Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases, becoming the latest global financial institution to restructure its workforce as artificial.
Industry & Analysis
Examining specific industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, including trends, challenges, and opportunities within each sector.
Finance
Tech Industry
SLT-Mobitel delivers strong revenue and profit growth in 1Q 2026
SLT-Mobitel delivers strong revenue and profit growth in 1Q 2026, reporting double-digit revenue expansion and significantly improved profitability compared to the same period.
- May 20, 2026
Tech Industry
Tata ASML Semiconductor Deal Boosts India Chip Ambitions
Tata ASML semiconductor deal marks a significant step in India’s efforts to strengthen its domestic chip manufacturing industry, with Tata Electronics partnering Dutch.
- May 18, 2026
Finance
HNB Life records staggering 54% GWP growth in 1Q 2026
HNB Life records staggering 54% GWP growth in 1Q 2026 as the insurer continued its strong post-rebranding momentum with significant gains in premium.
- May 13, 2026
Finance
Sri Lanka to amend State Mortgage and Investment Bank Act
Sri Lanka to amend State Mortgage and Investment Bank Act after the cabinet of ministers approved a proposal aimed at modernizing the legal.
- May 12, 2026
Finance
HSBC Takes Best of SL Global with Lotus Tower Branding
HSBC takes best of SL global with a renewed strategic direction aimed at showcasing Sri Lanka’s strengths to international markets, marked symbolically by.
- May 11, 2026
Apparel and Fashion
Tea Dye Innovation Showcased at Dynawash Sri Lanka
Tea Dye Innovation developed by Dynawash Ltd. in partnership with Lipton Ice Tea is drawing international attention as Sri Lanka strengthens its position.
- May 11, 2026
Apparel and Fashion
EU Net-Zero Initiative Supports Sri Lanka Apparel Sector
EU Net-Zero Initiative funding worth 7.56 million euros has been launched to support the development of a comprehensive decarbonisation roadmap for Sri Lanka’s.
- May 11, 2026
Apparel and Fashion
Vietnam apparel growth offers lessons for Sri Lanka
Vietnam apparel growth has emerged as a key example of how strategic trade policy and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) can transform an export.
- May 11, 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare for children through President’s Fund support
Healthcare for children is set to receive stronger support in Sri Lanka through a new collaboration between the President’s Fund and the Janashakthi.
- May 8, 2026