Business News

Siyapatha Finance expands presence in the North with the newest branch in Mannar

Siyapatha Finance PLC, the premier finance company with 20 years of experience in the industry, recently opened its 58th branch in the bustling town of Mannar, strengthening its presence in the Northern Province and expanding its nationwide branch network.

Evolution Auto Officially Opens Flagship Multi Brand Electric Vehicle Showroom in Colombo 05

Evolution Auto proudly announced the grand opening of its Multi-Brand Electric Vehicle Showroom in Bambalapitiya on the 25th of October.

Secured Transactions Registry Takes Effect Expanding Credit Access for Sri Lankan SMEs

Sri Lanka takes a significant step forward for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the launch of the Secured Transactions Registry (STR), enabling greater credit access through movable collateral and laying the foundation for a resilient and inclusive credit infrastructure.

JAT Holdings PLC Acquires New Zealands no1 Industrial Wood Coating Company Mirotone NZ Limited and 90 Year Old International Brand

JAT Holdings PLC today announced the acquisition of Mirotone (NZ) Limited, the market leader in industrial wood coatings across New Zealand and a globally respected coatings brand established in 1935.

Hayleys Mobility Drives the Future of Mobility in Sri Lanka with OMODA JAECOO The Worlds Fastest Growing Automotive Brand

Hayleys Mobility Limited has introduced three next-generation new-energy vehicles, the JAECOO J7 PHEV, JAECOO J6 and OMODA E5, offering options to choose between fully electric or plug-in hybrid SUVs that align with lifestyles and driving preferences.

Bureau Veritas Lanka achieves Gold at Presidential Environment Awards 2025

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, part of Bureau Veritas, has been honored with the prestigious Gold Award under the "Environment Friendly Private Institutions" category at the Presidential Environment Awards 2025, demonstrating remarkable progress from their Silver Award achievement last year.

Anka Technologies Empowers 77 Young Innovators from Asian Grammar School Through STEM Skills Certification Program

AGS Awarding ceremony

In celebration of International STEM Day, Anka Technologies proudly announced the successful completion of the STEM Skills Certification Program – Level 1 at Asian Grammar School, Colombo, where 77 students were awarded the Anka Technologies Level 1 STEM Skills Certificate in recognition of their dedication and achievement.

INSEE Ecocycle breaks new ground as the first Sri Lankan company certified under the Global Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard

INSEE Ecocycle Lanka (Pvt) Limited, Sri Lanka’s established leader in sustainable waste management, has set a national precedent in becoming the first company in the country to receive certification under the Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard (PPRS), a globally recognized, third-party audited system validating transparent, traceable, and verified plastic waste reduction.

Rakuten Symphony and SLT MOBITEL sign MoU to deploy Open RAN Trial in Sri Lanka

Rakuten Symphony and SLT-MOBITEL have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a pilot project to build an Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) comprising 4G and 5G NSA/SA (Non-Standalone and Standalone) sites within Sri Lanka.

Kaspersky

At the Security Analyst Summit 2025, Kaspersky presented the results of a security audit that has exposed a significant security flaw enabling unauthorized access to all connected vehicles of one automotive manufacturer.