THE ECONOMIC TIMES LK https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Sri Lanka stocks marginally higher at midday Seylan Bank triumphs at prestigious Euromoney Awards 2026 with dual recognition as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Customer Experience and Best Bank for SMEs Sahasdhanavi power project secures BOI approval for US$291 Mn investment Seylan Bank conducts SME Scale-Up Programme for farmers in Tissamaharama Sri Lanka, Hong Kong seek stronger trade and investment links Sri Lanka–China Business Council celebrates 25th Anniversary National Tourism Strategic Planning Consultancy and Global Promotional Campaign Road Map launched BOI, Austrade strengthen FDI promotion strategy NCE 34th Annual Export Awards recognising Lanka’s exporters on Dec. 11 Sri Lanka’s Digibrush Ranks Among Asia-Pacific’s Top 5 Most Effective Independent Agency Offices Sri Lanka sets $ 8 b tourism earnings target by 2030 NSB Group delivers Rs.22.5bn operating profit in 1H 2026 as lending and core income strengthen Growing interest from foreign visitors seeking to experience country’s rich marine biodiversity A Sri Lankan Making History on the Global Business Stage: Stefan de Alwis Hosts USD Billionaire, Tech Titan Jeff Hoffman on The 3i Show DIMO Unveils the All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 Leadership: Vipul Misra appointed as SriLankan CEO Stakeholder discussion for development of Sri Lankan Cashew Sector GRI, EDB forge long-term partnership to drive sustainable trade HNB ranked among Lanka’s ‘Most Valuable Brands’ as per Brand Finance SL Maritime trade and logistics: India-SL to expedite MoUs for KKS Port Market liquidity: Crossings dominate 61.5% of August turnover Tourist arrivals top 190,000 in August People’s Bank Launches Landmark CSR Initiative to Reduce Elephant–Train Collisions in Sri Lanka Ratnapura to be transformed into major global gem trade hub EDB takes forward Creative Sri Lanka 2030 Sri Lanka, Italy seek stronger trade and investment ties Delft Island awaits major tourism boost, seeks ADB assistance Sampath Bank participate at Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair Kurunegala DFCC Bank shines at ‘4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Awards 2026’ in India Land transformation process commences for 3 investment zones in KKS, Paranthan and Mankulam Japan offers fresh opportunity to boost tourism revenue Chandana Guniyangoda assumes duties as new Chairman of People’s Bank Aventude Commits US$1 Million to Skarpa.ai Asia Capital Wins LKR 1.5 Billion Debt Rebate as Restructuring Crosses a Challenging Chapter SLID Concludes Landmark Corporate Director Summit, Advancing Future-Ready Board Leadership BOI hosts fifth Sri Lanka–Japan business committee meeting EDB promotes ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2027’ in collaboration with Sri Lankan Airlines People’s Bank shines at Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2026 The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors & John Keells Stock Brokers Champions Women’s Financial Empowerment at “Investing in Times of Uncertainty” Gem reserves could emerge as new foreign exchange asset for Sri Lanka IMF Team in Sri Lanka from September 10 for program review ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival Cargills Bank launches ‘Junior Kotipathi’ Investment Savings Account DIMO Expands Bosch Diesel Service Network with New Kurunegala Facility Beyond Cost: Trust is ASEAN’s Next Competitive Advantage AMW Wins Silver at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026 for Nissan Gravite Launch Campaign DIMO Agribusinesses Strengthens SWARAJ Customer Support Ahead of Maha Season through “SWARAJ Parapura” Trade: CCC SLANZBC delegation visits Australia ADB funded first ever SWRO Desalination Plant setup at Thalaiyady Asiri Central Hospital Marks 100 Successful Pediatric Heart Surgeries Under Suraksha Insurance Scheme