The PDU Unit of IIT–PDU successfully held the Cambridge Award Ceremony on 4th April, celebrating academic excellence and student achievement.

Evolution Auto will officially introduce the all-new XPENG G6 to the Sri Lankan market at an exclusive launch event on 15th May at the XPENG showroom by Evolution Auto.

Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a leading global manufacturer of protective gloves and a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, has implemented its fully digitised integrated ecosystem, ‘DPL EasyPay’ – a new benchmark in latex procurement across Sri Lanka’s r

Mark and Comm (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s boutique public relations and communications agency, has won two Gold awards at the 15th ACEF Global Customer Engagement Awards held on 30 April at the Westin Garden City Hotel in Mumbai.

LOLC General Insurance PLC has unveiled ‘V Claim’, a groundbreaking virtual claims settlement solution set to redefine the motor insurance claims experience through speed, convenience, and digital innovation. This latest value-added service reinf

SriLankan Airlines led with two wins in the Airline Award category for South Asia, securingboth Best Overall Passenger Experience and Most Improved Airline at the PAX International Readership Awards 2026 held recently in Hamburg, Germany.

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has achieved a remarkable international milestone by securing three accolades at the Digital CX Awards 2026, held in Singapore alongside the Digital CX Summit 2026. BOC was the only Sri Lankan bank to be recognized at this summit

Mels Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd., the fully owned subsidiary of Melstacorp PLC, has been officially appointed as the authorized importer and dealer for BMW automotive vehicles in Sri Lanka.

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) last week hosted senior representatives from two of the world’s leading container shipping lines, signalling growing commercial interest in the port as global trade patterns adjust to instability in the Mi

The secondary market began the week on a quiet note, with low volumes and subdued activity. The secondary market yield curve remained broadly unchanged.

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as National Development Bank, Dialog Axiata and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.8 Bn. Crossings were witnessed in Ceylon Tobacco Company, Commercial Bank and Sierra Cable

Araliya Hotels, the indigenous hospitality chain owned by prominent Sri Lankan entrepreneur Dudley Sirisena, is embarking on a massive expansion drive to add three new properties to its portfolio.

SriLankan Airlines has entered into a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Flynas to enhance air connectivity between the two countries, with the aim of offering the passengers more convenient travel options across key routes. The alliance is aimed at i

​Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, the iconic World Trade Centre landlord, reported robust top and bottom-line performances for the quarter ended in March 2026.

Sri Lanka and the Maldives yesterday signed seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs), covering a range of key sectors, following the official state ceremony to welcome Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

Sri Lanka’s rice industry is charting a path to recovery. For the upcoming 2026/2027 marketing year (October–September), milled rice production is forecast to reach 3.45 million metric tons, representing a solid rebound from the revised estimate

​Fraud-hit National Development Bank PLC reported its financial performance for the three months ended in March 2026, adjusting for the share of the fraud recognised in the preceding quarter as well as the corresponding period last year.

​Sri Lanka’s external sector is holding its ground for now, but the cracks are widening beneath the surface, as surging fuel imports and a sharp reversal in tourism begin to erode the country’s external buffers.

​Construction activities in March continued to expand, although at a slower pace, due to the increasing cost of fuel and other raw materials as tensions in the Middle East impacted a sector that was hitherto rising at a record pace.

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has officially completed the transfer of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) retail banking business in Sri Lanka to its portfolio.

Selected Nations Trust Bank branches will remain open next weekend to assist customers transitioning from HSBC Sri Lanka, following the completion of the transfer of the latter’s retail banking portfolio.

Sampath Bank PLC continues to transform Sri Lanka’s banking landscape through the introduction of a fully-integrated, AI-driven lending ecosystem, reinforcing its leadership in intelligent, data-led financial solutions.

Global Wellness Day (GWD), the internationally recognised not-for-profit wellness movement, announced the appointment of Cape Weligama – Resplendent Ceylon General Manager Asela Jayaweera as Ambassador for Sri Lanka for the first time.

DFCC Bank has entered into a partnership with AlfaNow in Dubai, expanding its remittance network across the Middle East and improving how Sri Lankans overseas send money home.

HNB PLC and Access Solar (Pvt.) Ltd have entered into a strategic partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding the availability of solar energy solutions across Sri Lanka.

Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC has concluded 2025 by demonstrating that world-class clinical care and deeply earned patient trust are the true catalysts for robust corporate growth.

Emerald Clothing (Pvt.) Ltd has stepped in to secure the continuity of key operations previously run by Hela Clothing (Private) Limited, in a move aimed at stabilising exports and safeguarding employment.

Pan Asia Bank partnered with the Sri Lanka Business and Biodiversity Platform to launch the ‘Life to Our Beaches – Beach Caretaker Initiative’, reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable community development.

The Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT) is hosting ‘Driving Growth Through Real Estate: 10- Year Plan’, a high-level forum, bringing together some of the country’s most influential voices in property, investment, policy and urban development.

Singer Sri Lanka PLC announced the launch of the new Apple MacBook Neo series, bringing Apple’s latest laptop experience to the customers across Sri Lanka, with a strong focus on performance, design and everyday versatility.