Lanka Business News, Author at Lanka Business News

March 27, 2025

Crowned ‘Peoples Life Insurance Service Provider of the Year’ at 2025 SLIM Kantar Peoples Awards Ceylinco Life has been voted the ‘Peoples Life Insurance Service Provider of the Year’ for a record 19th consecutive year to win the coveted SLIM Kantar Peoples Award in its category and secure the ultimate testament to consumer-driven recognition in […]

March 27, 2025

The Annual Soft Ball Cricket Tournament organized by Sri Lanka Food Processors Association was held on 15th of March 2025 at the Colombo Colts Cricket Club Grounds. Thirty Seven (37) teams comprising both men and women playing together from 30 member companies vied for the SLFPA challenge Shield. The tournament was conducted on league basis. […]

March 27, 2025

Growth forecasts for advertising spend have been downgraded this year (-0.9pp to +6.7%) and next (-0.7pp to +6.3%), equivalent to a $19.8bn cut. The risk of prolonged stagflation – and outright recession – has grown in key economies, exacerbated by new trade tariffs set to bite from H2 2025. Automakers, retailers and tech brands are […]

March 27, 2025

Industry experts at the Lanka Property Show 2025 expressed confidence in Sri Lanka’s real estate sector, highlighting its potential for growth despite past economic challenges. While factors such as rising interest rates, currency depreciation, and fluctuating taxes previously impacted the market, experts were optimistic that stabilizing interest rates, exchange rates, and tax policies will foster […]

March 27, 2025

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26th March 2025: AIA Insurance proudly celebrates 30 years of its Higher Education Scholarships Programme in Sri Lanka, a remarkable milestone in empowering the nation’s brightest young minds. Since its inception in 1994, the programme has continued to support academic excellence by rewarding top performers from each district at the Grade 05 scholarship examination. These […]

March 27, 2025

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As SLIIT celebrates 25 years of academic excellence and innovation, a four-day highly anticipated Silver Jubilee Exhibition Expo 2025 ‘Diffusing Technologies’, will take place from April 3rd to 6th, 2025, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the SLIIT Malabe campus. The premier event aims to provide visitors insights into cutting-edge technological advancements across multiple disciplines. […]

March 27, 2025

INSEE Ecocycle Lanka (Private) Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited (INSEE Cement), recently successfully hosted the International Conference on Resource Efficiency Towards Sustainability (ICRES 2025) at Cinnamon Life-City of Dreams, Colombo. The conference, themed “Resource Efficiency for a Resilient Future,” convened over 600 participants, including industry leaders, academic researchers, and […]

March 27, 2025

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been ranked the ‘Most Awarded Corporate Entity’ in Sri Lanka in 2024 by LMD, conferring this accolade on Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank for the second consecutive year. According to LMD, Commercial Bank topped a list of the cream of the country’s corporate sector giants with a total […]

March 27, 2025

March 2025, Colombo: Seylan Bank, serving as the official banking partner, successfully conducted the country’s largest matrimonial event, the Wedding Show 2025 recently, at the Sirimavo Bandaranayke Exhibition and Conventions Centre (BMICH), while celebrating its latest MEGA REWARDS winners in the process. MEGA REWARDS stands as the one and only loyalty scheme offering […]

March 27, 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has long been held up as a leader in ethical manufacturing, and that reputation has been further validated by a strong endorsement from Avedis Seferian, President and CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP). In a recent discussion with the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Seferian emphasized how independent certification has […]

Ceylinco Life voted Sri Lanka’s most popular life insurer for 19th year

Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) C.D. De Fonseka & Sons Wins SLFPA 9th Annual Cricket Trophy

Global ad market prospects downgraded by $20bn in the face of widespread disruption from trade tariffs

Property Market Shows Signs of Growth Despite High Taxes & Bureaucratic Hurdles

AIA Higher Education Scholarships Programme celebrating the 30-year journey of empowering the leaders of tomorrow

SLIIT showcases future of technology at Silver Jubilee Exhibition Expo 2025 ‘Diffusing Technologies’

INSEE Ecocycle hosts the International Conference on Resource Efficiency Towards Sustainability (ICRES 2025) to advance resource circularity solutions

ComBank honoured once again by LMD as the ‘Most Awarded Entity’ in Sri Lanka

Seylan Bank unites with The Wedding Show 2025 as Official Banking Partner

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s reputation for responsible sourcing