Insurance Brokers Association holds 38th AGM

The newly elected Sri Lanka Insurance Brokers Association (SLIBA) President Ainsley Alles urged all stakeholders to recognise and support the insurance industry’s vital role in Sri Lanka’s economic restructuring efforts following the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah.

Colombo Dockyard charts new course

Colombo Dockyard PLC is charting a course toward calmer waters after navigating a prolonged period of turbulence.

Her future with digital literacy: Rebuilding Sri Lanka by empowering women entrepreneurs

There is a saying that echoes as I pen these words of thought: “After every storm, a nation rises not from what it has lost but from what its people choose to rebuild.”

Market surges on strong buying

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) delivered a strong performance on Tuesday, with both key indices posting significant gains amid heightened trading volumes and improved turnover levels.

Former JAAF Secretary General Tuli Coory passes away

Former Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) Secretary General Tuli Coory has passed away.

Sri Lanka targets US $ 4.5bn revenue, 2.7mn arrivals in 2026 with pivot to high-spending markets

Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities have set an ambitious revenue target of US $ 4.5 billion for 2026, aiming to attract 2.7 million visitors by shifting focus toward high-spending demographics and untapped geographical markets to overcome the recent revenue stagnation.

Apparel exports hold firm in 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry posted a 5.42 percent growth in exports in the first 11 months of 2025, defying the uneven global demand and margin pressures, even as the shipments contracted slightly in November, the data released by the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) showed.

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens on January 3

Sri Lanka is set to welcome the global gem and jewellery fraternity on January 3, as FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s flagship gem and jewellery exhibition, opens its doors at The Forum, Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, Colombo.

Sri Lanka’s 2,333,797th tourist for 2025

Sri Lanka’s 2,333,797th tourist for 2025, Prof. Felix Pereira (second from right) from India, arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday (December 29, 2025) on UL 162. They were welcomed by Tourism Development Deputy Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe and Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam.

Week begins on a mixed note

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, Hatton National Bank and Richard Pieris & Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.7 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged down. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Colombo Dockyard PLC rights, DFCC Bank and John Keells Holdings. Mixed interest was observed in Colombo Dockyard, Commercial Bank and Richard Pieris & Company whilst

Modest selling pressure builds ahead of T-bond auction

Preceding the T-bond auction today, the secondary market registered mild selling pressure.

Shangri-La Hambantota recognised among world’s finest golf resorts

Set along Sri Lanka’s unspoilt southern coastline, Shangri-La Hambantota has been ranked 70th in the Golf World Top 100 – World Resorts, placing it among the most respected golf and resort destinations worldwide.

Johnny Fernando appointed ICC Sri Lanka Chairman

Johnson Anthony Fernando, popularly known as Johnny Fernando, has been elected as the Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Sri Lanka. A businessman with a reputation both locally and internationally, Fernando has served as a director of ICC Sri Lanka for nearly two decades and brings extensive senior leadership experience from the ICC’s regional network to his new role. An alumnus of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo, Fernando is a

Sunshine Holdings sets standard for workplace excellence

Sunshine Holdings PLC has partnered with Great Place To Work (GPTW) to enhance the employee experience across its sectors.

Siyapatha Finance expands footprint to Nikaweratiya

Siyapatha Finance PLC recently opened its 61st branch in Nikaweratiya.

First Capital Asset Management becomes SL’s first corporate signatory to the UN-supported principles for PRI

First Capital Asset Management Limited has become the first corporate in the country to sign on to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Ceylon Cold Stores wins top honour at National Quality Awards 2023

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS) achieved a major national milestone by being named the Winner Award recipient at the Sri Lanka National Quality Awards 2023, under the Large, Manufacturing Category.

People’s Bank takes the lead to provide financial assistance to distressed customers and businesses

People’s Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned commercial banks, has taken steps to provide concessions and financial support to strengthen and uplift small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) affected by the recent Cyclone Ditwah.

Shippers’ Council launches new website

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) launched its newly developed website on December 23rd, marking an important milestone in strengthening the Council’s digital outreach and engagement.

BOC Multi-Currency Travel Card: A smart companion for seasonal travel

As the holiday and year end travel season has approached, the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) highlights the convenience and security of its Multi-Currency Travel Card (MCTC), designed to make international travel seamless for Sri Lankans.

Kristall Spaces Lanka unveils 56-unit luxury apartment project

Kristall Spaces Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, an associate of the award-winning Austrian developer Kristall Group, has officially unveiled All-Suite Resort Talpe Heights. Situated along Sri Lanka’s “Golden Mile” adjacent to Dalawella Beach, between Unawatuna and Talpe, this BOI-approved development comprises 56 luxury oceanfront condominiums. The project, launched in Sri Lanka, offers investors premium residences with prices starting from Rs. 50 million for

Professional Certification Recognition at Asian Digital Finance Forum & Awards 2025

Picture shows the 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, conducted under the GAFM Sri Lanka Chapter—an official supporting organization—at the Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards 2025, held at Port City Colombo.

Sri Lanka on course for lowest budget deficit in decades while outperforming fiscal targets

As 2025 draws to a close, Sri Lanka is set to record its highest revenue intake and lowest fiscal deficit in many decades, with data for the first 11 months showing only a fraction of the deficit recorded in 2024.

Cartoon of the Day 30-12-2025

Market closes mixed after early rally

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded Monday’s session on a mixed note following an eventful day of trading. The market opened with strong positive momentum, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rallying to the 22,200 level, gaining as much as 135 points intraday, before easing into a sideways trajectory and closing modestly higher.

Tourist arrivals poised to shatter 2018 record following Christmas surge

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is on the verge of a historic milestone as year-end arrivals move within striking distance of the all-time high recorded in 2018, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

Pickme calls for IGP intervention as ‘taxi mafias’ threaten tourist safety

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe) has formally written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) expressing grave concern over escalating incidents of intimidation, violence, and unlawful interference directed at independent transport providers in key tourist locations.

Shadow imports distort Sri Lanka’s computer hardware market – FITIS

Sri Lanka’s market for laptops and computer equipment is being increasingly distorted by illegal imports, counterfeit products, and used devices entering the country outside formal controls, the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) warned.

CSE warns of fraudulent ‘BoMate’ app following investor complaints

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has issued an urgent public alert following several complaints from investors who were misled into using a fraudulent mobile application named ‘BoMate’.

Sanasa Life suspension extended through January following IRCSL directive

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC has officially informed the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) that its registration suspension has been extended by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL).