Business
New window for business with Britain

The Council for Business with Britain (CBB) is now a member of the British Chambers of Commerce and marked this collaboration with an open networking event. The virtual gathering titled ‘The Power of a Global Network’ gave CBB members and other businesses across Sri Lanka a platform to connect with over 50 Regional Chambers of Commerce in the UK -as well as 70 International British Chambers across the globe, and explore the many trade, investment, learning, and networking opportunities this partnership would pave the way for in the years to come, a news release announced.
“Through its association with the British Chambers of Commerce, CBB members will benefit from unparalleled insight into the UK business community, and also a network of over 120 business communities globally; through the support of shared goals to generate maximum strategic impact for all parties involved,” it said.
“We are pleased to now be able to identify ourselves as a part of this prestigious global network,” said Roshanie Jayasundera Moraes, President of the Council for Business with Britain. “Through our partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, we will be able to provide even greater value to our members in terms of exclusive insight on how to grow their business securely and strategically in both new and existing markets in the UK, while simultaneously supporting wider government-led efforts to uplift the economy through trade between the two countries.”
The not-for-profit organization was founded in 2000 through the merger of the Sri Lanka and United Kingdom Business Council and the British Business Association (BBA), with the aim to promote bi-lateral trade, as well as to foster and maintain a conducive business relationship between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.
With a membership of 157 medium to large corporations in Sri Lanka – hailing from sectors ranging from apparel to tourism, logistics to fisheries, etc.- the CBB facilitates the free exchange of ideas, information, and advice on UK trade and investment pertaining to its members, introduces members’ business activities to potential UK trade partners, stimulates and aids in co-operation between member companies and other organizations, while also organizing various trade and investment promotion missions, and informative and interactive forums, seminars, and awareness programmes on doing business with the UK. Additionally, the council has also been actively supporting the training of English Language in partnership with the British Council for over 15 years.
Business
Business World International Awards 2025 takes off at Mount Lavinia Hotel

The Business World International Conference and Awards Ceremony organised by Business World International Organisation INC-USA, the event which is recognized as one of the most prestigious Business Award Festivals in the Asia Pacific Region, was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo with the participation of several business personalities and celebrities of Sri Lanka. The Joint Chief Guests were Dr. Purna Bahadur Nepali (Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka) and Prof. Dr. Dietmar Doering (Founder / Chairman – AGSEP Research and Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA). Guests of Honour were Tham Whye Long (First Secretary/Head of Chancery – High Commission of Malaysia in Sri Lanka), Prof. Dr. Rohan De Silva (President – Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries), (Retd) Major General R. A. J. N. Ranasingha (RSP USP NDC MSC – Sri Lanka Army), Dr. Rohan Pallewatta (Excutive Chairman of the Start-Up High Tech Company – Lanka Harness, a BOI approved company operating in the Free Trade Zone at Biyagama in Sri Lanka), Dr. Kishu Gomes (Chairman – Exterminators PLC, Group Managing Director / CEO – Dreamron Group of Companies & Advisory Committee Member – Sri Lanka Tourism), Dian Gomes (Nonorary Consul of Georgia in Sri Lanka, Chairman – Colombo School of Business Management & Independent Non-Executive Director – Nestle Lanka Ltd).
Special Guests were Rt. Rev. Bishop Prof. Dr. Nissanka Weerappulige (Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA), Prof. Dr. Dame Anoma Weeraratne Wijenayake (Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA), Gerd Heinzerling (Advisory Board Member of Business World International Organization – USA), Priyantha Padmasiri (President – Sri Lanka Canada Business Council), M. H. K. M. Hameez (Vice President – Sri Lanka Canada Business Council & Immediate Past President – Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council). The invitees were graciously welcomed by Dr. Anthony Dexter Fernando (Chairman – Business World International Organisation USA – International Chapter), Dr. Tharindu Wijenayake (Deputy Chairman – Business World International Organisation USA – International Chapter) and Dr. Emerita Wijenayake (Project Chairperson & Director – Business World International Organisation USA – International Chapter).
Business
Sampath Bank Partners with COYLE to Champion SME Growth and Entrepreneurship

Sampath Bank recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at its Head Office. This partnership highlights Sampath Bank’s ongoing commitment to promoting innovation, driving business growth, and empowering Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Through this collaboration, Sampath Bank will serve as the official banking partner for the COYLE Awards and the Young Lankan Program, two flagship initiatives that recognise business excellence and nurture emerging leaders. Supporting these initiatives allows the Bank to create a strong pipeline for SME engagement, provide access to tailored financial solutions, and build meaningful relationships with the country’s leading entrepreneurs.
Business
ANC hosts NUCARS 2025

ANC, a leading Lankan higher education provider, partnered with Northwood University to host the 2025 NUCARS simulation in Sri Lanka for the first time. Held from April 7–11, the event brought together students from the U.S., Europe, and Sri Lanka for an immersive, hands-on learning experience in automotive retail strategy. Twenty-two ANC students participated, showcasing their ability to compete globally. Celebrating its 28th anniversary, NUCARS emphasized teamwork, cross-cultural collaboration, and real-world business decision-making—highlighting ANC’s commitment to delivering globally recognized education and empowering students with essential skills for the international marketplace, said a release.
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