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CMTA calls for urgent recall of vehicle valuation and import processes

19 February 2026

Hayleys Fentons Wins Gold in Electronic & Electrical Products (Medium Category) at NCE Export Awards 2025

19 February 2026

Sampath Bank and COYLE Launch Exclusive Mastercard World Affinity Credit Card

19 February 2026

Healthcare & Insurance

Asiri Health Supports IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo as Official Medical Partner

19 February 2026

Janashakthi Finance PLC wins prestigious accolades at the CA Sri Lanka 60th anniversary TAGS Awards 2025

19 February 2026

STC TechSphere 2026 Brings Global Engineering Leaders to Colombo

19 February 2026

INSEE Cement Restores and Recommences Limestone Rail Operations After Ditwah Cyclone Disruptions Puttalam, Sri Lanka

19 February 2026

University of Surrey launches Asia’s first Master’s in Digital Health at IIHS, Sri Lanka

19 February 2026

Interviews and Appoints

Why Sri Lanka still matters to Oniverse : Quality, capability, and a fresh EUR 30 million investment!

Why Sri Lanka still matters to Oniverse : Quality, capability, and a fresh EUR 30 million investment!

18 February 2026By Asanka

Seylan Bank Appoints Two New Directors

Hospitality Veteran Kamal Munasinghe Takes Helm at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Sun Siyam Group Announces the Promotion of Deepak Booneady to Group Chief Executive Officer

Emirates ready to take to the field ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring Suryakumar Yadav in its new ad campaign

New Leadership at SLCGE Pledges Policy Advocacy to Strengthen SME Apparel Exports

SLAEA AGM reappoints Rajitha Jayasuriya as Chair and sets 2026 agenda on GSP+, FTAs and digitalisation

BCS Sri Lanka Section Appoints New Executive Committee at 30th Annual General Meeting

Rajendra Theagarajah recognised with SLID–ACCA silver award for board leadership excellence

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka appoints Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer

Money

Sampath Bank and COYLE Launch Exclusive Mastercard World Affinity Credit Card

Sampath Bank and COYLE Launch Exclusive Mastercard World Affinity Credit Card

19 February 2026By Asanka

Janashakthi Finance PLC wins prestigious accolades at the CA Sri Lanka 60th anniversary TAGS Awards 2025

First Capital designates February as Month of Sustainability & Wellbeing

Hayleys delivers a robust performance with a Profit After Tax of Rs. 14.02 bn in the first nine months of 2025/26

HNB Elevates Home Loan Solutions in Partnership with Groundworth

HNB Secures Global ISO 22301 Certification Demonstrating Operational Resilience and Reliability

Tech Companies Seek Capital Market Opportunities at the “Seed to Scale” Forum

Nations Trust Bank Private Banking partners Kala Pola 2026 as Official Banking Partner

HNB Bandaragama customer centre relocates to new facility

Sunshine Holdings records LKR 48.9 bn revenue in 9MFY26 amid resilient Group performance

Technology

STC TechSphere 2026 Brings Global Engineering Leaders to Colombo

STC TechSphere 2026 Brings Global Engineering Leaders to Colombo

19 February 2026By Asanka

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC Wins Gold at TAGS Awards 2025

Retail IT Hosts Enterprise Retail Technology Forum, Launches Adler ERP & Face Recognition Based Loyalty Systems in Sri Lanka!

Xiaomi Sri Lanka Launches Redmi Note 15 Series, Bringing Titan Durability, Advanced AI Imaging and All-Day Power to Every User

From Stadiums to Streets : HUTCH Engages Cricket Fans Island-Wide to sign on Sri Lanka’s Largest Cricket Bat

Roar AdX hosts Sri Lankan brands at TikTok’s regional headquarters in Dubai

Kaspersky reports 15pct growth in malicious email attacks in 2025

HUTCH Launches Sri Lanka’s FIRST ‘Sustainability Centric’ Brand Retail Spaces

Hayleys Chairman’s Awards 2025 honours teams driving innovation and business excellence

Empowering SMEs Through Strong Digital Partnerships

Fashion

Brumbies Marks 15 Years at the 147th Battle of the Blues

Brumbies Marks 15 Years at the 147th Battle of the Blues

15 February 2026By Asanka

Vendor Bridge & Raat Ki Noor Present An Afternoon of Slow Creativity — Trinket Dish Painting Workshop

