Kalbe International expands commitment to Sri Lanka’s healthcare landscape

Kalbe, a leader in healthcare spanning pharmaceuticals and nutrition, has been present in Sri Lanka for over 30 years, demonstrating its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare solutions to the nation.

NDB Bank celebrates Privilege Centre opening with exclusive client event

NDB Bank recently hosted an exclusive engagement event for its Privilege clientele of Havelock Town Branch, coinciding with the opening of the newly refurbished NDB Privilege Centre at the Havelock Town Branch. The event marked yet another milestone in the Bank’s journey of elevating service standards and offering refined, personalised banking environments for its high-net-worth customers.

CRIB hosts Annual General Meeting for 2024

The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2024 on July 23 via an online platform.

First Capital Holdings reports robust 1Q FY2025/26 performance with Rs.2.15bn PAT

First Capital Holdings PLC (the group), a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, reporting a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs.2.15 billion, a substantial increase from Rs.582 million recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

NDB Bank-International Scholar enhance access to overseas education

NDB Bank announced its latest partnership with International Scholar, one of Sri Lanka’s most reputed education consultancy firms, with the aim of making overseas education more financially accessible and stress-free for Sri Lankan students and their families.

SANASA Life Insurance launches renewal app

SANASA Life Insurance continues to enhance its digital footprint through innovative solutions and the launch of a new mobile application for renewal officers has hit a highpoint in the development of in-house digital initiatives. CEO Nuwanpriya Gunawardena said, “This technological innovation has a direct bearing on streamlining our

Home Lands Group acquires Rs. 4.5bn Colombo property

In a landmark real estate transaction that has made history, Home Lands Group has acquired a prime one acre land parcel in Thummulla, Colombo 7, for a staggering Rs. 4.5 billion, marking the highest ever recorded price per perch in Colombo at Rs. 29 million.

FACETS 2026 Gems, glamour and glitz

From its humble beginnings in 1991 as a modest 50-booth exhibition at the Hilton, FACETS Sri Lanka has grown into the nation’s premier gem and jewellery showcase, drawing global buyers and industry leaders.

PFEC Global opens doors to global education

PFEC Global, a leading study abroad consultant, is offering Sri Lankan students the ticket to studying abroad by organising the World Study Fair tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Colombo Hilton.

My Dentist welcomes Dr. Kelum Jayasuriya as new CEO

‘My Dentist’ announced the appointment of Dr. Kelum Jayasuriya as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of experience in Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector, Dr. Jayasuriya brings a rare combination of clinical leadership, operational excellence, and a passion for accessible healthcare.

GP Certified leads the way for certified plastic recycling

Transforming Sri Lanka’s plastic recycling industry requires bold leadership and collaboration.

International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition to be held in Ratnapura

The International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition serves as a platform to showcase the rich gem heritage of Ratnapura to the world. After the success of the inaugural event in 2024 at the Grand Silver Hotel, preparations are underway for the second edition, to be held on August 15, 16, and 17 at the same venue.

Sri Lanka makes bold pitch to global investors

Sri Lanka yesterday stepped on to the global stage with a few key strong messages for investors; that its crisis-hit economy has turned a corner, its stock market is among the best-performing in Asia, and sweeping reforms have set the stage for sustained growth.

Sri Lanka targets US$ 1.8bn AI sector by 2030

Sri Lanka has set an ambitious goal for its artificial intelligence (AI) sector contributing US$ 1.5 to US$ 1.8 billion, or 10-12 percent, of the nation’s projected US$ 15 billion digital economy by 2030.

Singer reports solid June as people increase spending on durables

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC reported some solid top and bottom-line performance in the three months ended in June 2025 supported by all its business segments as consumers splurged on consumer durables such as electrical and electronic appliances, furniture, sewing machines and the likes as the prices remained low while the financing cost came down.

Positive momentum continues

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as National Development Bank, Dialog Axiata and Carson Cumberbatch with the turnover crossing Rs. 7.5 bn.

Bond auction acceptance falls short

Reflecting Monday’s muted tone, the secondary market yield curve showed mixed movements amid light trading volumes.

SEC-CSE-Trade Ministry-Registrar of Companies explore new directions for corporate growth

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry and Registrar of Companies (RoC) successfully conducted an Issuer Forum titled ‘Innovative businesses to propel economic growth’ recently at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams.

Toyota Lanka hosts Regional Product Exposium 2025

Toyota Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, the authorised distributor of brand-new Toyota vehicles and a leading name in the automotive industry, successfully hosted Toyota Regional Product Exposium 2025 at its head office in Wattala.

Lanka Rating Agency upgrades First Capital Holdings to ‘A+’

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution and Lanka Rating Agency Ltd, an independent credit rating authority of Sri Lanka, announced the upgrade of the company’s long-term credit rating to ‘A+’, from ‘A’, with a Stable Outlook.

ComBank-Lead Pro Education broaden access to overseas study

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a partnership with Lead Pro Education Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd to provide affordable financial solutions to students planning to pursue higher education overseas.

Estate Lake facilitates Colombo’s largest property transaction valued at Rs.4.5bn

Estate Lake Real Estate, an emerging force in Sri Lanka’s real estate sector, has facilitated a historic transaction valued at Rs.4.5 billion for Home Lands Holding, marking the largest recorded real estate deal in Colombo’s history.

Sampath Bank-Bancstac introduce Alipay+ payment acceptance

Sampath Bank PLC announced a strategic partnership with global payments technology company Bancstac to introduce Alipay+ payment acceptance across both brick and mortar and e-commerce merchant channels in Sri Lanka.

EDB strengthens global trade network with strategic diplomatic appointments

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently held a strategic meeting with 15 newly appointed diplomatic representatives, aimed at strengthening the country’s export capabilities and enhancing market penetration across diverse international regions.

SriLankan Aviation College students commence training in Australia

The students of the first intake of the collaborative Australian Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering by Aviation Australia and SriLankan Aviation College, the training arm of SriLankan Airlines, has successfully completed the first part of the training in Sri Lanka and made their way to the Brisbane Campus of Aviation Australia to complete their diploma.

DFCC Bank ‘Badu Mallak’ campaign celebrates remittance customers

DFCC Bank has launched its ‘Badu Mallak’ campaign – a remittance reward programme designed to honour loyal customers receiving funds via Lanka Money Transfer (LMT).

Diva unveils Power Pods

Diva unveiled Diva Power Pods—a bold leap forward in modernising laundry care in Sri Lanka.

MillenniumIT ESP-South Asian Technologies host Cohesity’s launch in Sri Lanka

MillenniumIT ESP, in collaboration with South Asian Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd, represented by its subsidiary Ezoref Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd, hosted the official launch of Cohesity in Sri Lanka through a high-impact knowledge-sharing event titled ‘Catalyst on the Road: The Reality of Cyber Resilience’, which was held at Shangri-La Colombo.

First-ever DEI Champion Awards celebrates inclusive business excellence

Dialog Axiata and H Connect International emerged as the big winners at the Grand Finale of the inaugural DEI Champion Awards 2025, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Strengthening Social Cohesion and Peace in Sri Lanka (SCOPE) programme.

Kaspersky eyes Sri Lankan growth through B2B2C and new eSIM initiative

Global cybersecurity giant Kaspersky is sharpening its focus on Sri Lanka, championing a business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) model to broaden its reach and introducing a new eSIM service poised to benefit the nation’s vital tourism sector.