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Colombo Dockyard PLC showcased its international shipbuilding, repair and maritime engineering capabilities on World Maritime Day 2026, citing recent cable-laying vessel contracts and a 10-vessel eco-friendly bulk carrier programme. The company operates four graving dry docks up to 125,000 DWT and is majority-owned by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.
Ambeon Capital PLC signed an MoU with Chennai-based Sincere Syndication and Avyukthi to open India-Sri Lanka investment desks in Colombo and Chennai and to work on launching a dedicated Sri Lanka fund. The desks will facilitate cross-border deal origination, screening, investor introductions and transaction support across listed equities, private equity, credit, real estate and fixed income.
Nestlé Lanka ran a two-day regenerative agriculture training for 25 coconut farmers under its Nestlé Coconut Development Plan, the third consecutive year of the initiative. The programme, held with the Coconut Cultivation Board in Lunuwila, aims to boost coconut yields and conserve soil and water for farmers in Nestlé's supply chain.
ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo has appointed Chef Prakhar Srivastava as Sous Chef of Avartana. He joins from Avartana at ITC Maratha, Mumbai and will oversee daily culinary operations, emphasising seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and a blend of South Indian and Sri Lankan flavours.
Quantum Fitness founder Nomal Wijeyaratne says that despite 28 years of growth in gyms, studios and home fitness, Sri Lanka recorded 31.01% physical inactivity in 2021; he urges the fitness industry to shift from selling workouts to enabling sustainable, inclusive movement.
DFCC Bank powered the 13-day, 1,333 km '1333 Bikeathon' that concluded on 10 September (World Suicide Prevention Day) to promote mental wellbeing and publicise the 1333 suicide-prevention helpline across Sri Lanka. Branch teams supported community events and DFCC staff joined the final leg, with the CEO speaking at the closing ceremony.
Binance is expanding bStocks collateral support to all eligible users (previously limited to VIP 3+), allowing supported tokenized stocks to be used as collateral for futures and margin trading across Cross Margin and Portfolio Margin accounts subject to haircuts, collateral ratios and risk controls. bStocks exceeded $30 billion in cumulative trading volume in under 90 days since their June 2026 launch.
SLIIT and Liverpool John Moores University inaugurated SLIIT International, a dedicated LJMU learning facility at No. 17 Dickmans Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka's first site exclusively delivering LJMU degree programmes. The decade-long partnership has produced 1,500+ alumni and aims to expand programmes, research and student engagement.
SLIM DIGIS 2.6 opened to international participants for the first time and attracted more than 550 entries; the awards' grand finale will be held on 22 September 2026 at Monarch Imperial, Colombo. Judging was completed by a panel of over 70 industry experts to recognise leading digital marketing campaigns and professionals.
EDB unveiled a SriLankan Airlines A321neo branded with the "Sri Lanka Expo 2027" identity to promote the international exhibition scheduled for 14-17 Jan 2027 at BMICH, Colombo. The expo aims to host 750+ exhibitors and 1,500+ international buyers, and SriLankan will offer up to 20% economy and 10% business fare discounts for attendees.
New US Ambassador Eric Meyer met Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha on 21 to discuss foreign investment and trade and pledged support to help move Sri Lanka from post-crisis stability toward transformational growth. Meyer praised the government's fiscal discipline and stabilisation measures.
Acting High Commissioner Ruvini De Silva met leaders of the Kenya Tea Growers Association on 15 Sept 2026 to discuss strengthening cooperation in the tea sector and participation in Sri Lanka Expo 2027 (14-17 Jan 2027). Business briefing sessions in Nairobi (25 Sep 2026) and Mombasa (2 Oct 2026) will facilitate B2B linkages and industry engagement.
Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC appointed R.J.A.M.S. Arshan as Chairman and Sivakumar Ramabhadra and Balachandran Niransan as Independent Non-Executive Directors, citing their experience in project management, operations and financial oversight.
BizEx Consulting will run a full-day "Productivity Improvement Techniques" workshop on 24 September 2026 to help Sri Lankan organisations improve operational efficiency and reduce waste. Registration closes at 12:00 noon on 23 September 2026; the program will be delivered in English and Sinhala.
