Sinopec, a global leader in the energy sector, has marked another significant milestone in Sri Lanka with the co-launch of the Energy Talent Growth Programme in Colombo and Beijing.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will mark a significant occasion this weekend as it celebrates 120 years since its creation.

The board of directors of Union Bank announced the appointment of Dr. Dharmasri Kumaratunge as an Independent, Non-Executive Director.

Curtin University officially launched its newest global campus, Curtin University Colombo, at a gala event in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka, an island nation with rich resources and a strategic location, is at a critical juncture in its economic development. To recover sustainably from the recent economic crisis, the country needs a strategic approach to revitalise its industri

As part of the Nestlé Coconut Development Plan – the ‘Good Food Good Life’ company partnered with the Coconut Cultivation Board of Sri Lanka (CCB) to conduct a two-day training programme for coconut farmers. Conducted at the CCB’s Coconut D

A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd, also known as Baurs, is a name synonymous with diverse industry sectors in Sri Lanka, including a distinctive reputation for being a pioneering and innovative agriculture expert, actively blending both scientific and profess

The United Kingdom (UK)-Sri Lanka Trade Mission, part of the UK government-funded SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, is connecting 13 UK companies with 45 Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs until December 6, 2024.

Chaudhary Group (CG) Corp Global, a Nepal-based multinational conglomerate, reaffirmed its commitment to Sri Lanka yesterday, pledging to remain invested in the long term while identifying opportunities to expand further.

Sri Lanka will not be able to afford a large public sector in the near future and will soon need to start reducing the number of state employees, a senior advisor to the president said yesterday.

Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top five destinations in the world for long vacations in a study conducted by Ubuy India, a global e-commerce platform.

Sri Lanka’s construction industry said it is still uncertain about receiving its much-awaited tax concessions, as the industry stakeholders opine that the government’s requirement to meet the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-driven fiscal target

The Port of Colombo witnessed a strong resurgence in transshipment volumes for the second consecutive month in October, signalling a significant easing of congestion that had previously caused inefficiencies and impacted the port’s competitiveness.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hayleys, Aitken Spence and Access Engineering with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.3 Bn.

The secondary market yield curve remained broadly unchanged, marked by slight profit-taking and moderate volumes.

The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has entered into a collaboration deal worth US$ 7.25 million to kick start a mixed development project in Colombo 03.

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has unveiled a fully AI-generated TV commercial, setting a new benchmark for AI-driven advertising in Sri Lanka.

CMA Sri Lanka will hold its 10th Anniversary Awards Celebrations of “CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards-2024” with its Strategic Partner Colombo Stock Exchange today from 10.00am to 1.00pm at Hotel Taj Samudra.

Global warming is accelerating due to a range of environmental factors, posing significant risks to the agriculture industry worldwide.

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) recently held its annual Distributor Awards ceremony at the Sri Lanka Exhibition Convention Centre (SLECC).

A delegation representing the Bangladesh Employers Federation (BEF) recently concluded a two-day exchange programme in Sri Lanka, organized under the initiative of the Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) Delhi of the International Labour Org

MMBL-Pathfinder Group has entered into a strategic partnership with HCLTech to introduce innovative IT training programmes in Sri Lanka.

E.B. Creasy Solar, the renewable energy arm of E.B. Creasy & Co., PLC, was appointed as the authorised distributor for LONGi, a global leader in solar technology.

HNB Finance concluded its latest financial literacy workshops under the theme, ‘Financial Literacy for Development’ aimed at empowering micro and small-scale entrepreneurs (MSMEs).

The United States is actively working with the Sri Lankan government to develop a roadmap for the sustainable development of the country’s port sector, as part of its multi-faceted support for the maritime industry, according to a senior US diploma

The merchandise trade deficit came in lower in October 2024 on the back of the notably higher export earnings which was supported by both apparels and textiles exports, petroleum products and agricultural exports while the lower oil bill helped to ke

The need to bring more informal tourist establishments into the formal sector has come under fresh focus, with newly appointed Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath stressing the importance of ensuring their registration.

The debenture issue of Abans PLC, which was to open today (2 December) has been postponed, a disclosure to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) said.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC’s National Long-Term Rating at ‘AAA(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable.

Sri Lanka can expect a slower excise duty increase, after a cumulative hike of around 64 percent over a 12-month period through January 2024, said Fitch Ratings.