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June 9, 2025

Sri Lanka’s premier bank, HNB PLC reinforced its environmental stewardship by unveiling three major initiatives: the launch of its ZeroPlastic Commitment Certification pilot at HNB Towers, attainment of carbon neutral certification under ISO 14064-1:2018, and Platinum Sponsorship of the 2nd International Conference on Plastics, Innovations and Environmental Sustainability (ICPIES 2025). Through the ZeroPlastic pilot—conducted in […]

May 26, 2025

The ComBank and its Managing Director/CEO Mr Sanath Manatunge have been named the ‘Best Managed Bank’ and the ‘Best Bank CEO’ in Sri Lanka respectively by The Asian Banker (TAB) magazine, bestowing on them two prestigious accolades that are presented once in every three years. These awards, in respect of the 2022-2024 period, were presented […]

April 28, 2025

Ishara Madushan, the founder and Managing Director of Ishara Madushan Online School Pvt. Ltd., was named the Best Online Mathematics Tutor of the Year (Platinum) at the Business World International Awards 2024. The award ceremony, organised by the Business World International Organisation, took place recently at the Mount Lavinia Hotel in Colombo. Madushan is a […]

April 7, 2025

Hemas Pharmaceuticals and Hemas Surgicals & Diagnostics, the market leader in pharmaceutical distribution in Sri Lanka, has appointed Dr. Mahesha Ranasoma as its Managing Director, effective April 2, 2025. For over six decades, Hemas Pharmaceuticals has played a pivotal role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector. Through long-standing partnerships with globally renowned healthcare principles, the […]

January 6, 2025

Dilip Fonseka, the visionary Managing Director of Ceylon Pharma College and a trailblazer in pharmacy education, unveiled his latest book, ‘Rising Above Challenges for Success’, at a prestigious Book Launching Ceremony during the International Award Meet 2024. The event, held on 21 December, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza in Mayur Vihar, New Delhi, India, was […]

December 12, 2024

Commercial Bank of Ceylon Managing Director/CEO Mr Sanath Manatunge has been recognised as one of the ‘Top 10 Diversity Champions’ in Sri Lanka in 2024 for his leadership in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within Sri Lanka’s banking sector. This prestigious recognition is part of the Top 10 Diversity Champion Awards Programme organised by Women […]

November 21, 2024

Sampath Bank proudly announces that its Managing Director, Ayodhya Iddawela Perera, has been awarded the Gold Award at the 14th Top50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards 2024, recognising her outstanding contributions to Sri Lanka’s finance and banking sector. Presented recently during the awards ceremony at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this […]

October 23, 2024

NYK’s new Regional Managing Director Hiroyuki Noma, stationed in Singapore, made a courtesy visit to Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week. The delegation also consisted of Keisuke Furukawa, Regional RORO head; Sagara Pieris, Group Management Committee Member; Jeremy Anandappa, Director NYK Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd.; and Dhammika Sampath, Deputy General Manager of Customer Service & Business […]

October 10, 2024

Thanzyl Thajudeen, the Managing Director of Mark & Comm Ltd, has been reappointed to the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Asia Pacific Regional Board 2024 for another two-year term. Thajudeen will continue to serve alongside distinguished professionals from across the region, contributing to the industry’s growth and standards. Thajudeen first joined the […]

October 8, 2024

Sri Lanka 08th October, 2024: Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL), a subsidiary of Mahindra Finance has announced the appointment of Mufaddal Choonia as its new Managing Director & CEO with immediate effect. Mufaddal will succeed Duminda Weerasekare, who retired as MIFL’s CEO. In his new role, Mufaddal will focus on building a robust […]

HNB leads on environmental responsibility becomes first Sri Lankan bank to embark on Zero Plastic journey

ComBank and MD/CEO Sanath Manatunge clinch top honours as ‘Sri Lanka’s Best’ from The Asian Banker

Ishara Madushan of IMOS honoured as Best Online Mathematics Tutor of the Year at BWIO Awards

Hemas Appoints Dr. Mahesha Ranasoma as Managing Director of Hemas Pharmaceuticals and Hemas Surgicals & Diagnostics to Strengthen Healthcare Partnerships

Managing Director of Ceylon Pharma College Dilip Fonseka unveils inspiring book at International Award Meet in New Delhi, India

ComBank MD/CEO Sanath Manatunge honoured as ‘Diversity Champion’

Top50 Women’s Global Awards Celebrates Ayodhya Iddawela Perera’s Visionary Leadership

NYK’s Regional Team visits Hambantota International Port

Thanzyl Thajudeen reappointed to PRCA Asia Pacific Regional Board

Mahindra Ideal Finance appoints Mufaddal Choonia as MD & CEO