Lanka Business News, Author at Lanka Business News

November 18, 2024

First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group) recorded a Total Comprehensive Income of Rs. 904 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, demonstrating resilience in a dynamic market environment, compared to Rs. 9.58 billion in the same period of last year. The Group’s net income before operating expenses for the first half […]

November 18, 2024

As the global health community marks World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) from November 18 to 24, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging as one of the greatest public health threats of our time. With the theme “Educate. Advocate. Act now,” this year’s campaign calls for an urgent need for action to prevent AMR from advancing into […]

November 18, 2024

Prof. P.N.D. Fernando officially took over as Chairman of People’s Bank on 18th November 2024 at a ceremony held at the bank’s Head Office attended by CEO/GM of People’s Bank, Clive Fonseka and the bank’s senior management. Prof. Fernando brings with him over 25 years of experience in finance, banking, and higher education. He has […]

November 18, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka – 18th November 2024: The apex body of the plantation industry in Sri Lanka, The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) issued a statement congratulating President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP) on their recent and resounding electoral victory. The Association also extended its congratulations to Samantha Vidyarathna on his […]

November 18, 2024

Women In Need (WIN) – the foremost support and advocacy group for female victims of sexual and gender-based violence in Sri Lanka – has achieved a major milestone in its long-standing activism for justice and safety for Women and Girls in Sri Lanka. After years of persistent advocacy in September this year, a circular was […]

November 18, 2024

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Colombo’s food scene is thriving with fresh concepts, and one such innovation is the ‘Bunwich’ being served by Pango’s Bunwiches. What’s a bunwich? Oshan Samaranayake, the founder at Pango’s, aimed to create something unique and tasty without a long preparation time. They reinvented the sandwich using burger buns. Once butter-toasted and pressed with a yummy […]

November 18, 2024

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited., a leader in Sri Lanka automotive industry celebrates ten successful years of partnership with New Holland Tractors as its sole distributor in Sri Lanka. Since the inception of the partnership, AMW has been deeply committed to supporting the agricultural sector by providing reliable equipment and unparalleled service to farmers across Sri […]

November 18, 2024

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team has uncovered a new and ongoing malicious campaign that exploits popular software, such as Foxit PDF Editor, AutoCAD and JetBrains. The attackers employ stealer malware to capture victims’ credit card information and details about their infected devices, while also operating as a cryptominer and secretly utilizing the power of […]

November 18, 2024

Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited – one of Sri Lanka’s leading insurers and a part of the global insurance giant Allianz SE – has formally renewed its long-standing partnership with Commercial Bank, for the provision of bancassurance services. This new chapter of collaboration between the two, building on eight years of partnership, was marked by the […]

November 18, 2024

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On November 10 2024, the Centre for Banking Studies buzzed with excitement as members of Division B and Division G of District 82, Toastmasters International came together for their joint Division Conference under the inspiring theme “Beyond Greatness.” This theme, cleverly echoing the initials of Divisions B and G, set the tone for a day […]

First Capital Holdings PLC shows Strong Performance in the First Half of 2024/25, reflecting Business Resilience

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: A Call to Educate, Advocate, and Act

Prof. P.N.D. Fernando Assumes Duties as the New Chairman of People’s Bank

PA congratulates NPP on resounding victory, calls for balanced long-term policy to secure plantation industry’s sustainability

A Major Step Forward for SGBV Prevention in Sri Lanka

Power of Bun: Pango’s Bunwiches becoming a hot favorite

AMW and New Holland Tractors celebrate 10-year partnership with free inspection campaign

SteelFox exploits Foxit PDF Editor and AutoCAD for banking data theft and covert crypto mining

Allianz Insurance Lanka and Commercial Bank Extend 8-Year Bancassurance Partnership with Spotlight on Digital Enablement

Toastmaster Division B and G Joint Division Conference Lights Up District 82