Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has maintained its upward trajectory in 2026, surpassing the 400,000 cumulative arrival mark within the first two weeks of February, driven by a consistent influx of visitors from traditional source markets.

The Hayleys Group recorded a Profit After Tax of Rs. 14.02 billion for the first nine months of the financial year ending 31 March 2026.

CT Holdings PLC and its subsidiary Cargills (Ceylon) PLC have collectively divested a stake exceeding 10 percent in Cargills Bank PLC, a strategic move executed to comply with shareholding guidelines mandated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Access Engineering PLC (AEL) is set to commission Sri Lanka’s first cyclotron-based radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility today (February 16), marking a historic milestone in the nation’s healthcare landscape.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is due to arrive in Sri Lanka today (February 16) for a three-day visit, as the country continues its economic recovery under an IMF-supported programme.

The outstanding balance of credit cards issued by licensed commercial banks increased by Rs. 4,897.0 million in December 2025, marking the highest monthly rise of the year as cardholders ramped up spending during the festive season.

Ceylon Land & Equity PLC has announced a rights issue to raise approximately Rs. 4.3 billion, a significant portion of which is earmarked to fund the completion of the “Galle Face Icon,” a flagship mixed-use development project in Colombo 03.

Xiaomi, a global leader in consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, announced the official launch of the Redmi Note 15 series in Sri Lanka.

New Anthoney’s Farms, Sri Lanka’s only producer of 100 percent antibiotic-free chicken, is celebrating 40 years of serving families with healthier, safer poultry.

JXG (Janashakthi Group) emerged as the Sector Winner (Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Investment) at CIPM Great HR Quiz 2026, held recently.

GAC Automobile Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd officially opened its new GAC City Showroom located at No. 342, Galle Road, Colombo 04, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion of Sri Lanka’s electrified mobility landscape.

Prime Constructions (Pvt.) Ltd (PCL), the construction arm of the real estate leader Prime Group, has achieved the coveted C1 grade under the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) grading system in just two and a half years since its inc

CBL Group has entered into a partnership with MasterChef Sri Lanka as a Main Sponsor, marking a significant collaboration that celebrates culinary excellence, creativity and local talent.

Ocean Lanka’s commitment to developing a future-ready workforce continues through the OCL Academy of Textile and Apparel, which recently marked the successful completion of its second training batch, with 33 employees graduating from the programme.

HNB PLC has attained ISO 22301 2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System.

Lankem Ceylon PLC, the authorised partner of Axalta Coating Systems in Sri Lanka, has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Axalta to strengthen access to high-performance industrial coating technologies in the country.

3P Media, a Roar Global company, has expanded its Google marketing capabilities to offer unified solutions across Google Ads, Analytics and advanced Google Marketing Platform tools, strengthening how Sri Lankan brands plan, execute and measure digita

Yaden Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd successfully exhibited at World Health Expo 2026, in Dubai, from February 09 to12.

First Capital Holdings PLC is Great Place To Work Certified for the fourth consecutive year, achieving an outstanding 94 percent employee positivity rating to the Trust Index survey statement ‘I would say this is a great place to work’ and an ave

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Central Depository Systems (Pvt.) Limited (CDS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), to enhance the efficiency and reliability of divi

The global port optimisation experts are cautioning the Sri Lankan terminal operators against prioritising massive infrastructure investments without first addressing the underlying operational inefficiencies, warning that capacity expansion is not t

The business firms and annual report companies should focus exclusively on the process of integrated reporting when compiling the annual reports, said Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director Suresh Gooneratne.

Fine Food Australia 2026 will see its first Sri Lanka Pavilion from August 31 to September 03, 2026, at Australia’s Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

Shoppers look for Valentine’s Day blooms at florists in Colombo, with sales this season influenced by the rising costs and tighter household budgets

The Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries (SLCSMI) has called on the government to implement a regulated minimum wage mechanism for the skilled migrant workers, benchmarking the salaries against the high-paying destinations such as Israel.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Richard Pieris & Company and Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 8.5 Bn.

The secondary market saw mixed sentiment, with higher volumes transacted at prevailing levels, leaving the overall yield curve largely stable.

In a successful first, the Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction have raised AED 8.8 million (US$ 2.4 million) to advance humanitarian programmes for underprivileged children worldwide.

Allianz Lanka’s Women in Leadership Employee Resource Group (WIL ERG) recently conducted a donation initiative to support the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, the largest pediatric hospital in South Asia.

As ZKTOR enters Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in beta, a new regional debate emerges on dignity, data, and digital power.