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ComBank wins six top honours at Asian Banking Finance Awards 2025

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its leadership in Sri Lanka’s banking sector with a stellar performance at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Awards 2025, winning six prestigious accolades across the Retail, Wholesale, and Corporate & Investment Banking categories.

Kia unveils the all new 2026 Sportage and Carnival Hybrids in Sri Lanka

Kia has marked another milestone in Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape with the unveiling of two all-new models – the 2026 Kia Sportage and the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid – at an exclusive media preview at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.

Emirates to Introduce Refurbished B777 on Colombo Route from 18 July

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 on flights EK650/651 operating between Dubai and Colombo from 18 July.

 

Voices of Hope, Visions of Youth : An Exploratory Study, a powerful 26-minute documentary spotlighting the lived experiences of Sri Lankan youth, has been officially selected for screening at the 1st Film Festival of the 5th International Forum on Sociology, hosted by the International Sociological Association (ISA).

HNB Finance Launches Advanced Digital Banking Platform for Seamless Financial Management

HNB Finance PLC (HNBF) proudly unveils its latest innovation - HNBF Online Banking, a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to empower customers with secure, convenient access to their finances anytime, anywhere.

Commercial Bank

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the launch of Sri Lanka’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered SME Credit Underwriting Solution, taking a transformative step in reshaping how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access credit and financial solutions.

Cinnamon Life to Host South Asia s Biggest K 1 Fight Night KFL 005

South Asia’s biggest K-1 fight league, Karma Fight League, will host its fifth event on July 25 at Cinnamon Life, South Asia’s largest entertainment hub.

International Solar Alliance

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will host the Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for the Asia and the Pacific Region from 15–17 July 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

DFCC Bank Strengthens Commitment to Rural Economic Empowerment Through Tea Sector Engagement

DFCC Bank is reaffirming its commitment to rural economic empowerment by driving financial awareness within Sri Lanka’s tea value chain.

Shantha Bandara Appointed President at SLCPIs 64th Annual General Meeting

The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) successfully held its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 27, 2025, at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.