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Nations Trust Bank Posts Strong Start to 2026 with 12% Profit Growth.

May 15, 2026 at 3:11 AM

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) reports a solid 12% growth in Profit After Tax to LKR 4.6 billion for Q1 2026, driven by a 10% increase in loan growth and strategic portfolio expansion, including the acquisition of HSBC's retail business in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka Unveils 'SME NEXUS' Framework to Target $300 Billion Economy
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Sri Lanka Unveils 'SME NEXUS' Framework to Target $300 Billion Economy.

May 13, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Technology
UK Startup Ecosystem Poised for Accelerated Growth in 2027
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UK Startup Ecosystem Poised for Accelerated Growth in 2027.

May 13, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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Sri Lanka’s Collateral-Free Loan Scheme: Key Details for SME Entrepreneurs
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Sri Lanka’s Collateral-Free Loan Scheme: Key Details for SME Entrepreneurs.

May 12, 2026 at 5:03 AM
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South Korea Projects Economic Growth to Surpass 2% Target Amid Semiconductor Boom
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May 11, 2026 at 7:32 AM

South Korea Projects Economic Growth to Surpass 2% Target Amid Semiconductor Boom.

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol anticipates the nation's economic growth will exceed 2% in 2026, primarily driven by a robust recovery in semiconductor exports.

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Technology

The Talent Incubator Building a $16 Billion Startup Empire by Betting on Untapped Potential.

May 1, 2026 at 9:14 AM

Entrepreneurs First, a venture investor, is revolutionizing startup incubation by focusing on individual traits and raw ambition rather than established business ideas, resulting in a $16 billion portfolio.

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The Talent Incubator Building a $16 Billion Startup Empire by Betting on Untapped Potential
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Technology

New McKinsey Analysis Reveals Strategic AI Adoption Drives Significant Profitability.

A new McKinsey & Company study indicates that companies strategically implementing AI are seeing a $3 return for every $1 invested, with profits increasing by approximately 20% over a few years.

May 1, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Technology
Why This Leading Venture Capitalist is Shifting Focus Away from AI Coding Startups
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Why This Leading Venture Capitalist is Shifting Focus Away from AI Coding Startups.

May 1, 2026 at 4:11 AM
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Technology

OpenAI Faces Strategic Crossroads as Revenue Targets Missed Amidst Growing Competition.

OpenAI is currently navigating significant market pressure after missing key user and revenue growth targets, raising questions about whether the AI sector is experiencing a cooling period or if the company is losing its competitive edge to rivals like Google and Anthropic.

April 30, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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April 30, 2026 at 11:28 AM

DFCC Bank and NCCSL Join Forces to Boost Sri Lankan SMEs.

DFCC Bank has partnered with the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka to provide SMEs with enhanced market access, financial literacy, and advisory services, moving beyond traditional lending.

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Technology

The Strategic Pivot: How Big Tech is Balancing AI Investment and Profitability.

April 30, 2026 at 4:40 AM

Major tech giants including Google, Microsoft, and Meta are pouring billions into AI, but investors are increasingly scrutinizing whether these massive capital expenditures are delivering tangible business growth.

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Technology
The Simple Self-Assessment Strategy to Determine When It Is Time for a Career Move
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The Simple Self-Assessment Strategy to Determine When It Is Time for a Career Move.

April 28, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Business

Strategic Blueprints for Corporate Scalability: Insights from High-Growth Enterprises.

An analysis of how rapidly expanding companies leverage data-backed intelligence and strategic market positioning to maintain competitive edges in volatile global environments.

April 24, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Economy
Taiwan Projects Massive 7.22% Economic Expansion Driven by AI Export Boom
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Taiwan Projects Massive 7.22% Economic Expansion Driven by AI Export Boom.

April 21, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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April 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM

US Corporate Earnings Surge: AI Infrastructure and Banking Resiliency Take Center Stage.

Q1 2026 earnings season reveals a resilient US economy, driven by massive demand in AI chip manufacturing and robust investment banking performance, despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.

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Sri Lanka's Services Sector Shows Robust Growth in March 2026.

April 17, 2026 at 5:06 AM

The Sri Lankan services sector recorded a notable expansion in March 2026, largely fueled by increased activity in the financial services industry, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.

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Sri Lanka's Services Sector Shows Robust Growth in March 2026
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Technology
Factory Reaches $1.5B Valuation to Advance Enterprise AI Coding Agents

Factory Reaches $1.5B Valuation to Advance Enterprise AI Coding Agents.

April 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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Technology
The AI Readiness Illusion: Why Businesses Are Struggling to Scale Artificial Intelligence
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The AI Readiness Illusion: Why Businesses Are Struggling to Scale Artificial Intelligence.

April 16, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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Economy
Sri Lanka’s Industrial Sector Reports Strong Growth and Policy Reforms in Q1 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Industrial Sector Reports Strong Growth and Policy Reforms in Q1 2026.

April 11, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Sri Lanka Faces Significant SME Contraction: Over 200,000 Businesses Closed Between 2018 and 2022
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April 9, 2026 at 8:06 AM

Sri Lanka Faces Significant SME Contraction: Over 200,000 Businesses Closed Between 2018 and 2022.

Recent parliamentary disclosures reveal that over 200,000 SMEs in Sri Lanka ceased operations between 2018 and 2022, with economic instability cited as a primary driver.

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