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Parental Intelligence PI Sri Lankas First Parenting AI Companion

The recently announced Parental Intelligence (PI), Sri Lanka’s first culturally relevant AI parenting companion, was developed to support parents and caregivers in manoeuvring the daily challenges of family life.

Ceylon Dollar Bond Fund Delivers 12.3% in 2025

Thursday, 25 September 2025 10:31

Mr. Dulindra Fernando CFA

Ceylon Asset Management (CAM) announced that its flagship Ceylon Dollar Bond Fund (CDBF) has delivered a USD return of 12.30% year-to-date as of 14 September 2025, reflecting renewed investor confidence in Sri Lanka’s Sovereign Bonds.

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres

Sri Lankan Business Leaders Join Global CEOs and Governments at UN Private Sector Forum to Mobilize Capital for Sustainable Growth

Sri Lankan business leaders joined more than 50 global CEOs, government representatives, and United Nations leaders at the 2025 UN Global Compact Private Sector Forum (PSF) in New York, convened on 22nd September 2025 during the UN General Assembly.

HNB and Visa launch HNB Accept at Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, launched HNB Accept, a game-changing new feature on the HNB Mobile Banking app, powered by Visa, that turns any compatible smartphone into a secure mobile point-of-sale (mPOS), enabling every HNB customer to now receive digital payments with ease.

First Capital and Hatch partner to launch First Capital Startup Nation

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, has stepped forward as the title sponsor of First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch, a transformative programme that connects investors with Sri Lanka’s most promising startups.

Global Dialogue Forum Conclave Showcases AIs Role in Powering Green Energy Food Security and Cybersecurity

The Global Dialogue Forum (GDF), in partnership with the Club of Rome – India, successfully hosted its international conclave on AI in Powering Green Energy, Food Security & Cybersecurity at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, on 20 September.

Syscos Global Technology Leadership Meets Sri Lankas Digital Leaders

Tom Peck, Executive Vice President & Chief Information and Digital Officer at Sysco, recently met with Hon. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, and Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy & Chairman of ICTA.

Seylan Bank Finances Phase II of 10 MW Solar Power Project by Windforce and Vidullanka

Seylan Bank PLC recently announced its role as the sole financing partner for the 10 MW ground-mounted solar power plant in Navatkadu, Batticaloa, promoted by Sooryashakthi (Pvt) Ltd, a company jointly owned by Windforce PLC and Vidullanka PLC, two of Sri Lanka’s most prominent renewable energy players.

CDB Rings Bell at Colombo Stock Exchange Marking 30th Anniversary

Reiterating its presence in financial excellence and innovation, leading NBFI in Sri Lanka Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) marked its 30th anniversary celebrations by ringing the bell to start the trading day at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 9th September.

SLIITs comprehensive range of local and international Computing degrees continue to lead and shape next generation of tech talent

SLIIT continues to assert leadership in computing education with a forward-thinking portfolio of local and internationally recognized IT degree programs.