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Dialog Axiata expanded its 5G trial network to 15 districts nationwide, maintaining the nation's largest 5G trial footprint. The rollout enables thousands to test 5G across urban and rural areas and highlights Dialog's ongoing investment in next-generation connectivity.

Dialog Axiata (DIAL.N0000) is the Title Sponsor of the 10th Annual Dialog Club Vision Rotary Par 3 Golf Classic on 25 Oct 2025 to raise funds for the 'Rotary for Little Hearts' project, which has raised over US$600,000 toward a US$1m target for paediatric cardiac care. Hayleys (HAYL.N0000) is listed among other partners.

Sri Lanka Esports will make its debut as a medal sport at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain in October 2025. Dialog Axiata is cited as the long-standing sponsor powering Esports in Sri Lanka and backing the national team.

SLEIS 2025 will feature a 'Capital Markets: Catalyst for Growth' session on Dec 2-3 to explore how equity and debt markets can finance Sri Lanka's growth; keynote by Ruchir Desai and a panel including NDB Capital, Commercial Bank, Colombo Stock Exchange and First Capital, with sponsors such as Dialog, Hayleys and Sunshine.

HNB General Insurance was certified Great Place To Work® in Sri Lanka based on employee feedback. The insurer highlighted its culture and noted collaborations such as the Sayuru mobile platform developed with Dialog Axiata to protect day-boat fishermen from climate risk.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon is Gold Sponsor and Official Banking Partner for the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 Colombo leg on 18–19 Oct 2025. The tournament will be broadcast live and streamed via Dialog TV’s The Papare and SLT Mobitel Peo Sports.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher with market capitalisation surpassing Rs. 8 trillion for the first time as the ASPI rose 0.23% to 22,372.57. Turnover was Rs. 5.7 billion, diversified financials led activity, and key positive contributors included WIND, DIAL, HNB and NDB; foreigners were net sellers (Rs.59m outflow).

Colombo Stock Exchange rose 0.23% (ASPI 22,372.57) as WindForce and diversified financials led trading. WindForce leased land for a 100MW solar project and had turnover of 308.9 million rupees; Dialog, HNB and NDB were also top contributors.

Colombo Stock Exchange opened mixed: ASPI was flat at 22,321.08 (+0.01%) while the S&P SL20 fell 0.30% to 6,207.37, with turnover Rs.5.68bn and foreign net inflow of Rs.45.6m; diversified financials led turnover.

Sri Lanka's ASPI closed flat at 22,321.08 while the S&P SL20 fell 0.30% to 6,207.37 with turnover of 5.68 billion rupees; top contributors were Dialog Axiata, C T Holdings, Ambeon Holdings and Harischandra Mills (all up). Gold hit a record high amid US-China tariff threats.

The Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025 ('Retail Reimagined — Where AI Meets the Human Edge') will be held on 23 Oct 2025 in Colombo, bringing 450+ retail and tech leaders; sponsors include John Keells CG Auto and Singer, DIMO is logistics sponsor, and Dialog Axiata is represented among speakers.

Colombo market dipped as ASPI fell 0.3% and S&P SL20 fell 0.4% on turnover of Rs.7.3bn, with foreign investors net sellers of Rs.196.2m. Banking counters and conglomerates saw profit-taking while food retail and capital goods recorded high turnover and mixed price moves.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed down after 15 consecutive days of gains, with the All Share down 0.29% at 22,097.99 and the S&P SL20 down 0.46% at 6,163.22; turnover was Rs 7.32bn and banks led activity. Top contributors included Bukit Darah, Sunshine Holdings, Dialog Axiata, Commercial Bank and Carson Cumberbatch.

Visa's APAC risk lead warned at the Daily FT–CICRA Cyber Security Summit that AI, quantum computing and supply‑chain attacks are reshaping cyber threats, noting Visa blocks 66 million API/web attacks monthly and $40 billion in attempted fraud. Dialog Axiata's CIO and other speakers urged shared intelligence, Zero Trust and AI governance.

SLEIS 2025 will be held 2–3 December at the Shangri-La Colombo and includes a Day One session, 'The New Age of Diversified Exports', focused on broadening Sri Lanka's export base into cinnamon, seafood, electronics, minerals and advanced manufacturing. Sponsors and partners include Hayleys (logistics), Sunshine Holdings and Dialog.

