The local aviation industry recorded steady growth between January and September 2025, reflecting a continued post-pandemic rebound in travel connectivity and tourism demand.

Consumer prices measured by the broader National Consumer Price Index picked up pace in September in a mirror image of how the Colombo prices changed for the same month.

Sri Lanka must actively explore avenues to raise its investment rate to above 30 percent, if it is to return to a growth trajectory of 6 percent to 7 percent, as the current level of around 20 percent is insufficient for rapid expansion, a top Indian

Tourist arrivals surpassed the 100,000 arrival mark within the first 20 days of October 2025, provisional data from Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed.

Uga Resorts’ boutique property Uga Halloowella has been recognised as one of the best hotels in Asia, ranking fifth in the ‘Rest of Asia’ category at the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Central Finance Company, Co-Operative Insurance Company and Harischandra Mills with the turnover crossing Rs. 7.4 bn.

Following a long weekend, the secondary market opened the week on a notably quiet note yesterday, characterized by ultra-thin trading volumes.

Sri Lanka stands to gain a powerful legal instrument to protect Ceylon Tea by registering it as a Geographical Indication (GI) with the European Union (EU), as it will help strengthen consumer confidence and recognise the people whose expertise and d

The 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held recently, at Hilton Colombo Residence.

In a landmark collaboration set to reshape vehicle ownership in Sri Lanka, Janashakthi Finance PLC and Toyota Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd have entered into a strategic partnership through the signing of a memorandum of understanding recently.

Maharaja Foods PLC said on Friday that its board of directors had approved a rights issue of 12.5 million ordinary shares, at Rs.9 each, equivalent to one new share for every 10 existing shares, subject to shareholder approval.

The imported vehicle prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by up to Rs.1.5 million, following the price reductions in Japan, the Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) said.

The technology built by WealthOS, a London/Colombo-based cloud-native wealth tech SaaS, has powered the migration of 126,000 UK ISA and Junior ISA accounts from Embark (FNZ) to Quai Digital, its flagship UK client and a London-based white-label digit

Emirates, the world’s largest and most profitable international airline, is scouting for top-tier aircraft engineering and technical talent worldwide. The airline’s next official stop is Sri Lanka, where it is hosting information sessions in Colo

Continental Insurance announced that its Chief Executive Officer Gerry Gunadasa has been honoured with the prestigious Hall of Fame title by the Sri Lanka Insurance Institute (SLII).

Star Global Ventures, Krup Global (Pvt.) Ltd and DK International will participate in the upcoming Lankapak Exhibition 2025, taking place from October 23 to 25, 2025, at the BMICH, Colombo.

Reinforcing its commitment to the Sri Lankan baking industry, AB Mauri Lanka Private Limited officially introduced its new Prime Instant Dry Yeast in a convenient 500g pack.

In a celebration of enduring sales partnership and high performance, Abans PLC hosted its much-anticipated LG | Abans Partners Convention.

DFCC Bank PLC has expanded its flagship DFCC ‘Wyapara Hamuwa’ programme to Thambuttegama and Kegalle, supporting banana farmers and small business owners with financial knowledge, market insights and practical tools to strengthen livelihoods and

Seylan Bank PLC has announced Seylan Offer Rush, a special promotion for Seylan credit and debit cardholders with discounts up to 50 percent off, running from September 20 to October 31, 2025.

Siemens together with DIMO announced the successful completion of Sri Lanka’s largest grid substation in Habarana, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the national electricity transmission network.

Foreign capital continued to flow into Sri Lanka at a brisk pace in the first nine months of 2025, with inflows reaching US $ 827 million, the Board of Investment (BOI) said yesterday, marking a 138 percent jump compared to the same period in 2024.

Business magnate Dhammika Perera has struck another major deal this year, acquiring a 40.58 percent stake in Harischandra Mills PLC for Rs.2.57 billion, further extending his footprint across key sectors of the economy. The transaction, executed via

Sri Lanka’s lending rates have been on a rapid descent since last year, when the easing monetary policy began filtering through market interest rates, reflecting what is seen as a swift and effective transmission of monetary policy in recent times.

221,000 vehicles registered during first 9 months in 2025, bulk being two-wheelers

The highly anticipated First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch Demo Day lit up Colombo on October 1, 2025, as Sri Lanka’s brightest founders, investors and ecosystem partners came together for a powerful evening of innovation, vision and opportunity.

In celebration of an enduring legacy and unwavering commitment to excellence, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently honoured five distinguished Chartered Accountants for their outstanding contribution, which has

LB Finance PLC celebrated the 15th anniversary of LB Al-Salamah Alternate Financial Services Unit at a grand ceremony held at Shangri-La Colombo, marking a significant milestone in its journey of providing Shari’ah-compliant financial solutions in

Evolution Auto (Pvt.) Ltd has officially delivered the first fleet of KYC electric vans to Sri Lankan customers at a special handover ceremony held recently at the Evolution Auto Multi-Brand Aftersales Complex, situated in Peliyagoda.

Uber Eats and Keells have partnered to launch on-demand delivery of groceries, household items, fresh produce and more from Keells outlets across Sri Lanka.