Sysco LABS recently brought together professionals across Product Management and Business Analysis through “Product Nexus” — a platform within its broader Nexus series designed to foster industry dialogue and knowledge sharing around emerging t

Sri Lankan manufacturer and distributor of vinyl flooring, Global Vinyl Ltd., has begun exporting its products to luxury resorts in the Maldives. The move is part of a broader strategy to take locally produced, SGS-certified vinyl flooring to interna

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) has launched the Public Sector Forum – a dedicated platform aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, and board leadership within Sri Lanka’s publi

As families increasingly look at practical ways to support their parents and loved ones during retirement, Richard Pieris Finance Limited is encouraging everyone to consider something with lasting value - financial security and peace of mind for fath

Visa announced the launch of ‘Click to Pay’ in Sri Lanka, marking an important step in advancing secure, seamless, and frictionless digital commerce experience for consumers.

Technoli Institute of Digital Business held its AI-Powered Business Executive Programme on 3 June at Jetwing Colombo Seven, where a room of senior managers and decision-makers built live AI agents and AI-powered mini-apps.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to understand complex public health and social challenges, including the persistent crisis of intentional injury mortality linked to homicide and suicide. A recently published international study has

Prime and Melwa have become the largest property investor in Port City Colombo, following the acquisition of their third and one of the most coveted land parcels in theMarina Area. The purchase lifts the partnership’s combined holding to approximat

The secondary market extended the positive sentiment observed in previous sessions, with the investors maintaining strong buying interest ahead of yesterday’s T-bill auction, resulting in a broad-based easing of yields. Following the auction, mild

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as C T Holdings, Lion Brewery and Hayleys with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.5 Bn.

The local export fraternity has questioned the rationale behind a new foreign exchange regulation that significantly shortens the period the firms can retain the export earnings in foreign currency, warning that the measure risks increasing costs, di

Ceylon Tea production fell in May, as the weaker output from the high and medium-grown regions offset the gains in the low-grown teas, adding to the signs of a slower start to the year for one of the country’s key export industries.

Sri Lanka yesterday unveiled an ambitious five-year export roadmap targeting annual export earnings of US$36 billion by 2030, as the government seeks to deepen the country’s post-crisis recovery by diversifying exports, expanding market access and

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery will struggle to gain lasting momentum unless the country significantly expands its export base and improves access to trade finance, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said yesterday, positioning export-le

Private sector activity regained momentum in May, with both manufacturing and services expanding after a softer April, although businesses remained wary of risks linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, expanded Sri Lanka’s premium hybrid SUV segment on Thursday, June 4, with the official press launch and unveiling of the all-new JAECOO J5 Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the O

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) and Nucleus Software, a global provider of lending and transaction banking solutions, celebrated five years of partnership at a gala evening held at ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo.

The People’s Bank Rajina Junction Service Centre was ceremoniously opened at its new and upgraded premises recently.

Union Assurance hosted Sampath Bank Life Leads Annual Awards 2025 at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, bringing together the senior management from both Union Assurance and Sampath Bank, alongside the employees representing the bank’s islandwide branch netwo

Seylan Bank recently opened the doors of its newly relocated Boralesgamuwa branch at No. 49/1, Colombo Road, Boralesgamuwa.

Assetline Finance PLC has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hayleys Mobility Limited to unlock access to flexible vehicle financing solutions throughout Sri Lanka.

First Capital Wealth Management Limited, the wealth management arm of First Capital Holdings PLC, has enhanced its unit trust offering through the First Capital Fixed Income Fund (FCFIF), further widening access to investment opportunities and making

Reinforcing its commitment to delivering premium lifestyle value and rewarding experiences to its customers, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has unveiled a significant enhancement to its Max Loyalty Rewards platform, enabling its cardholders to convert rew

Vallibel Finance further strengthened its nationwide presence with the inauguration of three new branches in Nelliady, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Kilinochchi, reinforcing the company’s commitment to enhancing financial accessibility and promoting inclus

Ushers in new leadership amid strong year of progress

Capital market regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised fresh concerns over what it believes is the re-emergence of individuals linked to previously flagged foreign investment schemes, warning investors to exercise extreme ca

Nations Trust Bank PLC said it will raise up to Rs.15 billion through a listed Basel III-compliant Tier 2 debenture issue.

DFCC Bank said the proposed acquisition of the wealth and retail banking business of Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka Branch is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026, providing an updated timeline on a transaction that would strengthen its posit

The economy expanded by 5.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), extending its recovery streak, as a surge in construction activity, rising imports of production-related goods and stronger performance across financial and technology services