Chokolaate Opens Designer Call-Out for the Iconic MDFD Fashion Competition

Fashion Bug Brings Smiles Through Happy Bear Book Drive

Fashion Bug Triumphs in Retail Service Excellence at People’s Pinnacle Awards 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grow 5.4% in December 2025; full-year exports top US$5.0 billion

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector signals a new era of social sustainability at Colombo forum

Sriyani Dress Point donates Rs. 20 million and deploys aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims

Felix Fernando elected Chairman of Joint Apparel Association Forum at 22nd AGM

Synogen : Built for the Next Phase of the Energy Transition

Travel & Tourism

Valentine’s Celebrations Unfolded at NH Collection Colombo

Valentine’s Celebrations Unfolded at NH Collection Colombo

18 February 2026By Asanka

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Presents The Spirit of Iftar at Quizine

Emirates extends latest cabin experience to more cities worldwide

Kandy Myst by Cinnamon celebrates One Year of Energising Contemporary Hospitality in the City of Kandy

Celebrate your love at Hilton Colombo this Valentine’s Day

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) commissions large-scale biodigester, with aim to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by 2,000 tonnes

Celebrate Love with Coastal Valentine Experiences at NH Bentota Ceysands Resort

Celebrate Love with Premium Valentine’s Dining Experiences at NH Collection Colombo

Cinnamon Life Transforms into Colombo's Ultimate Valentine’s Destination

Full Occupancy Achieved at The Offices at Cinnamon Life Colombo, Sri Lanka

Luxury Living

Hayleys Fentons Wins Gold in Electronic & Electrical Products (Medium Category) at NCE Export Awards 2025

Hayleys Fentons Wins Gold in Electronic & Electrical Products (Medium Category) at NCE Export Awards 2025

19 February 2026By Asanka

Huawei Releases Top 10 Trends of Smart PV & ESS 2026

INSEE Cement celebrates excellence at Business Partner Awards 2026

Tokyo Cement’s FY25/26 Q3 Financial Results Position Group for Industry Upswing

Flora Tissues earns prestigious Superbrand status for second time

Sterling Steels Signed MoU with University of Moratuwa to Advance Industry-Led Research and Innovation

JAT Holdings Delivers 7% YoY Revenue Growth in Q3 FY 2025/26, Demonstrating Resilience Amid Late Ditwah Shocks

Kristall Spaces Lanka Redefines the Developer Model : Beyond Handover to Long-Term Yield and Asset Protection

LANKATILES Celebrates the Grand Opening of Its 58th Showroom in Historic Galle!

DIMO Lights Up SSC for International Day–Night Cricket

Healthcare & Insurance

Asiri Health Supports IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo as Official Medical Partner

Asiri Health Supports IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo as Official Medical Partner

19 February 2026By Asanka

Commercial high court grants interim injunction to protect “Garsy” trademark

FHIIT Expands Its Footprint with the High-Energy Opening of FHIIT Wattala!

Union Assurance Wins Multiple Global Awards at the 6th Emerging Asia Insurance Conclave & Awards 2025

Ceylinco Life wins unrivaled global recognition with 12th straight World Finance award

BeWAXed Marks 13 Years of Building a Homegrown, Women-Led Beauty Brand in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s restrictive policies on safer nicotine ‘will cost 85,000 lives’

DFCC Bank Kicks Off ‘Ride for Life’ for 2026

Softlogic Life surpasses Rs. 40 Bn GWP in FY25; doubles key financial metrics over four years

Allianz Lanka’s Women in Leadership Employee Resource Group Brings Hope and Care to Lady Ridgeway Hospital

Motor

CMTA calls for urgent recall of vehicle valuation and import processes

CMTA calls for urgent recall of vehicle valuation and import processes

19 February 2026By Asanka

United Motors Group Reports LKR 2.4 Billion Profit for First Nine Months of FY25/26

Hayleys Mobility unveils South Asia’s largest OMODA & JAECOO Showroom, elevating premium New-Energy Vehicle experiences in Colombo

Sysco LABS Motorsports Accelerates into 2026 with Strong Results

Driving Performance Beyond the Track, Mobil at SLADA 2025

Sinopec Extends Clean Sri Lanka Network with New Look Stations Across Anuradhapura

BYD Strengthens After-Sales Network with Opening of Sri Lanka’s Largest Dedicated Body Shop Operated by an Agent

Nissan Launches the All-New Almera in Sri Lanka, Redefining the Modern Sedan Experience

