‘Edges of Sri Lanka’ highlights country’s strengths as emerging export and investment hub

‘Edges of Sri Lanka: Reimagining the Future of Exports and Investments’, a new publication that showcases how local businesses create value, innovate and compete globally, was recently launched by the Export Development Board (EDB).

Ceylon Cold Stores honoured at National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC has reinforced its leadership in operational excellence with an important recognition at the National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025. The company was honoured with the National Award of Excellence, Best Supply Chain Practicing Organization 2025 (Commendation Award) in the Extra Large, Manufacturing category at the ceremony held on 24th October last year at Monarch Imperia

GovPay now on Union Bank BizDirect platform

Union Bank continues to simplify business banking with the introduction of GovPay on its payments & cash management platform BizDirect enabling businesses to make government payments fast, secure and conveniently. Through BizDirect GovPay, customers can settle payments to key government institutions including the Inland Revenue Department, Sri Lanka Customs, Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Sri Lanka Ports Authority and the Board of Investment (B

Sri Lanka makes packaging history with Tetra Recart

Wichy Plantation Company (Pvt) Ltd has commissioned South Asia’s first Tetra Recart R2 production line, marking a transformational milestone for Sri Lanka’s food processing and export sectors.

CEAT Kelani treats top dealers to a Swiss adventure

CEAT Kelani Holdings has raised the bar for dealer recognition, rewarding its top performers with an unforgettable tour of Switzerland – the pinnacle experience of the Company’s three-tier ‘Travel with CEAT’ rewards programme. These dealers, who met or exceeded the ambitious sales targets set during the latest performance cycle, were treated to a six-night, seven-day journey through some of Europe’s most extraordinary destinations.

EFC National Best Employer Awards on Jan.20

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) will host the inaugural EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 on January 20 at the Galle Face Hotel, commencing at 6.00 p.m.

WCIC endorses importance of GBVH-free workplaces and ILO Convention 190

Women face Gender Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) at Corporates and in Entrepreneurial businesses Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) has been actively working to create workplace environments that are free from Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH), enabling women to thrive and contribute meaningfully.

Investor momentum returned as the market closed higher

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed on a positive note on 14 January 2026, as renewed investor interest lifted market momentum during the session. The All Share Price Index advanced by 100.9 points, or 0.43 percent, to close at 23,708.70, after gaining more than 165 points at mid-session. Activity in the market picked up notably, with 73 crossings across 22 counters, signalling a return of confidence among investors.

Women’s economic participation central to growth agenda: PM

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and long-term growth prospects hinge on dismantling systemic barriers that limit women’s participation in enterprise, leadership and decision-making, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Commercial Bank’s brand supremacy reaffirmed with Superbrand status

More than a century of leadership and the unwavering trust of millions has been powerfully reaffirmed with the conferring of Superbrand Status to the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, cementing its position as the nation’s leading banking brand and elevating it to the pantheon of the world’s most iconic and influential brands.

AASL’s Rs. 2bn asset gap and accounting errors exposed ahead of BIA Terminal 2 recommencement

As the government prepares to award the multi-billion rupee contract for the resumption of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Terminal 2 project to Japan’s Taisei Corporation, the Auditor General has raised serious red flags regarding the financial governance of the airport operator, specifically highlighting accounting irregularities related to the stalled phase of the same development.

Market closes with foreign buying

The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Colombo Dockyard and DFCC Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.9 bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20.

Muted trading activity amid T-Bill auction proceedings

The secondary market yesterday drifted through a quiet session amidst the scheduled T-Bill auction, at which the amount raised fell marginally short of the initial offer.

BYD records 4.6mn NEV sales in 2025, retaining global No. 1 ranking

BYD has retained its position as the world’s largest seller of new energy vehicles (NEVs), recording total global sales of 4,602,436 units in 2025.

Pasad Weerasekera joins AgriOne Solutions board

AgriOne Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of Asiya Siyaka Commodities PLC, has appointed seasoned agri-input industry professional Pasad Weerasekera to its board of directors.

