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Seylan Bank

Seylan Bank recorded a Profit before Income Tax (PBT) of LKR 8,444 Mn in 1H 2025, against LKR 7,331 Mn in 1H 2024 demonstrating a growth of 15.18%.

How Sun Siyam Pasikudah is Leading the East Coasts Boutique Renaissance

Once considered Sri Lanka’s quiet frontier, the island’s east coast is experiencing a deliberate and meaningful resurgence.

DIMO s LOVOL Harvester Sri Lanka s Only Harvester with a Warranty on Rubber Tracks

DIMO Agribusinesses, the agricultural arm of DIMO, offers the first and only warranted rubber tracks in Sri Lanka on a harvester through its LOVOL Harvesters.

Bocuse dOr Sri Lanka Finale Showcases Culinary Excellence at Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management CAHM SLIIT

The prestigious Bocuse d’Or Sri Lanka Finale, often called the “Oscars of the Culinary Industry,” was held on 27th July 2025 at the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) @ SLIIT, reaffirming its status as Sri Lanka’s premier hub for hospitality and culinary training.

TRI ZEN Achieves Landmark 700 Unit Handover Largest Apartment Handover in a Single Project in Sri Lanka

John Keells Properties (JKP) is proud to announce a historic milestone with 700 apartment units successfully handed over to homeowners at TRI-ZEN — marking the largest handover of residential units in a single development in Sri Lanka to date.

Sri Lankas draft media policy must protect freedoms and not just prescribe rules says PRCA country rep

The Public Relations and Communications Association Asia Pacific (PRCA APAC), together with Mark and Comm Ltd, acknowledges the Government’s step in developing a national media policy.

The Planters Association of Ceylon

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) has expressed grave concern over the United States' decision to impose a 30% tariff on Sri Lankan tea and rubber exports, set to take effect from August 1st.

Fems Led Api Katha Karamu Program Commences Rollout Empowering Sri Lankan Students

Api Katha Karamu' (Let's Talk), Fems' expansive menstrual health and hygiene education program, officially commenced its nationwide activities on 9th July 2025.

Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited Recognized Once Again as a Great Place to Work

Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited – one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurers and a part of the global insurance leader Allianz SE – has been certified once again as a Great Place to Work in Sri Lanka.

First Capitals Mid Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025 leads dialogue in market strategy and inclusion

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, recently concluded its highly anticipated Mid-Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025.