La Dolce Tazza celebrates landmark success

Colombo recently witnessed a refined celebration of Italian coffee culture with the conclusion of La Dolce Tazza – The Art of Italian Coffee, an exclusive masterclass presented through collaboration between the Embassy of Italy in Sri Lanka and Colombo Coffee Company.

‘The 3i Show with Stefan de Alwis’ wins Asia’s Best Emerging Podcast Award

Sri Lanka’s growing influence in Asia’s digital media and thought leadership space was spotlighted on the regional stage as The 3i Show with Stefan de Alwis was awarded Asia’s Best Emerging Podcast Show of the Year 2025–2026 at the Asia Awards.

IQ Global and CLASS unveil region’s first “GeoStrategy × Business Design” programme

As geopolitical upheavals increasingly shape business outcomes, IQ Global has partnered with the Centre for Law & Security Studies (CLASS) to launch the region’s first “GeoStrategy × Business Design” programme, an initiative that aims to redefine how senior leaders prepare for a world where disruption has become the norm.

Ambewela rewards ten ‘Scan & Win Big’ winners

Ambewela has once again proven that premium is not just a product promise, it’s an experience. It has concluded its widely enjoyed ‘Scan & Win Big’ consumer promotion, rewarding 10 loyal consumers with exclusive premium holiday packages that take everyday nourishment to an entirely new level.

Seylan Bank continues SME regional forums in North Central Region

Seylan Bank recently continued its support of the nation’s small and medium enterprises (SME) sector with its second SME Programme in the North Central Region.

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Govt. awaits completion of Satellite Accounting surveys to set 2026 tourism revenue targets

The government has decided to hold off on finalising the specific tourism revenue targets for 2026, until the completion of a comprehensive data-gathering exercise under the Tourism Satellite Accounting framework.

FACETS 2026 concludes successfully, showcasing strong international participation and industry confidence

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s premier international gem and jewellery exhibition, concluded successfully at The Forum, Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from the stakeholders, exhibitors, international buyers and visitors.

INSEE Lanka appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited (INSEE Lanka) has announced the appointment of Eng. Thusith C. Gunawarnasuriya as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026.

EDB calls for applications for IPD sourcing mission to access EU market

The Export Development Board (EDB) is calling for applications for this month’s sourcing mission from Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD).

Indices continue to close in green

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Commercial Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.5 Bn.

Low activity persists as short-mid yields edge up

The secondary market yield curve saw subdued trading volumes and low activity, while yields recorded a mild uptick across the short to mid tenure segments.

Evergreen Group emerges as largest tea producing private group

Evergreen Group, situated in Horangalla, Thalgaswela, in the Galle district, produced and sold the highest quantity of tea for a group in Sri Lanka in the year 2025, selling 10,379,568.00 kilogrammes, thus emerging as the largest tea producing private group for the eighth consecutive year.

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 kicks off today

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 opens today at Shangri-La Colombo, marking a significant step up in scale and ambition for Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry, as the country seeks to strengthen its standing in high-value exports and global trade networks.

AMW extends relief assistance to 1,000 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW) extended timely humanitarian assistance to the communities affected by the recent Cyclone Ditwah by handing over a consignment of essential relief packs to the Disaster Management Centre, supporting the ongoing national disaster response efforts.

Talal Rafi publishes in Johns Hopkins University’s SAIS Review

Sri Lankan economist Talal Rafi had his latest research article ‘How Sovereign Debt Crises Are Becoming Geopolitical: Lessons from Sri Lanka’ published in the prestigious SAIS Review of International Affairs, the policy journal of the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University, United States.

SINGER FINANCE: Leadership That Listens, Vision That Leads

SINGER FINANCE (Lanka) PLC announces the appointment of Mr. Thushan Amarasuriya as Managing Director, effective 1st January 2026.

ComBank supports Sri Lanka’s DMC to strengthen country’s disaster readiness

Under its ‘Rebuild Together’ initiative, a national effort launched following Cyclone Ditwah to aid recovery and reduce future disaster risks, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has stepped forward to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and risk management capabilities by funding the complete revamp of the RiskInfo Spatial Data Portal managed by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

Kanoo Prudential Shipping: A strategic joint venture elevating maritime excellence in Sri Lanka

Kanoo Shipping, one of the oldest and most trusted maritime brands in the Middle East for the last 115 years and Prudential Shipping, a leading Sri Lankan shipping agency with over 28 years of industry expertise, have joined forces to form Kanoo Prudential Shipping, a strategic joint venture set to revolutionise regional shipping services in Sri Lanka and beyond.

CA Sri Lanka commits over Rs.32mn to nation-building efforts and flood relief

Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the nation, not only as a leader in professional education but also as a responsible professional body,

Dialog commits LKR 420 million to Rebuilding Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has committed LKR 420 million in support of the Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka initiative, aimed at accelerating recovery in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

Shield Restraint Systems unveils state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka

Shield Restraint Systems (Pvt.) Ltd officially opened its cutting-edge manufacturing facility at the Export Processing Zone, Wathupitiwala, Nittambuwa, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s industrial development and foreign investment landscape.

Market gains on blue-chip strength

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) posted a strong session on Tuesday, with both key indices closing firmly in green amid elevated turnover and share volumes, signaling a solid base for continued momentum. The S&P SL20 outperformed the ASPI in percentage terms, rising nearly 1.8 times the ASPI’s gain, highlighting strong investor confidence in blue-chip counters.

Foreign job scams under scrutiny as Sri Lanka readies major law overhaul

Sri Lanka would overhaul its foreign employment framework within months, stepping up efforts to curb illegal migration after a growing number of citizens were rescued from cybercrime camps in Myanmar and conflict zones in Russia, the officials said.

Sri Lanka’s equity market ends 2025 as region’s 3rd best performer

Sri Lanka’s equity market concluded 2025 on a robust trajectory, securing its position as the third-best performing market in the region, according to the data released by CT Smith Securities.

Sri Lanka eyes minimum 3mn tourists in 2026

Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities have announced an ambitious minimum target of three million tourist arrivals for 2026, looking to capitalise on the 15 percent growth recorded over the past year.

Week begins in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Carson Cumberbatch and ACL Cables with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.7 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Commercial Bank, ACL Cables and Cargills.

Central Bank extends suspension of Perpetual Treasuries

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka, acting in terms of the regulations made under the Registered Stock and Securities Ordinance and Local Treasury Bills Ordinance, has decided to extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited from carrying on the business and activities of a primary dealer for a further period of six months, with effect from 4:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026, in order to continue the investigations being conducted by the Central Ban

Secondary market sees mixed sentiment, with mid-tenure trades in focus

The week began with mixed sentiment in the secondary market and trading activity concentrating towards the mid-term maturities.

Asia Siyaka Warehouse sets global benchmark as 1st ZeroCarbon-certified tea logistics company

Asia Siyaka Warehousing (Pvt.) Ltd, the largest auction logistics provider in Sri Lanka’s tea sector, has achieved a historic global benchmark in sustainability, becoming the world’s first and only ZeroCarbon-certified company in tea auction logistics.