99x, a global IT services company, proudly announces its achievement of the prestigious International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Platinum partnership, marking a significant...

Zone24x7, a leading provider of end-to-end technology consulting and engineering solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with STEMUP Educational Foundation to help drive knowledge...

Ceylon Energy, a company with a history of excellence in power transmission projects, has been issued a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Enterprise Licence by Kenyan President Dr. William....

Premier Electric Company commenced business on January 24, 1959, founded by the present Chairman Upali Kapilasena. Kapilasena’s origins in the field of electrical...

The pace of increase in the prices of goods and services consumed by the people, measured at a national level, saw reaccelerating in December, due to sharp increases in most of the food prices, which more than offset the softened non-food prices, lar

Fabric manufacturer Teejay Lanka PLC and business conglomerate Hemas Holdings have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking initiative to promote menstrual hygiene awareness and provide essential resources to underserved communities in rural Sri Lank

Sign Network LK, a non-profit pioneering force in fostering inclusivity and breaking communication barriers in Sri Lanka, is taking a significant step towards making art accessible to everyone & promoting inclusivity at the ‘Colomboscope Arts Festi

The Jaffna branch of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been awarded a Platinum rating by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL), according it the highest available award in Sri Lanka for Green Buildings. The accolade was presented at the 202

WIS, a Sri Lankan company that provides financial solutions in the United Kingdom, is outlining plans to expand its staff in Colombo during 2024 to keep up with growing demand for new outsourcing opportunities and an increase in UK-based companies wa

In a world that has lurched from VUCA to RUPT, how can businesses navigate the complexities of managing Reputation, Risk and Regulation? The answers that leaders need – to rethink, reframe and lead through the turbulence they are experiencing, may

In a first for oral medicine health service in Sri Lanka, ‘My Dentist’ was accredited to the much coveted dental practice quality standard ISO 9001:2015. Receiving certification to this imp

Sri Lanka’s industrial production grew for the second month in a row in November, in a sign of continuing momentum in manufacturing activities, although the activities remain still far below their recent peaks before the crisis in 2022. Measured ba

CNN: Russia surpassed Saudi Arabia to become China’s largest oil supplier in 2023, according to the latest Chinese customs data.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, appointed Imad N. Fakhoury as its Regional Director for South Asia. Based in New Delhi, Fakhoury will spearhead the IFC’s strategy and operations, while reinforcing rela

The tourist arrivals to the island nation for the first 18 days of January crossed the 121,000 mark. The provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed that from January 01 to 18, the island nation welcomed 121,446 internati

The prime lending rate continued on its downward path through last week, coming further down from its below 12.0 percent level reached at the beginning of the month, signalling further easing in other market interest rates, providing relief to both t

Against a backdrop of exorbitant vegetable prices and climate vulnerabilities affecting the crops cultivated in Sri Lanka’s open-fields, greenhouse agriculture is viewed as a way forward for a more sustainable....

Sri Lanka’s small and medium accounting firms should consolidate and collaborate to position Sri Lanka as a one-stop solution for international clients challenging global players by developing....

According to the first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year, international tourism ended 2023 at 88 percent of pre-pandemic levels, with an estimated 1.3 billion international....

There is still significant room for recovery across Asia. The reopening of several source markets and destinations will boost recovery in the region and...

State borrowing from banks saw some modest increase in November last year from a decline recorded in the month earlier, but the money raised from the Central Bank has continued to be on a descent...

Lassana Agri Innovation and India’s Agriplast Protected Cultivation (Pvt.) Ltd entered into a memorandum of understanding in Colombo, last week, paving the way for advanced greenhouse....

Despite some strength reflected by the official jobless rates, Sri Lanka’s labour market remains still a lot weaker before both the economic crisis and the pandemic as industries and companies...

Sarvodaya, a leading grassroots organisation, is partnering with Hatch, Sri Lanka’s largest innovation and entrepreneurship development organisation, to launch the GoviLab agritech...

Over the past several years, many companies globally have taken a voluntary approach to sustainability goals, decisions and strategies. Throughout 2023, a common refrain was that progress toward....

Suez Canal diversions will inflate container shipping costs for as long as the situation lasts, but trade always finds a way, even if it takes a bit longer than usual. Inevitably....

Indices and futures bid/ask levels have firmed dramatically in recent days and weeks because of the Red Sea crisis. Container freight rates have surged....

The Jaffna branch of Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been awarded a Platinum rating by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL), the highest available award in Sri Lanka for green...

Union Bank recently relaunched its private banking proposition Union Bank Elite Circle, with a selection of new features tailored to its customers’ specific needs. The most recent...

Seylan Bank has introduced a solution to address the challenge of rising electricity bills. In response to the pressing need for sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions....