Three Sinha Industries wins multiple honours at Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Three Sinha Industries (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading force in Sri Lanka’s construction, engineering and manufacturing sectors, achieved remarkable success at Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025.

AIA Insurance Lanka triumphs at CSE Masterminds Quiz 2025

AIA Insurance Lanka announced its outstanding performance at the seventh edition of the CSE Masterminds Quiz, held recently at Shangri-La Colombo.

People’s Bank-Western Provincial Council offer concessional MSME loans

People’s Bank and the Western Provincial Council have signed an agreement to provide concessional loan facilities to micro and small entrepreneurs in the Western province, at a low interest rate of 3 percent.

Seylan Bank-eChannelling enable seamless integration through Open API Banking platform

Seylan Bank PLC has partnered with eChannelling (Pvt.) Ltd, the country’s foremost digital healthcare platform, to integrate with the bank’s Open Application Programming Interface Banking platform, a move that marks another milestone in Seylan’s digital banking journey.

SLICGL powers Kedella Art of Living 2025

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL) was the Official Insurance Partner of Kedella Art of Living 2025 home and lifestyle exhibition, held recently, at the BMICH, Colombo, conducted for the 19th consecutive year.

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Arrivals top 25,000 in first four days of Dec. signalling resilience against adverse weather

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has shown remarkable resilience in the immediate aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, recording approximately 25,000 tourist arrivals during the first four days of December.

Sri Lanka tourism declares ‘open for business’ with aggressive marketing push post-cyclone

Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities and private sector stakeholders have issued a unified message that the island remains fully open for travel, launching a coordinated strategy to counter negative perceptions following the recent adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

IMF says Sri Lanka’s economic outlook to weaken after cyclone

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it expects Sri Lanka’s economic activity to take a hit following the widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, noting that the scale of damage will become clearer once authorities complete a rapid post-disaster assessment.

ASPI loses 5.4% during the week

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Sampath Bank, John Keells Holdings and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.9 bn.

Supply chains stabilise nationwide as economic centres reopen after Ditwah

All economic centres in the country are now active, said the Finance Ministry’s Trade and Investment Policy Department Director General K.A. Wimalenthirarajah.

Nuga Gama relaunch targets late-night economy with ‘Night Bazaar’ and new premium zones

Cinnamon Grand Colombo’s flagship traditional village venue, Nuga Gama, has been officially relaunched following a strategic refurbishment, introducing a new late-night operating model and premium dining zones. The relaunch on November 12, positions the venue to capture a wider share of Colombo’s experiential dining market while reinforcing its sustainability credentials.

Post-cyclone caution continues to shape market tone

The caution lingering after the cyclone continued to weigh on the secondary market. Mixed sentiment was apparent yesterday, but a calculated selling bias ultimately prevailed, with volumes remaining thin.

South Africa’s Galito’s to launch in Sri Lanka and Maldives

Galito’s, one of South Africa’s most successful fast-casual exports, is set to tantalize Sri Lankan taste buds with its signature flame-grilled chicken and fiery flavoured sauces.

Digital Wings to empower students through technology

laptop.lk aims at bridging the digital divide in Sri Lanka by providing essential tech tools specially to the children in rural areas. The inaugural phase of this project unfolded at Parakum Maha Vidyalaya, Vavuniya, where laptop.lk donated laptops, desktops, and printers worth over Rs. 1 million. For the students and teachers, this isn’t just technology — it’s a passport to possibility.

First Capital to restore 15 acres of forest in partnership with WNPS-PLANT

First Capital Holdings PLC announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) through its PLANT initiative (Preserving Land and Nature (Guarantee) Limited) to support a large-scale forest restoration initiative in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.

Barista and SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka join to spread hope this Christmas

Barista Coffee Lanka and SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka announced the return of their much-loved ‘Share a Meal’ campaign, marking its sixth consecutive year since its launch in 2019.

Abans unveils arrival of BOSS at Galle Face Hotel

In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s luxury retail landscape, Abans unveils the arrival of BOSS at the historic Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. More than a store, this opening represents an experience of modern sophistication—where timeless elegance meets contemporary fashion at one of South Asia’s most iconic addresses.

SMB Finance illuminates ‘Light for Learning’ at Sri Gunananda Vidyalaya

SMB Finance PLC through one of its innovative corporate social responsibility initiatives called ‘Light for Learning’ aimed at empowering under privileged children in Sri Lanka, donated complete set of school supplies including school bags, lunch boxes, water bottles, school books, stationery and other essential school supplies to all children studying at Sri Gunananda Vidyalaya, Colombo 13.

One Galle Face unveils Colombo’s most iconic Christmas experience

One Galle Face unveiled Colombo’s most iconic Christmas experience with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 27.

Spa Ceylon commits to preserving country’s endemic orchids

Spa Ceylon announced its commitment to the conservation of Sri Lanka’s native and endemic orchids at the unveiling of Orchid Paradise, a three-day, multi-sensory immersive experience at the Colombo City Centre (CCC), from 7th to 9th November.

CBL Foods International wins Global Performance Excellence Award

CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of CBL Group, has been recognised with the Global Performance Excellence Award (GPEA) 2025 – Best in Class, presented by theAsia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO) at its 30th International Conference held in Beijing, China. The company was also honoured with the APQO International Best Practice – Silver Award at the same forum.

IChemC hosts guest lecture

The Women Chemists Committee (WCC) of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) successfully hosted a guest lecture titled “Counselling is Helping Individuals to Navigate Through Life’s Challenges” on 25th November at the PPGL Siriwardene Auditorium.

Janashakthi Life’s art competition attracts over 20,000 entries

Janashakthi Life through its ‘Nidahas Adahas’ children’s art competition, has sparked the imagination of young artists across Sri Lanka, attracting more than 20,000 submissions this year.

Market faces sharp decline amid disaster concerns

The Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed another challenging session on Thursday, as investor sentiment was weighed down by adverse weather conditions and ongoing assessments of the disaster’s impact. Caution prevailed in the market, with muted trading volumes and turnover reflecting investors’ hesitancy amid uncertainty.

Kaspersky advocates proactive cybersecurity shift for Sri Lanka amid rising threats

Sri Lanka’s rapid adoption of digital technologies has ushered in tremendous opportunities for economic growth and innovation, but this accelerated digitization has simultaneously exposed critical vulnerabilities in software and infrastructure that cybercriminals are eagerly exploiting.

Construction sector to pivot towards rebuilding and climate resilience: Access Engineering

The local construction sector is poised to play a pivotal role in the country’s post-disaster economic recovery, with a renewed focus on reconstruction and climate-resilient infrastructure following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

99x Group CEO terms SL talent ‘shining star’ of global operations as firm drives AI innovation

The Colombo-based engineering team of the Norway-headquartered 99x Group has been termed the ‘shining star’ of its global operations, with Group CEO Odd Sverre Ostlie revealing that nearly 90 percent of the firm’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation is now driven from Sri Lanka.

ADB approves support to strengthen power sector reforms

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved this week a US$ 100 million policy-based loan to further support Sri Lanka in strengthening its power sector.

Korean Buddhist delegation shows support and solidarity for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Tourism, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Korea, is providing support for the two VVIP South Korean Buddhist delegations visiting the country, demonstrating solidarity and strengthening cultural and religious ties with Sri Lanka.