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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will hold the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 on 12-13 Oct 2026 (theme: Linking Sri Lanka to Asia's Growth Networks) to examine how the country can deepen regional supply-chain integration, improve trade connectivity and attract investment.
Deloitte Sri Lanka hosted a forum, 'Beyond Compliance', to brief business leaders on emerging sustainability reporting and assurance developments-including SLFRS S1/S2, ISSA 5000, TNFD, EPR and circularity-and urged stronger governance, data and assurance for disclosures.
Semax, a synthetic heptapeptide, is drawing renewed research attention for potential roles in neurotrophic (BDNF), monoamine, oxidative-stress and inflammatory signaling, with studies suggesting multifaceted neuroregulatory and metabolic effects beyond conventional peptide targets.
Salesforce has introduced the Trusted Enterprise AI Harness, a new architecture to help enterprises securely build, manage and scale AI by providing context, capabilities and controls. The solution bundles six trusted capabilities and a central AI Control Plane, with rollout beginning in early FY28 and upgrades for eligible customers.
Hayleys Mobility (part of the Hayleys group) has delivered its 1,000th vehicle within its first nine months of operation, marking a milestone in retail and commercial vehicle sales. The company cites a growing island-wide network, partnerships with 20+ financiers, and plans to expand into two-wheelers.
Dialog Axiata PLC launched South Asia's first 5G MiFi with eSIM and Wi‑Fi 6 (Dialog 5G Ultra MiFi), priced at LKR 39,990, supporting Dialog 5G Ultra/4G, up to 16 devices and up to 16 hours battery life.
Sri Lanka's Director General of Civil Aviation met with ICAO's Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau at DGCA/61 to strengthen cooperation on capacity development, technical assistance and implementation of ICAO SARPs, and discussed the strategic development plan for Mattala Airport.
Seylan Bank partnered with Cinnamon Life and Cinnamon Nature Trails to present 'Jewels Beneath the Waves', an exclusive underwater photography experience for Seylan Private Banking cardholders on 29 August 2026, featuring photographers Eric Goh and Chitral Jayatilake.
LAUGFS Supermarkets opened its 46th outlet in Kotahena. The new 24-hour store at No. 78, K.B. Christy Perera Mawatha includes a bakery and hot-food facility, expanding the group's 24-hour retail network and customer convenience.
MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka has transitioned to BBDO Sri Lanka following Omnicom's global integration, joining BBDO's worldwide creative network. The agency's 100+ staff, work across 111 brands and 33 categories, and existing client partnerships and capabilities will carry forward under the BBDO name.
Sathosa Motors PLC (SMOT.N0000) has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification by Bureau Veritas following an audit. The multi-site certification covers import and sales of Isuzu vehicles, genuine spare parts and after-sales services across several branches.
Colombo Stock Exchange recovered after a morning dip, with the ASPI at 21,379.02 (up 3.72 points) and the S&P SL20 at 6,005.49. Market turnover was 42.1 million rupees; notable movers included gains for Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and RIL Property, and declines for LOLC Holdings, Hayleys and Dialog Axiata.
The Sri Lanka-Indonesia Business Council re-elected Sheamalee Wickramasingha as president for 2026/27 and said it will promote and facilitate inbound and outbound investment; a recent Sri Lanka-Indonesia business delegation sought commercial cooperation opportunities between firms from both countries.
Port City Colombo is being developed to convert rising visitor numbers into longer, higher‑spend stays; Sri Lanka recorded about 2.36 million arrivals in 2025 and tourism earnings of roughly $3.2bn. The mixed‑use project (marina, downtown duty‑free, public beach, schools and a planned convention centre) is designed to boost business‑leisure retention and attract companies and talent.
The CFA Society Sri Lanka held its 13th Capital Market Awards on 10 Sept 2026; Hemas Holdings won Gold for Best Investor Relations (Mid-to-Large Cap) and hSenid Business Solutions won Gold for Best Investor Relations (Small Cap). Sunshine and John Keells took Silver and Bronze respectively; Hatton National Bank and Capital Alliance were event sponsors.
Dearo Venture Capital Ltd. has appointed a new Board of Directors led by Chairman K.M.M. Jabir and says it has built an asset base exceeding Rs. 5 billion, serving over 25,000 customers through 25 branches. The new board of experienced professionals will steer Dearo's strategic focus on supporting SMEs across multiple sectors via specialised subsidiaries.
Ceylinco Life won 12 awards at the 2026 NAFLIA awards, including five National Awards, with winners across Adviser, Supervisor, Branch Manager and Fast Starter categories at both National and Large Company levels.
Citrus Leisure PLC has appointed Nirekshe Perera as Group Chief Executive Officer, Designate effective 1 September 2026; current CEO Chandana Talwatte will leave on 11 November 2026 and Perera will assume the Group CEO role on 12 November 2026 to lead the next growth phase.
The Inland Revenue Department refunded about Rs.82.4 billion in VAT claims under its new risk-based system (claims filed Oct 2025-Apr 2026), issuing 99.98% of low/medium-risk claims with an average turnaround of 29 days, while high-risk claims were slower with only around half paid within 45 days.
AMW Group MD Jawahar Ganesh says nearly 30,000 Nissan and Suzuki vehicles entered Sri Lanka through channels outside authorised distributors, leaving authorised dealers to serve only about 30% of the market and undermining international manufacturers' confidence to invest or expand.
Energy Minister Aruna Karunathilake said the government will grant systematic concessions for battery systems above 100 kW to support renewable energy storage, with a framework being developed while national quality standards remain absent. He added renewables now supply 60-70% of generation and no tariff hike is planned next quarter.
US Federal Maritime Commission Commissioner Robert J. Harvey praised Sri Lanka's supply-chain resilience and said the FMC is taking an increasingly assertive stance investigating and enforcing against chokepoints that threaten American cargo, while inviting closer bilateral cooperation at the International Maritime Conference 2026 in Colombo.
Global oil prices retreated on Friday but were set for almost 10% weekly gains after topping $100/bbl; Brent traded at $103.78 (-3.58%) and WTI at $99.23 (-2.17%) as markets reacted to escalating conflict involving Iran.
Consumer sentiment in Sri Lanka rose marginally to 81 in August 2026 from 80 in June, marking a third consecutive monthly increase. The uptick accompanies a slight rise in the Colombo Consumer Price Index to 209; the Prosoft monthly survey sampled 200 respondents.
TRCSL will tighten SIM card rules, requiring enhanced ID checks including a live photograph for new SIMs likely to take effect by year-end. The regulator plans a 100% customer-identification programme targeted for rollout in 2027 to curb illegal use of SIMs; about 30 million SIMs are in use.
Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC appointed Jonathan Alles as Chairman, succeeding Aravinda Perera; Alles joined the board in March 2026 and brings more than 37 years of banking and financial services experience.
SLPA Chairman Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake outlined five priorities, resilience, digitalisation, sustainability, human capital development and policy advocacy, to future-proof Sri Lanka's logistics sector at the SLANA AGM, urging freight forwarders to modernise systems and anticipate regulatory changes.