‘CEAT Cares’ supports 6th school benefitting children of rubber farmers

Reinforcing its long-term commitment to community upliftment and sustainable sourcing, CEAT Kelani Holdings has conducted the sixth presentation of essential school supplies to children of Sri Lanka’s rubber farming community, this time at Meegama Kanishta Vidyalaya in Matugama.

LOLC celebrates excellence in Grade 5 Scholarship Examination

LOLC Finance has once again recognised the outstanding performance of its young account holders by rewarding students who excelled in the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2024.

Lanka IOC unveils ‘Servo Futura NXT’

Lanka IOC PLC launched its latest innovation, Servo Futura NXT, in Colombo recently.

Ceylinco Life concludes Family Savari 18 with Malaysia tour

Ceylinco Life recently concluded the 18th edition of the ‘Family Savari’ rewards programme with a breathtaking all‑expenses‑paid holiday tour to Malaysia for its policyholder winners and their families.

Barista launches SL’s first café self-order kiosk in Welipenna

Barista Coffee Lanka has unveiled Sri Lanka’s first café-based self-ordering kiosk, setting a new benchmark in the local food and beverage landscape.

Bello Beach Bar redefines coastal leisure on Sri Lanka’s East Coast

Pasikuda’s coastline, known for its calm waters and untouched beauty, welcomed a refreshing new addition last week with the launch of Bello Beach Bar at The Calm Resort & Spa, a property under Browns Hotels & Resorts.

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

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.