PayMedia (Pvt)Ltd announced the appointment of Dhammika Dasa as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective from November 18, 2025.

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC will serve as the Platinum Sponsor of the 15th edition of the ‘Medicare’ International Healthcare Exhibition 2026, where it will unveil its latest AI-driven technologies.

Sri Lanka must urgently pivot from a narrow focus on crisis management and International Monetary Fund (IMF) targets to a holistic developmental agenda that addresses the real economy as the country enters 2026.

Sri Lanka’s automotive sector witnessed a significant shift in 2025, with electric vehicles (EVs) capturing 10 percent of total passenger vehicle imports following the lifting of prolonged import restrictions.

Sri Lanka’s private sector closed 2025 on a firm footing as both manufacturing and services activities expanded sharply in December, highlighting resilient domestic demand and improving business sentiment despite early weather-related disruptions.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated the critical necessity of maintaining cost-recovery electricity pricing mechanisms, asserting that fiscal sustainability cannot be compromised even as Sri Lanka navigates the economic fallout from

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has recorded a robust start to the new year, welcoming a total of 131,898 international visitors during the first 15 days of January 2026.

Vallibel Finance PLC, the finance company controlled by businessman Dhammika Perera, has announced a rights issue to raise approximately Rs. 2.12 billion to strengthen its Tier 1 capital base.

Sri Lanka’s startup ecosystem is quietly crossing an inflection point, even as capital and talent constraints continue to dominate the narrative.

JAT Holdings PLC marked a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of the 6th JAT Pintharu Abhiman Convocation,

AIA Insurance Lanka Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with CBC Finance Limited, marking a significant milestone in its mission to enhance financial security and convenience for Sri Lankans.

First Capital Holdings PLC (the group), a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s investment landscape, is set to host the 12th edition of its renowned First Capital Investor Symposium on January 22, 2026, at Cin

Janashakthi Life, a leading name in the insurance industry and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its executive team.

SDB bank appointed Manoj Akmeemana as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership appointment, as the bank continues to strengthen its executive capacity to support long-term growth, sharper execution and stronger institution

Samsung has been conferred the prestigious Superbrands – Sri Lanka’s Choice 2025 award, reaffirming the brand’s position as one of the most trusted and admired technology brands in the country.

Sri Lanka’s rising health-technology innovator Dr. Dhanushi Hettiarachchi has brought pride to the nation by winning two prestigious honours at Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce Sri Lanka (WCIC) Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards

Abans Auto, Sri Lanka’s premier automotive company and the exclusive distributor of Yadea electric vehicles in the country, was recently recognised on the global stage with the prestigious Golden Strategic Partner Award 2025, at the Yadea Global Di

The Best Workplaces for Women in Sri Lanka 2025 event, held recently, brought together business leaders, HR professionals and change-makers united by a shared commitment to advancing gender equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Pyramid Wilmar, a leading name in the food manufacturing and marketing industry in Sri Lanka, successfully concluded its islandwide corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative ChefsHunt, a comprehensive programme aimed at identifying, nurturing

Sun Match Company, a 42‑year‑old heritage company from the Central province, announced Soorya as a Silver Sponsor of Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026.

NDB Bank reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s SME and MSME sectors by participating in the Revive Sri Lanka, Rising Stronger initiative, held recently at Kandy City Centre.

National Educator Awards 2025, held recently at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, recognised the exemplary educators from Sri Lanka’s higher and general education sectors in appreciation of their intellectual and innovative contributions

Sri Lanka’s aluminium door, window and façade fabrication industry is being undercut by policy gaps that allow finished products to be imported duty-free, threatening jobs, foreign exchange savings and domestic manufacturing capacity, an industry

Binance Research has released its Full-Year 2025 and Themes for 2026 report, detailing a year of historic milestones for the global crypto market alongside heightened volatility driven by macroeconomic forces.

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) has issued a fresh directive significantly tightening the employment standards for the principal officers of insurance and brokering companies, effectively barring these top executives from hol

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will visit Sri Lanka from January 22 to 28, to assess the economic damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, with the findings expected to feed into the subsequent discussions on the island’s IMF-supported pro

The auction offering totalled 6.0 million kilogrammes (M/Kgs).There was fair demand mostly at easier rates. Less activity was seen from the Iran and Middle Eastern markets, following the recent restrictions in trading conditions.

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, DFCC Bank and C T Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.7 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 closed in green.

The secondary market yield curve experienced heightened trading activity and elevated volumes, with sentiment remaining mixed.