Autodoc 360 Relocates to Reinforce Commitment to Premium Auto Care

SLT-MOBITEL Mobile and Fairfirst Insurance unveil Sri Lanka’s first-ever mobile billing-enabled motor insurance

Food & Beverage

IFC Partners with CBL Group to Accelerate Global Expansion

IFC Partners with CBL Group to Accelerate Global Expansion

18 February 2026By Asanka

Soho Hospitality Charts First Expansion into South Asia with Charcoal’s Colombo Debut

MasterChef Sri Lanka to be Flavoured by CBL Group as Main Sponsor

A New Beginning for Kalutara’s New Born Coast : Partnership Turns Waves into Change

Mild Earth to take Sri Lankan spices to global stage with ‘Wild Mist Water’

Palm Oil, Health and Nutrition - Separating Science from Perception in Sri Lanka

A new gold standard : TTEL’s Kiruwanaganga Tea Factory certified as Sri Lanka’s First Plantation sector Green Building

Elephant House Marks 160 Years of Trust, Innovation and Sri Lankan Heritage

New Anthoney’s Farms Celebrates 40 Years : Leading Sri Lanka’s Shift to Antibiotic-Free Poultry!

From Kevum to Keto : How Sri Lankans Search TikTok for Everyday Cooking Ideas

Education

University of Surrey launches Asia’s first Master’s in Digital Health at IIHS, Sri Lanka

University of Surrey launches Asia’s first Master’s in Digital Health at IIHS, Sri Lanka

19 February 2026By Asanka

Sri Lanka Shines with Bronze at the Young Chef Olympiad 2026!

Kala Pola 2026 reinforces its Legacy as Sri Lanka’s Premier Open-Air Art Fair for the 33rd year

Smart Quest celebrates over a decade of partnership with Coach Master Academy Global

Tantri Partners with Mercy Education Campus to Launch Industry-Led Skills Development Initiative

Sunshine Foundation for Good strengthens its commitment to education with 2026 school support initiative

HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival begins this week

CINEC CAMPUS Earns IESL Conditional Recognition for Automotive & Mechanical Engineering Degrees

Awarding of Gold Medals for the Best Commercialisable Research Projects at the University of Jaffna and the University of Vavuniya

OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel Strengthens Industry-Ready Talent with TVEC-Recognised Certification Programme

Development

INSEE Cement Restores and Recommences Limestone Rail Operations After Ditwah Cyclone Disruptions Puttalam, Sri Lanka

INSEE Cement Restores and Recommences Limestone Rail Operations After Ditwah Cyclone Disruptions Puttalam, Sri Lanka

19 February 2026By Asanka

AHRP's Elevate U continues to strengthen Sri Lanka's HR talent pipeline

Appe Lanka Restores Naranthalu Tank in Poonakary, Advancing Water Security and Sustainable Livelihoods

CoSpaces Launches Under the Kanrich Group to Empower Sri Lanka’s Startup Ecosystem

JXG wins Sector Award at CIPM Great HR Quiz 2026, reflecting collective HR expertise and excellence

SLID Board Secretaries Forum Concludes Successfully; Repeat Programme Announced Due to High Demand

Platinum for purpose : Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction raise AED 8.8 million (USD $2.4 million); further driving humanitarian impact for children worldwide

People Summit 2026 : Powering the Human–Tech Future

Back again and bigger than ever : Great Place To Work® Presents the Great Urban Challenge 2026

Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026 to Cement Nation's Position as South Asia's Franchise Hub

Cargo & Logistics

Asia Siyaka Logistics Centre achieves global first with ZeroCarbon® certification in tea logistics

Asia Siyaka Logistics Centre achieves global first with ZeroCarbon® certification in tea logistics

10 February 2026By Asanka

David Pieris Logistics opens first-ever multi-user logistics facility in Northern Sri Lanka

Expo Commodities and STAY Naturals honoured at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Sri Lanka Makes Packaging History with Tetra Recart

Deloitte supports D P Logistics in the acquisition of Logicare (Pvt) Ltd

Kanoo Prudential Shipping : A Strategic Joint Venture Elevating Maritime Excellence in Sri Lanka

Asia Siyaka Warehouse sets global benchmark as first ZeroCarbon® certified tea logistics company

Seaspan and Ceyline Shipping Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership Excellence

'Triton Celebrates Six Years of Excellence with the Opening of Its New State-of-the-Art Office'

Varna Sets Industry Record with Over Eight National Awards in 2025

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