Business Notebook
HNB powers “Moods of Christmas” at Cinnamon Grand Colombo
L–R: Christine Seneviratne, Lead – Marketing Communications HNB; Amaan Kamaldeen, Manager – Events Cinnamon Hotels; Michelle De Silva, VP – Private...
Understanding listed sustainability bonds and how Bank of Ceylon positions itself for a changing capital market
Jayashantha Godakanda, DGM – International, Treasury and Investment, BOC. Bank of Ceylon (BOC) is advancing a major transformation as it...
SLT-MOBITEL becomes first in Sri Lanka to achieve fastest 5G speeds exceeding 10Gbps
SLT-MOBITEL Mobile has set a new benchmark in Sri Lanka’s digital journey, achieving the country’s highest-ever 5G speeds, surpassing 10Gbps...
BOC strengthens leasing portfolio through strategic partnership with Brown and Company
R. M. N. Jeewantha, Deputy General Manager, Development Banking and Branch Credit Operations Range 2, BOC, (center) exchanging the MoU...
BOC becomes the first local bank to implement SWIFT MX (ISO 20022) in its treasury system
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) is the first local bank in Sri Lanka to implement the SWIFT MX (ISO 20022) messaging...
HNB supports Sri Lanka’s EV transition with Browns EV leasing partnership
Chamal Siriwardena, Bank Associate; Mahesh Ratnayake, Product Manager – Leasing; Udara Pathinayake, Vice President – Leasing; Kanchana Karunagama, Senior Vice...
Dialog trials 5G across 15 districts nationwide
Dialog Axiata has expanded its 5G trial network to 15 districts across Sri Lanka, reinforcing its leadership in advanced connectivity...
Minor Hotels appoints Christophe Dueker as Cluster General Manager for two Sri Lankan Resorts
Christoph Dueker as Cluster General Manager for Anantara Kalutara Resort and Avani Kalutara Resort. Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of...
SLT-MOBITEL and Rakuten Symphony deploy Open RAN Trial in Sri Lanka
Rakuten Symphony and SLT-MOBITEL have signed an MoU to launch a pilot project deploying an Open RAN network with 4G...
Techno’s PPR Pipes emerge as safe, hygienic solution for modern water systems
As global attention intensifies on the quality and safety of drinking water, Polypropylene Random Copolymer (PPR) pipes and fittings are...
Bank of Ceylon partners with Ideal Motors to enhance vehicle leasing solutions
R. M. N. Jeewantha, Deputy General Manager, Development Banking and Branch Credit Operations Range 2, BOC and Dilani Yatawake, Group...
La Vivente: Sri Lanka’s award-winning fashion house elevating modern elegance
Stylish women’s wear at La Vivente. La Vivente, one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated fashion brands, has become a leading...
Sri Lanka unveils bold AI vision at Inaugural National AI Expo 2025
L–R: Sunil Kumara Gamage; Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports; Sunil Handunneththi, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Prime Minister...
National Savings Bank handed over six billion rupees dividends to the Treasury
The official notice of this contribution was handed over to Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury. Jude Nilukshan, Director...
Aligning Banking Tech to Growth: Inside HNB’s Emerging Innovation Ecosystem
Innovation in banking faces the dual challenge of fostering creativity while maintaining stability and compliance. In Sri Lanka, this balance...
Dialog recognized as the Best in the World for Measurement in Customer Experience
Untitled design - 2 Dialog Axiata has been recognized with four distinguished honors at the Customer Centricity World Series Awards...
LLE Solutions focuses on closing the Strategy–Performance Gap
LLE Solutions has outlined a focused approach to bridging the divide between strategic planning and execution. The company stresses that...
Minor Hotels partners with Ayati Trust to support children with disabilities in Sri Lanka
Dillip Rajakarier (third from left) handing over the donation cheque from Minor Hotels to the Ayati Foundation. Minor Hotels, an...
SLT-MOBITEL EngEx 2025 celebrates future engineers and innovators
At the SLT-MOBITEL EngEx 2025. EngEx 2025, powered by SLT-MOBITEL, celebrating engineering excellence, concluded on a successful note. EngEx 2025, the...
People’s Bank opens new Head Office ‘People’s Tower’ in Colombo
Prof. Narada Fernando, Chairman of People’s Bank; Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Central Bank Governor and Clive Fonseka, CEO/General Manager, People’s...
People’s Bank partners with Toyota Lanka to launch an Auto Loan Facility
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between representatives from Toyota Lanka and People’s Bank. People’s Bank has partnered with Toyota...
SLT-MOBITEL accelerates Sri Lanka’s Digital Future
Following a strong financial recovery, SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka’s National ICT Solutions Provider, has become a key enabler of the nation’s...
eChannelling partners with Rotary Club of Colombo West
L–R: representing the Rotary Club of Colombo West, Shuvo Hridayesh, Secretary, Suren Karunakaran, Director – Club Services, Haroon Careem, Director...
People’s Leasing and Nileka Jewellery partners
Thamidu Dasun, Director, Nileka Jewellery (left) and Sanjeewa Bandaranayake, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, People’s Leasing exchange the MOU in the...
People’s Leasing and Finance marks World Children’s Day with ‘Samata Sarana’
Sanjeewa Bandaranayake, CEO/GM, People’s Leasing and Finance lights the traditional oil lamp at the event. People’s Leasing and Finance commemorated...
NDB Bank becomes the First Local Bank to be ‘Great Place To Work Certified’
Kelum Edirisinghe, Director and CEO of NDB Bank receiving the award. NDB Bank has once again been recognized as a...
People’s Bank Modarawila Service Center relocates to enhanced premises
E. P. A. Sisira Kumara, Assistant General Manager of Channel Management, People’s Bank opening the new service center. The People’s Bank...
SLT-MOBITEL partners vivo to launch latest 5G-ready smartphones
L–R: Chathura Liyanage, Brand Manager, vivo Sri Lanka, Prabhath Dahanayake, Chief Marketing Officer, SLT-MOBITEL, Jeewapadma Sandagomi, Chief Officer – Supply...
eChannelling launches eMindCare as a holistic digital platform for mental wellbeing
eChannelling has launched ‘eMindCare’, a first-of-its-kind holistic mental wellbeing platform designed to make expert mental health and psychosocial wellbeing services...
La Vivente expands with Grand Opening in Nugegoda
La Vivente Nugegoda outlet. La Vivente, Sri Lanka’s award-winning fashion brand, has unveiled its latest store at Pagoda Road, Nugegoda....