digis 2026
Diamond Milk Powder has achieved an impressive milestone at the SLIM Digis 2026 Awards, standing out from over 500 entries
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Electronic revenue licence system temporarily suspended in all provinces except Western
The issuance of vehicle revenue licences via the Electronic Revenue Licensing (eRL 2.0) System is set to be temporarily suspended across eight provinces. The…
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UAE leads Middle East private capital market as investor confidence surges
UAE tops Middle East private capital market as investor confidence surges, driven by economic transformation, infrastructure spending and family office…