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ABC Trade Investments Pvt Ltd Commemorates 28 Years of Excellence and Strategic Diversification

In 1997, when Sri Lanka’s ICT sector was still in its formative years, one determined entrepreneur, Mr. Amalrajah Jayaseelan, saw an opportunity.

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited appoints Dr. Sameera Dharmasena as Chief Executive Officer

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLIC General) announced the appointment of Dr. Sameera Dharmasena as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.

Hemas Pharmaceuticals launched Suwajeewa Diabetes Screening and Awareness Programmes in collaboration with Medihelp Hospitals

Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s market leader in pharmaceutical distribution, a subsidiary of Hemas Holdings PLC, recently partnered with Medihelp Hospitals and conducted Suwajeewa Diabetes Screening and Awareness Programmes.

GEW 2025 mobilizes Sri Lankan innovators under the banner Together We Build

Sri Lanka is proud to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 from 17–23 November, continuing to lead the region in entrepreneurial ecosystem development.

Union Assurance Celebrates Excellence with Industry Leading UA Premier Club Recognition for Q1 Q2 2025

Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, proudly hosted its Union Assurance Premier Club (UAP) Q1 & Q2 Recognition for 2025 at Blue Waters, Wadduwa, celebrating the exceptional achievements of its top-performing agents of the Agency Distribution Channel.

Mark and Comm presents strategic communications framework to Deputy Minister for Sri Lankas USD15b digital economy transformation

Mark and Comm (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka's leading boutique public relations (PR) and communications agency, presented a comprehensive Strategic Communications and PR framework to Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Hon. Eranga Weeraratne.

New Anthoneys Farms invests further LKR 500M in its value added product range

New Anthoney’s Group, a leading sustainable poultry producer in Sri Lanka renowned for its pioneering antibiotic-free HarithaHari chicken range, has announced a landmark LKR 500 million additional investment to expand its value-added product range, alongside the official launch of its premium product line, Chicken Havens.

Sampath Bank Honoured at the Presidential Environmental Awards 2025 for its Commitment to a Greener Sri Lanka

Sampath Bank PLC was honoured at the 11th Annual Presidential Environmental Awards 2025, organised by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), held recently at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo.

Hong Kongs SiS Group Invested in a Controlling Stake in Gestetner of Ceylon PLC

SiS International Holdings Limited (“SiS”) recently invested in a controlling interest in Gestetner of Ceylon PLC (“Gestetner”), a leading player in the office automation sector in Sri Lanka, through World Elite Limited, one of its Hong Kong-based subsidiaries.

David Pieris Aviation charts a new era in domestic air travel

David Pieris Aviation (Private) Limited continues to strengthen its presence in Sri Lanka’s domestic aviation sector following the receipt of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Operations Specifications (Ops-Specs) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) recently.