ComBank dominates LMD’s 2025 gala with highest number of awards

Commercial Bank of Ceylon reaffirmed its status as one of Sri Lanka’s top corporate entities when it led the field with six awards at the prestigious LMD Awards Night 2025.

First Capital-Hatch launch Startup Nation programme

First Capital Holdings PLC has stepped forward as the title sponsor of First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch, a transformative programme that connects investors with Sri Lanka’s most promising start-ups.

Pan Asia Bank-Senok Trade Combine unlock exclusive benefits for clients

Pan Asia Bank has partnered with Senok Trade Combine (Pvt.) Ltd.

CFA Society to hold executive programme on money and bond markets

CFA Society Sri Lanka announced the one-day executive training programme ‘Practical Aspects of the Money Market and Bond Market in the Local Context’, to be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo City Centre.

Hayleys Solar secures Silver at Dragons of SL 2025

Hayleys Solar has secured a Silver award at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025, part of the prestigious Dragons of Asia.

Lanka Rating Agency upgrades Vallibel Finance to A- on strong growth and asset quality

Vallibel Finance PLC (VFIN), a licensed finance company in Sri Lanka, has been upgraded by Lanka Rating Agency from BBB- to A-, underscoring its robust market outreach, superior asset quality and improved profitability.

Sri Lankan tea factory sets global record

Elevating the global profile of Ceylon Tea, New Vithanakande Ceylon Black Tea (FFExSp) has entered the Guinness World Records as the most expensive tea ever sold.

CEA joins GovPay digital payment platform

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has integrated with the “GovPay Government Digital Payment Platform,” enabling clients to make payments for its services online from yesterday (26).

CB rolls out trust-first regulatory push to safeguard digital economy

The Central Bank is championing a robust regulatory strategy focused on building public trust to underpin the nation’s rapid digital economic expansion, the officials announced at Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025, in Colombo.

Colombo Stock Exchange revises transaction fees for corporate debt securities

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced a revision to the transaction fees applicable to corporate debt securities traded on its Automated Trading System (ATS), following approval from the Fiscal Policy Department of the Finance Ministry.

Hemas Holdings inks deal to acquire majority stake in Kenyan consumer firm

Hemas Holdings PLC (HHL) said on Thursday it entered into a conditional agreement to acquire a majority equity stake in a consumer products company based in Kenya, marking a strategic expansion into the East African market.

LB Finance seals Rs.3.7bn deal for controlling stake in AMF

LB Finance PLC, for which the majority shareholder is business tycoon Dhammika Perera-controlled Vallibel One, yesterday disclosed it would acquire a 65.6 percent stake in Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF) for Rs.3.72 billion, following the approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

ASPI gains 2.4% during the week

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Dialog Axiata, Hemas Holdings and Ceylon Grain Elevators with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.0 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Commercial Bank, LOLC Holdings and Hemas Holdings.

TikTok STEM Feed launch marks digital milestone in Sri Lanka’s education reforms

TikTok, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka, launched a new in-app destination, a specialized STEM Feed that provides young learners with reliable science, technology, engineering and mathematics content.

Selling pressure at short end pushes yields higher

The secondary market yield curve saw moderate trading volumes and mixed activity, with some selling pressure observed at the short end.

Seylan Cards hosts ‘The Gathering of Giants’ for second consecutive year

Seylan Cards has renewed its collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and its nature-based tourism arm, Cinnamon Nature Trails, as the exclusive banking partner for the second consecutive year with ‘The Gathering of Giants’, an event that celebrated the world’s largest congregation of Asian elephants.

Melwa donates lab equipment to South Eastern University

Melwa has donated laboratory equipment to the Faculty of Engineering at the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in a move aimed at strengthening engineering education and practical training.

SFG commissions 23rd RO plant, expands safe water access to more communities

The Sunshine Foundation for Good (SFG), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Sunshine Holdings PLC, has opened its 23rd Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant at Helambawatawana Sri Saddhananda Maha Vidyalaya, Chilaw.

Allianz Lanka expands ‘Allianz Protect’ with the distribution of child safety helmets

Allianz Lanka remains committed to road safety, with a particular focus on protecting children.

Janashakthi Life empowers communities at Nallur Festival

Janashakthi Life actively engaged with over 5,000 households during Sri Lanka’s longest Hindu festival, the 25-day Nallur Festival at Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil.

First Capital hosts outbound training to foster teamwork

First Capital Holdings PLC recently held its Outbound Training Programme at Blue Water Hotel, Wadduwa, with the participation of over 100 employees.

SLIIT’s Robofest connects local creativity with global STEM demand

‘Robofest 2025’, organised by the Faculty of Engineering of SLIIT, is to take place at the SLIIT Malabe Campus in the near future.

Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council responds to article on ‘terminal handling charge’

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) notes with concern the article published in the Daily Mirror of 4th September 2025, titled “Why Sri Lanka must realign its terminal handling charge policy to secure maritime future” by Business Journalist Nishel Fernando.

Hilton Colombo hosts Oktoberfest for 32nd consecutive year

Hilton Colombo is once again raising the steins as it hosts Oktoberfest for the 32nd consecutive year, inviting guests to gather in the spirit of Bavarian tradition.

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa redefines beachfront weddings

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa is redefining destination weddings in Sri Lanka’s South Coast, further strengthening its position as one of the country’s leading venues for couples seeking an unforgettable celebration by the ocean.

Power World Gyms wins double at SLIM DIGIS 2.5 Awards 2025

Power World Gyms was recently recognized for its outstanding marketing campaign “Every 7 KM, Never Too Far from Being Fit.”

Link Natural celebrates ‘World Ayurveda Day’

World Ayurveda Day is celebrated each year to honour Ayurveda, the world’s oldest holistic healing science.

EU, UK drag Sri Lanka apparel exports lower in August

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports slipped in August from a year earlier, dragged by weaker demand from Europe and the UK, though the cumulative shipments for the year remained firmly higher, the industry data showed.

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 to be most dynamic edition to date

Only three months remain until the grand opening of FACETS Sri Lanka 2026.

CSE closes week on a strong note amid buoyant sentiment

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the week firmly in positive territory, extending its bullish momentum as investor confidence continued to strengthen.