Sri Lanka’s tighter capital requirements for gold-backed lending would have a largely manageable impact on the banks and finance companies while strengthening the prudential safeguards, Fitch Ratings said, although several finance firms could face

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Sampath Bank, Commercial Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.0 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Amana Takaful, A

The gold prices climbed sharply yesterday, with the local bullion dealers reporting a steep increase in the sovereign prices after the international gold rates rose above US $ 4,300 an ounce, amid the heightened investor demand for safe-haven assets.

The secondary market commenced the week on a positive note, extending the buying momentum observed at the close of the previous week, as the investor sentiment improved following the encouraging developments surrounding the tensions in the Middle Eas

EY hosted the 2026 ‘EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women’ Asia-Pacific annual conference in Seoul from 18 to 20 May, marking the first time the regional conference took place in South Korea.

Sierra Cables PLC has delivered a record financial performance for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, posting significant growth in both revenue and profitability while further strengthening its position in international markets and expanding it

Amana Bank recently opened its 46th Self Banking Centre in Balangoda, marking the Bank’s first Self Banking Centre in the Ratnapura District.

Prime EV Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd, a member of the Senok Group and the authorized distributor of Deepal vehicles in Sri Lanka, unveiled the all-new Deepal S05 REEV at its flagship 3S showroom in Colombo recently.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates and the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, in collaboration with Colombo Port City Economic Commission and CHEC Port City Colombo Pvt. Ltd., hosted ‘Globalisation

The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a powerful rebound on 15th June 2026, with both benchmark indices posting substantial gains as improving global sentiment and a more favorable regional outlook restored investor confidence.

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau is gearing up to launch a comprehensive global promotion campaign starting from the end of July.

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has encountered a surprisingly sluggish start to June, with arrivals in the first ten days contracting by 14.8 percent year-on-year to 37,459 visitors.

The Inter-Company Employees Union of SriLankan Airlines, a trade union affiliated with the ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), has publicly condemned the permanent appointment of Dimal Arandara as the Chairman of the national carrier.

Sri Lanka’s corporate debt market is showing clear signs of a slowdown as rising interest rates and domestic market volatility prompt companies to rethink their capital-raising strategies.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has launched a formal investigation into Kasagala Green Plantation (Private) Limited, following false assertions by a company director on national television that the agricultural venture is regulated by the country’s

Sri Lanka’s leading digital payment acceptance platform Payable has announced its acquisition by regional tech powerhouse Short Circuit, marking a significant milestone in Payable’s journey to scale digital payments across the country.

The Australian Border Force and Sri Lanka Coast Guard have launched Disi Rela 2026, marking the third consecutive year of the joint maritime security initiative aimed at strengthening maritime surveillance, operational capability and public awareness

Adamjee Lukmanjee Group of Companies, a trusted name in Sri Lanka’s agricultural and industrial supply sector, with a proud legacy of 160 years, successfully hosted Legacy of Trust - Customer Forum 2026 recently at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC), with technical leadership from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka and generous funding from the government of the United States of America, launched Sri Lanka’s Anticipatory Action (AA)

A delegation of eight HR professionals from Sri Lanka participated in SHRM Tech26, held recently at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, gaining exposure to regional conversations on artificial intelligence, workforce capability, leadership and

People’s Bank recently organised a special programme for entrepreneurs in Weboda Village, situated within the Mahara Divisional Secretariat area, under its Entrepreneurial Villages initiative.

Lanka Microfinance Network (LMFN), Sri Lanka’s dedicated national platform for the microfinance sector, formally inaugurated its governance structure recently, at a landmark meeting attended by over 100 participants representing the microfinance se

Recognising the rapid emergence of the gig economy in Sri Lanka, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has introduced ComBank GIG+ – a specialised banking solution designed for freelancers, digital entrepreneurs, social media influencers and individuals and bu

HNB General Insurance announced the appointment of Dilshan Perera as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Celebrates a milestone in international hospitality growth Belluna Co. Ltd, Japan, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, continues to expand its hospitality and real estate presence across South Asia through Belluna Lanka, which serves as the

WSO2 announced the appointment of Tanmaya Das as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), further strengthening its executive leadership team as the company continues to build on its momentum and position itself for its next phase of growth.

People’s Bank recently opened two new automated teller machines (ATMs) on the premises of Jaffna Teaching Hospital and Urban Development Authority (UDA) in Jaffna.

Peterson Solutions Sri Lanka officially opened its new corporate office at Orion City, Colombo, recently, marking an important milestone in the company’s growth journey and long-term commitment to supporting the businesses across Sri Lanka and the

CEAT Kelani Holdings has been adjudged the Best Tyre Manufacturer in the Component Manufacturer Category at the country’s inaugural Automobile Industry Awards presented by the Automobile Industry Council of Sri Lanka, in a significant endorsement o

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a US $ 4 billion financing package to help the countries cope with the economic fallout from the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Sri Lanka among 15 governments that have formally requested support.