Christell Luxury Wellness wins Quality Achievement Award at ESQR Awards in Dubai

Christell Luxury Wellness has nabbed top prize yet again this year, after being awarded the Quality Achievement Award 2025 for the Healthcare Sector at the annual European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) Awards - further cementing its commitment to excellence in services and quality management strategies.

UL Club Sri Lanka holds Annual General Meeting and appoints Office Bearers for 2025/26

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the UL Club Sri Lanka was held in December at the Radisson Hotel, Colombo, with the participation of its members.

BALPP redefining Governance Education

In an era where effective governance and visionary leadership are more critical than ever, the Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership and Public Policy (BALPP) stands out as Sri Lanka’s premier institution dedicated to cultivating policy leaders and innovators.

CSE starts 2026 on a strong note as both ASPI and S&P SL20 advance

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened 2026 on a strong note, closing higher in the first trading session of the year amid improved sentiment and stronger activity. The ASPI gained 239.77 points (1.06%) to end at 22,864.08, while the S&P SL20 rose 28.71 points (0.63%) to 6,195.95. Total turnover stood at LKR 5.16 billion on a share volume of 132.96 million.

Concessionary pledge loan scheme of Rs.10bn to support paddy millers from January 2026

A concessionary pledge loan scheme for small and medium scale paddy millers and cooperative societies is to be implemented from 1 January onwards to purchase paddy for the Maha season

External balance steadies in November as services, remittances provide buffer

Sri Lanka’s external position regained some footing in November, with the current account swinging back to a surplus after two months of deficits, even as widening trade gaps and rising import costs underscored

PMI – Construction rises to 66.2 in November

The Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction) increased to 66.2 in November.

Hayleys mandatory offer for Harischandra Mills ends with minimal acceptance

Hayleys PLC announced that its mandatory offer to acquire the remaining shares of Harischandra Mills PLC (HMP) concluded on December 30, 2025, with minimal acceptance from shareholders.

Foreign Employment Bureau launches modernised 24/7 call center

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) officially launched its modernised 24-hour Call Center yesterday under the patronage of Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and

Kristall Spaces Lanka unveils 56-unit luxury apartment project on Sri Lanka’s ‘Golden Mile’

Kristall Spaces Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, an associate of the award-winning Austrian developer Kristall Group, has officially unveiled All-Suite Resort Talpe Heights.

60-foot Christmas tree marks progress at Colombo Int’l Airport Hotel site

Rising prominently against the skyline, a majestic 60-foot Christmas tree has been erected at the construction site of the Colombo International Airport Hotel (CIAH), symbolising a landmark moment in Sri

Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards 2025

Recipients of the Certified Competency Mapper and Certified Corporate Trainer programmes of the Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM), an international professional certification body, with trainer

‘Le Beirut’ set to become Sri Lanka’s first Lebanese Quick Service Restaurant

The restaurant industry is a major economic force in Sri Lanka, generating billions of rupees in revenue each year. It is one of the largest and most important sectors of the economy. With resurgence in

CCI calls for resumption of foreign worker visa scheme to avert post-cyclone reconstruction delays

The Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCI) has urged the government to immediately resume the visa recommendation scheme for foreign workers, warning that the suspension of the facility

Prime Group contributes Rs.200mn to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund

Guided by a clear vision to extend value beyond business, Prime Group made a landmark contribution of Rs.200 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, pledging support toward the national recovery from

Ferentino Tyres redefines OEM tyre market in Sri Lanka with unmatched 75% value share

In a remarkable rise to the top, Ferentino Tyres has emerged as the undisputed leader in Sri Lanka’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tyre market, commanding an extraordinary 75 percent value

LG-Abans appoint Pathum Nissanka as Brand Ambassador

LG Electronics (LG), together with the Sri Lankan national distributor Abans, announced the appointment of Sri Lankan international cricketer Pathum Nissanka as its official brand ambassador.

SPAR Group, South Africa pledges Rs.35mn to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund

SPAR Group, South Africa has pledged Rs.35 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, reinforcing its support for nationwide recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah.

Expo Commodities and STAY Naturals honoured at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Expo Commodities (Pvt.) Ltd, together with its member company STAY Naturals (Pvt.) Ltd, has been recognised with Merit Awards at the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Presidential Export

LAUGFS gas revises domestic refill prices from tonight

LAUGFS Gas has announced a revision of its domestic refill prices, effective from tonight.

December inflation unchanged at 2.1%

The early December floods and landslides have caused the prices to move up a little in the month but the annual prices remained unchanged in a sign that the price pressures broadly remain muted, helping the Central Bank’s medium-term path towards its 5 percent inflation by the second half of 2026.

Capital market regulator relaxes public float rules for listings via introductions

The capital market regulator has eased the minimum public holding (MPH) requirements for the companies seeking to list on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) via introductions.

CBSL winds down Public Debt Department as FinMin unit takes over

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced the closure of the Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division of the PDD to the Payments and Settlements Department (PSD), effective from today, January 1, 2026.

Central Bank urges investors to register with LankaSecureNet

The Central Bank recently called on the investors who have not yet registered with its LankaSecureNet facility to do so.

Gold glitters as top investment in 2025 with 65% return; equities follow

The investors who hedged their bets on traditional safe havens were the clear winners in 2025, as gold emerged as the standout asset class of the year.

Sri Lanka’s digital engagement hits new high as data consumption climbs by double digits

Individual monthly data consumption increased by 11.8% year-on-year, growing from 15.8 GB in late 2024 to 17.7 GB in 3Q 2025

Year ends in green, with the ASPI up 41.9% during the year

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Senkadagala Finance and ACL Cables with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.6 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Royal Ceramics, Vallibel One and Melstacorp. Mixed interest was observed in Sierra Cables, Colombo Dockyard and ACL Cables whilst retail interest was noted in Hik

Weighted average yields edge higher at year-end T-bill auction

The Public Debt Management Office of the Finance Ministry, Sri Lanka, concluded the final T-bill auction of the year, raising Rs.57.4 billion against an offered amount of Rs.120.0 billion, despite total bids summing to Rs.147.4 billion. Accepted amounts stood at Rs.12.5 billion, Rs.31.0 billion and Rs.13.9 billion for three-month, six-month and 12-

TBWA\Sri Lanka wins Silver for ‘Creative Agency of the Year (Rest of South Asia)’

TBWA\Sri Lanka has been awarded Silver – Creative Agency of the Year (Rest of South Asia) at the recently concluded Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year Awards.

Seylan Bank Islamic Banking Unit extends support to OrphanCare

Seylan Bank PLC recently made a donation to the OrphanCare Trust, reinforcing its commitment to the welfare and future of orphan children across Sri Lanka.