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22/09/2025

Hayleys Appoints Susangatha Rumal Fernando to Board

Hayleys PLC has appointed Susangatha Rumal Fernando as an Independent Non Executive Director. A supply chain specialist with over 25 years at Unilever Sri Lanka, Fernando also chairs WiLAT Sri Lanka and actively champions women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and mentoring in logistics and supply chain management.

22/09/2025

Sonali Ranasinghe Appointed First Female President of the Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka

Sonali Ranasinghe Appointed First Female President of TAASL. Ms Sonali Ranasinghe, Chief Operating Officer of Delair Travels, has become the first female President of the Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka for 2025/26, marking a historic achievement in leadership, inclusivity, and industry progress.

19/09/2025

Global CEO Business Week delivers timely insights on business, economy, leadership, and global trends, empowering corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals with knowledge to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
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Global CEO Business Week delivers timely insights on business, economy, leadership, and global trends, empowering corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and profe...

18/09/2025

Sanjeewa Bandaranayake Crowned Sri Lanka’s Top Corporate Leader

People’s Leasing & Finance CEO/GM Sanjeewa Bandaranayake won three Gold Awards at the CPM Sri Lanka Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2025 and was named Overall Gold Award Winner in the Corporate Management Sector, the highest accolade, recognising his exceptional leadership, governance, and sustainability focus...
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17/09/2025

Union Assurance Pioneers Digital Health in Insurance

Union Assurance has partnered with Flash Health to introduce free monthly online doctor consultations via its Clicklife app. This industry-first innovation integrates healthcare into life insurance, redefining customer engagement and enhancing access to convenient, technology-driven well-being solutions.

Union Assurance PLC

17/09/2025

Sri Lanka Launches TechFront Fortnight to Power Digital Economy

The Digital Economy Ministry yesterday launched Sri Lanka TechFront Fortnight, running from 17 to 30 September as part of Digital Economy Month. The initiative aims to accelerate Sri Lanka’s journey towards a $15 billion digital economy by 2030. Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne said the fortnight provides a national platform to inspire innovation, empower youth, and showcase readiness for global competitiveness. Key events include Disrupt Asia, the Sri Lanka FinTech Summit, and the inaugural National AI Expo. The campaign highlights the Government’s vision to build a digitally empowered, inclusive economy with strong regional and global relevance.

17/09/2025

Sri Lanka Unveils Major Transport Upgrades

The Government has commenced two landmark transport projects under the Clean Sri Lanka program, aiming to modernise public infrastructure while preserving heritage. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated the Rs. 425 million redevelopment of Colombo Central Bus Terminal...
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The Government has commenced two landmark transport projects under the Clean Sri Lanka program, aiming to modernise public infrastructure while preserving heritage. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated the Rs. 425 million redevelopment of Colombo Central Bus Terminal, its first complete fa...

17/09/2025

Slim Pharmaceuticals Appoints Riza Cassim as CEO

Slim Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has appointed Riza Cassim as Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of experience at leading multinationals, Cassim aims to drive growth, innovation, and affordability while positioning Slim among Sri Lanka’s top pharmaceutical importers.

17/09/2025

Central Bank’s Rs. 2000 Note Enters Circulation

The Central Bank announced that its Rs. 2000 commemorative currency note, issued on 29 August to mark its 75th anniversary, is being gradually released through Licensed Commercial Banks. Banks are calibrating machines, ensuring smooth circulation. Public cooperation is requested.

15/09/2025

LAUGFS Holdings Ownership Now Equally Shared

Mr W K H Wegapitiya transferred 10.4229% of his shares in LAUGFS Holdings Limited to Vallibel Three (Private) Limited, resulting in equal ownership of 50% each. The 450,024-share transaction was completed on 11 September 2025.

14/09/2025

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12/09/2025

CBSL Reports Overnight Money Market Rates

The Central Bank reported call money market transactions with a weighted average rate of 7.86 per cent and repo market at 7.87 per cent on 9 September. Treasury bill and bond holdings stood at Rs. 2.5 trillion face value, with deposits and lending facilities recorded at Rs. 161 billion and Rs. 380 million.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka