Ceylinco Life achieved the ultimate in brand success recently when it was crowned Sri Lanka’s Brand of the Year – the top accolade presented by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) – transcending brands of all sectors....

Pan Asia Bank welcomed the 2023 new year with traditional Sri Lankan customs in the presence of corporate management and the staff at its Head office in Kollupitiyaon 2nd January. Following the traditional....

DFCC Bank is a full-service commercial bank offering a wide range of transactional, savings and investment products and services, supported by innovative and pioneering digital banking technology. Understanding that convenience....

Allianz Life’s branch in Thirunelveli, Jaffna recently reopened after a thorough refurbishment of the facility. The refurbishment was undertaken as part of an ongoing branch upgrade programme....

The luxury cruise liner Ocean Odyssey docked at Colombo Port recently. On board were said to be 108 American tourists. In order to cater to the currency....

President’s Counsel Ronald C. Perera has been re-appointed as the Chairman of State-owned Bank of Ceylon (BOC) replacing Kanchana Ratwatte.

The government yesterday announced that measures would be taken to restrict the import of gold to the country.

CIC Holdings PLC yesterday announced the appointment of diplomat Kshenuka Senewiratne as an independent non-executive director of the company with effect from January 1, 2023.

Lanka IOC along with the Sri Lanka-India Society (SLIS) and Indian CEO forum (ICF) has started an initiative titled ‘Assistance to Elders Homes’.

HIP’s RORO numbers, which is expected to increase rapidly this year, was endorsed by NYK vessel MV HERMES LEADER, which arrived at the port this week, with new volumes.

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has extended the suspension on primary dealer activities of Perpetual Treasuries Limited by another six months.

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC recently held its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 30 December 2022. The event took place via a virtual setup in line with the guidelines issued by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

Lion Brewery has been named the ‘Export Brand of the Year’.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the enabling of ‘Visa Direct’ and ‘Mastercard Send’ card-based fund transfer facilities for the first time in Sri Lanka.

The Treasury bill yields continued their weeks-long descent to usher in the new year at the first weekly bill auction held yesterday for 2023 while the Central Bank also sold the entirety of bills it offered, extending the recent trend of full accept

In a bid to increase the dollar earnings from the tourism sector, the government yesterday said measures have been taken to allow international visitors to pay in US dollars at national parks across the country.

The tea industry recorded the highest national sales average for a calendar year in 2022, with the January to December 2022 cumulative average reaching Rs.1,234.24.

A mixed outlook for the country’s tea industry is forecasted in 2023 amid the global challenges, of which the impact is becoming increasingly difficult to predict.

Financial services sector professional Nishaman Karunapala has been appointed as General Manager/CEO of HDFC Bank PLC, with effect from January 4, 2023.

China’s commercial authorities have cancelled registration requirements for businesses engaged in foreign trade activities from December 30, 2022, following a revision of the country’s Foreign Trade Law, the Commerce Ministry said.

INSEE Cement, Sri Lanka’s leading cement brand and member of the Siam City Cement Public Company Limited of Thailand, yesterday announced the appointment of Jan Kunigk as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of January 1, 2023.

Finance Ministry yesterday announced the removal of the Ports and Airport Development Levy on invertors and converters used to generate electricity through renewable energy sources.

While a more active interbank market is intended by the Central Bank when it announced certain limitations into commercial banks’ access to dual standing windows effective from January 16, its effective implementation and thereby its lateral object

FACETS Sri Lanka, the premier gem and jewellery show is all set to commence on the 7th of January.

Spirits soared at The Dentsu Rise Up Global Challenge Sri Lanka Edition, when young talent between the age group of 17-27 showcased their best ideas to inspire consumers in Sri Lanka to drastically reduce food waste and were awarded and recognized ce

Texas based non-profit organization Medical Bridges, together with Amelie and Daniel Linsey Foundation and Capital Trust Properties recently coordinated a donation worth over US$ 200,000 of essential medical equipment for patients affected by Covid-1

The South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), which represents over 400,000 accounting professionals, has appointed Vice President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) Heshana Kuruppu as its Vice President with ef

Elephant House and Keells Krest clinched two Gold awards along with the NCE Challenge Trophy at the 30th annual NCE Export Awards 2022, held recently.

ACL Cables PLC was ranked amongst Sri Lanka’s Top 40 Corporates according to leading magazine Business Today’s Top 40 for the year 2021/2022.

Union Assurance announced the appointment of Senath Jayatilake as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1st 2023. Prior to this appointment, he held the position....