Hayleys Eco Solutions, Sri Lanka’s traditional and value-added exporter of coconut fibre and coco peat-based products announced the launch of “Entwine”, its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Roadmap for 2030. Derived from the concept

The Sri Lanka - Korea Business Council (SLKBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a networking evening for Members of the Council, diplomats, government officials and industry representatives to foster collaboration and bilateral coope

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) marked its 185th anniversary yesterday. Established in 1839, initially to cater to the needs of the plantation industry, primarily rubber and coconut, it has evolved into an institution representing a wide sector

This feature is based on a panel discussion facilitated by the Centre for Banking Studies, consisting of industry experts who delved into how the elements of compliance, innovation and cybersecurity could be harmonized to ensure robust banking operat

Brantel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., has announced its appointment as a partner and authorised reseller in Sri Lanka for Cisco Networks. The company said its primary role as a Cisco partner would be to help build the online presence, and automate the business

The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies (SLASSCOM) recently concluded its Compensation & Benefits Survey 2023, shedding light on critical HR trends and issues within the Sri Lankan IT/ BPM industry. By examining various job posit

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), the premier representative of Sri Lanka’s private sector, marks its 185th anniversary today (March 25).

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports in February increased marginally by 0.17 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) and 1.3 percent from....

After a challenging period marked by the COVID-19 crisis and the economic crisis, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry....

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector saw its revenue for the month of February expand marginally by 0.19 percent Year-on-Year....

Union Bank of Colombo PLC has announced the appointment Dinesh Weerakkody, as an Independent Non-executive Director...

Fitch Ratings Lanka has affirmed Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka’s National Long-Term Rating at ‘AAA(lka)’. The Outlook ....

Reinforcing its leadership in the banking sector as ‘Bankers to the Nation’, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) clinched the prestigious SLIM Kantar....

The business of international trade between parties often takes place with credit periods as a competition tool....

AIA Insurance announced the grand opening of its latest Regional Development Office (RDO) situated in the heart of the Panadura...

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) recently conducted its quarterly Investor Earnings Call on March 20, 2024, following the release...

The Commercial Law Development Programme (CLDP) of the United States Department of Commerce implemented ....

Expanding its outreach across Sri Lanka, Financial trailblazer Vallibel Finance opened its latest branch in the Southern province....

Commercial Bank of Ceylon is heralding the arrival of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with the launch of its biggest seasonal....

Sri Lanka’s official unemployment rate slipped to 4.3 percent in the final quarter of last year from 4.7 percent in the quarter before as the economy expanded in the final three months of the year.

The Central Bank (CB) is planning to revisit the framework of its regulatory sandbox, relaxing some of stringent rules, after the initiative failed to gain traction among fintech players over the past four years.

Genelle Handcrafted Shoes opened its newest retail outlet in Horton Place recently. Reflecting on the transformative journey, Co-Founder Sheran Wickremesekere said, “We’ve traversed a remarkable path from being mere shoe manufacturers to creators

HNB Finance PLC commemorated International Women’s Day 2024 under the theme “Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress” with a special programme aimed at recognising and empowering the female workforce. The celebration, held at the Auditorium at the

Samsung Sri Lanka has introduced the “Samsung Awesome Avurudu” consumer promotion, aimed at bringing joy and rewards to customers celebrating the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year, starting from 17th March – 30th April 2024. As part of the

St. Anthony’s Industries Group (Pvt) Ltd., unveiled its new logo recently. This milestone marks a new era for the Group, symbolizing its commitment to excellence, innovation, and industry leadership. Lahiru Jayasinghe, Chief Operating Officer, o

The award ceremony of the “Heta Dinana Sri Lankawak” (A roadmap for a secure tomorrow) Essay & Video Competition organised by the Tennyson & Vinitha Rodrigo Trust was held at the Lotus Room, BMICH. The entries had been evaluated in two stages by

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s initiatives to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, also encompassed the bank’s own female staff across the country with a special knowledge sharing session titled “Counting HER in, and Investing in HER.

Boutiques Sri Lanka, renowned for promoting boutique accommodation experiences across the country, is set to host its annual ‘B2B Luxury Connect’ trade fair on April 30th. This luxury travel fair focuses entirely on the small luxury accommodati

The local financial market landscape reached a new milestone with Softlogic Stockbrokers unveiling Sri Lanka’s first-ever artificial intelligence (AI)-powered market research platform StockGPT. Developed by the in-house tech team of the group, Stoc

This week’s Colombo Tea Auction saw 5.14 million kilogrammes come under the hammer, which was met with fair demand, amidst the instability and volatility in the currency, Forbes and Walker Tea Brokers said. The Ex-Estate offerings comprised of 0.85