Yields shift slightly as secondary market rallies on US tariff cut

Yesterday, the secondary market saw heightened investor interest, marked by elevated trading volumes and robust activity, following the further reduction in US tariff rates on Sri Lankan imports to 20%.

Deutsche Bank and WNPS PLANT partner to restore SL’s Budunwela Forest Corridor

Deutsche Bank has partnered with Preserving Land and Nature (Guarantee) Ltd. (PLANT) to support the restoration of the Budunwela Forest Corridor in Sri Lanka—an ecologically significant area devastated by fire in 2024 and long threatened by illegal gem mining and poaching.

New book on Bevis Bawa’s Brief Garden by Juliet Coombe launched

A new era of nature and garden tourism in Sri Lanka was officially launched recently with the unveiling of acclaimed British travel writer Juliet Coombe’s latest book ‘Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa’ — a compelling tribute to one of the world’s most iconic tropical gardens.

Fairfirst celebrates landmark 560th road safety session in Matara

Fairfirst Insurance recently conducted a landmark road safety awareness programme in Matara, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to promoting responsible road behaviour among schoolchildren and the public.

David Pieris Group donates computer lab to Kalaimagal Maha Vidyalayam

The David Pieris Group, through its Social Welfare Committee, has donated a fully equipped computer laboratory to Myiliddy North Kalaimagal Maha Vidyalayam in Kankasanthurai, a school located in a recently resettled area in the Northern Province.

ComBank’s ‘Arunalu Siththam 2025’ invites young imaginations

Brushes out, imaginations ready – ‘Arunalu Siththam,’ Sri Lanka’s much-loved online children’s art competition, is back for 2025.

People’s Bank conducts seminars for Grade 5 Scholarship students

People’s Bank’s Sisu Udana account and the Chooti Baba newspaper have jointly launched a series of seminars with the aim of enhancing the knowledge and educational skills of students appearing for the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination later this year.

LOLC continuous mission to save Sri Lanka’s apex predator

In celebration of Sri Lankan Leopard Day on August 1, 2025, LOLC Holdings PLC reinforces its enduring commitment to the protection of the Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), a critically threatened apex predator found only on this island.

EUNIC and GLX expand ‘The Routes we Take’ initiative across Sri Lanka

‘ The Routes We Take’, a pioneering initiative by the European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) Sri Lanka and Good Life X, is expanding its reach beyond Colombo in 2025 to bring sustainability-focused creative programming to regional communities across Sri Lanka.

People’s Bank offers sponsorship for Kandy Esala Perahera

People’s Bank has once again stepped forward to sponsor the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, reinforcing its commitment to preserving Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage.

Fems ‘Api Katha Karamu’ programme empowers Sri Lankan students

‘Api Katha Karamu (Let’s Talk)’, Fems’ expansive menstrual health and hygiene education programme, officially commenced its nationwide activities on 9th July.

Bally’s Colombo chefs win big at CAFÉ 2025 Culinary Expo

A team of chefs from Bally’s Colombo won a series of medals at this year’s Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFÉ 2025), held from June 13 to 15 at the BMICH in Colombo.

Barista clinches 3 Golds at National Business Excellence Awards

Barista Sri Lanka has secured three Gold Awards at the National Business Excellence Awards 2025, hosted by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka; a resounding recognition of the company’s financial discipline, strategic clarity, and market leadership in a volatile economic landscape.

Sumathi Awards recognizes SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka’s Child Safeguarding Video

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka recently earned the title of 1st Runner-Up for Best Digital Advertising Commercial at the 30th Sumathi Awards.

‘Know Your Neethi’ camp to empower communities in Badulla

The Support to Justice Sector (JURE) Project, funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNICEF Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, is set to launch the first in a series of Legal Aid & Awareness Camps under the banner ‘Know Your Neethi’.

Indo-Lanka Chamber urges Sri Lanka to fast-track India trade pact

Sri Lanka must urgently draw lessons from the recently concluded UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to revitalise its trade and investment ties with India, the Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

New anti-dumping measures cleared to shield Sri Lankan producers

Sri Lanka’s parliamentary committees on trade and public finance have jointly approved new regulations aimed at protecting local industries from unfair trade practices and sudden imports, officials said on

External sector stays resilient in first half

Sri Lanka’s external sector held firm in the first half of 2025, registering a current account surplus, even as the merchandise trade deficit expanded in June. This was driven by a surge in vehicle imports, latest data

Raigam rejects allegations of salt shortage and excessive profit-making

Raigam Salterns PLC yesterday strongly denying recent allegations that the company created a salt shortage in the local market and inflated prices to earn excessive profits. The company made this

Construction sector begins hiring again after years of hiatus  

The construction sector has begun to hire people after a prolonged period of either laying off or operating with limited staff due to economic crisis and also the lack of certainty over the continued availability of large

Pan Asia Bank reports solid performance for June as bank accelerates loan growth

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC reported some robust financial performance for the June quarter on the back of a faster growth in loans and lower provisions against possible bad loans.

ASPI gains 9% during July

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hayleys, DFCC Bank and Browns Investments with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.6 bn.

Buying interest returns, long tenors see foreign demand

Yesterday, the secondary market broke from the lethargy that had persisted throughout the week. Market participants displayed buying interest, with the long end of the curve attracting foreign interest. The session

EDB at 46: A legacy of transformative progress

August 1, 2025 marks the 46th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the country’s apex organisation for export promotion and development.

Anverally earns ISO/IEC 17025 int’l certification for in-house laboratory

Anverally and Sons (Pvt.) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s foremost exporters of Ceylon Tea, has strengthened its reputation for uncompromising quality and global trust by securing the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for its

Sarrah Sammoon, 1st Sri Lankan to receive Investment Migration Certification

Sarrah Sammoon, widely recognised as a pioneer of the global mobility industry in Sri Lanka, has once again made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan to receive the Certification in Investment Migration

Seylan Bank’s regional engagement and forums power SMEs

Seylan Bank recently strengthened its efforts to support the nation’s small and medium enterprises (SME) sector through a series of regional development forums and programmes.

Alumex achieves AEO Tier I certification

Alumex PLC, the country’s leading aluminium extrusion manufacturer and member of the Hayleys group, has earned the coveted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Tier I, conferred by Sri Lanka Customs,

PRISL Awards and expo to spotlight innovation in polymer industry

The Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) will organise two major events this year to encourage innovation and sustainability as well as industrial excellence in the polymer industries within the

COYLE-JETRO to champion health and productivity in Sri Lanka

The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) and Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), a significant step toward strengthening