The Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI) for manufacturing and services activities showed that economic activities had stood strong, continuing to expand despite some softening in services activities, reflecting the impact of the adverse weather cond

Sri Lanka is to co-host the 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference, following Cabinet approval of a proposal presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Wealth Trust Securities Limited (WTS) opens today, inviting the public to subscribe for 71,548,244 Ordinary Voting Shares at an Issue Price of Rs. 7.00 per share.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, Commercial Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.8 bn.

The secondary market yield curve remained unchanged yesterday, reflecting mixed sentiment and mixed trading activity.

Sri Lanka is gearing up to host the first international gem and jewellery exhibition of the year as FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens on January 3.

CBC Finance Ltd, a subsidiary of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, commemorated its listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) by way of the issuance of Rs.1.5 billion worth of debentures by the ceremonial ringing of the market opening bell on the CSE

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has entered into a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Toyota Lanka, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to offering customers convenient, flexible and affordable leasing solutions for some of the world

A shift toward more decentralised renewable energy production would improve South Asia’s energy security, make access to electricity more reliable and reduce air pollution, the World Bank’s most recent South Asia Development Update revealed.

Siyapatha Finance PLC successfully opened the doors of its 60th branch in the bustling city of Warakapola, improving accessibility for reliable financial solutions to the local community while strengthening the company’s islandwide branch network.

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC has once again reinforced its leadership in sustainable business practices by winning the Retail Sector Award at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2025.

Macksons Holdings made a generous contribution of Rs.15 million to the government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, established to provide relief and support to the communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC (Lion) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening community partnerships through its flood response efforts and ongoing work to build long-term flood resilience and community support in Biyagama, home to the company’s core

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd South Asia and Southeast Asia, working in close coordination with the Sri Lanka Army, Road Development Authority, local authorities and surrounding communities,

Sriyani Dress Point, one of Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retail chains, has stepped forward as a responsible corporate citizen by donating Rs.20 million to the government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund while simultaneously activating comprehensive gr

Canary Wharf Holdings Pte Ltd, based in Singapore, marked a major milestone recently with the successful announcement event of Colombo Gateway One to be developed within Port City Colombo, an extension of Colombo’s existing Central Business Distric

The Industry Disaster Support Centre (IDSC) has recorded more than 18,000 inquiries from the affected enterprises in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, highlighting the extensive disruption caused to the country’s industrial sector, particularly manu

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) announced yesterday that the subscription list for its Basel III-compliant sustainability bond issue would officially open on December 22, 2025.

The earnings from tourism rose to US $ 251.6 million in November 2025, from the levels in October but the perennial issue of low spending by the visitors of the current day continues to plague the ambitious targets for what the industry could earn fr

Omega Line has secured an unprecedented quadruple victory at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25, claiming the country’s highest export honour alongside three additional national titles in a landmark achievement for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector.

People’s Insurance PLC announced the appointment of Chandana Shubhashana Guniyangoda as its new Independent Chairman, effective from December 10, 2025.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, Ceylinco Holdings and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.2 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional

Softlogic Holdings PLC has successfully concluded negotiations to restructure debt amounting to over Rs.42 billion, securing critical grace periods of six to 18 months for capital repayments, according to its latest annual report. This strategic fina

The secondary market opened the week on a dull footing. Trading volumes were low while the yield curve held firm.

Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian have established an airbridge to Sri Lanka, transporting urgent relief aid to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah.

As Sri Lanka accelerates its transition toward a greener and more resilient economy, Aberdeen Holdings, a diversified conglomerate operating across more than eight industries, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by achieving Greenhouse Ga

The iPhone 17 series along with iPhone Air was launched at the Mall at the Colombo Port City Economic Commission in the presence of several dignitaries including Colombo Port City Economic Commission Director Finance Ruwan Karunarathne, CHEC Port Cit

In a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s electric mobility landscape, Carmart (Pvt.) Ltd, the authorised importer and distributor for Leapmotor in Sri Lanka, handed over the first batch of brand-new Leapmotor C10 Self-Charging EVs to their excite

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again emerged as the country’s largest lender to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), retaining its position for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Final Budget Position Repor

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently conducted more investor forums in Galle, Badulla, Ratnapura, Gampaha, Kegalle and Kuliyapitiya.