Abans opens Sri Lanka’s 1st Exclusive Xiaomi Store
Abans opened Sri Lanka’s first-ever Exclusive Xiaomi Store, giving the customers access to Xiaomi’s full range of smart products in…
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C.W. Mackie appoints Mangala Perera as Group CEO
C.W. Mackie PLC announced the appointment of Mangala Perera to the position of Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO). Perera,…
FitsAir launches exclusive direct service between Colombo and Ahmedabad
FitsAir officially commenced direct operations between Colombo and Ahmedabad on June 19, 2026, becoming the only airline to offer non-stop…
ACL Cables, CIC Holdings, and ComBank non-voting shares enter S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced that ACL Cables PLC, CIC Holdings PLC, and Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC’s non-voting…
Sri Lanka, Thailand seek to expand trade and economic cooperation
Sri Lanka is ready to further expand its longstanding economic, cultural and historical ties with Thailand through greater collaboration in…
Colombo Port transhipment growth accelerates as CWIT ramps up operations
The Port of Colombo recorded significant growth in container transhipment volumes in April 2026, building upon its record-breaking performance in…
Mexico become first country to qualify for World Cup last 32
Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow…
IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka from June 24 to 30
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation headed by IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, will visit the country…
Iran says Hormuz Strait closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon
Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane on Saturday (Jun 20) over Israel’s attacks…
Vance says Trump paved way for diplomatic solutions in Middle East
United States Vice President JD Vance has stated that President Donald Trump has empowered the US administration to pursue diplomatic…