HSBC Sri Lanka launches SERELT project to empower rural English Language Teachers

Businesscafe - HSBC Sri Lanka, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Sarvodaya Institute of Higher Learning (SIHL), and the Postgraduate Institute of English (PGIE) of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), officially launched the Skills Enhancement of Rural English Language Teachers (SERELT) project—an ambitious and transformative initiative aimed at strengthening English language education in underserved rural communities.

NDB Bank Partners with Ananda College and Jaffna Hindu College for the Annual Sports Festival

Businesscafe - NDB Bank proudly partnered with Ananda College and Jaffna Hindu College, Colombo for their annual joint sports festival, “උතුරින් නෑගම්,” held on the 4th of April 2025 at the Ananda College premises, Colombo colts cricket club and Blues basketball complex.

DFCC Bank Honoured with Four Prestigious Accolades at LankaPay Technovation Awards 2025

Businesscafe - DFCC Bank PLC reaffirmed its position as a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s digital banking landscape by securing two Gold awards and two Merit awards at the LankaPay Technovation Awards 2025, held recently in Colombo.

ComBank partners ACH to facilitate overseas education for Sri Lankans

Businesscafe - Students aspiring for overseas education can now avail of opportunities available and raise the needed funds with ease, as a result of a collaboration between Commercial Bank of Ceylon and the Australian Centre For Higher Education (ACH).

HNB and RDA Introduces Card Payment on Expressways

Businesscafe - HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, announced a partnership with the Road Development Authority (RDA) to launch the island’s first card-based toll payment system, marking a significant step forward in enhancing commuter convenience and modernising national transport infrastructure.

Sampath Bank Partners with COYLE to Champion SME Growth and Entrepreneurship

Businesscafe - Sampath Bank recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at its Head Office.

NDB Bank Takes Bold Step towards Gender Inclusive Growth with WE Finance Code Pledge

Businesscafe - NDB Bank proudly announces its commitment to advancing financial inclusion for women entrepreneurs by officially becoming a signatory to the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code)—a global initiative designed to accelerate access to finance for women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (WMSMEs).

Assetline Finance Entity Credit Rating Upgrade Highlights Strategic Growth and Stability

Businesscafe - Assetline Finance Limited (AFL), the flagship company of the Financial Services Cluster of David Pieris Holdings, has received an upgraded entity credit rating from Lanka Rating Agency (LRA) to A with a Positive Outlook, up from its previous rating of A- with a Stable Outlook.

Nations Trust Bank Private Banking unveils 6th edition of Masterpieces Art Rotation

Businesscafe - Nations Trust Bank Private Banking is proud to announce the 6th edition of the highly anticipated Masterpieces – Art Rotation, a premier display of Sri Lankan art.

NDB Bank and WNPS Youth Wing Empower Future Conservationists through Education for Conservation Citizen Science Workshop

Businesscafe - In a landmark finale to a multi-year initiative, NDB Bank, in partnership with the Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS), successfully concluded the final chapter of the ‘Education for Conservation’ project.

ComBank unveils new Corporate Branch at Head Office

Businesscafe - The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has transformed its iconic ‘Foreign Branch’ into the ‘Corporate Branch,’ reaffirming its commitment to delivering dedicated, comprehensive financial solutions to corporate and trade customers.