As the final week of January-2026 began, the secondary market registered limited trading activities with moderate trading volumes.

Seylan Bank PLC recently joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), officially strengthening its commitment to sustainability and transparent climate reporting. With this step, Seylan Bank became one of the leading financial inst

Sampath Bank recently marked the commencement of restoration work at Dewagiriya Wewa in Melsiripura, attended by Chairman Harsha Amarasekera, further strengthening the Bank’s long-standing commitment to safeguarding Sri Lanka’s rural irrigation h

HSBC is gearing up to launch ‘Clean Waterways’ in partnership with the Beira Lake Restoration Task Force that was convened by the Governor of the Western Province.

Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC and a subsidiary of JXG (the Janashakthi group), announced the appointment of Indresh Puvimanasinghe Fernando as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Groundworth (Pvt) announced the official launch of “The Estate”, an exclusive land and luxury housing development located about 700 meters from Vidyalaya Junction, Hokandara. Crafted for families, investors, and professionals, the project deliver

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) hosted the 12th Edition of its First Capital Investor Symposium on January 22, at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with ACCA, will host the inaugural SLID–ACCA National Corporate Director Awards 2025 on January 28 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, commencing at 6.30 p.m.

Southern Cross University (SCU), one of Australia’s leading public universities, in partnership with NSBM Green University, is opening doors for Sri Lankan students to earn a globally recognised Australian Bachelor of Business - right here at home.

Ninewells Hospital has opened Ninewells Eye, a state-of-the-art eye clinic aimed at enhancing access to advanced ophthalmic care.

ASAC (Ananda Sirisena & Co), a registered firm of practicing company secretaries with over three decades of experience, has announced the development of ShareRegister.lk, a purpose-built digital platform designed to modernise the way companies manage

The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (Pvt) Ltd. (CAHM), Sri Lanka’s private hospitality and culinary training institute located at the SLIIT main Campus Malabe, has officially launched the CAHM7-Star Junior Chef Competition – Season 01.

Hutch is reshaping Sri Lanka’s digital landscape with the launch of ‘Hutch 15’ - a breakthrough smartphone plan offering non-stop access to 15 most essential apps in one subscription.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment will formally introduce Linguaskill to Sri Lanka at an exclusive, invitation-only event titled “Linguaskill Unlocked: Unlocking World-Class English with Cambridge”, taking place today (January 27), from 3.

Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban development project reached a critical execution milestone, as construction officially commenced on the first residential development within Port City Colombo.

Sampath Bank PLC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prime Lands (Pvt) Ltd and Prime Lands Residencies PLC at the Sampath Bank Head Office, introducing an exclusive financing solution to make property ownership more accessible fo

JXG (Janashakthi Group) hosted ‘Listening Led Leadership’ a programme designed to reinforce the organisation’s commitment to strengthening its empathy-led workplace.

BAJAJ three-wheeler brand, represented by David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC), has announced the introduction of the BAJAJ Electric Three-Wheeler, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards sustainable and cost-ef

McLarens Lubricants Ltd, the authorized distributor for Mobil Lubricants in Sri Lanka announced its outstanding achievement at the People’s Pinnacle Awards 2026, held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The company secured a major award in Lubricants

LOLC Finance announced the launch of its exclusive short-term fixed deposits, offering 4-month and 7-month maturity options at some of the most attractive and competitive interest rates in the market.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a US$166 million investment package aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s private sector-led recovery, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s financial system as it shifts from macroe

Sri Lanka stepped up its overseas investor outreach this month, taking its capital markets pitch to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as it seeks to convert macroeconomic stabilisation into sustained foreign inflows after years of crisis.

Sri Lanka wrapped up another year of elevated foreign currency purchases by the Central Bank in 2025, helping to prevent undue movements in the rupee while rebuilding foreign exchange reserves.

JPMorgan Chase has acquired WealthOS, founded in 2019 by Sri Lankan entrepreneurs Anton Padmasiri and Chamat Arambewela.

Sri Lanka is poised to navigate a period of moderate economic expansion in the coming year, a trajectory described as “snail pace slow” by First Capital Holdings PLC, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projected to hover between 3 and 4 per

SLYCAN Trust convened a high-level forum on climate finance and climate-related extreme events in Sri Lanka on January 20, 2026, in Colombo, as part of its broader work on climate and disaster risk finance, loss and damage and multi-actor partnership

Yaden Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd, a 100 percent Sri Lankan-owned company and the nation’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has officially announced a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint by initiating a new state-of-the-art project.

Sixty-two percent of Lankans choose .LK to host their website and business services, reinforcing the position of the LK Domain Registry as the preferred choice for businesses and individuals across the country, according to the Registry.

David Pieris E-Mobility (Private) Limited, the electric vehicle arm of David Pieris Group of Companies, announced the launch of Chetak, marking the return of one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic scooter brands—now reimagined for the electric era.

The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is accelerating Sri Lanka’s start-up ecosystem by giving 25 high-potential local start-ups unprecedented global exposure through a fully funded, six-week international residen