The Sri Lanka-Nordic Business Council hosted a Members' Day and panel on "Skills, Start-ups and Innovation," with Sampath Jayasundara, CEO of hSenid Business Solutions (HBS.N0000), speaking as a panelist. The event brought Sri Lankan and Nordic business leaders together to promote collaboration in technology and entrepreneurship.
Sri Lanka's Colombo Special Three-Judge High Court will deliver its verdict today in the main trial of 24 accused over the 21 April 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 274; the prosecution brought 23,270 charges after a trial spanning roughly 250 trial days over two and a half years.
Dialog Axiata PLC launched South Asia's first 5G eSIM MiFi (Dialog 5G Ultra MiFi MF511), priced at Rs.39,990. The Wi‑Fi 6 device supports up to 16 devices, a 5,000mAh/16‑hour battery, works on Dialog 5G Ultra and 4G, and is available via dialog.lk and selected outlets with payment plans up to 60 months.
US Ambassador Eric Meyer said there is a "tremendous opportunity" for the US and Sri Lanka to deepen cooperation, highlighting trade, trusted technology, defense expertise and American business innovation as areas for a more ambitious partnership.
The Presidential Secretariat expanded its program to institutionalise Codes of Ethics across the State sector, bringing coverage to 244 Internal Affairs Units and holding a one-day workshop at Temple Trees led by Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. Heads of Internal Affairs Units and Integrity Officers from government departments, statutory institutions and provincial bodies attended in person or online.
Hilmy Cader (MTI) warns companies to regularly challenge and, if necessary, abandon their strategies, citing ego, award-seeking and fashion-driven novelty as common pitfalls that can derail strategic thinking.
HNB Life PLC won 10 awards at the Life Insurance Industry Sales Awards (NAFLIA 2026), including a National Level Best of the Best Bancassurance Sales Officer Award recognising its advisor and bancassurance salesforce.
Suranjith Godagama became the first Sri Lankan to receive the MDRT Field Leadership Platinum Award and the first Sri Lankan invited to speak at the MDRT Field Leadership Forum in Sydney on 24 August 2026. He has more than 35 years' experience in insurance, including roles at Ceylinco Insurance and Union Assurance.
Fairfirst Insurance was named Best Marine Insurance Company in Sri Lanka 2026 at the World Business Outlook Awards, recognising its marine insurance capabilities for cargo transported by sea, air and land and its underwriting and claims expertise.
Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC.N0000) has launched Pan Asia EZY, a next-generation mobile banking platform that integrates everyday banking, payments and selected financial services. Features include account management, interbank transfers via JustPay, pawning and fixed-deposit servicing, GovPay payments, eKYC onboarding and Central Bank-compliant security.
Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) was ranked No.1 among Category 3 listed finance companies for Q1 2026/27 by K Seeds Investments, reporting revenue of Rs.1.92 billion (+44.4% YoY) and profit of Rs.201.44 million (+57.3% YoY) with assets of ~Rs.38.8 billion.
Cargills Bank recognised 60 credit cardholders on 16 September as winners of its inaugural 12th Anniversary Spend Campaign; winners may spend up to allocated reward values between 15 Sep and 15 Oct 2026 and will receive reimbursements credited to their card accounts at end‑Oct 2026.
Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC opened its 10th fully owned retail outlet in Nagoda, Kalutara, expanding its islandwide sales and service presence; the outlet stocks aluminium extrusions, accessories and offers technical services, with more outlets planned.
The Export Development Board organised Sri Lanka's first national pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026 (31 Aug-3 Sep), a 90 sqm exhibit that brought 12 Sri Lankan food and beverage exporters to showcase tea, spices, coconut products, seafood and processed foods to Australian buyers to boost exports and market access.
Colombo Stock Exchange indices traded higher on Tuesday morning: ASPI +0.09% to 20,997.61 and S&P SL20 +0.27% to 5,925.55. Top contributors were HNB (+1.65), CCS (+1.27) and SLTL (+2.16); laggards included COMB (-0.25), HAYL (-0.67) and DIST (-0.38). Market turnover was Rs.114.4m, led by Consumer Durables & Apparel (Rs.37.5m).
International Distillers Limited (IDL) was re-certified as a Great Place to Work and won the Overall Winner title at the Great HR Quiz 2026, recognising its HR practices, people-focused culture and talent across the group.