Asia Pacific Retailers Conference and Exhibition (APRCE) 2024 will take place from September 4-6 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo, under the theme ‘Redefining Retail in APAC: From Transactions to Transformation

First Capital Treasuries PLC, a subsidiary of First Capital Holdings PLC, announced the appointment of Cilani Wijesinghe as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the company’s board of directors, effective August 21, 2024.

In a remarkable year of growth and success, People’s Insurance PLC has firmly established itself as one of Sri Lanka’s leading non-life insurance providers.

Assetline Finance Limited (AFL), a fully-owned subsidiary of David Pieris Holdings, marked yet another milestone by opening its 57th branch in the Wellawatte.

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, and MAS Holdings, an apparel manufacturing and technology conglomerate, are celebrating the successful conclusion of the Dialog MAS Enabler Programme 2024, demonstrating their commitment to f

New Anthoney’s Group, one of Sri Lanka’s leading poultry producers making strides in environmental stewardship and sustainability, was recently recognised at Soy Connext, the Global U.S. Soy Summit, held at San Francisco Marriott Marquis, recentl

The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), the nation’s primary credit information authority, announced it is broadening the digital accessibility of credit scores and reports through strategic collaborations with banking and financial ins

HSBC Sri Lanka has been recognised by Global Finance, winning the title for Best Consumer Digital Bank in Sri Lanka for the fourth consecutive year, in the 2024 World’s Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards in Asia-Pacific, held for the 25th year by Gl

The Profood Propack Agbiz and Knowledge Hub 2024 exhibition, organised by the Sri Lanka Food Processors Association together with Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services kicked off yesterday.

Sri Lanka’s top ride-hailing app PickMe plans an initial public offering (IPO) via an offer for sale valued at Rs.1.6 billion.

The offerings at the Colombo Tea Auction increased marginally to 5.79 million kilogrammes from the previous week’s 5.63 million kilogrammes.

The Institute of Food Science and Technology Sri Lanka is rolling out the industry seminar on ‘Managing Additives and Adulterants in the Food Industry’, at the Profood Propack Agbiz Knowledge Hub 2024 exhibition today.

The secondary market yield curve experienced limited activities and thin trading volumes during the day.

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs 1.2 Bn. Crossings were witnessed in Malwatte Valley Plantations, Ambeon Holdings and National D

In light of the solid waste management challenges faced, Deutsche Gesellschaftfür Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and three of Sri Lanka’s largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies – Coca-Cola Sri Lanka Beverages Ltd. along wi

INSEE Cement via its wholly owned subsidiary INSEE Ecocycle announced its collaboration with the Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia (PLEASE) Project. This project will enable INSEE Ecocycle to implement groundbreaking initiatives to reduce p

In a competitive world that moves at lightning speed, creating a space for your customers that is engaging and memorable becomes crucial. Whether it is a retail store, a corporate office or a hospitality business, the way you present your brand can m

The Body Shop opened its latest retail store at Havelock City Mall recently. With its latest retail outlet, The Body Shop now has five stores in Sri Lanka. Its latest outlet in Havelock City Mall offers ease of access, convenience and the full range

People’s Bank Officers’ Association recently conducted its ‘Abhinandana Pranama 2024’ academic excellence award ceremony for the 22nd time at the Cosmic by Citrus of Lotus Tower, Colombo 10 recently.

Fits Retail is shaking up the coffee world with a bold new brew that’s changing the game one cup at a time. Their Damn Fine Coffee, launched in 2021, has been transforming the local coffee scene with its bold flavours and damn fine attitude.

Browns Hotels & Resorts has long been at the forefront of sustainability efforts, championing various initiatives to preserve and protect the environment.

AIA Insurance announced the launch of the AIA Water Safety Pledge, an initiative that aligns with the AIA One Billion mission, aimed at helping one billion people live healthier, longer, and better lives by 2030.

SLT-Mobitel extended its partnership with the Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa as the official ICT Service Provider for the 10th consecutive year.

People’s Bank officially handed over a newly-built home to a low income family in Padaviya, Weli Oya recently as part of its ‘Mahajana Mehewara’ social responsibility programme.

Serendib Flour Mills announced the continuation of the ‘Uththama Dalada’ project for the third consecutive year, bringing joy to the elderly. This year, the initiative will host over 100 elders from four selected homes: two in Kegalle and two in

DIMO Healthcare recently donated an additional workstation for the Siemens Healthineers 3 Tesla MRI Scanner at Jaffna Teaching Hospital expediting MRI report generation, for faster diagnosis that facilitates informed decisions on treatment plans for

TMH Group of Companies Chairman Dr. Tharmalingam Tharesanan was recently appointed as Lieutenant Colonel and Territory Commander of the International Police Commission (IPC) for Sri Lanka.

Suwa Diviya is a non-profit initiative brings together diverse members of the health sector—including doctors, specialists, nutritionists, physical trainers, psychologists, and health promotion experts—to combat the diabetes epidemic in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports climbed 6.6 percent year-on-year in July 2024 to US$ 1.087 billion due to higher earnings from apparel and textiles, tea, coconut-based products, spices, and seafood. Exports also edged up 1 percent compared to June

In an attempt to make Sri Lanka’s tourism sector competitive with regional peers, the Cabinet green light has been granted to extend 30-day free visas to tourists from 35 countries with effect from 1st of October this year. The scheme is valid for