Quantity Surveyors Institute launches PAQS Congress 2026

The Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL) officially launched Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) Congress and Conference 2026, at a groundbreaking ceremony titled ‘First Light – PAQS 2026’, at The Kingsbury, Colombo.

NDB honoured as a Best Women-Friendly Workplace at Great HR Awards 2025

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been recognised as a Best Women-Friendly Workplace at the prestigious Great HR Awards 2025, an accolade awarded by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka in collaboration with Mercer, a global leader in HR consulting.

MasterCard pledges US $ 750,000 for Karapitiya Trail Cancer Hospital via ‘Tap for Change’ campaign

MasterCard has pledged to donate US $ 750,000 towards the construction of the Trail Cancer Hospital in Karapitiya, in the Galle district.

AIA Insurance Lanka strengthens board

AIA Insurance Lanka announced the appointment of two eminent corporate leaders, Hiran Asoka Pieris and Deepthi Prasad Lokuarachchi, to its board as Non-Executive Independent Directors.

Verité Research releases State of Budget 2026 report

Verité Research released the fifth edition of its annual State of the Budget report yesterday.

Colombo inflation picks up to 2.3% in January

The headline inflation in the Colombo district accelerated to 2.3 percent in January 2026 from a year ago.

Sri Lanka leads in human development; India outpaces in growth: Dr. Arvind Subramanian

Sri Lanka has done much better than India in terms of human development and social indicators but in terms of rapid economic growth, India has outperformed Sri Lanka, said former Chief Economic Advisor to Indian Government Dr. Aravind Subramanian.

Korean govt. partners with UNDP to tackle Sri Lanka’s waste management challenges

With support from Climate, Energy and Environment Ministry of Republic of Korea, UNDP Sri Lanka advances low-carbon and inclusive waste management solutions

Sri Lanka delegation meets with Saudi PIF officials to explore investment opportunities

A Sri Lanka delegation headed by Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeyasinghe held a productive discussion with the senior officials of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), at the PIF headquarters in Riyadh, on January 25, 2026.

Turnover crosses Rs 9 Bn

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hayleys, Richard Pieris & Company and Bukit Darah with the turnover crossing Rs. 9.1 Bn.

Secondary market holds steady amid mixed sentiment

The secondary market witnessed moderate trading volumes and mixed sentiment during the session, resulting in the overall yield curve remaining unchanged.

Charles Sturt University hosts roundtable on the future of Sri Lanka’s higher education

Charles Sturt University, recently hosted a roundtable discussion on the future of higher education in Sri Lanka at its Colombo campus.

Hyundai-Aban Auto ignites football fever with FIFA World Cup Test Drive Promo

Hyundai-Abans Auto is bringing the excitement of world-class football closer to home with a thrilling new promotion that gives Sri Lankans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the FIFA World Cup live in the United States.

Institute of Chemistry Ceylon holds orientation programme for 2026 intake

The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon successfully conducted the Orientation Programme for the new intake on January 25th at its Malabe Campus.

Travelco Holidays strengthens regional presence, opens branch in Kandy

Travelco Holidays, a prominent provider of comprehensive travel solutions in Sri Lanka, has announced the opening of its newest branch in Kandy, marking a strategic expansion into the Central Province.

HierTalent set to redefine recruitment

HiAcuity, in partnership with Radicle Solutions (Pvt) Ltd., recently announced the launch of HierTalent, an all-new AI-powered recruitment platform.

EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 celebrate excellence in people-centred leadership

The EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 were successfully held on January 20, under the patronage of Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, who graced the ceremony as Chief Guest.

Nestle wins ‘Best IR Practice Award’

Nestlé Lanka Ltd won the Industrial Relations Best Practices Award – In memory of Franklyn Amerasinghe at the EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025, recognising its exemplary industrial relations practices.

BYD China Media Tour (2025) Highlights

China’s battery and electric vehicle giant BYD hosted a Sri Lankan media delegation during the latter part of last year (2025), providing deeper insights into the technology, eco-friendly value of electric vehicles and an experience of the charm of cutting-edge innovation.

EDB releases Export Performance Indicators 2024 report

The local export sector received a detailed statistical lens this week with the release of the ‘Export Performance Indicators 2024’, the flagship annual publication of the Export Development Board (EDB),

Chinese ambassador urges ‘galloping momentum’ for economic ties

LB Finance secures US$ 45mn from Swiss impact investors to expand MSME lending

LB Finance PLC yesterday said it had secured US$ 45 million in long-term foreign currency funding from two Switzerland-based impact investors, strengthening its balance sheet and liquidity at a time when

Shangri-La Colombo appoints Andreas Streiber as General Manager

Shangri-La Colombo announced the appointment of Andreas Streiber as General Manager, effective immediately.

Policy vacuum, tax rigidities weigh on gem and jewellery industry

The parliamentary Committee on Public Finance has flagged deep-rooted policy and regulatory weaknesses constraining the country’s gem and jewellery industry, calling for a comprehensive national

T-bond auction sparks long-end demand

The secondary market yesterday registered high trading volumes, with buying interest emerging at the long-end, post T-bond auction. Long-end yields slightly edged down, following the T-bond auction.

Indices close in red

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Senkadagala Finance, Ceylon Tobacco Company and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.9 bn.

Transforming future of SL’s MSMEs

The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Sri Lanka’s economy, contributing to approximately 52 percent to the nation’s GDP, while employing roughly 45 percent of the

David Pieris Renewable Energy introduces PROJOY and Hoymiles products

David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited (DPRE), the renewable energy arm of the David Pieris group, strengthened its position in Sri Lanka’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector with the launch of

Cleantech becomes SL’s 1st GP Certified recycler

In a historic development for Sri Lanka’s plastic recycling sector, Cleantech (Pvt.) Ltd, a member of Abans Group of Companies, was the first to earn GP certification for its state-of-the-art recycling plant.

Full occupancy achieved at The Offices at Cinnamon Life

John Keells Properties announced that The Offices at Cinnamon Life, located within the landmark City of Dreams Sri Lanka, has reached full occupancy, along with some floors sold to a diverse portfolio of leading