Mitsubishi Highlights Seven Seat Models and Passenger Restraint Features

Seylan Bank Reports Total Assets Exceeding One Trillion Rupees

Seylan Bank reports that its total assets exceeded Rs. 1 trillion in September 2026, marking a milestone in the expansion of its banking operations. The bank announced the threshold on 7 October. It also identifies itself as the fourth private sector bank in Sri Lanka to reach that level. Director and chief executive Ramesh Jayasekara linked the milestone to employees’ work and customers’ continued support. He reiterated the bank’s focus on customer service and its intention to build on its gr

09 Oct, 2026

BCG Study Finds Changes in Sri Lankan Consumer Spending

Sri Lankan consumers are making more deliberate purchasing decisions and relying increasingly on digital information, according to a study released by Boston Consulting Group with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. “The Changing Path to Purchase in Sri Lanka” examines how households discover products, select brands and complete purchases following the country’s economic crisis. The findings draw on a survey of 2,272 consumers across all nine provinces, conducted by BCG’s Center for Customer Insig

09 Oct, 2026

DFCC Bank Reports Certification for Its Business Continuity System

DFCC Bank has reported obtaining ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System, which sets out arrangements for maintaining critical banking services during operational disruptions. The bank links the certification to its work on governance, risk management, contingency planning and incident response. Its stated aim is to protect customers’ access to essential services while improving its capacity to prepare for and recover from unexpected events. ISO 22301 is the

08 Oct, 2026

Sri Lankan Embassy Joins Myanmar Trade Expo Media Launch

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Myanmar, Prabashini Ponnamperuma, participated in the Media Launch of the Myanmar Business, Trade Show and Travel Expo 2026, held on 25 August 2026 at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Yangon, in connection with the international Expo held from 4 to 7 September 2026. The Media Launch brought together representatives of the diplomatic community, business and trade sectors, tourism industry, electronic and print media, social media platforms and other stakeholders. The event p

08 Oct, 2026

Nairobi Briefing Promotes Sri Lanka Expo and Business Partnerships

Sri Lanka’s High Commission in Nairobi held a briefing on Sri Lanka Expo 2027 on 25 September, bringing together approximately 180 participants to discuss trade and investment opportunities. The event took place at Britam Towers in partnership with Equity Bank Kenya. Participants represented government, business chambers, trade and investment agencies, financial institutions, logistics and technology businesses from Kenya and Sri Lanka, according to the High Commission. Acting High Commissione

08 Oct, 2026

CSE and Commercial Bank Partner to Support Enterprise Growth

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC (Commercial Bank) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last week to foster enterprise development, facilitate capital formation, and enhance collaboration across several strategic areas. The agreement arises from a mutual recognition of the opportunities to expand access by providing a platform to support SMEs and the broader corporate growth ecosystem while facilitating a shared commitment to improve financial literacy an

08 Oct, 2026