Lankatiles celebrates opening of 58th showroom in Galle

Sri Lanka’s leading tile manufacturer Lankatiles announced the opening of its 58th showroom and second in the Galle located at Matara Road, PettigalaWatta.

Flora Tissues earns Superbrand status for second time

Flora Tissues, Sri Lanka’s soft disposable tissue brand under Pee Bee Management Services (Pvt) Ltd, was conferred Superbrand status for 2025.

HNB expands Priority Circle across key Colombo suburbs

HNB PLC has opened three new Priority Circle Lounges in Battaramulla, Dehiwala and Panadura, further strengthening its premium service network for discerning customers.

Alpha Fire Services unveils new logo

Alpha Fire Services PLC unveiled its new logo at the Head Office in Colombo recently.

Port City Colombo Investor Forum in Singapore highlights SL’s transformation

Sri Lanka presented a clear message of confidence, reform, and long-term opportunity at the Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Forum held on January 27 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.

NCHS strengthens presence at EDEX Expo as Platinum Partner in Colombo and Kandy

The Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS) once again partnered EDEX Expo as the Platinum Partner, marking a strong presence at both the Colombo and Kandy editions of Sri Lanka’s largest education and careers exhibition.

BCS Sri Lanka Section appoints new Executive Committee at AGM

BCS Sri Lanka Section, the Sri Lankan chapter of BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT, announced the appointment of its new Executive Committee at its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on January 30 at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo.

Volt Charge expands EV charging footprint with Jetwing Hotels

Volt Charge electric vehicle (EV) charging network announced a strategic partnership with Jetwing Hotels to deploy EV charging infrastructure across a selection of Jetwing’s key hotels islandwide.

TRIZEN welcomes Tea Avenue café on-site

Adding another dimension to this resident-focused experience, TRIZEN has unveiled Tea Avenue Daily Brew, brought to life in collaboration with Tea Avenue.

Cabinet approves tenders for 160 MW/640 MWh national battery storage project

In a significant step towards strengthening the country’s electricity system, Cabinet this week approved awarding tenders for the installation of a 160 MW/640 MWh battery energy storage system, Energy Ministry said.

SriLankan Airlines CEO search draws 200 applications

National carrier SriLankan Airlines has received around 200 applications for the post of Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku told Parliament yesterday.

Cabinet approves Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030

In line with the National Policy on Renewable Energy, the Cabinet has approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, aimed at meeting 70 percent of Sri Lanka’s national electricity demand from renewable energy sources by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Tourist arrivals hit record high in January kicking off 2026 with strong momentum

​Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has recorded a historic start to the new year, with arrivals in January 2026 surging to an all-time monthly high of 277,327 visitors.

Local construction sector urged to move beyond ‘survival mode’

Sri Lanka’s construction industry must move decisively from “survival mode” to “growth mode” and reposition itself as a core driver of the national economy rather than a purely domestic service sector, the newly appointed President of the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCI), Vernon Manilal Fernando said.

IRCSL extends Sanasa Life Insurance suspension to March 3

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) has once again extended the suspension of the registration granted to Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC to carry on long-term insurance business.

Crossings boost turnover

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, Teejay Lanka and Ceylon Tobacco Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 8.2 bn.

Measured buying persists, volumes improve

Monday’s buying interest persisted through yesterday’s trading session while trading activity and overall volumes showed a marked improvement.

NIBM and Codegen join forces to equip children with future-ready tech skills

The National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), one of Sri Lanka’s premier state higher education institutions, has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Codegen International to expand technological education for children.

Pan Asia Bank marks 30 years

For three decades, Pan Asia Bank has steadily grown into one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted and loved financial institutions, building lasting relationships with customers across the nation through its expanding network of branches and digital banking presence.

Union Assurance empowers top performers with Momentum 2026

Union Assurance hosted Momentum 2026 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, bringing together its high performing advisers and leaders.

SL-Maldives Business Council strengthens community healthcare through CSR initiative

The Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC), operating under the aegis of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, recently handed over a selection of essential medical equipment to the Divisional Hospital, Anavilundawa, as part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Lanka IOC’s ‘Win with Servo’ promo winners receive Bajaj Pulsars

Lanka IOC PLC successfully concluded its three-month consumer promotion titled ‘Win with Servo’, conducted exclusively for the end users of Servo 4T Xtra motorbike lubricant. The promotion commenced on October 15, 2025 and concluded on January 15, 2026, attracting strong consumer participation from across the island. As part of the promotion, three brand-new Bajaj Pulsar 125 cc motorbikes were offered as grand prizes. The campaign generated stro

Swisstek Aluminium opens Design Studio

Swisstek Aluminium officially opened its new Design Studio at 118A, Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, further strengthening its position as the leading aluminium solutions provider in Sri Lanka.

CBSL cancels PABC primary dealer licence

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC) has announced that the Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has formally cancelled its primary dealer licence, effective from October 23, 2025.

Ceylinco Life concludes Family Savari 19 grand draw

Ceylinco Life, Sri Lanka’s life insurance market leader, has concluded the grand draw of the 19th edition of its iconic Family Savari mega promotion, selecting hundreds of winning families for unforgettable overseas holidays and local leisure experiences, while marking a colourful first with the selection of winners from its Run for Savari game.

Guiding Leadership and Outreach expands impact

The Guiding Leadership and Outreach (GLO) programme, a youth leadership initiative launched in 2024 through a collaboration between the Association of HR Professionals (AHRP) and Global Learning Labs, continues to build momentum as it works toward empowering 1,000 young leaders across Sri Lanka in 2025.

AIA executes ‘Divimagata Piyapath’ next phase

AIA Insurance Lanka recently executed the next phase of its community relief programme ‘AIA Divimagata Piyapath, Senehase Gamana’, mobilising a nationwide effort to provide essential school supplies and stationery for the new academic year to children in communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah and the widespread landslides and floods that followed.

Advice Lab unveils new 13,000+ sq. ft. office

Advice Lab, a leading provider of financial services BPO solutions to the Australian market, announced the opening of its new 13,000+ square‑foot office in Colombo, one of the most modern and dynamic workspaces in Sri Lanka.

David Pieris Logistics opens first-ever multi-user logistics facility in North

David Pieris Logistics (Private) Limited (formerly D P Logistics (Pvt.) Limited), the logistics arm of David Pieris Group of Companies, officially inaugurated Jaffna’s first-ever purpose-built, multi-user logistics facility, marking a significant milestone in the development of modern logistics infrastructure in Sri Lanka’s Northern province.

First Capital strengthens youth financial literacy

First Capital Holdings PLC continues to strengthen its commitment to building a financially empowered nation.