Sri Lankan delegation wraps up high-impact trade and investment mission in Canada

A Sri Lankan business delegation, organised by the Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, with the support from the Canada-Sri Lanka Business Convention (CSLBC), Canadian High Commission in Sri Lanka and High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canada, concluded a trade and investment mission in Canada from October 28 to November 14, 2025.

Lanka Milk Foods introduces ‘Suddhi’ fresh milk

Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) PLC (LMF) introduced ‘Suddhi’ fresh milk, a product that goes beyond delivering nutrition to households.

ComBank-Abans forge landmark partnership with POS and digital payments rollout

Commercial Bank of Ceylon is to roll out a major point-of-sale (POS) and digital payments solution across the national retail network of Abans PLC – in a partnership that sets a new benchmark for bank-retailer collaborations in the country and underscores the bank’s capacity to deliver enterprise-grade acquiring infrastructure.

SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2025 strengthens SL’s position as an emerging AI innovation hub

The sixth edition of SLASSCOM’s AI Asia Summit 2025 concluded in Colombo, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s advancement as a regional hub for applied artificial intelligence (AI).

BYD launches 7th showroom in Ratnapura

Sri Lanka’s most popular new energy vehicle (NEV) brand BYD, together with its authorised distributor in Sri Lanka John Keells CG Auto, announced the opening of its seventh showroom in Ratnapura, with plans to introduce a fully-fledged 3S (Sales, Service and Spare Parts) facility in the near future.

YKK Lanka-Regen Renewables 1.8 MW solar initiative to drive sustainable manufacturing

YKK Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, a global leader in the manufacturing of metal, coil and Vislon zippers, has partnered with Regen Renewables, one of Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy companies, to deploy a 1,792 kW solar PV system at its manufacturing facility.

Cost of living crunch to keep inflation below 3% next year

A crushing cost of living is expected to stifle consumer demand in 2026, keeping inflation well below the Central Bank’s target range and creating a complex environment for interest rates, according to a new analysis by First Capital Research (FCR).

National Geographic Traveller Hotel Awards 2025 Uga Halloowella among world’s best

Uga Halloowella, the iconic boutique hotel by Uga Resorts, has been honoured as Runner-Up in the Food Hero Category, at the prestigious National Geographic Traveller Hotel Awards 2025, placed among the 30 best hotels in the world.

Global Trade Accelerator Support scheme to provide financial push for exporters

The Export Development Board (EDB) announced this week the introduction of the Global Trade Accelerator Support (GTAS) scheme to provide financial support to the exporters and potential exporters.

Colombo Stock Exchange plants 4,000 trees to mark 40th anniversary

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) began the planting of 4000 tree saplings as part of a landmark CSE initiative, in collaboration with the non-profit Rainforest Protectors of Sri Lanka, in the Rajawaka forest, to commemorate its 40th anniversary.

Muted reaction in tea market despite lower supply and rupee devaluation

The auction offerings dropped down to 5.0 million kilogrammes (M/Kgs) and the overall quality of the teas showed no significant change.

Fitch places HDFC’s and SMIB’s National Ratings on Rating Watch Positive on proposed acquisition

Fitch Ratings has placed Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank of Sri Lanka’s (HDFC) National Rating of ‘BB+(lka)’ and State Mortgage & Investment Bank’s (SMIB) National Rating of ‘BB(lka)’ on Rating Watch Positive (RWP).

ASPI losses 2.0% during the week

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Bukit Darah and Ambeon Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.8 Bn.

Yield curve holds steady as mixed sentiment continues

The secondary market saw mixed sentiment with low volumes and subdued activity, while the yield curve remained unchanged.

JKF partners Sri Lanka Police in combatting violence against women and children

As part of its ongoing commitment to combat violence against women and children towards empowering a healthy and progressive nation, John Keells Foundation (JKF) continues to empower law enforcement agencies through Project WAVE (Working Against Violence through Education) – its flagship of over ten years - to combat gender-based violence and child abuse.

HNB Assurance strengthens community wellbeing through water purification projects

HNB Assurance PLC continues to reinforce its commitment to uplifting communities across Sri Lanka through its three core CSR pillars, Health Protection, Environmental Protection and Education Protection.

CMA Sri Lanka Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025 concludes on high note

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka) together with its Strategic Partner Colombo Stock Exchange hosted the 11th Annual CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025 on November 17, at the Hotel Cinnamon Life.

EduViz International unveils innovative platform to navigate study abroad opportunities

EduViz International officially opened its doors in Colombo 05, marking an exciting new chapter for Sri Lanka’s study abroad and higher education landscape.

LCB Finance opens doors in Kiribathgoda

Lanka Credit and Business Finance PLC opened its 23rd and its 4th branch in the Gampaha District on October 16.

Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council strengthens global collaboration at ASA and GSA Annual Meeting

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) joined global trade leaders at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Asian Shippers’ Alliance (ASA) and the Global Shippers’ Alliance (GSA) held in Bali, Indonesia.

Automobile Technologies conducts GAC test drive in Colombo

Automobile Technologies, Sri Lanka’s premier EV company, brought a wave of innovation and excitement to the heart of Colombo with an exclusive outdoor test drive event featuring the luxury electric vehicle brand GAC, held at the Nelum Pokuna premises recently.

Markspen launches Granifrigor Grain Cooling System in Sri Lanka

In a bid to reduce post-harvest losses and provide greater economic benefits to local rice and grain farmers the Markspen Group recently launched innovative German agritech device Granifrigor Grain Cooling Device making a giant leap in the agro harvest sector.

Enfection showcases Knowledge Agents at National AI Conference

Enfection, a marketing-technology company focused on AI-led communication and experience solutions, was selected to showcase its latest AI Knowledge Agents at the National AI Exhibition and Conference 2025, held on September 29 and 30 at the Monarch Imperial in Colombo.

David Pieris Motor Company wins Merit at JASTECA Awards

David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC) has been recognised with the Merit Award of the ‘Ian Dias Abeysinghe Memorial JASTECA CSR / Sustainability Award’ at this year’s awards ceremony.

C3 to establish Pixel Paper Labs in Sri Lanka

C3, a leading innovation, R&D, and product prototyping company based in Sri Lanka is establishing Pixel Paper Labs — a new venture dedicated to the development, design, and manufacture of ePaper-based products for both local and international markets.

ASPI pulls back amid subdued trading

The Colombo Stock Exchange saw a mild retreat on Thursday (21st November 2025), as the market gave back some of the previous day’s gains. The ASPI declined 122.24 points (-0.53%) to close at 22,982.72, while the S&P SL20 shed 17.57 points (-0.28%) to end at 6,364.61. Market volatility remained subdued, with lower trading volumes and turnover contributing to the gradual downward movement.

Yield-hungry retail rush fuels bourse as risks mount

Sri Lanka’s dramatic decline in interest rates has triggered a massive migration of capital from safe bank deposits to the stock market, prompting regulators and analysts to advise caution as new entrants navigate

IRD records highest tax revenue in history

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that it has achieved the highest tax revenue collection in its history, reaching Rs. 2,002,241 million as of November 17.

First Capital calls for profit taking while betting on banks and construction

Investors at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) have been advised to adopt a more defensive strategy and book profits, as the market’s stellar run in 2025 has pushed valuations beyond sustainable levels.

Sampath Bank pioneers sustainable banking with green deposit launch

Sampath Bank PLC marked a transformative milestone in its sustainability journey with the official launch of the Sampath Bank Green Deposit, a fixed deposit product dedicated to financing environmentally