Emirates ends the year on high scooping 5 more global awards

Emirates is ending 2025 on a sky-high note with another five global accolades won, this time at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, held in Bahrain.

Union Assurance ‘Suwamaga Impact Report’ 2025 reveals insights about silent killer

Union Assurance unveiled its ‘Union Assurance Suwamaga Impact Report’ at an event held at Hilton Residences, highlighting the significant impact of its flagship CSR programme ‘Suwamaga’.

Sun Siyam Olhuveli kicks off festive season with annual cake-mixing event

Sun Siyam Olhuveli set the holiday season in motion with another twist to its annual Festive Cake Mixing event held on November 23rd.

LOLC Insurance advocates and supports breast cancer care

In line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, and as part of its efforts to extend its commitment beyond insurance protection, LOLC General Insurance and LOLC Life Assurance joined hands with the Roshan Mahanama Trust (RMT) and the Indira Cancer Trust to strengthen the fight against breast cancer.

JKF marks ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women’

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, John Keells Foundation (JKF) reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to combatting gender-based violence and child abuse through its flagship initiative, Project WAVE (Working Against Violence through Education).

Mahogany Masterpieces unveils ‘An Ode to Grain’

Mahogany Masterpieces, the manufacturer of handcrafted luxury furniture in Sri Lanka, presents ‘An Ode to Grain,’ a curated showcase that honours the natural beauty of mahogany and the art of fine furniture making.

SEC defers Colombo Dockyard suspension as India’s  Mazagon Dock set for takeover

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDL) has secured a critical six-month extension on the trading of its shares, averting an immediate suspension as it finalises a strategic takeover by India’s Mazagon Dock

Govt. to retender prime Colombo 03 land following lease cancellation

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved a proposal to invite fresh investment proposals for a high-value land plot at Perahera Mawatha, Kollupitiya, following the cancellation of a previous lease agreement

Govt. to secure US$ 200mn ADB loan for Mahaweli Water Security Investment Programme

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved a proposal to enter into a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to secure US$ 200 million for the implementation of the second stage of the

Cargills Bank to raise Rs. 2.5bn via Rights to fuel lending growth

Cargills Bank PLC has announced plans to raise approximately Rs. 2.5 billion through a Rights Issue to expand its lending activities and strengthen the capital base. The Board of Directors resolved on

ComBank tops Business Today’s Top 40 Rankings for 2024–25

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been ranked No. 1 in the Business Today Top 40 for 2024–25, securing an aggregate score of 37.65 to lead the ranking of Sri Lanka’s top listed enterprises.

Market maintains moderate activity whilst T-Bond acceptances fall short

The secondary market remained subdued yesterday as investor engagement remained limited with some selling sentiment, amidst moderate trading volumes.

Positive momentum continues

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, Ceylinco Holdings and Central Finance Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.5 bn.

BOC-SLIM introduce Multi Currency Travel Card to marketing professionals

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has joined hands with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) to introduce the BOC Multi-Currency Travel Card, free of charge for SLIM members who travel frequently for professional

Phoenix Ogilvy recognised for HR excellence at Great HR Awards 2025

Phoenix Ogilvy has been recognised for its human resource practices in the media and advertising sector at Great HR Awards 2025, held recently at Cinnamon Life.

KPMG webinar on Sri Lanka tax incentive regimes today

KPMG Sri Lanka is hosting a complimentary webinar titled ‘Tax Incentive Regimes in Sri Lanka – Port City, SDP & BOI Incentive Regimes’ on today at 3:00 p.m., featuring experts Suresh Perera and Rifka Ziyard of

ChildFund Sri Lanka mobilises emergency response

Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most devastating flood emergencies in recent history, with more than 1.1 million people seeking refuge in over 1,500 safety centres nationwide. The disaster has claimed 355 lives,

Seylan Cards introduces exclusive seasonal offers

Seylan Cards is bringing the heartfelt magic of Christmas to life with exclusive seasonal offers, exciting rewards and a chance to win the latest iPhone 17 Pro every week.

Third Shift Media takes Sri Lanka back to Campaign Asia podium

Third Shift Media, one of Sri Lanka’s leading independent media agencies, has once again secured regional recognition at Campaign Asia Awards 2025 in Mumbai, winning Silver and the highest honour

BYD dominates EV space with top-notch technology & global expansion

In recent years, the worldwide shift to electric vehicles has been one of the most prominent trends in the automobile industry.Environmental factors have driven the growth of zero-emission vehicle technology, and the popularity of cleaner and more environmentally friendly electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) has increased.

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector must focus on differentiation over volume: SLAEA Chief

Sri Lanka needs to be proactive over changing global regulatory environments such as the European Union’s (EU) Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD) and its Forced Labour

Insurance payouts kick off as Cyclone Ditwah leaves trail of destruction

The insurance companies in Sri Lanka have mobilised swiftly to provide relief following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, with the authorities confirming that the compensation payments for minor property damage have already begun.

Hemas listed in Forbes’ Top 200 Under a Billion in Asia for 2025

Hemas Holdings PLC has been recognised among Forbes Asia’s 200 Best Under a Billion companies for 2025, ranking as one of the region’s top-performing organisations.

27th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony today

The 27th Presidential Export Awards (PEA) Ceremony, organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), is all set to kick off today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Hela secures in-principle bank approval for debt restructure

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC announced on December 9, 2025 that it has secured the in-principle approval from all its banking partners for a debt restructuring proposal, a critical milestone in the group’s efforts to stabilise its financial position.

HNB honoured as Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025

HNB PLC has been awarded the prestigious Bracken Award as the Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025 by The Banker Magazine UK.

Positive momentum continues with turnover surpassing LKR 6 Bn

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.2 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Central Finance Company, and Sunshine Holdings. Mixed interest was observed in Colombo Dockyard, Sierra Cables and Tokyo Cement

BOC Chennai branch celebrates three decades of financial partnership

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) marks the 30th anniversary of its Chennai branch recently, celebrating three decades of cross-border cooperation, trust, and shared economic progress between Sri Lanka and India.

Market holds steady ahead of today’s T-bond auction

The secondary market remained subdued yesterday as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of today’s bond auction, which also marks the first bond auction following the recent severe weather-related disruptions in the country.

PIBT celebrates 20th anniversary; Strengthens partnership with Greenwich University

The Pioneer Institute of Business and Technology (PIBT) hosted a press conference on 18th November at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, to announce its 20-year journey in higher education and to celebrate the continued strengthening of its long-standing academic partnership with the University of Greenwich, UK.