SriLankan Airlines flies high with women in command on International Women’s Day

Flight UL 404 to Bangkok took off with an inspiring crew in the cockpit as SriLankan Airlines operated the journey with an all-female team.

Stronger earnings, eased inflation bolster market fundamentals: Capital Trust

The easing inflation and lower finance costs supported a recovery in consumer spending, particularly in the latter part of last year, helping the listed companies post higher annual earnings, Capital Trust Research said.

Commercial High Court orders winding up of Bimputh Lanka Investments

Colombo Commercial High Court Judge Jagath Kahandagamage recently ordered the winding up of Bimputh Lanka Investments PLC,

PickMe calls out taxi conflict

Sri Lanka’s transport sector is facing growing tensions as conflicts between the local taxi groups and app-based ride-hailing operators escalate.

Foreign investors in focus as Invest Sri Lanka 2025 set to kick off in March

The highly-awaited Invest Sri Lanka Capital Market Investor Forum 2025 is set to take place on March 27 and 28, 2025, in Colombo, to woo foreign investors.

Week begins in red

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Melstacorp and Hayleys with the turnover crossing Rs. 824 Mn.

Yield curve remains unchanged on back of moderate volumes

The secondary market witnessed moderate volumes during yesterday’s session, with few trades taking place on the belly end of the curve.

Local food industry to come under fresh spotlight in August

​The most awaited Food Industry Show, Profood Propack & Agbiz Exhibition, organized by the Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) together with Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS),

SLITHM makes waves at World Food Competition 2025

The Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM) further made Sri Lanka proud becoming the winners of three main categories at the World food competition held in India,

Finagle wins two awards at National Industry Brand Excellence

Finagle Lanka Pvt. Ltd. has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to the baking industry, winning two awards at the National Industry Brand Excellence Awards 2024, organized by the Industrial Development Board (IDB).

CEAT launches ‘Load Max Pro’ truck tyre series

Cutting-edge tyre technology that can transform the cost and performance dynamics of Sri Lanka’s transportation sector has been unveiled by CEAT Kelani Holdings,

HNB and Home Lands Group join to deliver tailored home loan solutions

HNB PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Home Lands Group to offer exclusive home loan facilities for customers purchasing properties from the developer.

EDB announces study tour to China for local auto and foundry industry

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Embassy in China, has organized a study and exposure tour to China for local manufacturers and exporters in the automobile and foundry industries.

WCIC expands reach launching Northern Chapter

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) marks its 40th year of empowering women entrepreneurs by officially establishing its Northern Chapter.

IIHS partners with University of Surrey to transform healthcare education

The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), a pioneer in healthcare training for over 23 years, has partnered with the University of Surrey, UK, to revolutionise healthcare education in Sri Lanka and the broader South Asian region.

Union Bank ‘Power H.E.R’ to empower women entrepreneurs

Coinciding with the International Women’s Day, Union Bank announced the launch of Union Bank Power H.E.R, a women banking solution designed to encourage and empower women entrepreneurs to uplift their businesses to new heights.

SLIC Life calls applications for ‘Suba Pathum’ scholarships

This year, Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) will be awarding ‘Suba Pathum’ scholarships to 225 students of its Life policyholders, who excelled in the Grade 5 Scholarship, GCE Ordinary Level and GCE Advanced Level examinations.

Raala Kithul wins Best National Industry Brand Award

Raala Kithul, a leading brand owned by A R Natural Exports Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, has been honoured with the Best National Industry Brand – Small-Scale award in the Coconut, Kithul, Fibre & Palmyrah-based Products and Fibre-related Industry Sector.

Rootcode welcomes Mats Hultin to Director Board

Rootcode, a global leader in software product engineering, announced the appointment of Mats Hultin to its Board of Directors.

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals exceed 37,000 in first five days of March

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpassed 37,000 within the first five days of March, according to provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

Worker remittances exceed US$ 1.1bn as of February

Money sent home by Sri Lankans working abroad extended its growth through February, indicating that those who left their home country in droves in the last couple years are now sending the dollars back home and via official banking channels as opposed to the informal money changers which many of them used to use.

January private credit slips on settlements

Credit to the private sector fell into a brief negative in January 2025, in a matter of seasonality and not something to do with the broader trend which has pointed to some robust growth seen through December 2024 and even beyond.

IFC and CSE reaffirm commitment to women’s leadership

Marking a decade of collaboration, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank Group – partnered with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and global partners to ring the opening bell, reaffirming their commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment and leadership in Sri Lanka.

She shapes the fabric: Women lead charge in SL’s apparel industry transformation

In the heart of Sri Lanka’s bustling apparel sector, where fabrics are woven into garments that travel the world, a quieter revolution is taking place.

India helped me: A journey of innovation and global impact

After winning SAARC Awards and Commonwealth Business Excellence Awards last August in Johannesburg, Sri Lanka’s pioneering inventor Rohan De Lanerolle,

BoardPAC receives 3rd Carbon Neutral Certification

BoardPAC, a global leader in board management solutions, has been awarded the Carbon Neutral Certification for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability.

John Keells Properties’ TRI-ZEN celebrates completion

John Keells Properties and Indra Traders hosted an event recently to mark the successful completion of TRI-ZEN, the largest residential development in the heart of Colombo.

WCIC celebrates 40 years of empowering SL’s women entrepreneurs

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC), in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), recently rang the bell in celebration of the WCIC’s 40th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey of empowering women in business.

Sri Lanka Vanithabhimana launches 5th season

NDB Bank, in partnership with NewsFirst, announced the launch of the fifth season of the Sri Lanka Vanithabhimana Awards, the country’s premier initiative dedicated to recognising and empowering Sri Lankan women.

First Capital strengthens market dominance in 3Q of FY 2024-25

First Capital Holdings PLC has reported a total comprehensive income of Rs.4.53 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, demonstrating its ability to capitalise on market opportunities and drive sustained growth.