Financial reporting oversight gets boost with SEC-SLAASMB framework

A new regulatory alignment between Sri Lanka’s capital market watchdog and its accounting oversight authority is set to tighten scrutiny over the listed entities and market intermediaries, in a move aimed at reinforcing investor confidence and restoring discipline in financial reporting.

Sri Lanka Tourism targets German surge at ITB Berlin 2026

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) will step up its European push next month as it rolls out a dedicated country campaign at ITB Berlin 2026, one of the world’s largest travel trade fairs, scheduled from March 3-5, at Messe Berlin.

Nations Trust Bank posts record annual loan growth

Nations Trust Bank PLC closed the year with its highest ever growth in loans for a single year, although slowed the growth in the final quarter ended in December 2025 and also the profits.

LB Finance awarded ‘A+’ by LRA

LB Finance PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s largest licensed finance companies, has been awarded an ‘A+’ credit rating, with a Stable outlook, by Lanka Rating Agency (LRA), underscoring the company’s strong credit fundamentals, superior asset quality and robust capital position.

Week begins in green

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Melstacorp, Richard Pieris & Company and Prime Lands Residencies with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.5 Bn.

Sri Lankan biz to benefit from reformed UK trade scheme

British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick and Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe recently visited apparel logistics and quality assurance facilities North of Colombo to witness shipments being prepared for export to the United Kingdom.

Muted moves as investors eye upcoming T-bond auction

Ahead of the scheduled T-bond auction, the secondary market remained subdued, with limited activity and thin trading volumes.

Vallibel Finance unveils branch network in Eastern Province

Vallibel Finance has opened three new branches in Batticaloa, Valaichchenai, and Trincomalee. With this expanded branch network, customers in and around these cities now have greater convenience and faster access to fulfill their diverse financial needs.

NSB Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral honoured with National Corporate Director Award 2025

The Chairman of National Savings Bank, Dr. Harsha Cabral has been honoured with one of Sri Lanka’s most important awards in corporate governance, earning the title of ‘Outstanding Independent Non-Executive Director of the Year’, at the National Corporate Director Awards 2025.

Radisson Hotel chain accelerates sustainability with electric mobility

Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Radisson Hotel Colombo and Radisson Hotel Kandy are strengthening their commitment to sustainability with the introduction of a fleet of electric vans across the portfolio, marking a move toward cleaner, more efficient operational mobility.

KPMG Sri Lanka to hold tax webinar on March 5

KPMG Sri Lanka has organized a timely and insightful webinar titled “Tax Appeals Made Simple, Strategic & Successful” on March 5 from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

SLAGS completes 40 years in BIA ground handling operations

Operating at both Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MIA), SriLankan Airport and Ground Services (SLAGS) is the country’s sole airport ground services provider. SLAGS functions as the backbone of ground operations for SriLankan Airlines as well as international full-service, low-cost and charter carriers.

SLASSCOM launches ‘National Ingenuity Awards 2026’

As Sri Lanka accelerates its ambition to build a US$ 5 billion knowledge and innovation economy by 2030, the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has officially launched the 8th edition of the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards (SNIA) 2026, inviting applications from across Sri Lanka’s knowledge and innovation ecosystem. Applications are now open and will close on 15 March 2026.

Hayleys delivers 4,036 kW solar for Pussalla Meat Producers

Hayleys Solar has completed a 4,036 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) installation for Pussalla Meat Producers (Pvt) Ltd across six farm locations, supporting the company’s transition to renewable energy and advancing sustainability within Sri Lanka’s poultry sector.

David Pieris Solar partners with HNB to promote renewable energy solutions

David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited (DPRE) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) to promote the adoption of solar energy solutions among customers in both the domestic and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sectors seeking HNB loan facilities.

SL apparel exporters await Trump’s new tariffs following US Supreme Court decision

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector is bracing for a fresh wave of volatility after United States President Donald Trump announced a sudden escalation of global import duties to 15 percent.

Sri Lanka targets Middle Eastern tourists with expanded promotional push, direct flights

Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities are setting their sights on the lucrative Middle Eastern market, with plans to intensify regional promotional efforts backed by strong direct flight connectivity.

Sampath bank delivers solid December with Rs. 260bn in new loans

Sampath Bank PLC reported a solid financial performance for the three months ended in December 2025, driven by robust growth in loans, fee and commission incomes, trading gains, and provision reversals.

CSE and National Chamber of Commerce forge strategic partnership to drive business growth

The Colombo Stock Exchange and the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance the development of the country’s capital market and support the growth of local businesses.

Laugfs Gas assures swift restoration of LPG supply amidst transitional constraints

Laugfs Gas PLC has announced that proactive measures are being taken to restore normal liquefied petroleum gas distribution across the country in the coming days, following recent supply constraints in certain areas, according to a stock market filing.

A forensic audit of Sri Lanka’s fiscal extraction and climate erosion

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is currently navigating two entirely different, violently colliding realities that threaten to tear the national fabric asunder. For the general public, understanding this divergence is no longer an academic exercise; it is a critical necessity, as it dictates not just the macroeconomic future of the nation, but the daily survival of its citizens.

ACCIMT’s ECRISA 2026 drives interdisciplinary research for sustainable Sri Lanka

The Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) successfully hosted ECRISA 2026 – Emerging Concepts and Research in Integrated Sustainable Adaptation, a national-level research conference held under the theme ‘Technological Synergies for a Sustainable Sri Lanka’.

DPMC relaunches KTM motorcycles

David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC) relaunched KTM motorcycles in Sri Lanka after a lapse of five years, marking a significant milestone in the country’s performance motorcycling landscape and reaffirming the company’s commitment to delivering world-class mobility solutions to local riders.

HNB-SENOK offer leasing solutions for Forton, GWM vehicles

HNB PLC announced a strategic partnership with SENOK Trade Combine Private Limited, strengthening access to commercial and lifestyle mobility solutions across the country.

Fairway Latitude-Pan Asia Bank offer financing on luxury apartments

Fairway Properties, a pioneer in vertical luxury residential developments in Sri Lanka, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC, to establish a framework for future collaboration on home financing solutions for the buyers at Fairway Latitude,

Sri Lanka among 183 countries on Mozambique e‑Visa platform

As Mozambique opens its doors to the world, the new digitally enabled e‑Visa system forms part of the government of Mozambique’s broader digital transformation and border modernisation agenda, aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and traveller convenience in supporting increased tourism and investment flows into the country.

OMICRON launches CPX 200 ecosystem in Colombo

A compact multifunctional test set for commissioning, maintenance and condition assessment of medium and high-voltage assets, the CPX 200 ecosystem, was officially launched in Sri Lanka by OMICRON, at a special event held at Galadari Hotel, in collaboration with its local partner Olex Projects (Pvt.) Ltd.

IRCSL attends ICC Emerging Asia Insurance Conclave in Bangkok

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) represented Sri Lanka on the regional stage at the sixth Emerging Asia Insurance Conclave and Awards, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mobil recognised at SLADA Championship 2025

McLarens Lubricants Ltd, the authorised distributor of Mobil lubricants in Sri Lanka and part of the McLarens group, was recognised at the recently concluded SLADA Championship 2025 Awards Night for its continued commitment to the development of motor sports in the country.

Russel’s Wellness at Gulfood 2026

Russel’s Wellness showcased its ayurveda-inspired wellness teas and medicinal formulations at Gulfood 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious food and beverage exhibitions.