SriLankan Airlines wins Silver at Asia eCommerce Awards 2025

SriLankan Airlines has brought home the Silver award for Best Sales Growth Strategy at the prestigious Asia eCommerce Awards 2025, held recently in Singapore, firmly positioning the airline at the forefront of digital commerce in Asia alongside top global brands.

NDB Bank-Gavinro expand access to electric passenger and commercial vehicle financing

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) entered into a memorandum of understanding with Gavinro International (Pvt.) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s latest EV franchise holders representing several reputed Chinese vehicle manufacturers.

Singer introduces TAILG electric motorbikes

Singer Sri Lanka PLC announced its entry into the electric mobility sector through the introduction of TAILG electric motorbikes in Sri Lanka.

SEC celebrates 38th anniversary with a bell ringing ceremony at CSE

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) celebrated its 38th anniversary with a bell ringing ceremony held at the trading floor of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on October 30, 2025.

Janashakthi Finance records strong growth in H1 2025/2026

Janashakthi Finance PLC announced a solid financial performance for the first half of the financial year ended September 30, 2025, reporting strong growth across key business metrics and continued progress in executing its long-term strategic priorities.

RDB relocates Devinuwara branch to enhance customer convenience

The Regional Development Bank (RDB), the leading state-owned development bank dedicated to empowering Sri Lanka’s regional economies, relocated its Devinuwara branch to a new and more accessible location at No. 74, Tangalle Road, Devinuwara.

Chief Internal Auditor’s Forum of Banks appoints new committee

The Chief Internal Auditor’s Forum of Banks appointed its seventh committee for 2025/26 at the Annual General Meeting held recently.

SLAF-India’s BIPA strengthen Indo-Sri Lankan collaboration in biological agriculture

The Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum (SLAF) and BioAgri Inputs Producers Association (BIPA) of India signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) at TRACE Expert City, Colombo, marking a significant step toward advancing biological agriculture and sustainable agri-innovation across the region.

ComBank opens Islamic banking counters at Dehiwala and Galle Fort branches

Demonstrating its commitment to serve the special requirements of its Islamic customers, Commercial Bank of Ceylon inaugurated dedicated Al Adalah Islamic Banking Counters at its Dehiwala and Galle Fort branches, further expanding access to banking products and services that fully comply with Sharia principles.

SL targets 20% reduction in total waste by 2035

Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to align its packaging industry with the global sustainability standards, targeting a 20 percent reduction in total waste by 2035 and meeting the European Union (EU) packaging benchmarks by 2040, a senior expert said.

October prices in Colombo district pick up to 2.1%

The consumer prices in the Colombo district picked up pace for the third month in a row, on the rising food prices as well as the increasing spending on the discretionaries such as dine-outs and higher expenses on healthcare.

IOM projects SL ports’ contribution to GDP to more than double by 2030

Sri Lanka’s ports, which currently contribute about 2.5 percent to the country’s GDP, are projected to account for 6 percent by 2030, International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Sri Lanka Immigration and Border Management Division Head Shantha Kulasekara said on Thursday.

Lanka Ashok Leyland posts Rs.1.17bn first-half profit as revenue rises to Rs.7.75bn

Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC, a joint venture between the government of Sri Lanka and Ashok Leyland Limited of India, reported a profit of Rs.1.17 billion for the first half of the financial year ending September 30, 2025.

Fair demand at Colombo Tea Auction as offerings ease

The total offerings at this week’s Colombo Tea Auction declined marginally to 5.0 million kilos, compared with 5.4 million kilos sold the previous week, with overall quality described as mostly unchanged.

SEC rings bell on 38 years of investor empowerment

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) marked its 38th anniversary this week, with a ceremonial market opening at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

Hanif Yusoof appointed as President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof as the President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment.

ASPI gains 4.7% during the month

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Bukit Darah, Lion Brewery and Carson Cumberbatch with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.6 Bn.

Subdued secondary market activity keeps yield curve unchanged

The secondary market remained subdued yesterday, with low activity and thin trading volumes, leaving the overall yield curve unchanged.

Morison’s Paracetol champions child safety on Children’s Day event

Morison was the Official Safety Partner for the Swarnavahini Children’s Day celebration held at Viharamahadevi Park, on October 5.

SLIIT reasserts global research excellence with 6 academics ranked among world’s top 2%

The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) has once again solidified its growing global research presence, with six of its academics recognized among the world’s top 2 percent of researchers in the 2025 Stanford-Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists Rankings.

WCIC hosts ‘Future Female Entrepreneurs’ workshop as part of anniversary celebrations

As part of its year-long 40th anniversary celebrations, the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) hosted another flagship initiative, ‘Empowering Future Female Entrepreneurs’, at Trace Expert City.

ComBank unites in pink to support breast cancer awareness & women’s empowerment

Commercial Bank of Ceylon employees across the country reported for work attired in pink on October 24, in a powerful show of solidarity with those affected by breast cancer and to help raise awareness of the importance of early detection, reflecting the Bank’s commitment to responsible corporate citizenship.

Selyn Foundation champions menstrual dignity on international stage

Sri Lanka’s effective fight against period poverty was spotlighted on a global stage by the Selyn Foundation at the 3rd International Conference on Public Health and Nutrition (ICPHN 2025) held recently in India.

Union Bank recognises Top Performers for third quarter

Union Bank once again recognised its top performers up to 3Q2025 at the UB Heroes Awards ceremony held at the Bank’s Head Office.

Prime Lands Residencies in 200-unit handover at ‘The Palace’

Prime Lands Residencies marks the 200-unit handover at ‘The Palace’, Gampaha delivering both lifestyle and long-term investment value.

NSB honoured with International WSBI Award

The National Savings Bank, Sri Lanka’s sole representative of the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI), joined the global celebration of World Savings Day 2025 on October 31, reaffirming its founding purpose, to inspire the nation to save and build a financially secure future.

NDB volunteers support mangrove conservation efforts at Anawilundawa

Twenty-four staff members from NDB Bank participated in a volunteer initiative on October 10 at the Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, a vital Ramsar site in Sri Lanka.

Amanté marks 13th anniversary opening new boutique

Sri Lanka’s intimate apparel brand amanté is celebrating its 13th anniversary with the unveiling of its 8th independent boutique.

Elephant House Super Heroes Season 3 crowns youth champions

After months of competition, creativity, and mentorship, Elephant House Super Heroes Season 3 came to a close at the Grand Finale held on October 18 at Stein Studios.

Seylan Bank opens 286th Pahasara Library

Seylan Bank achieved another significant milestone recently in its commitment to encourage young minds to learn and read, and raise the nation’s literacy.