COLOMBO, August 17, 2025 (ePRESS) – Union Bank was honoured with a Special Award at the Satyn Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025 for its efforts in promoting women in leadership and creating equal opportunities. With women making up 50 percent of the Bank’s total workforce, the recognition highlights Union Bank’s strong commitment to gender equality…
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SINGAPORE, August 17, 2025 (ePRESS) – The “Invest Sri Lanka” Investor Forum, organised by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), wrapped up successfully at the Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, drawing more than 150 prospective investors from across sectors. The high-profile event, held in association with the…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, August 16, 2025 (ePRESS) – Vidullanka PLC has strengthened Sri Lanka’s renewable energy drive by commissioning the second phase of its Horana Solar Power Plant, adding 2 megawatts (MW) of clean energy to the national grid. The new plant, built by subsidiary Vidul Solar Power (Pvt) Ltd, has an AC capacity of…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, August 15, 2025 (ePRESS) – The Colombo Stock Exchange saw strong investor activity and rising confidence on Friday, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) jumping 290 points to close at 20,218, crossing the 20,000 mark for the first time in history. This fresh all-time high came as the index maintained steady…
COLOMBO, Aug 12, 2025 (ePRESS) – The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, hosted an exclusive networking session for the corporate and business community on Tuesday at its Colombo headquarters. The event brought together eight newly appointed Sri Lankan Ambassadors and High Commissioners…
COLOMBO, August 15 2025 (ePRESS) – The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has made history by becoming the first private sector bank in Sri Lanka to cross Rs. 3 trillion in assets, a milestone reached in the second quarter of 2025 following strong growth in key financial indicators. In a filing to the Colombo Stock Exchange,…
COLOMBO, Aug 15 (ePRESS) – The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on Thursday welcomed United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung for a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening trade and investment links between the two countries. Ambassador Chung met with Ceylon Chamber Chairman Krishan Balendra and senior officials to discuss economic opportunities, the investment climate,…
COLOMBO, August 15, 2025 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s vehicle imports have jumped sharply since restrictions were eased in January 2025, but demand is expected to settle once the current surge driven by pent-up demand eases, the Central Bank said in its biannual Monetary Policy Report. With the policy change, imports of both personal and commercial…
COLOMBO, August 15, 2025 (ePRESS) – Abans Solar has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever ‘Tiken Tika Pay’ hire purchase plan for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, offering households and businesses the chance to switch to renewable energy with instalments starting at just Rs. 20,139 a month. The scheme allows customers to enjoy flexible payment options alongside access…
COLOMBO, August 15, 2025 (ePRESS) – The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) has achieved a major breakthrough with its Advanced Analytical Services Laboratory receiving ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB). The internationally recognised accreditation confirms the lab’s technical ability to carry out vital food safety tests demanded by both local…