The Royal Madras Yacht Club, together with IndSri Ferry Services Lanka Pvt Ltd, is set to launch the first international sailing expedition from Chennai to Sri Lanka, lasting seven days.

Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its growth momentum in February 2025, with total exports reaching US $ 1.38 billion, reflecting a 4.62 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase, data from the Export Development Board showed.

The Central Bank is set to keep the rates when it meets for the second time for this year, this week, to decide on the key policy rate, after it left the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at its January meeting.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka’s premier business chamber, proudly marks its 186th anniversary today (March 25).

The transshipment volumes at the Port of Colombo declined for the second straight month in February, as the services that earlier pulled out of Colombo, amidst heavy congestion, were yet to return to the port.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as C T Holdings, Hatton National Bank and Sanasa Development Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.9 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 closed in red. High net worth and institutional inve

As the week began, the secondary market experienced mixed interest.

Cargoserv Shipping Ltd., a subsidiary of the Ceyline Group, has partnered with Prima Ceylon to introduce Sri Lanka’s first comprehensive multi-modal rail logistics solution. This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionize supply chain logistics

LOLC once again emerged as the ‘People’s Financial Services Brand of the Year’, securing the title bestowed at the SLIM Kantar People’s Choice Awards 2025 for an unparalleled ninth consecutive year.

Superbuild Pvt. Ltd, a prominent construction systems provider in the country, received an ‘Award of Excellence’ for its Super-Crete Duraflex Ultra product at the Annual Sessions 2025 of Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, held at the BMICH recen

Bringing an array of exclusive experiences and privileges to its loyal Cardmembers, Nations Trust Bank American Express has launched its much-anticipated seasonal campaign, ‘Style the Season #withAmex,’ as the festive Avurudu season draws near.

Fitch Ratings has published the National Long-Term Rating of ‘AAA(lka)’ for Sri Lankan conglomerate Hayleys PLC’s (AAA(lka)/Stable) proposed senior unsecured redeemable debentures of up to Rs. 7 billion.

Lanka India Business Association (LIBA) is now in operation in Sri Lanka to further enhance the already close ties between Indian and Sri Lankan businesses.

CEAT Kelani Holdings has been adjudged the best-managed tyre manufacturing company in Sri Lanka and reaffirmed as one of the top 20 companies in the country for best management practices, by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers (CPM) Sri

INSEE Cement has entered into a strategic partnership with the Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM) to transform the country’s supply chain sector.

Three Sinha Industries Pvt. Ltd. has been honoured with Gold Award in the Extra Large Category at the “I am the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur Awards” organised by the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE). The award was presented at the TWENTY

Infinix, a leading smartphone brand in Sri Lanka, has achieved an impressive 10x growth in sales over the past year. Building on this success, the brand is now unveiling its latest innovation—the HOT 50Pro+ Series. This ultra-slim, powerful device

ASUS, a Taiwanese tech giant is set to push the boundaries of innovation with its latest lineup of AI-powered laptops offering versatile performance, stunning design, and multiple use case options for enhanced productivity and entertainment.

From the founders who brought Dilmah Ceylon Tea to the world, Cape Weligama—part of Resplendent Ceylon’s collection of luxury resorts and a distinguished member of Relais & Châteaux —has unveiled an upgraded audio experience, expertly installe

John Keells Properties has announced the launch of Phase 3 of VIMAN Ja-Ela, marking another significant milestone in this highly sought-after suburban residential project.

Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) PLC has been a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s dairy industry, pioneering excellence and setting new standards in quality and nutrition. For six decades, its flagship brand, Lakspray, has been a household name, synonymous with tru

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to take stock of their economic partnership and maritime cooperation as they convene the 05th Round of Senior Officials Talks and the 03rd Strategic Maritime Dialogue in Canberra from March 25-26, 2025.

The public will very soon be able to settle traffic fines through Govpay, the recently introduced official online payment platform for government-related services, according to a top official from the Information and Communication Technology Agency (

Cybersecurity has become an afterthought for most fintech apps in Sri Lanka, while banks also show reluctance to leverage available technology to protect their consumers from fraudsters, according to Mastercard.

Sri Lanka’s tea exports fell in February, with volumes down 1.91 million kilograms year-on-year (YoY) to 20.40 million kilograms, industry data showed.

The National Consumer Price Index showed that consumer prices, measured nationally, declined by 3.9 percent in February 2025 from a year earlier

Browns Investments PLC on Friday (21) announced it acquired 26.16 percent stake in Sierra Cables PLC.

Cargills Bank yesterday affirmed there have been no disruptions to its banking operations following a cyber-security event.

Sri Lanka is set to review the progress of its trade, investment and tourism relations with Thailand at the bilateral discussions scheduled for March 25, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said yesterday.

DP Logistics (Private) Limited (DPL), a leading logistics solutions provider in Sri Lanka and a member of David Pieris Group of Companies, held the groundbreaking ceremony for Jaffna’s first multi-user 3PL warehouse.