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22/10/2025

NDB Bank Shines at NBQSA 2025 with AI-Driven Innovations

National Development Bank PLC earned two top honours at NBQSA 2025 for its AI-powered Secure360 and TradeLinc platforms. CIO Indika Gunawardana said the awards reflect the team’s innovation and commitment to excellence. Both solutions will represent Sri Lanka at APICTA 2025. Director and CEO Kelum Edirisinghe, Deputy CEO K. V. Vinoj, and several other key officials were also present at the occasion.

21/10/2025

LB Finance Makes Rs. 5.6 Billion Offer to Acquire Associated Motor Finance

LB Finance PLC announced a Rs. 5.6 billion voluntary offer to acquire all shares of Associated Motor Finance PLC at Rs. 50 per share. Major shareholders John Nalatha Dayawansa and Imperial Import and Export Company have agreed to accept the offer.

21/10/2025

Global Confidence in Sri Lanka’s Reforms: CBSL Governor Dr. Weerasinghe Leads Delegation at IMF-World Bank Meetings

A Sri Lankan delegation led by Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe participated in high-level discussions at the 2025 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. The meetings reaffirmed international confidence in Sri Lanka’s reform progress and debt restructuring. Dr. Weerasinghe was honoured with an “A Grade” award by Global Finance Magazine for exemplary leadership.

21/10/2025

Sri Lanka’s FDI Inflows Surge 138 Percent to USD 827 Million

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka reported Foreign Direct Investment inflows, including foreign commercial loans, reaching USD 827 million from January to September 2025—a 138 percent rise year-on-year. Major contributors included Colombo West International Terminal, CEAT OHT Lanka, Michelin, and Melco Resorts. The BOI expects total FDI inflows for 2025 to exceed USD 1 billion.

21/10/2025

Capital Markets Take Centre Stage at Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will feature a high-powered panel on “Capital Markets: Catalyst for Growth” at the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025. Speakers include Ruchir Desai, Senaka Kakiriwaragodage, Rajeeva Bandaranaike, Sharhan Muhseen, and Dilshan Wirasekara, moderated by Vindhya Jayasekara, exploring strategies to strengthen investor confidence and sustainable growth.

20/10/2025

Wishing you and your family a Diwali filled with light, laughter, and endless joy.

17/10/2025

Share Market Reaches Record High, Surpasses 22,500 Points

The Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached a historic peak today, surpassing the 22,500-point milestone for the first time. The index rose 217.65 points to close at 22,633.80, recording a market turnover of Rs. 11.28 billion — signalling strong investor confidence and market momentum.

16/10/2025

Global CEO Business News - 8th Edition

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16/10/2025

Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded for Research on Innovation and Growth

Joel Mokyr of Northwestern University, Philippe Aghion of INSEAD and the London School of Economics, and Peter Howitt of Brown University won the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their research linking innovation to long-term economic growth.

16/10/2025

Netflix Partners with Spotify to Stream Video Podcasts

Netflix has signed a multi-year deal with Spotify to stream video podcasts, including The Bill Simmons Podcast and The Rewatchables. The partnership marks Netflix’s entry into video podcasts and aims to engage subscribers with new content formats beyond traditional streaming.

16/10/2025

Salesforce CEO Says AI Innovation Outpaces Customer Adoption

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said AI innovation is advancing faster than customer adoption. Speaking at the Dreamforce conference, he noted that many firms still struggle to integrate AI, even as Salesforce embeds its Agentforce platform into all products.

16/10/2025

OpenAI to Permit Adult Content on ChatGPT

OpenAI will allow adult content, including erotica, on ChatGPT to “treat adult users like adults.” CEO Sam Altman said the change aims to make chatbot interactions more human-like and flexible.