COLOMBO, October 2 (ePRESS) – The Commercial Bank of Ceylon reaffirmed its place as one of Sri Lanka’s strongest corporate entities when it walked away with six awards at the prestigious LMD Awards Night 2025. Last year, LMD magazine ranked Commercial Bank as the “Most Awarded Corporate Entity” in Sri Lanka for the second year running,…
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COLOMBO, Oct 2, 2025 (ePRESS) – Visitors to the Colombo International Book Fair 2025 can now buy their entry tickets directly through the PickMe app, marking a first for Sri Lanka’s biggest literary event. With just a few taps on the app, users can purchase tickets via the PickMe Events feature and enter the fair…
COLOMBO, October 2 (ePRESS) – Vallibel Finance PLC (VFIN), a licensed finance company in Sri Lanka, has been upgraded by Lanka Rating Agency from BBB- to A-, highlighting its strong market presence, healthy asset quality and improved profitability. The upgrade comes as Vallibel Finance crossed a historic milestone of Rs. 100 billion in assets in…
COLOMBO, Oct 2 (ePRESS) – Global fintech company Pine Labs Limited has teamed up with Sri Lanka’s Bank of Ceylon (BOC) to issue and manage prepaid multi-currency travel cards for customers. The new card, powered by Pine Labs’ Credit+ platform, is a physical card issued under the Mastercard scheme. It allows BOC to meet the…
MORATUWA, Sri Lanka, October 2 (ePRESS) – The Ramadia Grand Hotel has officially opened in the heart of Moratuwa, becoming the first four-star property in the Moratuwa–Panadura area and setting a new standard for hospitality in the region. The hotel, developed by the Rodesha Group under the leadership of its Chairman Rohan Fernando, is a…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, October 2 (ePRESS) – Nyne Hotels, Sri Lanka’s exclusive collection of luxury boutique properties, recently staged an experiential showcase for leading travel agents, highlighting its unique style of hospitality. The event placed a spotlight on the brand’s philosophy: creating memories where time moves at each guest’s pace and every need is met…
COLOMBO, October 2 (ePRESS) – SriLankan Airlines celebrated World Children’s Day on October 1 by giving 250 children from across the island a once-in-a-lifetime flying experience through a special programme organised with Derana TV and Unilever Signal. The event, named “Derana – Signal Ahasin Gamanak”, brought together youngsters aged 12 to 15, selected through a…
COLOMBO, October 2 (ePRESS) – Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, has secured a place once again in the 100 Most Valuable Brands 2025 ranking by Brand Finance. The company proudly remains within the exclusive Top 50 Valuable Brands, reflecting its strong performance, brand impact, and forecasted growth in value. The recognition highlights…
COLOMBO, Oct 2 (ePRESS) – The sustainability leadership of Commercial Bank of Ceylon came into the global spotlight when Deputy General Manager – Corporate Banking, Hasrath Munasinghe, spoke at the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) sessions held alongside the UN General Assembly in New York. The forum drew over 500 delegates from 69 countries. Mr….
COLOMBO, Sept 30 (ePRESS) – SN Travel (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing outbound tour operators, was crowned “Emerging Outbound Tour Operator of the Year 2025” at the prestigious Lanka Business Awards Ceremony 2025 held at the Hilton Colombo Residencies. The awards, organized by BWIO Sri Lanka, recognize and reward the contribution of the…