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JXG, together with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, launches BREAKTHROUGH to advance national entrepreneur development

Entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka can apply for a share of LKR 70 million through BREAKTHROUGH, a programme launched by JXG and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to fund 20 businesses and support their development. Applications opened on 11 November 2026 and close on 20 January 2027. Individual awards will range from LKR 1 million to LKR 5 million, with allocations based on business requirements, development stage, growth objectives and potential impact. The nationwide programme covers all nine prov

12 Nov, 2026

Uber backs Sri Lanka's next wave of tech entrepreneurs

Three Sri Lankan startups working in renewable energy, video editing and logistics have been selected for Uber Springboard 2026, giving their founders access to mentorship from the company’s technology and business leaders in Hyderabad. Thingsnode, MonChron and NeuroFleets were chosen from 150 applications, the highest number received by the programme, according to Uber. The initiative is organised with Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy and is now in its third edition. Thingsnode, founde

12 Nov, 2026

MAS Recognised for Environmental Leadership at Presidential Environmental Awards 2026

Six MAS facilities have received honours at the Presidential Environmental Awards 2026, with MAS Shadeline taking gold and three other operations receiving silver, according to the apparel manufacturer’s announcement. The Central Environmental Authority organised the ceremony at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on 19 October 2026. The awards recognise contributions to environmental conservation and sustainable practices across different sectors. MAS Shadeline received go

12 Nov, 2026

Uber backs Sri Lanka's next wave of tech entrepreneurs

Three Sri Lankan startups working in renewable energy, video editing and logistics have been selected for Uber Springboard 2026, giving their founders access to mentorship from the company’s technology and business leaders in Hyderabad. Thingsnode, MonChron and NeuroFleets were chosen from 150 applications, the highest number received by the programme, according to Uber. The initiative is organised with Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy and is now in its third edition. Thingsnode, founde

11 Nov, 2026

Damn Fine Coffee Now Has Six Licensed Q Graders, the Most in Sri Lanka

Damn Fine Coffee says six members of its Sri Lankan team now hold Q Grader licences, a professional credential for assessing coffee. The roaster plans to use that expertise in sourcing, roasting and training. Q Graders use a shared method to taste, describe and assess coffee. The Specialty Coffee Association issues the licence to people who complete its course and required assessments. Its current programme uses Coffee Value Assessment, a framework for recording what a coffee tastes like and ev

10 Nov, 2026

Vietjet strengthens Sri Lanka–Vietnam connectivity with new Hanoi routes, bookings now open

Vietjet plans to start flights linking Colombo with Hanoi on 9 February 2027, with three return services a week. The Vietnam-based airline has opened bookings and will also sell travel between Hanoi and the Maldives on flights routed through Colombo. Vietjet Air The airline schedules flights for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The Maldives service will stop in Colombo in both directions, creating a second way for passengers in Sri Lanka to use the route. Travellers can book the Colombo–Maldi

10 Nov, 2026