Sri Lankan Business Delegation (Coyle) Visits Viet Nam to Explore Bilateral Trade and Investment Opportunities

18 Oct, 2026

A delegation of 21 Sri Lankan entrepreneurs visited Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from 8 to 13 October to explore trade, investment and business partnerships with Vietnamese companies and industry associations. The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs delegation was led by its chairman, Suren Chandraratna. Sri Lanka’s embassy in Vietnam arranged meetings and networking sessions across the six-day programme. Delegates represented construction, engineering, renewable energy, information technology, digi

Defence Secretary Graces Sri Lanka Air Force Passing Out Parade as the Chief Guest

18 Oct, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Air Force commissioned 43 cadets at a passing-out parade at its academy in China Bay, Trincomalee, on 16 October, with Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha attending as chief guest. The group comprised 29 men and 14 women, according to the Defence Ministry. The ceremony marked the completion of their training and the beginning of their service as commissioned officers. Air Force Commander Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe and academy commandant Air Vice Marshal WPAH Perera received Th

FAO, Ministry of Education and HNB Empower Young Innovators to Build More Resilient Agrifood Systems in Sri Lanka

18 Oct, 2026

Team GreenMayo has won Sri Lanka’s World Food Day Youth Innovation Challenge with OKRANAISE, a plant-based mayonnaise, following a competition involving students from state and non-state higher education institutions. The challenge was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, and Hatton National Bank. Organisers reported more than 200 registrations and over 100 submissions from 51 universitie

Seylan Bank Partners Colombo Motor Show 2026 as Official Banking & Leasing Partner for the 10th Consecutive Year

18 Oct, 2026

Seylan Bank will provide banking and leasing services at the Colombo Motor Show from 20 to 23 November 2026 at BMICH, with visitors able to obtain vehicle-financing evaluations at the exhibition. The bank has joined the event as its official banking and leasing partner. Organised by Asia Exhibition and Conventions, the show is scheduled to run for four days and bring together vehicle suppliers, automotive service providers, prospective buyers and industry representatives. More than 200 trade s

1st Asian Gym for Life challenge championship 2026

16 Oct, 2026

A contingent of 89 young gymnasts departed from Bandaranaike International Airport on 14 October 2026 to represent Sri Lanka at the inaugural Asian Gym for Life Challenge in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, according to the supplied announcement. The delegation comprises 44 gymnasts in the Mixed Team and 45 in the Girls’ Team, accompanied by 11 officials. Students from 15 schools across Sri Lanka have joined the contingent for the continental event. The participating schools are Visakha Vidyalaya, Colom

DFCC Bank Wins Three Awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.6 for Customer-Focused Digital Campaigns

16 Oct, 2026

DFCC Bank has reported winning two Silver awards and one Bronze at SLIM DIGIS 2.6 for digital campaigns addressing home loans, online search and financial scams. The awards covered three different approaches to communicating with customers, combining information about borrowing, changes in how people find banking services and messages intended to help users recognise fraud. The home-loan campaign, Breaking the Barriers in Getting Home Loans, received Silver in the Best Use of Digital in Bankin

Seylan Bank Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Women-Led Business Forum

16 Oct, 2026

Seylan Bank has held a forum for more than 60 women entrepreneurs in Gampaha District, covering digital channels, financial management and access to business financing. The bank identified Royal Chance Palace in Yakkala as the venue and 25 September as the event date. The programme focused on improving businesses through digital channels, alongside information about banking services. Participants received guidance on financial management, lending schemes, credit guarantee facilities and digita

Sri Lanka wins Visitors’ Choice Award for Leading Wellness Destination at SATA 2026

16 Oct, 2026

Sri Lanka has won the Visitors' Choice award for Leading Wellness Destination at the 2026 South Asian Travel Awards, held in Malé on 8 October. High Commissioner to the Maldives M. Rizvi Hassen received the award, according to Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry. The organiser lists Sri Lanka as the wellness-destination winner in its account of the ceremony. The tenth edition took place at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, bringing together tourism businesses and industry representatives from across South Asi

HUTCH Launches IgnitX 2026 to Spark Innovation Among Sri Lanka's Young Tech Enthusiasts

16 Oct, 2026

A team from IIT has won HUTCH's IgnitX 2026 innovation challenge, with two University of Moratuwa teams taking second and third places at the final in Colombo. The competition's finale was held at BMICH on 5 October, following a selection process involving 50 teams from universities across Sri Lanka, according to HUTCH. Six teams were shortlisted to develop and present prototypes addressing problems in customer service. The challenge's theme focused on reimagining customer experience through d