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A high skilled professional workforce can drive Sri Lankas financial services sector for continued growth says CISI Chair Michael Cole Fontayn

Sri Lanka’s high skilled, professional workforce and geographical location can ensure there are growing opportunities across the financial services sector for Sri Lanka, the CISI and the UK, says CISI Chair Michael Cole Fontayn Chartered MCSI.

Janashakthi Finance and Toyota Lanka launch strategic vehicle leasing partnership

In a landmark collaboration set to reshape vehicle ownership in Sri Lanka, Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd have entered a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently.

First Capital becomes first in Sri Lankas Capital Markets to join the partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials PCAF

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, announced its official membership in the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), becoming the first capital markets institution in Sri Lanka to join this global initiative.

HNB supports Sri Lankas EV transition with Browns EV leasing partnership

HNB PLC, announced a strategic partnership with Browns EV to provide flexible leasing solutions for the growing range of Browns Electric Vehicles.

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The event remains one of the most anticipated talent showcases among Sri Lanka’s higher education institutions

Port City Colombo Named Best Knowledge Zone Asia Pacific Region by FDI Intelligence UK

Port City Colombo has been named the ‘Best Knowledge Zone – Asia Pacific Region’ and received a ‘Highly Commended’ citation for Sustainable Zones in the prestigious Global Free Zones of the Year 2025 rankings by fDi Intelligence, an imprint of the Financial Times (UK).

93rd Ritzbury Sir John Tarbat Senior Athletic Championship concludes

The 93rd Ritzbury Sir John Tarbat Senior Athletic Championship 2025 came to an exciting close on 11 September at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama, after four days of spirited competition featuring over 5,000 senior athletes from schools around the island.

Seylan Bank Accelerates MSME Lending Athahitha with New Government Backed Schemes

Seylan Bank, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL), has reinforced its commitment to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by expediting loan disbursements through a combination of direct lending and innovative guarantee schemes.

James Chen President of Huawei Carrier Business delivering a keynote speech

At the 11th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) 2025, James Chen, the President of Huawei's Carrier Business, shared a number of new best practices the company has developed with operators that drive growth with AI-powered ultra-broadband (UBB).

Ranithma reach quarter finals of Badminton World Junior

Sri Lankan Women’s Singles shuttler Ranithma Liyanage advanced to the quarter-final stage of the Yonex Sunrise BWF World Junior Badminton Championship 2025, currently underway at the National Centre of Excellence in Amingaon, Guwahati in India.