The Ceylon Chamber hosted a business dialogue with a Dhaka Chamber delegation on 17 June 2025, including 200+ B2B meetings and a signed MoU to promote Sri Lanka–Bangladesh trade and investment.
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The Ceylon Chamber hosted a business dialogue with a Dhaka Chamber delegation on 17 June 2025, including 200+ B2B meetings and a signed MoU to promote Sri Lanka–Bangladesh trade and investment.
Rotary District 3220 completed more than LKR 1 billion of projects this year, including planting 30,000 trees in partnership with Hayleys. The district also grew membership by 13%, launched five new clubs and reached 70% of a Rs.200 million fundraising target for congenital heart disease treatment.
Kalbe International has expanded its Sri Lanka operations—establishing Kalbe Lanka, starting toll manufacturing and deepening local research—with a 2024 clinical trial showing Entrasol improved nutritional status, muscle strength and activity in malnourished older adults.
Sri Lanka's GDP grew 4.8% in 1Q2025, slowing from previous quarters and from 5.3% a year earlier; industry rose 9.7%, services 2.8% and agriculture fell 0.7%. The DCS said a relatively stable exchange rate and low interest rates helped underpin the growth.
Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd. ran a Drug Prevention Awareness Program at Dhammissara College, Nattandiya, reaching over 580 students with education on prevention, risks and warning signs. Led by Dr. Rasika Bandara with input from former NDDCB director Kumuduni Jayathilaka, it is the first in a planned workshop series.
IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath said Sri Lanka returned to macro stability with 5% GDP growth in 2024 and secured $3bn in debt forgiveness plus $25bn restructured under its IMF-supported program. She highlighted strong fiscal and governance reforms, central bank independence and a restructuring that halves external debt service and cuts debt stocks.
Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC appointed Chaaminda Kumarasiri as Group Managing Director, effective 5 June 2025. Kumarasiri is a senior Chartered Accountant and former group CFO with extensive governance and leadership experience.
Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC Chairman Dr. M. Nilupul Perera resigned with immediate effect; he tendered his resignation on 5 June 2025 and it was notified to the Board the same day.
Christell Luxury Wellness hosted “From Breakouts to Breakthroughs” at One Galle Face to launch the Christell Acne Lab, a super-specialty clinic offering a proprietary 5-Step Pathway and community-focused programs for holistic acne care.
Dividend · Rs 4.00 · XD Jun 23, 2025
First Interim dividend of LKR 4/share; XD 2025-06-23; record 2025-06-23; payable 2025-07-11; FY 31st March 2025
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host an exclusive B2B networking event on 16 June to connect Swiss companies with Sri Lankan businesses, focusing on construction and telecommunications. Participating firms include Pini India Ltd., HUBER+SUHNER Electronics, COLTENE Holding AG and Zürcher Kantonalbank.
AIA Insurance and PodHUB released the debut episode of the 'Rethink Healthy' podcast featuring Malaka and Shalini Rubasinghe. The episode explores redefining health across physical, mental, financial and environmental dimensions and highlights the couple's businesses, Singhe Furniture and Wave Bolgoda.
HNB (Hatton National Bank) has partnered with Mediccon Health Care to provide leasing solutions for advanced medical diagnostic equipment across Sri Lanka, aiming to expand access for healthcare providers.
UNDP's 2025 Human Development Report says global human development progress has slowed to a 35-year low — the smallest increase since 1990 — and warns of widening inequalities. The report highlights AI as a potential way to reignite development and urges human-centred AI, modernised education and health systems, and expanded electricity/internet access.
The Ceylon Chamber will host a 24-member business delegation from Bangladesh's Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry on 17 June in Colombo to facilitate B2B meetings and explore trade, investment and joint-venture opportunities across sectors including FMCG, IT, pharma, renewable energy, construction and logistics.
Medihelp Hospitals and Apollo Hospitals Group (India) signed an MOU for strategic clinical collaboration to share expertise, introduce telemedicine and second-opinion services, run joint programmes and professional development, and launched a dedicated liver helpline for patients in Sri Lanka.
AIA Sri Lanka was named Best Life Insurance Company in Sri Lanka for the sixth time by Capital Finance International and Global Banking and Finance Review. The company says its capital adequacy ratio well exceeds regulatory requirements and it is expanding digital distribution and wellness offerings.
Haleon’s Sri Lanka manufacturing facility in Ratmalana hosted the UK Trade Envoy and delegation for a tour of its liquid and tablet plants, showcasing operations, exports and future innovation plans. The site, managed locally since 1956, produces brands like Sensodyne and Panadol and exports to global markets.
The Ceylon Chamber will host a 24-member business delegation from the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry on 17 June 2025 in Colombo to enable B2B meetings and explore trade, investment and joint-venture opportunities across sectors including FMCG, IT, pharma, renewables, manufacturing, logistics and construction.
Clogard, Hemas Consumer Brands' oral care brand, reaffirmed its 25-year endorsement by the Sri Lanka Dental Association and became the first Sri Lankan toothpaste recognised by the World Dental Federation. The brand highlights its fluoridated product range and ongoing school and mobile dental clinic programmes to address high rates of dental caries.
DFCC Bank has partnered with Nawaloka Medicare to provide Garusaru senior citizen account holders exclusive discounts on selected medical services at Nawaloka branches in Colombo 07, Negombo, Gampaha and Kurunegala.
AIA Sri Lanka was named Best Life Insurance Company in Sri Lanka for the sixth time by Capital Finance International and Global Banking & Finance Review. The company highlights capital adequacy ratios well above regulatory requirements and ongoing digital, distribution and wellness expansion.
Dividend · Rs 1.50 · XD Jun 18, 2025
Final dividend of LKR 1.5/share; XD 2025-06-18; record 2025-06-18; payable 2025-07-07; FY 31-12-2024
Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC announced that Dr. M. Nilupul Perera resigned as Chairman and Non-Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect from 05 June 2025. He was appointed to the board and as chairman on 05 December 2024.
BOI Director General Renuka Weerakone urged Chinese investors at the Sri Lanka–China Trade and Investment Forum, highlighting $3.5bn of Chinese investment to date, 1,200 BOI-registered foreign firms, tax and duty incentives, and ready-to-invest projects across textiles, pharma, ICT, tourism, renewable energy and infrastructure.