Sri Lanka tourism goes smart with ‘LilyLanka’ debut

Sri Lanka is presented with a fresh opportunity to rewrite the way the world explores its shores with the launch of LilyLanka, the country’s first fully-integrated digital travel platform.

HNB named as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail Bank for 16th time at TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards

HNB PLC has once again been recognised as Sri Lanka’s Best Retail Bank for the 16th time at TAB Global Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2026.

Mattala International Airport emerges as potential alternative hub for Emirates and Qatar amid Middle East aviation crisis

The Sri Lankan government has initiated the preliminary discussions with Emirates and Qatar Airways to utilise Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport as an alternative transit hub, as the escalating geopolitical tensions continue to paralyse the primary aviation networks in the Middle East.

Indices rebound after five consecutive days of losses

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, RIL Property and Access Engineering with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.2 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged up. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hatton National Bank,

T-bill auction yields hold steady as yield curve remains unchanged

The secondary market yield curve saw limited activity, with moderate volumes and subdued participation, resulting in a broadly unchanged curve.

ComBank becomes Patron of two working groups of UNGC Network

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has taken a leadership role in advancing key sustainability priorities of the United Nations Global Compact Network Sri Lanka by becoming a Patron of Network Sri Lanka’s ‘Diversity & Inclusion’ and ‘Water & Ocean Stewardship’ Working Groups.

Sri Lankan flavours inspire global collaboration between three beverage families

Three family-led beverage pioneers, with Sri Lankan roots, have come together to celebrate the island’s rich flavours and ingredients through ‘Three Families’, an innovative collaboration that recently launched in Sri Lanka with special events in Colombo and Galle.

Forbes Marshall Lanka wins Gold Flame at National Energy Efficiency Awards

Forbes Marshall Lanka has won the Gold Flame in the Energy Efficiency Improvement category of the Best Energy Services Company Award at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025.

Binance announces expansion of comprehensive suite of AI Agent Skills

Binance and Binance Wallet announced the launch and expansion of a comprehensive suite of AI Agent Skills, empowering any AI Agent with Binance-grade market intelligence, trading infrastructure, asset management, and security capabilities.

DFCC Aloka partners with Chrysalis to strengthen women-led enterprises

DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank), through its women-focused proposition DFCC Aloka, has partnered with Chrysalis to expand financial access, business capacity, and market opportunities for women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises across Sri Lanka.

Sampath Bank receives ACCA recognition

Sampath Bank PLC has been recognised as the Runner Up in the Banking Category at the ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards 2025, held recently at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.

CWIT reaches one million containers - fastest ever feat at Colombo Port

Sri Lanka’s maritime sector marked a historic milestone as Colombo West International Terminal (Private) Limited (CWIT) announced that it had successfully handled one million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) within its first year of operations. The achievement represents the fastest time any terminal at the Port of Colombo has reached the one-million-container mark during its inaugural year, underscoring the strategic significance of the termi

Over 300 EO leaders convene in Colombo for 2026 Presidents’ Meeting

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) successfully hosted the South Asia, Europe, Middle East and AfricaPresidents’ Meeting 2026 from 5th to 8th February 2026 at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo.

Kotmale moves to forge an ‘iron’ nation

Kotmale recently partnered the IRONKIDS Colombo event as principal sponsor, supporting nearly 400 young participants as part of the IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo Triathlon held in the city.

Sri Lanka Tourism ensures seamless travel with priority fuel and LPG access

Fearing a possible fuel shortage stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict, the government has introduced a national fuel quota for vehicles.

Economic activity holds in February; Iran war begins to weigh on outlook

Sri Lanka’s economic activities were seen holding up in February before the war broke out at the end of the month, as seen from the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data, but the economy is currently feeling the brunt of the Iran war which broke out at the end of February.

Eyes Indian MICE market as ME crisis dents March tourism revenue by US$ 40mn

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is aggressively pivoting toward the Indian Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) market, positioning the island as a lucrative alternative to Dubai for regional corporate travellers, as escalating tensions in the Middle East cause a temporary dip in European arrivals.

External risks cloud financial sector outlook despite stronger conditions: CBSL

Sri Lanka’s macro financial conditions face mounting external risks, with Central Bank warning that global uncertainties could undermine credit quality and test the resilience of the financial system.

Indices continue to close in red

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Bank, Hayleys and Colombo Dockyard with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.0 Bn. ’

Secondary market sustains Monday’s selling stance

The secondary market yesterday sustained Monday’s selling momentum prompting an upward adjustment in the yield curve while trading volumes remained moderate.

INSEE Ecocycle’s Circularity Summit, Future 360 CEO Forum tomorrow

INSEE Ecocycle is set to convene an important series of events during March, establishing Sri Lanka as the leader in circular economy and resource efficiency transformation and sustainable industrial development in Sri Lanka.

HNB enables Google Pay for debit cards via Google Wallet

HNB PLC has enabled Google Wallet support for its debit card customers, allowing eligible cardholders to make contactless payments using Google Pay through Android smartphones and supported wearable devices.

SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2026 takes place tonight

SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2026 will take place tonight at Monarch Imperial, bringing together Sri Lanka’s most admired brands, celebrated personalities and leading figures from the business and marketing fraternity for an evening dedicated to recognising those who have truly won the hearts of the people.

Hayleys Fibre appoints Ruwan Rajapakse as MD

Hayleys Fibre PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer of coir fibre products and the flagship of the Hayleys group’s eco solutions sector, announced the appointment of Ruwan Rajapakse as Managing Director, with effect from April 1, 2026.

Sampath Bank-Apartner bring digital payments to condominium sector

Sampath Bank PLC partnered with Apartner (Pvt.) Ltd to digitise condominium payments in Sri Lanka, introducing a secure, real-time payment and settlement framework designed to support smarter, more efficient apartment living.

AMW delivers Nissan Magnite fleet to Diamond Best Foods

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), the authorised distributor for Nissan vehicles in Sri Lanka, recently handed over a fleet of Nissan Magnite SUVs to Diamond Best Foods, further strengthening the partnership between the two organisations while supporting the company’s expanding operational mobility needs.

To reach US $ 8bn, Sri Lanka apparel must grow differently

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has earned its place in the global market through consistency, trust and a strong reputation for ethical manufacturing. Over many years, we have shown that Sri Lanka can deliver quality, compliance and reliability at a level that global brands value. That foundation remains one of our greatest strengths.

Port City Colombo with OREL IT strengthens technology services backbone

Port City Colombo has strengthened its technology services ecosystem by signing a strategic partnership agreement with OREL IT.

Sysco LABS MD speaks at BCS Forum

Sysco LABS Managing Director Thushera Kawdawatta delivered the keynote address at BCS Sri Lanka Chapter’s ‘Tech Leaders Connect ‘26’, a flagship leadership forum that brought together senior technology leaders to explore how engineering, leadership and innovation can drive national and global impact.

EDB-Verité Research strengthen export readiness of women-led exporters in Kandy

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with Verité Research, successfully conducted its second training programme ‘Leveraging Trade Data for Export Success’, for women-led exporters in Kandy on February 20, 2026.