Prime Group delivers Prime Villas, Dalugama

Prime Group officially handed over the keys to the owners of Prime Villas, Dalugama. The grand ceremony took place on February 3 marking the completion and successful delivery of the latest addition to the Prime Group portfolio. Prime Villas, Dalugama, an epitome of sophisticated living, began its ground breaking journey in early 2021. Nestled along the Old Kandy Road, this exceptional project boasts three distinct types of 3-bedroom villas thou

Love blooms amidst economic revival

As Sri Lanka emerges from the shadows of a pandemic and a crippling economic crisis, the city of Colombo yesterday embraced Valentine’s Day with a renewed spirit of resilience and optimism.

Exclusive Valentine’s savings with NDB credit cards

As love fills the air this Valentine’s season, NDB Bank is thrilled to present a plethora of exclusive offers, making it the perfect time for credit cardholders to indulge in delightful savings and experiences.

Dialog Axiata Unveils Smart Home Devices Powered by Dialog Smart Home App

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, unveiled a holistic Smart Home App, revolutionizing smart living and empowering users to effortlessly control their entire suite of Dialog Smart Home devices with a single platform, regardless of their location.  The Dialog Smart Home App serves as a centralised platform, allowing users to effortlessly manage and monitor a range of smart devices from the categories of Surveillance, Automati

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Debt payers slam CB’s silence on unregulated online lenders

Leasing and debt installment payers voiced concerns over Central Bank’s silence regarding the questionable practices of unregulated online loan providers in Sri Lanka.

India’s UPI services a possible catalyst for Sri Lanka tourism sector: SLTDA Chief

India’s cutting-edge Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services could significantly boost Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings and reshape....

Greenpeace kicks off ‘People For Climate’ Indian Ocean Ship Tour 2024

Greenpeace launched its South Asia regional office in Colombo yesterday with arrival of the iconic ship Rainbow Warrior, marking ....

WEF warns of economic downturn, labour shortage risks in Sri Lanka

The latest Global Risks Report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) highlights economic downturn, labour shortage,....

Plantations enterprise reform programme set to roll out

The plantations enterprise reform programme is all set to roll out with the Cabinet of Ministers this week approving....

Bond auction yields hit new lows amidst strong buying appetite

The Treasury bond auction held yesterday yielded a bullish outcome, with the entire offered amount of Rs. 55.0 billion on the 2026....

Committee urges swift action to alleviate growing microfinance crisis

In a bid to iron out the escalating microfinance issue in Sri Lanka, the Consultative Committee on Minimising the Effects....

Burnout and fatigue affect 90% of cybersecurity and IT professionals in Asia Pacific: Sophos

In today’s digitally-driven landscape, the fight against cyber threats has never been more crucial. However,....

Revolutionising wellness in SL’s tech industry

In the bustling corridors of the tech industry, where deadlines hum like overclocked servers and creativity fuels the next big....

Embodee showcases cutting-edge fashion technology in Sri Lanka

Embodee, a trailblazer in 3D software for fashion, recently unveiled its latest technological advancements at an exclusive....

SLT-Mobitel Fibre reenergises nation with power of high-speed connectivity

SLT-Mobitel Fibre is reenergising the nation with the power of high-speed connectivity, inviting families and homes to experience....

Zone24x7 celebrates 20 years in tech industry

Zone24x7, a leading provider of end-to-end technology consulting and engineering solutions, celebrated its 20th anniversary....

Samsung unveils Galaxy A15 5G in Sri Lanka

Samsung, the leading consumer electronics brand in Sri Lanka, proudly unveils the latest addition to its line-up – Galaxy ....

Yamaha and AMW confident in government lifting import ban on motorcycles as economy stabilises

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW) expressed confidence in the government lifting the import ban on motorcycles....

ABMCL bags National Quality Award

Associated Battery Manufacturers (Ceylon) Limited (ABMCL), a subsidiary of Exide Industries Limited, the manufacturer ....

Toyota says president, chairman of scandal-hit Daihatsu unit to step down

Toyota Motor has chosen Masahiro Inoue to restore leadership at Daihatsu Motor, after the unit became entangled in a vehicle ....

Amana Takaful Insurance sets a new standard for motor insurance with its cutting-edge app

In its unwavering commitment to elevate customer convenience, Amana Takaful Insurance, a prominent insurance provider.....

EV motor alloy from Japan’s Proterial trims power use by 5%

Japanese metal materials maker Proterial has developed a way to make a new alloy for electric vehicle (EV) motors that....

Survey on Sri Lanka’s PR industry reveals print is here to stay

A survey conducted by APAC chapter of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) revealed that print is here to stay.

Central Bank expands Governing Board with two new members

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has expanded its Governing Board, with the appointment of two new members.

Dairy sector makes fresh bid to reconsider VAT rollout

Sri Lanka’s dairy stakeholders urged the government to reconsider the decision to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT).

Central Bank continues to collect foreign exchange from domestic market

Continuing its months-long streak, the Central Bank purchased another US $ 245.3 million in foreign exchange from the domestic banking system and sold nothing in January.

Buying appetite tones down ahead of bond auction

The secondary market yield curve remained broadly unchanged, as the robust buying sentiment, which persisted during the previous sessions, toned down during the day.

Dipped Products December revenues slip over softened demand for gloves

Dipped Products PLC saw its revenues slip in the three months ended in December 2023.

Oil slips after rally last week on Middle East, tight supply

REUTERS: Oil prices slipped yesterday as investors indulged in some profit-taking after both benchmarks ended last week about 6 percent higher on Middle East tensions and as refining outages squeezed refined products markets. Brent crude futures were down 89 cents or about 1.1 percent, at US $ 81.30 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 83 cents, also about 1.1 percent, to US $ 76.01 a barrel at 1239 GMT.