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SLIIT co-hosts third Int'l Conference on Data Mining and Information Security

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- SLIIT co-hosted the 3rd International Conference on Data Mining and Information Security (ICDMIS 2026) on October 7-8, bringing together academics, researchers and industry profes... Read More


Tax reduction in upcoming Budget - President

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government plans to reduce taxes in the upcoming budget without compromising national revenue targets. He was speaking at th... Read More


Pan Asia Bank delivers Rs 3.59 Bn 9-month PAT in 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC reported a strong set of results for the first nine months of 2026, recording a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 3.59 billion, up 19% from the corres... Read More


Sri Lanka courts Japanese investment in mineral sector

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka is seeking to attract Japanese investment and technology to develop its mineral industry, with a focus on value addition, resource assessment and export diversification.... Read More


Sampath Bank PLC appoints Hashindra Silva as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sampath Bank PLC has appointed Hashindra Silva as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director, bringing to the Bank's leadership extensive cross-sector business experience and a str... Read More


Delmege Insurance Brokers retains No. 1 position for 3rd consecutive year

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Delmege Insurance Brokers has reaffirmed its position as Sri Lanka's No. 1 insurance broker for the third consecutive year, 2023, 2024 and 2025, according to the Insurance Regulat... Read More


IFC pledges support for Sri Lanka's financial sector and inclusive growth

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is exploring ways to back Sri Lanka's financial sector reforms and long-term economic development, following high-level talks at the Mi... Read More


Merchandise exports reach US$ 1,377 Mn all-time high in September

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka's external sector demonstrated mixed performance in September 2026, marked by a record-setting surge in merchandise export earnings alongside ongoing pressure across ser... Read More


AgriConnect to boost productivity, investment in Sri Lanka's agrifood sector

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka's efforts to modernise agriculture, improve farm productivity and strengthen its contribution to economic growth are set to receive a boost with the launch of the Sri La... Read More


SLASSCOM leads business mission to explore technology export opportunities in Kenya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- As Sri Lanka's technology and business services sector seeks to expand its international footprint, Kenya is emerging as a potential gateway to East Africa. The Sri Lanka Associa... Read More