HNB Life unveils Wing for Life campaign

Marking a significant milestone in its journey, HNB Life has officially launched its new brand campaign ‘Wing for Life’, as part of its transformation from HNB Assurance.

LOLC Insurance earns dual honours at Great Managers Awards 2025

LOLC Life Assurance and LOLC General Insurance were recognised for leadership excellence at Great Managers Awards 2025, reflecting the companies’ continued focus on cultivating high-impact leadership capabilities that drive organisational performance and sustainable growth.

VentureTECH invests in Sri Lankan-founded cybersecurity company DeltaSpike

DeltaSpike, a Sri Lankan-founded cybersecurity technology company headquartered in Malaysia, has secured a strategic investment from VentureTECH, a Malaysian government-backed impact investment firm.

Barista Sri Lanka marks World Earth Day

Marking the World Earth Day, Barista Sri Lanka reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, reflecting the brand’s broader focus on responsible growth, innovation and environmental stewardship.

Union Bank holds Annual General Meeting

The 31st Annual General Meeting of Union Bank was held recently at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo.

CIC Holdings partners with OrphanCare

Diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC has partnered with OrphanCare Trust as a Corporate Partner, supporting the trust’s mission of securing the future of orphans who transition out of institutional care upon reaching the age of 18.

Best Management Practices Awards 2026 LIMRA Holdings among Top 40 Outstanding Companies and achieves Gold

LIMRA Holdings Limited, one of Sri Lanka’s most diversified and quietly ambitious conglomerates, has earned a landmark double recognition at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026 held recently.

SL’s rebound fades into slower growth as energy costs, structural gaps weigh: WB

Sri Lanka’s post-crisis rebound is set to lose momentum in 2026, with the growth moderating as the higher energy costs, structural bottlenecks and external risks begin to weigh on the economy, the World Bank said. The World Bank’s outlook also echoes that of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) earlier this month.

Sri Lanka documentary wins top TV broadcast award in London

Sri Lanka’s storytelling excellence took centre stage at Inspire Global Media Awards 2026, held recently in London, United Kingdom.

Record liquor revenue of Rs.70.4bn achieved up to March 31- Excise

A record revenue of Rs.70.4 billion has been earned through taxes on liquor by the Excise Department of Sri Lanka (EDSL) up to March 31, making a significant increase in the percentage from the stipulated target of Rs.61.95 billion meant for the first quarter of 2026, the department announced yesterday.

CB releases Annual Economic Review 2025

Annual Economic Review 2025, the publication in accordance with Section 80 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, was presented to President and Finance, Planning and Economic Development Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday.

WindForce consolidates subsidiaries in internal share transfer move

WindForce PLC has approved an internal restructuring to transfer the shareholdings of three of its power subsidiaries from its fully-owned unit Renewgen (Pvt.) Ltd directly to the listed parent, as part of what the company described as a “strategic management decision”.

Week begins in red

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as R I L Property, C T Holdings and Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.1 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Access Engineering, Janashakthi Insurance Company and Central Finance Company. Mixed interest was observed in Softlogic Finance, Hikkaduwa Beach Resort and Softlogic Capital

Aventude wins top honours for Engineering Excellence

Aventude has secured a major win at the Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026, taking home the award for Information Management - Computer Software in recognition of its outstanding engineering contribution to Norway’s public sector digitalisation through the low code platform, Compose.

Aitken Spence Travels shines at CPM Best Management Practices Company Awards

Aitken Spence Travels has once again reaffirmed its leadership in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, being recognised as a Category Winner in the Hospitality & Tourism Services sector at the CPM (Chartered Professional Management) Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026 for the third successive year. Achieving a significant milestone, the company was also listed among Sri Lanka’s Top 40 companies for the first time, underscoring its continued comm

ComBank disburses over Rs. 14 billion in targeted MSME lending

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that it has disbursed more than Rs. 14 billion through 11,869 loans under a range of specialised credit schemes in the 15 months from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2026, reaffirming its leadership in supporting Sri Lanka’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Union Bank appoints Shaheeda Barrie to board

Union Bank has announced the appointment of Shaheeda Barrie as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of Directors.

Secondary market experienced a soft start to the week

Following the New Year holidays, the secondary market experienced a slight selling interest, with low volumes and limited activity.

Rotary Club of Colombo Uptown, WIF partner with MullenLowe Sri Lanka to champion ‘Dear Father’

The Rotary Club of Colombo Uptown and the Women’s International Foundation (WIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MullenLowe Sri Lanka, forming a strategic partnership to scale the ‘Dear Father’ programme into a national movement.

Sri Lanka Embassy in Vietnam partners with Andrew’s Travels to promote SL tourism

Sri Lanka Embassy in Vietnam in collaboration with the Andrew’s Travels (Pvt) Ltd, participated in the Vietnam International Travel Mart Hanoi (VITM Hanoi) 2026, held in Hanoi this month, as part of a strategic initiative to promote Sri Lanka as a premier travel destination to emerging markets in Southeast Asia.

Antyra Solutions secures Google Premier Partner Status for third consecutive year

Antyra Solutions has once again been recognised as a Google Premier Partner in 2026, marking the third consecutive year the agency has achieved the distinction under Google’s Partners programme.

SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 4.0 sets benchmark

SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 4.0 reaffirmed its position as Sri Lanka’s premier platform for advancing women’s leadership in the digital economy.

DFCC Bank marks 70th Annual General Meeting

DFCC Bank PLC convened its 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at its Head Office, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s seven-decade journey.

Allianz Avurudu Negam returns for second time

During the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited once again stood alongside Sri Lankan communities by continuing its Avurudu Negam initiative for the second consecutive year, expanding its reach to support families during the festive travel period.

SLBBC hosts seminar on Quality Assurance, Safety Standards and Certification

The Sri Lanka – Benelux Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a seminar on “Quality Assurance, Safety Standards and Certification”.

FTZMA donates Rs. 5mn to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund

Free Trade Zone Manufactures Association ( FTZMA) made a financial donation of Rs. 5 million to strengthen the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund established by the government to provide relief to the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah and rebuild the damaged infrastructure.

RMD Consultants to conduct 3rd Japanese MTP from May

RMD Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, a leading HR consultancy specializing in human resources management, has announced its 3rd public Japanese Management Training Programme (MTP), starting 6th May. This programme also marks the 60th MTP batch conducted in Sri Lanka, reinforcing RMD’s reputation in management development and organizational excellence.

Tourism earnings plunge to five-month low as the Middle East conflict derails targets

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from tourism suffered a severe blow in March 2026, plummeting 37 percent year-on-year to US$ 223.7 million.

Central Bank orders int’l forensic audit into Rs. 13.2bn NDB fraud

In a decisive regulatory response to a staggering Rs. 13.2 billion internal fraud, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has mandated National Development Bank PLC to undergo a comprehensive forensic audit led by international experts.

March remittances hit four-month high on seasonal inflows

​Sri Lanka’s worker remittances rose sharply in March, supported by seasonal inflows ahead of key festival periods, with receipts climbing to their highest level in four months, Central Bank data showed.