Acorn appoints new Deputy CEO and COO

Acorn Group recently announced the appointment of Suranjith De Fonseka as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Saminda Weerasinghe as Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its senior leadership team as the organisation continues to drive growth and transformation across its business portfolio.

DIMO-MTU Technical Forum showcases next-gen engineering solutions

Held for the second consecutive time, the DIMO-MTU Technical Forum attracted a distinguished audience of key customers and high-ranking officials from the tri-forces, Police, Sri Lanka Railways, Sri Lanka Transport Board and other public and private sector organisations.

CMA honours Ceylinco Life Chairman

Ceylinco Life Insurance Ltd Executive Chairman R. Renganathan has been conferred the prestigious ‘Distinguished Recognition in the Profession of Management Accounting’ award by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to financial discipline, governance and sustainable value creation.

NTB hosts ‘Beyond Ordinary - Nations Business Advisory’ event in Kurunegala

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) recently hosted its ‘Beyond Ordinary - Nations Business Advisory’ event in Kurunegala.

First Capital Treasuries joins Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials

First Capital Treasuries PLC joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), reinforcing its commitment to transparent climate reporting and enabling the measurement and disclosure of the carbon footprint of its financed activities, in line with the globally recognised standards.

NSB hands over Annual Report 2025 to Treasury Secretary

The National Savings Bank officially presented its Annual Report 2025 to Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, at the Finance Ministry this week.

Siyapatha Finance profit rises as assets swell to Rs. 84.7bn

Siyapatha Finance posted a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. 2,660 million, an increase of 26 percent compared to the previous year. Profit after tax (PAT) grew by 29 percent to Rs. 1,556 million from Rs.

People’s Leasing raises Rs.10bn via private placement to bolster Tier 2 capital

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC has completed a Rs.10 billion subordinated debt raising through a private placement, strengthening its regulatory capital base at a time when non-bank financial institutions are

WindForce plans Rs. 4bn green bond issue to fund expansion

WindForce PLC is planning to tap the debt market with a green bond issue of up to Rs. 4 billion, as the renewable energy firm looks to diversify funding sources and support its growth pipeline.

Ambuluwawa cable car project targets 15% of foreign tourist arrivals

The Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex is poised for a significant economic and infrastructural transformation with the introduction of Sri Lanka’s first-ever cable car project, a development

Moderate volumes keep yield curve stable

On the final day of the shortened trading week, the secondary market recorded moderate volumes and activity yesterday, with the overall yield curve remaining stable.

Month begins on a mixed note

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Melstacorp, Sampath Bank and RIL Property with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.7bn.

JKCG Auto encourages smart EV charging

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), the sole authorised distributor for BYD and its premium sub-brand DENZA in Sri Lanka, is encouraging the customers to adopt smart charging practices in line with the recent

Vector Agents updates Digital Worker Platform

Vector Agents announced its updated Digital Worker Platform, built for what comes next: the age of digital employees, a new category of enterprise software designed to bring artificial intelligence (AI)-powered

HNB Assurance team completes SLIM Certified Sales Manager Programme

HNB Assurance recently celebrated the successful completion of the Certified Sales Manager Programme, conducted in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), marking a significant milestone

Sri Lanka-Benelux Business Council meets Netherlands envoy

The representatives of the Sri Lanka-Benelux Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently paid a courtesy call on Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Wiebe De Boer, at the

AI Impact Forum: From disruption to opportunity

Industry leaders, technologists and policymakers came together this week at the AI Impact Forum to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond hype into real-world application and what that

Dipped Products crowned as Most Outstanding Exporter at NCE Export Awards

Dipped Products PLC (DPL) has been named the Overall Winner – Most Outstanding Exporter 2025, at the prestigious National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Export Awards, securing five major accolades and

IT Gallery Computers hosts PANTUM Partner Summit 2026

IT Gallery Computers (Pvt.) Ltd recently hosted PANTUM Partner Summit 2026, marking the 14th successful year of PANTUM in Sri Lanka.

Great Place To Work inaugurates ‘Nation Builders’ recognition programme

Great Place To Work Sri Lanka announced the inauguration of ‘Nation Builders: Powered by People’, a pioneering national recognition programme designed to identify and celebrate organisations making a

Sun Siyam Pasikudah redefines east coast luxury with year-round appeal and innovative tech

Nestled along the pristine, barely-touched northeastern coastline of Sri Lanka, Sun Siyam Pasikudah is quietly rewriting the narrative of east coast tourism. Long considered a seasonal retreat, Pasikudah is

Muted inflation masks impact of triple fuel hikes on households

The consumer prices in the Colombo district rose only a tad higher in March from the levels seen in February but did nothing to capture the true sky-high prices the households are confronting on a daily basis, due to the significantly higher fuel prices.

Tax Bill provisions risk denting competitiveness, warns Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has flagged key risks in the proposed Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill of 2026 and cautioned that several provisions could strain financing, compliance and investor confidence at a delicate stage of economic recovery.

Construction sector turns cautious

The economic fallout from the war in Iran has already taken a toll on the construction sector in Sri Lanka, with the costs having begun to rise and the sector raising alarms over the potential constraints on the supplies, as Iran has blocked ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Lankem Ceylon unveils Rs. 3bn investment in SSP fertiliser facility

Lankem Ceylon PLC has unveiled ‘uv rcd’ (Mada Raja), Sri Lanka’s first locally manufactured Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer, marking a significant milestone in strengthening national agricultural self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on imported fertilizers.

‘Hardware Without Borders’ empowers Sri Lankan innovators to scale globally

Hardware Without Borders, a knowledge-sharing session that brought together entrepreneurs, engineers, and product builders in collaboration with Xynapse Labs and Hatch Works was hosted at Hatch Works, recently. The event convened global and local experts to discuss what it takes for Sri Lankan hardware innovators to successfully scale and enter international markets.

SME apparel exporters need guidance to benefit from UK’s DCTS

United Kingdom’s revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective from January 1, 2026, is important for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector.

OPPO Reno 15 Series launches in Sri Lanka with strong focus on innovation and investment

OPPO Sri Lanka launched its latest smartphone lineup, the Reno 15 Series, at the Abans showroom in Havelock City Mall recently, marking the official entry of the device range into the local market while announcing plans to further strengthen its investment in Sri Lanka.

Pointlabs Technologies launches SL’s first AI-powered voice concierge platform

Country’s first AI-powered Voice Concierge Platform was launched by Pointlabs Technologies Ltd, an emerging AI-driven loyalty and engagement technology company with operating entities in the UAE and Sri Lanka, for Standard Chartered Priority customers.

Sri Lanka Brand Forum launched to redefine role of business in national development

In a landmark step toward redefining the role of business in national development, the Sri Lanka Brand Forum (SLBF) has been officially launched as a transformative platform dedicated to nurturing a new generation of purpose-driven, resilient, and globally competitive businesses. The announcement was made at a press conference attended by leading business figures, industry experts, and members of the media.