Colombo ASPI rose 0.36% to 21,598.99, led by gains in Dialog Axiata, Hemas Holdings, Ceylon Grain Elevators, Sunshine Holdings and Kelani Cables, with market turnover at 6 billion rupees.

Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company (CTEA.N0000) and Dialog Axiata (DIAL.N0000) executives represented Sri Lanka at the UN Global Compact Private Sector Forum in New York on 22 September to discuss mobilising private capital for the SDGs. The forum emphasised sustainable finance across food systems, energy, digital access and climate, noting a global SDG financing gap of over $4 trillion.

Dialog Axiata Group CEO will moderate the SLEIS 2025 session “Where Sri Lanka Stands and What Comes Next?” on Dec 3, focusing on investor confidence, reforms and opportunities to boost investment and exports in Sri Lanka.

Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company and Dialog Axiata joined the 2025 UN Global Compact Private Sector Forum in New York to mobilize private finance for the SDGs. The Forum highlighted a >USD4tn SDG financing gap and prioritized transitions in food systems, energy, digital access, and climate resilience.

The Colombo Stock Exchange's ASPI rose 0.26% to 21,282, led by gains in diversified financials, banks and capital goods. Top contributors included Hayleys, LOLC, Browns Investments, DIMO and Ceylon Cold Stores, with turnover Rs6.56bn and a net foreign inflow of Rs61.38m.

Dialog Axiata (DIAL.N0000) has been invited to participate in the UN Global Compact Private Sector Forum at UN Headquarters in New York on 22 Sep 2025, with CEO Supun Weerasinghe joining about 50 global CEOs. The invitation recognises Dialog's sustainability work, including renewable energy adoption and digital inclusion initiatives.

Dilmah Ceylon Tea (CTEA.N0000) Chairman/CEO Dilhan C. Fernando and Dialog Axiata (DIAL.N0000) Executive Director/Group CEO Supun Weerasinghe represented Network Sri Lanka at the 2025 UN Private Sector Forum in New York, joining 50 global CEOs to discuss mobilising private capital for sustainable, inclusive growth.

Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC and Dialog Axiata PLC executives will represent Sri Lanka at the 2025 UN Private Sector Forum in New York on 22 September to discuss mobilizing private finance for sustainable, inclusive growth. Dilhan C. Fernando (Dilmah) and Supun Weerasinghe (Dialog) are named delegates.

The 11th Annual Cyber Security Summit kicks off in Colombo with a CEO Forum today and a full-day summit tomorrow; speakers include Dialog Axiata Group CIO Asela Perera and Cargills Bank Group CIO Druvi Vaidyakularatne.

SLEIS 2025 Day Two will host a Dec 3 panel 'Where Sri Lanka Stands and What Comes Next?' to assess the country's investment climate, featuring BOI Chairman Arjuna Herath, CSE Chairman Dimuthu Abeyesekera and moderated by Dialog Axiata CEO Supun Weerasinghe; Sunshine Holdings and Dialog are listed sponsors/partners.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed down: ASPI fell 0.69% to 20,625 and S&P SL20 fell 0.68% to 5,889. Hatton National Bank, DFCC, John Keells and Dialog weighed on the index while Prime Lands Residencies accounted for Rs 1.91bn of turnover and closed up at Rs 32.

Dialog Axiata PLC renewed its partnership with the Australian Market Development Facility to expand Govi Mithuru, its AI-driven agriculture advisory service. The platform has engaged over 1.1 million farmers, onboarded 100,000 via Village Agents, covers 32+ crops and is piloting AI pest detection.

Dialog Television (Dialog Axiata PLC) offers advertisers access to 18 premium channels and reaches over 6.8 million viewers nationwide. It also reaches 1.7 million households, has presence in 15,000+ hotels and integrates with digital platforms including the ViU+ app and Papare Mobile.

LAUGFS Gas and LAUGFS Power shares surged (LAUGFS Gas voting +65.42% to Rs.66.50; LAUGFS Power non-voting +63% to Rs.14.20) after reports of a 50:50 partnership with Vallibel Three (Dhammika Perera). Meanwhile the ASPI fell 0.4% to 20,906 with declines led by HNB, COMB, DFCC, CINS and JKH; turnover leaders included RIL, CTHR and EBCR.

The Colombo ASPI fell 1.11% to 20,674.11, dragged down by declines in CTC, JKH, Sampath Bank, Dialog Axiata and HNB.