CICRA Campus approved as a centre by Qualification Scotland

CICRA Campus announced a landmark achievement in its commitment to accessible, highquality education. From December 2025 onwards, CICRA Campus has been officially approved as a centre by Qualification Scotland, the national regulator qualifications in Scotland.

IASL launches E-Motor Card and donates 500 tablets to Sri Lanka Police

The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) concluded the official launching ceremony of the E-Motor Insurance Digital Card and the handover of 500 tablets to the Sri Lanka Police Department at Ministry of Public Security and Parliament Affairs Auditorium, Suhurupaya Battaramulla.

Capital market watchdog clamps down after trading abuse jolts Colombo bourse

Capital market watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), confirmed it has identified the key players behind the price distortions that triggered an unprecedented halt on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) last week.

AFC Asia Frontier Fund increases Sri Lanka weight to 13.6% in 2025

The Hong Kong-based AFC Asia Frontier Fund (AAFF) has significantly increased its exposure to Sri Lankan equities, raising its country weighting to 13.6 percent by the end of 2025 from 12.9 percent a year earlier, as it bets on a sustained economic recovery despite recent weather-related setbacks.

Tourism disappoints 2025 earnings as income falls short despite higher arrivals

Earnings from Sri Lanka’s tourism industry disappointed in 2025, as revenue failed to correspond with the surge in arrivals, which reached a fresh high during the year.

Sri Lanka closes 2025 with record high remittances

Sri Lanka recorded US$ 879.1 million in foreign currency inflows in December 2025, marking the highest monthly remittance income the country has ever registered.

Credit to private sector on a tear

Credit flows to the economy accelerated with renewed vigour in November, with disbursements reaching a new high and extending a months-long record-breaking streak that began in mid-2025.

CH17 launches SL’s 1st integrated HRM, rewards and loyalty SaaS platform

CH17 Loyalty announced the launch of a comprehensive human resource management (HRM) suite with a fully embedded rewards and loyalty module—a first-of-its-kind software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution developed for the modern enterprise.

SLASSCOM People Summit 2026 on January 30

SLASSCOM’s 15th edition of its People Summit returns on January 30, 2026, at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, reinforcing its leadership in driving progressive people practices.

Siyapatha Finance welcomes new year with renewed hope and resilience

Siyapatha Finance PLC ceremoniously welcomed 2026 at its head office, auspiciously commencing a new year of growth and prosperity with traditional rituals and religious observances.

HNBA offers Rs.1mn free life cover to Cyclone Dithwa-affected customers

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) has announced a special relief initiative titled ‘HNB Assurance Gift of Protection’, offering a free life insurance cover of Rs.1 million to its policyholders affected by the recent Dithwa Cyclone.

Earthfoam dominates 2025 awards season with 5 major national honours

Earthfoam Private Limited, Sri Lanka’s leading natural and organic latex-based mattress, topper and pillow manufacturer and exporter, has emerged as a standout performer in the 2025 national awards season, securing five prestigious titles across multiple industry platforms.

People’s Bank commits to rebuild MSMEs through govt.-backed financing

Following are the excerpts from an interview with People’s Bank Deputy General Manager SME, Development and Microfinance Wickrama Narayana.

MiHCM Consulting launched to deliver end-to-end HR transformation

Global HR technology provider MiHCM stepped into 2026 by announcing a new era for the group, with the launch of MiHCM Consulting – a new consulting practice within MiHCM Group designed to deliver end-to-end HR transformation, change management and advisory services for organisations across South Asia and Southeast Asia, aligning organisations towards the future of work.

Metalabs’ mAudit wins ICSDB Excellence Award

Metalabs, a Sri Lankan-incubated technology innovator with development operations in Sri Lanka and business operations across Singapore, the United States, Oceanic region and Gulf, has been honoured with the Silver award in the Client Implementations (Enterprise) Category, at ICSDB Excellence Awards 2025, for its flagship compliance platform mAudit.

Sri Lanka emerges as third fastest growing destination for Australian tourists

​Sri Lanka has secured its position as the third fastest-growing travel destination for Australian tourists in 2025, recording a 19 percent year-on-year growth in arrivals.

TikTok reveals Sri Lanka’s top searches in 2025

TikTok recently shared the top searched words on the platform in Sri Lanka in 2025, offering a snapshot of what Sri Lankans were most curious about this year — from the celebrities and creators they follow, to the music and dramas they can’t stop talking about, the places they’re planning to visit, and the moments driving conversation across the platform.

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 returns after 14 years, set for June at BMICH

Sri Lanka Expo 2026, organised by the Export Development Board (EDB) and the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry will be held from 18 to 21 June, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).

Central Bank reaffirms Rs. 1.1 Mn deposit insurance coverage

In a recent public notice on social media, the Central Bank reiterated that depositors in licenced commercial and specialised banks and licenced finance companies are automatically insured under the Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance Scheme (SLDIS), administered by the Central Bank.

ASPI gains 3.5% during the week

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Commercial Bank and Vallibel One with the turnover crossing Rs. 8.5 Bn.

Muted investor activity results in flat yield curve

Investor interest moderated during the day, with subdued trading activity and lower volumes observed, resulting in the yield curve remaining broadly unchanged.

Paperless global shipping Sri Lanka risks being left behind on Electronic Bill of Lading

In global shipping, the Bill of Lading (BL) is one of the most critical documents. It serves as a receipt for goods, evidence of a contract of carriage, and, most importantly, a document of title. While much of international trade documentation has become digital, BLs remain mostly paper-based.

Why Sri Lanka needs an independent mechanism to protect calamity-affected SMEs

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is threatened not only by past crises, but by a growing governance vacuum in how financial distress is resolved.

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts eyes 30% female workforce representation by 2030

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its commitment to gender inclusion across its portfolio, with female participation now at 19.5 percent, marking a healthy trajectory toward its 2030 goal of achieving 30 percent workforce representation.

LTL Holdings launches humanitarian response to cyclone-affected families

LTL Holdings emerged as a key corporate entity, launching a large-scale humanitarian relief effort to support thousands of affected families across the island, as Sri Lanka grappled with widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

OSC raises Rs. 1.1mn for Colombo Friend-in-Need Society

At the three-day SAISA Swimming 2025 Meet, The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) turned sport into service, raising Rs. 1.1 million for the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society (CFINS). OSC’s Gecko Gear Service Group ran a merchandise stall throughout the tournament, channelling student energy into community support.

‘IChemC’ welcomes 2026 with unity and vision

The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) marked the dawn of the New Year 2026 with a cordial and uplifting celebration, bringing together staff members to reflect on achievements and embrace the opportunities ahead.

‘AURA XIV’ exposes CCS chemists’ talent

AURA XIV, the annual talent show celebrating the creativity and artistic brilliance of the talented chemists of the College of Chemical Sciences (CCS), Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, was held at the Malalasekara Theatre Hall on December 21st.

Emirates extends Premium Economy reach with expanded city rollout

Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network.

CMA Sri Lanka conducts Graduation Ceremony 2025

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka) successfully conducted its Graduation Ceremony 2025, marking a historic milestone as the Institute celebrates 25 years of service to the nation in developing competent, ethical, and globally competitive management accounting professionals on 19th December 2025 at BMICH, Colombo.