DENZA – The Premium Brand of BYD soon to be in Sri Lanka

A perfect fusion of Mercedes-Benz legacy and BYD Technology brilliance   The Birth of DENZA’s Legacy In 2010, BYD Group, China’s pioneer in New energy mobility, joined forces with Daimler AG, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, to create DENZA. This partnership blended the best of both worlds, BYD’s advanced electric technology and Mercedes-Benz’s timeless luxury […]

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo Welcomes the Festive Season with Its Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomed the festive season with its much-anticipated Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony, held at the hotel’s scenic Pool Terrace overlooking the Beira Lake. The cherished tradition marked the official start of Christmas celebrations at the property, bringing together corporate partners, media, and loyal patrons for an evening filled with festive cheer and camaraderie. […]

MAC Group Chairman Andre Fernando Retains Presidency of SL–France Business Council

The Sri Lanka – France Business Council (SLFBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 21st Annual General Meeting on 8th July, with His Excellency Rémi Lambert, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the patron of the Council, in attendance as the Chief Guest. Andre Fernando, Chairman of MAC Group, was re-elected as President […]

Sri Lankan Ayurveda Evening’ in Luxembourg

Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels and ‘Karunakarala Ayurveda Resort’ in Waikkal Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Union Luxembourgeoise de Tourisme (ULT) in Luxembourg, organized ‘Sri Lanka Ayurveda Evening’ on 2nd July 2025 at Goeres Hotel in Luxembourg. The event aimed to promote Sri Lanka as a premier wellness tourism destination in Luxembourg which attracted over 70 […]

UK trade reforms set to boost Sri Lankan apparel exports and jobs

Sri Lanka stands to benefit significantly from the UK’s latest trade reforms, as the British government unveiled a series of upgrades to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) on 10 July. The changes include simplified rules of origin, allowing more Sri Lankan goods — particularly garments — to enter the UK tariff-free, even when using […]

Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways according to Emirates search data

Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates, the world’s biggest international airline. Emirates reports that Sri Lanka has seen a 32% increase in flight searches as a clear favourite for its rich cultural tapestry, pristine beaches, ‘tea country’ and […]

CBSL Governor says monetary policy in right balance

Sri Lanka has the right balance of monetary policy at the moment, and domestic inflation is expected to turn positive around next month, Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor P. Weerasinghe said on Wednesday. Sri Lanka’s inflation, which was minus 0.6% year-on-year in June, is expected to reach the central bank’s target of 5% in […]

Colombo Stock Exchange Announces the Appointment of a New Chief Regulatory Officer

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Nilupa Perera as the Chief Regulatory Officer (CRO), effective 9th July 2025 succeeding Mr. Renuke Wijayawardhane, who retires after an outstanding 31-year career at the CSE. Ms. Perera, previously served as Senior Vice President – Broker Supervision and Listed Entity Compliance among several […]