BLAZE by Imperial College set to ignite spirit of university sports

Imperial College of Business Studies is continuing its 40th anniversary celebrations by unveiling BLAZE 2025, a “fresh, fierce, and unforgettable” event that symbolizes everything the institution stands for - excellence, unity, and the power of youth.

Anchor uplifts community with book donation

Anchor conducted a corporate social responsibility initiative in Teldeniya—a region that is home to many of the dairy farmer families who contribute to Anchor’s high-quality milk supply.

Serendib Flour Mills celebrates World Environment Day

Demonstrating a long-term dedication to environmental sustainability, and in celebration of World Environment Day 2025, Serendib Flour Mills (SFML) launched a special School Tree Planting Project.

Nihonbashi celebrates 30 years in business

Marking three decades of popularizing “Washoku” in Sri Lanka, Chef Dharshan Munidasa’s flagship restaurant celebrates its 30th anniversary today (June 28).

Sri Lanka must target over 8% growth through innovation overhaul: Top economist

Sri Lanka must shift its focus towards fostering innovation, empowering entrepreneurs, and moving beyond its current economic trajectory to achieve a prosperous future with a sustained growth rate of over 8

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to open on Aug 2 in US$1.2 bn tourism push

Sri Lanka will unveil its largest private sector tourism investment to date on August 2, as City of Dreams Sri Lanka is gearing up to officially open its doors, marking a milestone for the island nation’s post-crisis

Ceylon Chamber appoints Krishan Balendra as Chairperson

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elected Krishan Balendra as its new Chairperson at the 186th Annual General Meeting held yesterday.

Export earnings near US$ 7bn mark

Sri Lanka’s export earnings are closing in on the US$ 7 billion mark, with total goods and services exports reaching US$ 6.933 billion in the first five months of 2025. This is up 7.14 percent from a year earlier,

Market stalls ahead of T-Bond auction

Positive momentum continues

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as CT Holdings, Hemas Holdings and Nations Trust Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.8 bn.

SL’s unit trust industry aims to transform saving habits amid rapid growth

The Unit Trust Association of Sri Lanka (UTASL) has ushered in a new era with the appointment of its 2025 leadership team, headed by veteran finance professional Christine Dias Bandaranaike of JB Financials

HNB Assurance, a leading Mom-Inclusive Workplace again

HNB Assurance PLC was recognised by Parenthood Global as one of the Most Outstanding Mom-Inclusive Workplaces for the second year in a row.

DMASL Digital Summit 2025 to chart future of digital Asia

The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) announced the return of its highly anticipated Digital Summit for its third annual edition.

Siddhalepa’s Vidyani Hettigoda receives Global CEO Top Businesswomen Award 2025

Hettigoda Group of Companies Director Vidyani Hettigoda was honoured with the prestigious Global CEO Top Businesswomen Award 2025 in recognition of her remarkable leadership, significant achievements

PRASL with SCoRe unlocks power of AI

The Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka (PRASL), the country’s leading representative body for the PR industry, in collaboration with the School of Communications and Reputation (SCoRe), successfully

National Bartenders Competition 2025 concludes

The 30th edition of National Bartenders Competition 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier platform for bartending excellence, concluded in spectacular style at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

ComBank’s landmark national summit inspires collective commitment to sustainability

In a bold and unprecedented step beyond traditional banking, Commercial Bank of Ceylon convened Sri Lanka’s first-ever bank-led national summit on sustainability, asserting its leadership in the national

Centre for Lean Excellence-IDB enhance visitor engagement at Industry Expo 2025

The Centre for Lean Excellence has joined hands with the Industrial Development Board (IDB) to introduce a modern, data-driven approach to visitor engagement at the upcoming Industry Expo 2025.

Access Motors welcomes 1st Land Rover vehicle shipment

Access Motors, the sole authorised agent of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles in Sri Lanka, welcomed its first official shipment of Land Rover vehicles since the Sri Lankan government lifted vehicle import

DFCC Bank-LIIN expand equity-based financing for SMEs

DFCC Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Lanka Impact Investing Network (LIIN) to connect high-potential small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with equity-based funding through the Social

Singer Sri Lanka unveils Honor 400 series

Singer Sri Lanka PLC is transforming the smartphone landscape with the launch of Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro, marking a significant step forward in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smartphone technology.

CDB launches SELF digital wallet with online banking

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB), which continues to trailblaze in the financial services industry with innovative financial solutions, launched CDB SELF, a digital wallet that gives independence

CSE records all-time high with ASPI reaching 17,740.46 in a record-breaking performance

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a strong positive note today, recording a new all-time high in both intraday and closing levels of the All Share Price Index (ASPI), which settled at 17,740.46. The market witnessed heightened investor activity across all segments, including retail investors, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional participants.

Solar power generators challenge tariff reduction in court

A group of solar power generators has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, challenging the government’s decision to reduce the tariff paid per unit of electricity generated by the rooftop solar panels.

SL must go well beyond IMF programme: Prof. Sally

Sri Lanka could miss a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plug into the fast-growing supply chains of southern India – that is unless the island nation pushes through market-opening reforms that go “well beyond” its current International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, leading international economist Prof. Razeen Sally warned this week.

SLASSCOM’s “Hack Like a Girl 2.0” and “Fast Forward 4.0” celebrate groundbreaking female innovators

The Women Technopreneurs Forum of SLASSCOM made headlines once again with the thrilling conclusion of two landmark initiatives — Hack Like a Girl 2.0 and Fast Forward 4.0, both of which are redefining Sri Lanka’s innovation landscape by empowering the next generation of female tech founders.

FinTech Summit 2025 in Colombo to drive US $ 100mn investment

Sri Lanka’s first-ever FinTech Summit 2025 will chase US $ 100 million in investment pledges this September, the organisers said yesterday, calling it the next phase of the island’s economic reboot.

IFRS 17 to pivot SL’s insurance sector towards value over volume

Sri Lanka’s insurance industry is on the cusp of a fundamental strategic shift that could potentially pivot its focus from a long-held obsession with the premium volume to a more sustainable model of value creation, driven by the upcoming adoption of the IFRS 17 accounting standard in 2026, according to a leading expert.

Indices continue to close in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hayleys, Ceylon Tobacco Company and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.8 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in LB Finance, Chevron Lubricants and Vallibel

EDB’s National Packaging Centre conducts workshop on food packaging for exporters

The National Packaging Centre (NPC) of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently conducted an awareness workshop on ‘Packaging of Food Products’ for exporters and potential exporters, with the aim of enhancing their knowledge on packaging solutions that meet both local and international market standards. The awareness session, held at the EDB premises, was specifically designed to educate participants on the critical aspects of food p