Access Engineering commissions Sri Lanka’s first medical isotope plant today

Access Engineering PLC (AEL) is set to commission Sri Lanka’s first cyclotron-based radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility today (February 16), marking a historic milestone in the nation’s healthcare landscape.

IMF Chief Georgieva in SL for talks on recovery

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is due to arrive in Sri Lanka today (February 16) for a three-day visit, as the country continues its economic recovery under an IMF-supported programme.

Credit card spend records highest growth in December 2025

The outstanding balance of credit cards issued by licensed commercial banks increased by Rs. 4,897.0 million in December 2025, marking the highest monthly rise of the year as cardholders ramped up spending during the festive season.

Galle Face Icon to receive significant chunk of Ceylon Land’s Rs.4.3bn rights issue

Ceylon Land & Equity PLC has announced a rights issue to raise approximately Rs. 4.3 billion, a significant portion of which is earmarked to fund the completion of the “Galle Face Icon,” a flagship mixed-use development project in Colombo 03.

Xiaomi Sri Lanka launches Redmi Note 15 series

Xiaomi, a global leader in consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, announced the official launch of the Redmi Note 15 series in Sri Lanka.

New Anthoney’s Farms celebrates 40 years

New Anthoney’s Farms, Sri Lanka’s only producer of 100 percent antibiotic-free chicken, is celebrating 40 years of serving families with healthier, safer poultry.

JXG wins CIPM Great HR Quiz Sector Award

JXG (Janashakthi Group) emerged as the Sector Winner (Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Investment) at CIPM Great HR Quiz 2026, held recently.

GAC Automobile Technologies launches Colombo 4 City Showroom

GAC Automobile Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd officially opened its new GAC City Showroom located at No. 342, Galle Road, Colombo 04, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion of Sri Lanka’s electrified mobility landscape.

Prime Constructions achieves C1 grade

Prime Constructions (Pvt.) Ltd (PCL), the construction arm of the real estate leader Prime Group, has achieved the coveted C1 grade under the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) grading system in just two and a half years since its incorporation.

CBL supports MasterChef Sri Lanka

CBL Group has entered into a partnership with MasterChef Sri Lanka as a Main Sponsor, marking a significant collaboration that celebrates culinary excellence, creativity and local talent.

OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel strengthens industry-ready talent

Ocean Lanka’s commitment to developing a future-ready workforce continues through the OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel, which recently marked the successful completion of its second training batch, with 33 employees graduating from the programme.

HNB secures global ISO 22301 certification

HNB PLC has attained ISO 22301 2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System.

Lankem-Axalta strengthen partnership

Lankem Ceylon PLC, the authorised partner of Axalta Coating Systems in Sri Lanka, has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Axalta to strengthen access to high-performance industrial coating technologies in the country.

3P Media strengthens Google platform

3P Media, a Roar Global company, has expanded its Google marketing capabilities to offer unified solutions across Google Ads, Analytics and advanced Google Marketing Platform tools, strengthening how Sri Lankan brands plan, execute and measure digital performance.

Yaden Laboratories attends World Health Expo 2026

Yaden Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd successfully exhibited at World Health Expo 2026, in Dubai, from February 09 to12.

First Capital Holdings, Great Place To Work Certified again

First Capital Holdings PLC is Great Place To Work Certified for the fourth consecutive year, achieving an outstanding 94 percent employee positivity rating to the Trust Index survey statement ‘I would say this is a great place to work’ and an average score of 90 percent across all survey statements.

NDB-CDS Enhance dividend disbursement efficiency for CSE-listed companies

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Central Depository Systems (Pvt.) Limited (CDS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), to enhance the efficiency and reliability of dividend disbursement for companies listed on the CSE.

Ports advised to cut container rehandles before betting on mega projects

The global port optimisation experts are cautioning the Sri Lankan terminal operators against prioritising massive infrastructure investments without first addressing the underlying operational inefficiencies, warning that capacity expansion is not the immediate answer for growth.

Firms should adopt integrated reporting, avoid ‘peacock effect’ in annual reports

The business firms and annual report companies should focus exclusively on the process of integrated reporting when compiling the annual reports, said Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director Suresh Gooneratne.

EDB to launch first Sri Lanka Pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026

Fine Food Australia 2026 will see its first Sri Lanka Pavilion from August 31 to September 03, 2026, at Australia’s Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

Valentine’s blooms in Colombo

Shoppers look for Valentine’s Day blooms at florists in Colombo, with sales this season influenced by the rising costs and tighter household budgets

SLCSMI urges govt. to benchmark migrant worker salaries against Israel to double forex earnings

The Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries (SLCSMI) has called on the government to implement a regulated minimum wage mechanism for the skilled migrant workers, benchmarking the salaries against the high-paying destinations such as Israel.

ASPI loses 0.4% during the week

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Richard Pieris & Company and Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 8.5 Bn.

Secondary market sees steady yield curve amid mixed sentiment

The secondary market saw mixed sentiment, with higher volumes transacted at prevailing levels, leaving the overall yield curve largely stable.

Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction raise US$ 2.4 mn to help underprivileged children

In a successful first, the Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction have raised AED 8.8 million (US$ 2.4 million) to advance humanitarian programmes for underprivileged children worldwide.

Allianz Lanka brings hope and care to Lady Ridgeway Hospital

Allianz Lanka’s Women in Leadership Employee Resource Group (WIL ERG) recently conducted a donation initiative to support the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, the largest pediatric hospital in South Asia.

ZKTOR rolls out beta in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

As ZKTOR enters Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in beta, a new regional debate emerges on dignity, data, and digital power.

Varun Beverages Lanka and MEPA to maintain Kalutara coastal stretch

Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (VBLL) has entered into an agreement with the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to adopt and maintain the coastal stretch for one year.

Appe Lanka restores Naranthalu tank in Poonakary

Appe Lanka Foundation has successfully completed the restoration of the historic Naranthalu village tank in Poonakary, marking a major milestone in its flagship initiative, “Let Them Bloom, Give Them Water.”

Shangri-La Colombo painting the city red

This February, Shangri-La Colombo invites the city into a season shaped by romance, celebration, and new beginnings, where thoughtfully designed dining experiences set the tone for meaningful moments together.