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Singer leads 5G era in Sri Lanka with HONOR
Daily FT
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Singer Sri Lanka PLC, has further strengthened its leadership in the mobile phone market with the exclusive launch of two new 5G-enabled smartphones from HONOR; the HONOR 200 Smart 5G and HONOR X9C Smart 5G. This launch not only marks a major step...
‘Uber for teens’ debuts in Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Uber has announced the launch of ‘Uber for teens’ in Sri Lanka — a dedicated product designed to offer teenagers aged 13 to 17 years the freedom to ride independently, with technology-driven safety features that keep parents and guardians informed...
DIMO Healthcare advances liver health management with Sri Lanka’s first Echosens FibroScan Expert 630
Daily FT
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First installation at Hemas Hospital Wattala DIMO Healthcare, a leader in the Sri Lankan healthcare sector, has introduced the country’s first Echosens FibroScan Expert 630, revolutionising non-invasive liver assessments. This innovative...
MiHCM appoints Pubudini Abeyesekera as CEO for Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Daily FT
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MiHCM CEO for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Pubudini Abeyesekera MiHCM, a gamechanger in workforce and digital workplace solutions, has announced the appointment of Pubudini Abeyesekera as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Sri Lanka and the Maldives...
CFA Society Sri Lanka sets standards for market-moving research
Daily FT
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CFA Sri Lanka Chairperson of the Best Equity Research Report Award Committee and the Best Sector Research Report Award Committee Buddhika Fernando, CFA The 12th annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards took place on 24 June at Cinnamon...
GovPay Set to Digitally Transform 150 Sri Lanka State Institutions by 2025
Lanka News Web
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July 15, 2025
Sri Lanka is accelerating its digital transformation agenda, with plans to onboard over 150 government institutions to the GovPay digital payment platform by September 2025. The initiative, led by the Digital Economy Ministry and the Information...
Military Governance in Post-War Sri Lanka: Revisiting the Logic of Downsizing
E-International Relations
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July 16, 2025
More than a decade after Sri Lanka’s civil war ended in 2009, the country still maintains one of the world’s largest standing armies. This enduring militarisation cannot be explained by conventional security needs or fiscal prudence. Sri Lanka is...
Negotiation of reciprocal tariff to competitive level critical for Sri Lanka’s exports survival
Daily FT
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The Government seems to be complacent about the reduction of the reciprocal tariff to 30% from the previous 44% The US is making revisions to its reciprocal tariff regime, which was initially presented in early April this year, and subsequently...
Cabinet Approves Online Passport Application System for Sri Lankans Abroad via 20 Missions
Lanka News Web
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July 15, 2025
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a joint proposal to launch an online passport application system for Sri Lankans living abroad, to be implemented through 20 selected Sri Lankan diplomatic missions. The initiative, supported by the...
Kia unveils all-new 2026 Sportage and Carnival Hybrids in Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Kia Motors (Lanka) Chairman Mahen Thambiah and Managing Director Andrew Perera at the launch Sets new benchmarks in SUV and MPV design, technology and hybrid performance Kia has marked another milestone in Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape with the...
Porsche Sri Lanka amongst winners of Porsche Aftersales World Challenge 2024
Daily FT
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Porsche Aftersales World Challenge award recognises Porsche Sri Lanka’s strong commitment to customers Porsche Sri Lanka provides premium levels of service, delivered by a highly proficient, qualified and dedicated team of experts Customers enjoy...
Mumbai Mudrak Sangh and Sri Lanka Association of Printers sign MoU
PrintWeek India
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July 15, 2025
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the end of the jointly organised two-day Round Table Conference 2025 at Colombo on 10-11 July In a significant step towards regional collaboration, the Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP)...
CA Sri Lanka announces 60th Anniversary TAGS Awards 2025
Daily FT
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From left: Vindhya Jayasekara, Rajeeva Bandaranaike, Dimuthu Abeyesekera, Tishan Subasinghe, Heshana Kuruppu, Chamila Cooray, Nishani Perera, and Lakmali Priyangika The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) officially...
Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy
Daily FT
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Chief Adviser to the President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya Central Bank Assistant Governor CSP Bandara Data Protection Authority Chairman-Designate Rajeeva Bandaranaike Sparkoo Technologies Ireland Chief Security Officer Tommy Black...
Sri Lanka stocks rise 2.09-pct topping 18,500 after Trump eases tariffs
EconomyNext
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July 11, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo All Share Price Index has surpassed 18,500 mark, hitting a fresh record high on Friday after US president Donald Trump reduced Sri Lanka’s tariffs to 30 percent, down 14 percent, brokers said. “Market was very bullish today....
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bonds steady
EconomyNext
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July 11, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo All Share Price Index has surpassed 18,500 mark, hitting a fresh record high on Friday after US president Donald Trump reduced Sri Lanka’s tariffs to 30 percent, down 14 percent, brokers said. “Market was very bullish today....
APB leads dialogue on technology and cyber risk supervision shaping resilient digital future
Daily FT
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From left: Moderator, Hatton National Bank Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President Suresh Emmanuel, Central Bank of Sri Lanka Senior Assistant Director – Bank Supervision Department R.M.J. Patabendige, ISACA Vice President...
Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka unveils Code of Ethics on World PR Day
Daily FT
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From left: Ethics Committee Member Ronalie Jayaweera, Ethics Committee Member Kimaya Abeyesundere, PRASL VP and Ethics Committee Member Ashan Kumar, PRASL Secretary and Ethics Committee Lead Ashan Jayatilaka, PRASL Executive Committee Member and...
Sri Lanka Group expands investment in Fiji
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
EXPANSION plans in Fiji by Sri Lankan conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC through its subsidiary company Elpitiya Plantations has finally made progress since initially exploring opportunities in the country last year. Aitken Spence PLC, a prominent Sri...
Sri Lanka’s Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse
Daily FT
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If enacted without significant reform, this Bill will not just destabilise Sri Lanka’s energy sector—it will effectively sign the death warrant of Sri Lanka’s economic sovereignty The National People’s Power Government rose to power promising...