Abans’ Tanaz Pestonjee wins Transformational Business Leader of the Year Award

Abans Group Director Business Development Tanaz Pestonjee has been awarded the Transformational Business Leader of the Year at the 15th Top 50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards 2025, held at

Chinese Dragon Cafe officially certified as a Great Place to Work

Chinese Dragon Cafe (Pvt.) Ltd has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work, in recognition of its people-centred culture and commitment to employee well-being.

Aberdeen Holdings’ Snehadhana Foundation launches School Meal Support Project

With a strong sense of purpose, Aberdeen Holdings’ Snehadhana Foundation, together with its group member Tropikal Life International, continues to drive sustainable solutions through the School Meal

WmB Coalition strengthens momentum for systemic change in Sri Lanka’s MSME sector

The Women Mean Business (WmB) Coalition, supported by the Co-Impact Gender Fund and convened by Chrysalis, held its fifth Coalition Meeting recently, bringing together over 80 representatives from women-

Mark and Comm presents strategic communications framework for SL’s US $ 15bn digital economy transformation

Mark and Comm (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading boutique public relations (PR) and communications agency, presented a comprehensive strategic communications and PR framework to Digital Economy Deputy

InsureMe expands leadership team

InsureMe has strengthened its leadership with the appointments of Sagara Gamage and Randeewa Malalasoriya as Non-Executive Independent Directors, enhancing the company’s governance and strategic

Xterm celebrates 10 years in SL

Xterm termite baiting system celebrates 10 years of transforming Sri Lanka’s termite control landscape.

Arpico Mattress Achievers Night 2025 celebrates a year of milestones and success

Arpico recently hosted Arpico Mattress Achievers Night 2025, an award ceremony celebrating a year of collaboration and outstanding shared achievements with local entrepreneurs, businesses and company

PickMe hosts 9th ‘Nena Pahana’ event

PickMe hosted its ninth consecutive ‘Nena Pahana’ event at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla recently.

Seylan Bank partners with Kedella Art of Living 2025

Seylan Bank PLC has once again partnered with the Kedella Art of Living Exhibition as the Title Partner for 2025, marking the 14th consecutive year of collaboration.

ICTA warns against unauthorised use of logo by training institutes

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) has issued a public warning against unauthorised use of its logo by the training institutes.

Janashakthi Life top performers tour Bali

Janashakthi Life recently rewarded its high performers with an unforgettable experience in Bali, Indonesia. This reward coincides with Janashakthi Life celebrating its 31st anniversary in the insurance industry.

Global Ecolabelling chief calls on Sri Lanka to go green to stay competitive in trade

In a call that blended environmental urgency with economic opportunity, Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) Chair K.S. Venkatagiri urged Sri Lanka’s industries to fast-track the adoption of Type I ecolabels.

CSE signs MoU with Seylan Bank to streamline foreign investment

The Central Depository Systems (Pvt.) Limited (CDS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Seylan Bank PLC to enhance the

Commercial Bank deploys record Rs.371bn new loans in 9 months

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC reported some solid performance for the three months to September 2025, with the bank taking the mantle of becoming the first Sri Lankan bank to have a market capitalisation

BOC reports strong 3Q 2025 profit of Rs.87.7bn

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) continued to demonstrate its strength and stability in 3Q 2025, reaffirming its role as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s financial landscape.

Sampath Bank September profit falls despite stronger loan growth

Sampath Bank PLC showed a sharp acceleration in new loans in the three months ended in September, after a relatively slow start to the year but the profits made only a little traction for the quarter still.

HNB reports solid 3Q on robust loans, other incomes and provision reversals

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) reported a strong 3Q performance on the back of a robust growth in new loans, fee and other incomes and provision reversals, as the bank grew confident about the borrowers’

Mixed sentiment resumes amidst T-bond auction

The secondary market demonstrated mixed sentiment amidst moderate activity levels, leaving the yield curve largely stationary.

Indices closed in red

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Sampath Bank, Hatton National Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.4 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor

WCIC welcomes Budget 2026’s SME focus

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) said Budget 2026, presented on November 7, sends a positive signal for women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs), while cautioning that the

SL unveils digital platform to transform shrimp farming industry

Sri Lanka yesterday launched its first-ever integrated digital platform for the aquaculture sector, the Shrimp Industry Information System (SIIS), marking a major leap forward in the country’s drive toward digital

Aitken Spence Printing clinches Lanka Star Platinum Award

Aitken Spence Printing has reaffirmed its industry leadership by winning the Platinum Award for the second consecutive year at Sri Lanka Packaging Awards, Lanka Star 2025.

Sri Lankan business leaders explore opportunities in Cambodia

A high-profile Sri Lankan business delegation, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and its Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC), will embark on a trade and investment mission to

Barista receives NVQ Level 4 accreditation

Barista Coffee Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd announced that it has been awarded the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 04 accreditation, under the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).

Agro Harvest Cultivation launches Sri Lanka’s first export-quality vermicompost fertiliser

Agro Harvest Cultivation (Pvt.) Ltd announced the launch of its first batch of export-quality vermicompost fertiliser, marking a major milestone in Sri Lanka’s organic agriculture industry.

Ultra-Aluminum wins Presidential Environmental Gold Award

The Ultra Aluminum leadership’s unwavering passion and commitment have been recognised at the highest level in the country, securing the highest national honour for environmental excellence at

People’s Leasing opens 112th branch in Dematagoda

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), a leading non-bank financial institution and a subsidiary of People’s Bank, has further expanded its branch network with the inauguration of its 112th branch in

AMW powers Lion Brewery’s fleet with 44 new Suzuki FRONX SUVs

Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), the authorised distributor for Suzuki in Sri Lanka and a member of the globally respected Al-Futtaim Group, handed over 44 brand-new Suzuki FRONX SUVs to

HNB General Insurance-Postgraduate Institute of Management partner

HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) affiliated to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, strengthening the