COLOMBO, Sept 2, 2025 (ePRESS) – Vidyani Hettigoda, Director of the Hettigoda Group of Companies, has been recognised as one of Sri Lanka’s Top 100 Iconic Women 2025 at the SLBC Centenary Awards held on August 29 at the BMICH. With over 30 years of experience, Hettigoda has played a central role in transforming her…
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DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka, September 2 (ePRESS)– The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reaffirmed its role as a leader in digital payments by actively promoting QR transactions at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) “Pay Digital Dambulla” campaign. The event took place at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre, one of the busiest wholesale and retail…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, September 2 (ePRESS) – PMF Finance PLC has staged a remarkable comeback, transforming from a loss-making company into a profitable financial institution. When Chandula Abeywickrama became Chairman in 2019, the company was in crisis. It had recorded a Rs. 93 million loss, its assets stood at only Rs. 2.8 billion, and depositors…
JAFFNA, Sri Lanka, September 2, 2025 (ePRESS) – NDB Wealth Management Limited, Sri Lanka’s largest asset management company, has opened its first-ever branch in Jaffna, marking a major step in its expansion across the country. The new branch, located in the heart of Jaffna town, will provide a full range of financial solutions including investment…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, September 2 (ePRESS) — The North Central Provincial Department of Agriculture has opened a state-of-the-art Banana Tissue Culture Planting Material Production Laboratory at the In-Service Training Institute in Maha Illuppallama. The project is supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under the South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme with…
COLOMBO, Aug. 28, 2025 (ePRESS) – A staff delegation from the United States Congress’ House Democracy Partnership met with the Chairman and Management Team of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) at its Colombo headquarters to discuss the future of the Port of Colombo. Talks focused on the port’s operations, priorities, ongoing initiatives, and challenges…
COLOMBO, Sept 2, 2025 (ePRESS) – The Global Federation of Sri Lankan Business Councils (GFSLBC) held its first Annual General Meeting at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo under the theme “Uniting Global Sri Lankan Businesses – Moving Forward.” Andre Fernando, President of the Sri Lanka Bangladesh Business Cooperation Council of the National Chamber of Commerce…
COLOMBO, Sept 2, 2025 (ePRESS) – Mahindra has launched its latest SUV, the XUV 3XO, in Sri Lanka, offering premium features at a starting price of LKR 10.49 million (including VAT). The new model is available in three variants – MX3, AX5, and AX7L – and comes with standout design, immersive technology, world-class safety, and…
COLOMBO, Sept 1, 2025 (ePRESS) – Lack of innovation is holding back economic growth and productivity in the Asia-Pacific, warned Chris Freeland, Chief Executive Officer of CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant) Australia. Speaking at a CPA networking event at the Shangri-La Colombo, Freeland said the world is changing rapidly, and the accounting profession must adapt to…
COLOMBO, Sept 1, 2025 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board (EDB) has launched a fresh push to support small businesses in the handicrafts, giftware, lifestyle, and toy sectors with a specialized awareness session for potential exporters. The program, organized by the Trade Facilitation and Trade Information Division of the EDB, brought together 100 Small…