BOC partners with 36th APB Sri Lanka Convention

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) partnered with the 36th Annual Convention of the Association of Professional Bankers (APB) Sri Lanka, reaffirming its commitment to promoting professional excellence and knowledge sharing within the banking sector.

InsureMe strengthens market capability with reinsurance broking licence

InsureMe, one of Sri Lanka’s leading insurance intermediary and InsurTech-enabled risk solutions provider, has further strengthened its market offering with the receipt of a reinsurance broking licence from the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL).

Amana Bank becomes first private bank to enter Thambala

Amana Bank has further expanded its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 41st Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Thambala, located in the Polonnaruwa district, marking its presence as the first private bank in Thambala and serving the surrounding agricultural and trading community.

Charles Sturt University brings world-class education opportunities to Sri Lanka

Charles Sturt University is expanding its international presence with a new campus in Sri Lanka, opening doors for students to access globally recognised Australian qualifications closer to home.

Industry sets clear goals at inaugural Sri Lanka Fintech Summit

The inaugural Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025, held recently, marked a decisive step in shaping the country’s modern, inclusive and investment-ready digital economy.

Anton drinking water pipes receive NSF certification

Anton, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s PVC manufacturing sector for over 60 years, announced that its drinking water pipe range has been officially certified lead-free under NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).

The Grand receives national construction excellence recognition

Prime Lands Residencies PLC announced that The Grand – Ward Place, its landmark luxury apartment development in Colombo 7, was recently recognised at the Sri Lanka National Construction Awards, organised by the Construction Industry Development Authority.

SLT-Mobitel Nebula Institute of Technology opens admissions for 2026 intake

SLT-Mobitel Nebula Institute of Technology, the educational arm of SLT-Mobitel, is now accepting applications for the 2026 intake, inviting ambitious innovators to dream boldly, discover their potential and engineer a future that matters by pursuing world-recognised qualifications.

Parenthood Global sets stage for family-friendly workplaces in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in the evolution of inclusive employment practices with the successful hosting of Parent-Inclusive Workplaces Summit 2025.

Sri Lanka records 67,762 tourist arrivals in early January 2026

Sri Lanka welcomed 67,762 tourists between January 1 and January 8, 2026, according to provisional figures from the latest tourism performance summary, indicating a relatively slow start to the year.

Motor traders push to scrap used vehicle tax break

Sri Lanka’s oldest automotive industry body has stepped up pressure on the government to dismantle what it calls a deeply flawed tax concession on used vehicle imports, warning that the policy is eroding state revenue, distorting competition and undermining foreign exchange discipline.

Mattala Airport accumulates Rs.39bn in losses as govt. pivots to new PPP model

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) has accumulated a staggering Rs.39.3 billion in net losses over the past six years, a recent audit revealed, as the government moves to scrap a previously arranged management handover to an India-Russia joint venture, in favour of a new public-private partnership (PPP) model.

LRI and Eighth Wonder acquire 71% stake in Lee Hedges for Rs.3.9bn

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) and Mauritius-based investment vehicle Eighth Wonder acquired a combined 71 percent stake in Lee Hedges PLC, on January 8, in a major transaction valued at approximately Rs.3.93 billion that has triggered a mandatory offer for the remaining shareholders.

Ceylon cuppa captures cold brew craze

Sri Lanka is positioning itself to ride a fresh wave of premium tea consumption in 2026, as the global Ceylon Tea cuppa evolves from a traditional hot brew into a high-value ingredient for cold extraction beverages and bubble tea. The rising global interest in cold extraction technology, which preserves the delicate floral and aromatic notes, is emerging as a defining consumption trend for 2026, an analysis by Forbes and Walker Tea Brokers said.

Ceylon Grain Elevators to invest Rs.3bn in Seeduwa poultry processing plant expansion

Ceylon Grain Elevators PLC has announced a strategic investment of Rs.3 billion to expand its chicken processing facility in Seeduwa.