MAS welcomes ADB delegation at MAS Fabric Park

MAS Holdings recently hosted a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at MAS Fabric Park in Thulhiriya as part of the ADB’s efforts to support the private sector through meaningful partnerships and investment.

18 Premium Channels, 6.8 Million Viewers — Endless Advertising Possibilities with Dialog Television

Dialog Television, Sri Lanka’s #1 Pay-TV service provider, invites corporate advertisers to leverage one of the country’s most powerful media platforms, trusted by over 1.7 million households and more than 90% of Sri Lanka’s corporate sector.

Sri Lanka Tourism’s Whispers of Ceylon wedding offering taps into Polish market

In a strategic move to attract the growing Polish tourism market, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has partnered with The Barn House Sri Lanka to introduce ‘Whispers of Ceylon’, a novel wedding and engagement offering.

Arpico Smart Investment Plan empowers policyholders

Arpico Insurance PLC, the dynamic insurance subsidiary of the celebrated Richard Pieris Group, recently announced the launch of its groundbreaking new offering: Arpico Smart Investment Plan.

Omega Line wins Asia Best Employer Brand Award

Omega Line has been recognised on one of Asia’s most competitive stages, winning the prestigious Asia Best Employer Brand Award at the 20th Employer Branding Awards, held recently at Pan Pacific, Singapore.

Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 extends early bird deadline to Sept. 15

The Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 international marine summit, organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, will unfold on October 16, 2025, at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo and the early bird registration deadline is extended, offering a 10 percent discount for registrations on or before September 15.

Siyapatha Finance initiates financial literacy programmes covering all provinces

In celebration of a 20-year-long journey of changing lives through comprehensive financial solutions and awareness, Siyapatha Finance PLC successfully concluded its nationwide financial literacy programme with a goal of connecting with and promoting responsible financial behaviour among the existing as well as prospective customers.

CA SL felicitates IRD Commissioner General

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) held a special felicitation ceremony in honour of Inland Revenue Department Commissioner General R.P.H. Fernando, in continuing a long-standing tradition.

Indian tourist influx pushes Sri Lanka pass 1.6mn arrivals

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues its resurgence into September, posting a 28.2 percent year-over-year growth in the first week of the month, overwhelmingly credited to a sustained surge in arrivals from neighbouring India. For the first seven days of the month, the island nation welcomed a total of 37,495 international visitors, which has pushed the nation’s total tourist arrivals for the year beyond the 1.6 million mark.

Commercial banks extend July private sector credit by a whopping Rs.202bn

Credit to Sri Lanka’s private sector continued its strong momentum in July, with the licensed commercial banks extending over Rs.200 billion for a second consecutive month, marking 2025 as a year of record growth in private sector lending.

Browns Investments unit to offload Maldives resort for US $ 57.5mn

Browns Investments PLC yesterday disclosed that its subsidiary Browns Ari Resort (Private) Limited has signed a sale and purchase agreement to sell the assets and business of Barcelé Whale Lagoon Maldives Resort to ASB Hotel Properties Maldives Private Limited.

RDB posts record first-half profit on strong lending, deposits

State-owned Regional Development Bank (RDB) reported a record profit in the first half of 2025, supported by a strong lending and deposit growth, marking a milestone in its 40-year history.

LOLC Finance announces Rs.20bn debenture issue

LOLC Finance PLC announced a significant move to raise fresh capital through a listed debenture issue of up to Rs.20 billion.

Nawaloka Hospitals settles with HNB

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC has concluded a crucial debt settlement with Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), resolving the outstanding loan facilities and positioning the healthcare giant for a new phase of growth driven by technological innovation and service expansion, according to the company’s latest annual report.

LAUGFS co-founder Thilak De Silva bows out after stake sale to Vallibel Three

Long-standing co-founder and Deputy Chairman U.K. Thilak De Silva has stepped down from the boards of LAUGFS Gas PLC and LAUGFS Power PLC, following the sale of his 39.58 percent stake in parent company LAUGFS Holdings Ltd.

Turnover crosses LKR 6 Bn

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, John Keells

Secondary market opens week on a subdued note

The secondary market began the week on a quiet note, characterised by subdued trading volumes and minimal investor participation.

Deshal De Mel appointed to Capital Alliance Board

Economist Deshal De Mel has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Capital Alliance PLC as an Independent, Non-Executive Director, effective September 4, 2025.

SLEIS 2025 to kickoff unveiling Sri Lanka’s tourism potential

The Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit (SLEIS) 2025, themed “Gateway to Growth: Asia’s Emerging Opportunity”, will be held on December 2–3 at the Shangri-La Colombo.

‘Dubai Real Estate Roadshow’ comes to Colombo

Colombo will host a premier real estate event named ‘Dubai Real Estate Investment Roadshow’, presented by Fimco Real Estate Dubai, at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo on September 13th & 14th from 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.

FITIS welcomes and pledges support to govt.’s “100 Days Digital” programme

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), the apex body representing the nation’s ICT sector, warmly welcomed the government’s launch of the “100 Days Digital” programme during INFOTEL 2025 launch, reiterating its full commitment to support this ambitious initiative.

LOLC Advanced Tech and Corsair Group join to transform waste into fuel

LOLC Advanced Technologies (LOLC AT), a fully owned subsidiary of LOLC Holdings PLC, together with Corsair Group International headquartered in Amsterdam, has announced a landmark partnership to upgrade and expand LOLC AT’s existing waste-to-fuel plant at Kerawalapitiya.

Port City Duty-Free serves nearly 100,000 travellers in first year

The Port City Duty-Free Mall has served close to 100,000 international travellers in its first year of operations, marking a milestone for the retail hub within Sri Lanka’s flagship special economic zone.

Douglas & Sons and Yuasa Asia strengthen commitment to powering local automotive industry

Yuasa, one of Japan’s globally reputed battery brands, and its sole distributor in Sri Lanka, Douglas & Sons (Pvt) Ltd (dsl), recently hosted an event to reaffirm their long-standing partnership and shared commitment to powering the nation’s automotive industry.

DFCC Bank at 70 with women at the centre

At 70, DFCC Bank remains firmly focused on what truly builds nations – long-term investments in people, communities, and inclusive growth. Among the most vital parts of this mission is supporting Sri Lanka’s women as entrepreneurs, income-earners, decision-makers, and financial agents. That vision takes shape in DFCC Aloka, a platform that has evolved far beyond a product into a partnership model for women’s economic empowerment.

SLFFA condemns dubious award schemes exploiting local logistics sector

The Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) has taken serious note of the increasing circulation of unsolicited emails and flyers targeting Sri Lanka’s logistics community—particularly SLFFA members—by little-known overseas entities claiming to host “awards ceremonies.”

McLarens Group and 3M celebrate partnerships and innovation

3M-McLarens hosted its flagship event at Cinnamon Life, Colombo recently.

SANASA Life Insurance recognized at NBEA 2025

The commitment towards enhanced innovation and excellence was recently recognized with an exceptional accolade at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2025, where SANASA Life Insurance was named the winner for ‘Large Category, Excellence in Business & Financial Results’ by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka.

Kaspersky urges Sri Lanka to establish clear cybersecurity guidelines as mobile financial threats mount

Global cybersecurity giant Kaspersky is calling on Sri Lankan regulators to establish clear cybersecurity guidelines for mobile financial services amid a surge in digital threats. As Sri Lanka embraces a mobile-

Sri Lanka eyes data and AI hub push with hyperscaler backing

The Sri Lankan government is actively pursuing a strategy to establish the nation as a regional hub for