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Interviews and Appoints

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

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

12 February 2026By Asanka

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

Rotary Club of Nova Ceylon Officially Launched with Charter Installation Ceremony

Driving Productivity and Trust Through Enterprise AI

Resetting for Growth : Inside Würth Lanka’s Leadership Shift

Fashion

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

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

05 February 2026By Asanka

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

One Galle Face celebrates Retail Employees Day (RED) by honouring all hardworking employees

Healthcare & Insurance

Control Union Launches Its 28th Global Testing Laboratory in Sri Lanka, Introducing PCR-Based Food Testing

Control Union Launches Its 28th Global Testing Laboratory in Sri Lanka, Introducing PCR-Based Food Testing

12 February 2026By Asanka

Softlogic Life becomes Sri Lanka’s first insurer to join global carbon accounting initiative PCAF

MAS Femography and Selyn Foundation Unite to Combat Period Poverty Through #BleedGood Initiative

Amana Takaful PLC Relaunches Unified Mobile App to Simplify Insurance Experience

Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

‘Purple Bin’ Powered by Fems brings safe sanitary disposal to Sri Lankan schoolgirls

FHIIT Is Coming to Wattala — Get Ready to Move Like Never Before!

Joseph Fraser Hospital Advances Safe, Personalised Maternity Care Through Medically Supported Water Birth

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General partners Lanka Ride 2026, safeguarding riders and elevating national sports

Hemas Posts Resilient Nine-Month Results led by the Healthcare Sector

Education

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

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

12 February 2026By Asanka

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

Kala Pola – Sri Lanka’s Iconic open-air art fair - returns for the 33rd year on 8th February 2026!

Sysco LABS Partners with EDEX EXPO 2026 to Shape the Next Generation of Tech Talent

Oxford Chester Uni of Higher Education Opens Head Office at Gangaramaya Educational Hub

CFA Society Sri Lanka to Host Learning Programme on Credit Research Fundamentals

PFEC Global’s World Study Fair 2026 Attracts Strong Participation in Colombo

Money

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

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

12 February 2026By Asanka

First Capital Holdings PLC records Rs. 3.23Bn Total Comprehensive Income for 9M FY2025/26

First Capital Holdings is Great Place To Work Certified for the fourth consecutive year

HNB Leads as Platinum Sponsor for APB 36th Anniversary

hSenidBiz Achieves USD 5M ARR and Profitability Milestone

NDB Renews Membership with Parenthood Global Association, Strengthening Commitment to a Parent-Inclusive Workplace

Seylan Bank elevates customer convenience with expansive portfolio of digital and self-service options

ComBank makes history as first bank in Sri Lanka to enable Google Pay for Mastercard cardholders

DFCC Bank Achieves Top Honours at the CIPM Great HR Quiz

NDB Partners with CDS to Enhance Dividend Disbursement Efficiency for CSE-Listed Companies

Travel & Tourism

Celebrate your love at Hilton Colombo this Valentine’s Day

Celebrate your love at Hilton Colombo this Valentine’s Day

10 February 2026By Asanka

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

A Nikah & Waleema Wedding Showcase at the Union Ballroom, Hilton Colombo Residences

Cinnamon Life Hosts Master Potter Exhibition : “Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era”

Sun Siyam Pasikudah Redefines Valentine’s Romance with a Privé Escape on Sri Lanka’s East Coast

Travelco Holidays strengthens regional presence and opens branch in Kandy

Motor

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

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

11 February 2026By Asanka

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

Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka Sets New World Record With 635-Car Gathering

GAC | Automobile Technologies Launches Colombo 04 City Showroom, Showcasing the Future of Urban and Executive Electrified Mobility

Volt Charge Expands National EV Charging Footprint Through Strategic Partnership with Jetwing Hotels

Onesh Investment & Tropical Seeds Share their Honest Experience on the KYC V7 Brought by Evolution Auto

Global Vehicle Exporter AA Japan Opens Sri Lanka Office, Eyes Market Growth with its 30 Years of Expertise

Hayleys Mobility unveils OJ (OMODA & JAECOO) in Sri Lanka, ushering in a new era of premium sustainable mobility

Development

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

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

11 February 2026By Asanka

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

Professor Dale Pinto Visits H Connect International, Reinforces Focus on Future-Ready Accounting Talent

Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Form Highlights Sri Lanka's Transformation

Sri Lanka's Marketing Leaders Gather for First-Ever Enterprise Social Intelligence Summit by Mark and Comm

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 Launched with Edges of Sri Lanka as a Strategic Platform to Showcase Sri Lanka’s Unique Value Proposition

Mastercard Launches ‘Tap for Change’ campaign to Power Sri Lanka’s Largest Community-Driven Cancer Care Initiative

Technology

Empowering SMEs Through Strong Digital Partnerships

Empowering SMEs Through Strong Digital Partnerships

12 February 2026By Asanka

Huawei Hosts the 1st Global C&I Visionaries Summit, Accelerating Green Transformation Across Various Industries

3P Media strengthens Google Platform offering across ads, data and measurement

EFutures Enters New Growth Phase with Office Relocation and Expanded AI Capabilities for Global Clients

Virtusa and Wiley Form a Multi-Year Partnership to Accelerate Wiley’s Technology Transformation

From Surveillance to Safeguards : Sri Lanka Tests a Different Social Media Architecture

99x to Host Quality Week 2026 on Quality in the Age of Intelligence

The AI-SOC paradox : APAC companies’ High hopes confront implementation hurdles

Samsung to Introduce a New Layer of Mobile Privacy for Galaxy Users

Scybers Launches New SOC to Deliver Next-Gen, Agentic AI Security Operations for Global Enterprises

Luxury Living

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

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

10 February 2026By Asanka

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

Fracspace Announces Strategic Entry into Sri Lanka with Altaira, Backed by a LKR 5 Billion Investment in Destination-Led Living and Tourism

HNB and Baili Investments Drive Accessible Home Financing for Silk Rajagiriya Residents

David Pieris Renewable Energy launches PROJOY electrical solutions and Hoymiles solar systems

Food & Beverage

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

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

10 February 2026By Asanka

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

CIC Holdings’ 9MFY26 revenue reaches Rs.70 Bn despite cyclone-related agricultural disruption

Cannavarella Estate : Nurturing Land, People and Heritage Since 1880

Russel’s (Pvt) Ltd announces 2025 Award Ceremony at press conference

Hayleys Agriculture Showcases Innovative Agricultural Technology at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026

LVG ESPORTS Secure Best Esports Clan Title at Sri Lanka’s Largest Esports Event, Gamer.LK’s Play Expo 2025 with Munchee Savory as the Platinum Partner and Powered by Coca-Cola

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