ADB’s new strategy puts spotlight on SL’s macroeconomic stability

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday announced the launch of a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for Sri Lanka....

Stakeholders upbeat on tourism, but urge swift actions on challenges

Sri Lanka tourism stakeholders yesterday expressed confidence in the continuation of the current positive trend witnessed provided....

Govt. to spin off Sapugaskanda fuel refinery from CPC

The government yesterday announced its decision to spin off Sapugaskanda fuel refinery from Ceylon Petroleum Corporation...

Plans underway to set up inter-ministerial tourism committee

The Cabinet this week gave the nod to establish an inter-ministerial tourism committee chaired by the Secretary to the President....

Colombo Port transshipment growth surges for third month

In February, the Port of Colombo saw its transshipment volume growth accelerate for the third consecutive....

Premier Energies lands US$ 17mn bid for solar project

India-based Premier Energies has landed a US$17 million bid to install solar power systems in religious establishments....

Pepsi unveils new summer campaign with Jacqueline

Pepsi, the iconic beverage brand, is gearing up to embrace the summer season in Sri Lanka, with its latest film starring the charismatic...

CEAT Kelani among CPM’s 10 best-managed companies

CEAT Kelani Holdings, one of Sri Lanka’s manufacturing success stories, has been named among the country’s top 10 companies....

Lankan team converts world’s first Hummer EV SUV to right-hand drive

Global Conversions, a leading Sri Lankan-owned company specialising in automobile re-engineering, has achieved a remarkable....

Event Management Association enhances professional standards

The Event Management Association (EMA), the only professional industry body in Sri Lanka for event management...

Ceylinco Life posts impressive premium income growth

Ceylinco Life has achieved the milestone of two decades of unbroken market leadership in Sri Lanka’s life insurance industry....

Letter to the Editor: Delisting Expolanka Holdings’ shares from Colombo Stock Exchange

I refer to the article published in your paper on March 14, 2024, written by S.V.S. Fernando of Dehiwela, citing several factors...

The tale of a working mother

“Being a working mother is the wiser choice … Do not underestimate the positive impact it will have on your kids....

Project Apollo to boost Sri Lanka’s renewable energy ambitions

The Ministry of Power and Energy signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Project Apollo between Ceylon Energy Pte Ltd....

Assetline Finance opens 56th branch in Panadura

Assetline Finance Limited (AFL) opened its 56th branch in Panadura recently. The branch also offers....

David Pieris Automobiles partners with BAIC

David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited (DPA) announced its partnership in Sri Lanka with Beijing Automotive Industry...

Sanasa General Insurance achieves 53% growth in 2023

Sanasa General Insurance Company marked a unique milestone in their history by achieving a record growth rate of 53 percent....

First LNG-powered vessel calls at HIP

The first LNG battery hybrid powered RORO vessel berthed at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) for the discharge...

People’s Bank named among top 20 employers at Top Employers Awards

People’s Bank has been named among the top 20 employers among AICPA and CIMA members in recognition of the bank’s....

Minimum room rate has negative impact on local tourism: CHSGA member

The minimum room rate introduced for city hotels by the government could have a negative effect on tourism, an industrialis...

ADB boosts small businesses with US $ 100mn loan extension

Sri Lanka’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are set to receive a significant boost, as the Asian Development Bank....

New HDI report warns global community is falling short

For the first time on record, the inequalities in the Human Development Index (HDI) values—which measure a country’s....

Star Wars: Millennium Falcon 50p coin unveiled by Royal Mint

The Millennium Falcon has landed on a 50p coin in the latest collectable Star Wars series from the Royal ....

Appeal Court grants interim order on On’ally Holdings shareholder dispute

The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order suspending a previous ruling by the Commercial High Court of Colombo. This ruling....

NDB to raise Rs.10bn via Basel III-compliant debentures

National Development Bank (NDB) yesterday announced it would raise a maximum sum of Rs.10 billion by way of Basel III....

Impact of microfinance in SL’s economic development

We swung off the main road and bumped down a narrow lane until we reached a modest two-story home. As we got out of the car....

SLT-Mobitel and Sri Lanka Railways digitize ticket reservation

SLT-Mobitel in collaboration with Sri Lanka Railways recently marked a significant milestone by digitizing the ticket reservation ....

South Korean Kiuda to launch Carbon Exchange with Lankan tech startup

South Korea’s Kiuda Digital Holdings is to launch their state-of-the-art carbon exchange named ‘KiudaEX’. The locally....

Tourism hits half a million arrival milestone in under 3 months

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals have soared past the 500,000 mark in just the third month of the year, with March alone crossing the 100,000 milestone, over the weekend.

Silence on gender-based harassment in workplaces gets louder

In a disheartening revelation, a recent study conducted by the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce Sri Lanka (WCIC) shed light on the alarming silence surrounding gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) against women in workplaces.