Sri Lanka has been named one of the “50 Best Places to Travel in 2026” by the magazine Travel + Leisure. The annual list by Travel + Leisure identifies destinations based on accessibility, cultural significance,

The secondary market yield curve saw a mixed trading session yesterday, characterized by low volumes and subdued activity.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Sampath Bank, Richard Pieris & Company and Bukit Darah with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.4 bn.

The 2026 national budget does not have any provisions for the taxing of cryptocurrency and other areas which are not being taxed, said KPMG Sri Lanka Head of Tax and Regulatory Suresh Perera.

Demonstrating its commitment to giving customers the very best offers throughout the year, Commercial Bank of Ceylon is kicking off the festive season with its biggest card promotion of the year, offering

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has officially identified and declared 22 companies and mobile applications as prohibited pyramid schemes, under Section 83(C) of Banking Act No. 30 of 1988, as

Hatton National Bank (HNB) won the coveted Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2025 at the 22nd Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability (BCCS) Awards, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of

Oxford College of Business has reaffirmed its leadership in governance excellence with its annual report 2024/2025 titled ‘Lasting Change’ being adjudged one of Sri Lanka’s Ten Best Integrated Reports at CMA

The Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL) is gearing up for National Banking and Finance Conference 2025, a landmark event that will bring together key leaders from across the country’s banking and financial

Shell Lubricants Sri Lanka, distributed exclusively by Delmege Forsyth Energy, a subsidiary of the Delmege Group, has officially joined hands with Daraz, the country’s leading e-commerce platform, to

First Capital Holdings PLC, a pioneering investment institution within JXG (Janashakthi Group), has been awarded the Silver award for Service Brand of the Year at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2025, standing

Seylan Bank PLC has once again joined hands with the Colombo Motor Show as the Official Banking and Leasing Partner for the eighth consecutive year, continuing its long-standing association with the country’s

Sustainability is reshaping global finance, tremendously. Over the past, sustainable bonds have become a defining feature of responsible investment, bridging the gap between capital markets and long-term environmental and social goals.

The capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), yesterday sounded its sternest warning yet, as a new breed of self-styled “market gurus” tighten their grip on social media.

Sri Lanka has successfully bridged its long-standing gap in IT graduate numbers, with the annual supply now reaching approximately 17,000, according to top industry official Shehani Seneviratne.

The small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would qualify for full capital allowances under a proposal to cut the investment threshold to US $ 250,000, from US $ 3 million, an Inland Revenue Department (IRD) official said. At a KPMG Sri Lanka forum

Sri Lanka’s real estate sector is seeing an acceleration in demand, which is now successfully transforming into concrete sales and delivering strong returns for investors, according to John Keells Properties.

The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata and Colombo Dockyard with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.8 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 closed in red. High net worth and institutional investor participat

Ceylon Tea production rose slightly in October, supported by the gains in the low-grown sector, although the overall output remained below 2023 levels, the data from Forbes & Walker Research showed on Thursday.

Similar to the previous day, the secondary market depicted mixed sentiment with moderate trading volumes, with the yield curve remaining steady.

Policybazaar.com, one of India’s largest insurance platforms, has announced the launch of its reinsurance operations in Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE.

South Asia’s largest International Construction Equipment and Technology Trade Fair EXCON 2025 is scheduled to be held from 9th - 13th December at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre - BIEC in Bengaluru, India. It is expected to ho

Ernst & Young (EY) Sri Lanka successfully hosted its annual Post-Budget Discussion 2026 on November 7, at the Shangri-La Colombo, bringing together senior government officials, policymakers, and business leaders from across the country to analyse the

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka) together with its Strategic Partner Colombo Stock Exchange hosted the 11th Annual CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025 on November 17, at the Hotel Cinnamon

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Hirdaramani Apparel have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch the second phase of the collaborative Integrated Backyard Poultry and Market Development project, under UNDP

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has sustained its trajectory of robust financial growth and purpose-driven performance during the first six months of the financial year 2025/26, reinforcing its position as one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing

Sri Lankan health authorities are currently in negotiation with the Treasury to reintroduce the sugar tax in a “phased-out manner”, a move pitched as a critical intervention to save the country’s crumbling public health infrastructure from an e

Evolution Auto announced the grand opening of its multi-brand electric vehicle (EV) showroom in Bambalapitiya. The showroom was designed to provide the customers with a premium, seamless experience while exploring and purchasing EVs.

Predictable, rules-based market engagement is essential for long-term investor confidence because it creates consistent signaling; investors can understand why yields move, which strengthens trust in the system. For a primary dealer, discipline means

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC is making history as the first bank in the country to collaborate with Google and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to enable Google Pay for its cardholders as part of the Google Wallet launch.