The secondary market saw a degree of selling pressure yesterday, leading to a slight upward shift in the overall yield curve. However, market activity remained subdued, with extremely low trading volumes.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has taken a landmark step in advancing the national sustainability drive with the launch of the Faculty of Sustainability Reporting & ESG Leadership.

Solo Sri Lankan, a leading travel experience provider, has been recognised among the top 10 percent of listings worldwide in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025, a distinction based entirely on authentic reviews and ratings shared by travell

Colombo International Campus (CIC) announced a strategic partnership with the University of East Anglia (UEA) UK, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s higher education landscape.

Control Union Sri Lanka has achieved back-to-back global milestones in deforestation-free certification, having issued both the world’s first Deforestation-Free Standard (DFS) certificate and most recently, the world’s first DFS Group Certificate

As global uncertainty affects the local industries, Sri Lanka’s construction sector is making careful adjustments.

In a volatile world, India is emerging as a stable destination for global capital, said Baker Tilly CEO Francesca Lagerberg, to the Times of India last week. Investors are seeking trusted and stable markets and with the correct positioning, India can

Foundation.LK, a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to equipping Sri Lankans with the knowledge, skills and resources to navigate the digital world safely and confidently, officially launched its latest initiative, the DiGiSavi project, at the SLFI

Marking a significant milestone, IBH Real Estate celebrates six years in business this year, reflecting a journey defined by growth, trust and a commitment to excellence within Sri Lanka’s evolving real estate landscape.

Luxury Villas in Asia (LVIA), a subsidiary of Nyne Hotels, is rapidly establishing itself as a leading integrated commercial solutions provider for Sri Lanka’s boutique hospitality sector, combining sales, reservations and e-commerce into a single,

The Colombo bourse experienced a mixed trading session, as early bullish momentum faded amid weakening investor confidence. The ASPI surged over 186 points within the first half hour of trading, reflecting initial optimism. However, the rally proved

A control failure that began beneath the surface has now forced National Development Bank PLC (NDB) to confront a multi-billion-rupee fraud, testing both its governance framework and the broader confidence in the banking system.

Sri Lanka’s credit regulator has moved to shield the borrowers hit by Cyclone Ditwah from longer-term financial fallout, introducing temporary relief measures that prevent the disaster-related repayment delays from damaging the credit profiles.

​Sri Lanka officially launched the National QR Payment Adoption Programme yesterday, introducing key measures to accelerate the country’s transition toward a less cash economy, including the complete removal of the merchant discount rate for all

Fitch Ratings has published the National Long-Term Rating of ‘A(lka)’ on WindForce PLC’s proposed senior unsecured redeemable debentures of up to Rs.4 billion.

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as DFCC Bank, Cargills and Access Engineering with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.0 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 closed in red. High net worth and institutional investor participation was note

At the start of the week, the secondary market saw modest buying interest, accompanied by low volumes and activity, pushing the yield curve slightly lower.

In a decisive step to reinforce its financial foundation and fuel its next wave of expansion, Vallibel Finance has unveiled plans to raise approximately Rs. 2.12 billion via a Rights Issue. The capital-raising initiative comes amid a gradually stabil

Delair Travels announced its official rebranding as Delmege Travels, marking an important milestone in its growth journey and reinforcing its integration within the Delmege Group’s unified brand identity.

Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry marks a significant milestone with the launch of the 31st National Bartenders Competition, celebrating over three decades of excellence, talent development, and innovation in the art of bartending.

Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI) recently held an event to educate members of the Malaysian Indian Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (MICCI) about investment opportunities in the country.

Cargills Bank has launched the Cargills Bank Ocean Plastic Debit Card, marking the first time such a product has been introduced to the Sri Lankan market.

The Management Council of Altair, Colombo’s iconic residential and mixed-use development, has appointed Realty Management Services Ltd (RMS) as its new facilities management partner, marking a significant step forward in enhancing operational excel

Ritzbury, the chocolate brand from CBL Foods International (Pvt) Ltd., has secured the Sri Lanka National Quality Award (SLNQA) 2023 in the Manufacturing – Large Scale category, winning it for the second time.

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has announced the appointment of Sashi Adele Schaffter as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director with effect from 2 April 2026.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has further strengthened its focus on delivering a superior customer experience with the expansion of its ‘ComBank Shakthi’ Agency Banking network by22 new outlets across the country, strengthening its commitment to

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, continues to shape Sri Lanka’s digital future by introducing ‘GanuDenu QR’, a QR-based payment solution available via the MyDialog App. Enabling customers to instantly send and receive

The Mahindra Ideal Excellence Awards ceremony, a grand celebration to recognise the dealers and other stakeholders of Ideal Motors, was held at Wave n’ Lake Banquet Hall and Restaurant in Welisara recently.

KOKO, Sri Lanka’s pioneering buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform, announced a strategic partnership with FitsAir, marking the brand’s entry into the travel sector.

New Anthoney’s Farms, the only producer in the country to raise chicken without antibiotics at any stage of production, sponsored MasterChef Sri Lanka as official poultry supplier.