The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s recovery and long-term development during the talks between ADB President Masato Kanda and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the ADB headquarters in Manila,

Sri Lanka’s plantation companies are stepping up the investments in renewable energy as part of a broader transition towards net zero emissions, committing more than Rs.5 billion for the clean energy projects in what the industry leaders describe a

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Melstacorp, Colombo Dockyard and Carson Cumberbatch with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.3Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged down. High net worth and institutional investor participati

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) officially opened its Kegalle Branch to the public, further strengthening its countrywide presence.

Pivoting from the previous day’s sentiment ahead of the bond auction, the secondary market witnessed a mixed sentiment with moderate volumes and low activity.

The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) held its Annual General Meeting on March 10, marking a significant leadership transition as Suren Chandraratna was appointed Chairman for the 2026–2027 term, succeeding Immediate Past Chairman Manjula Wij

Sri Lanka’s most popular NEV brand, BYD, in partnership with its authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), officially launched the BYD SEALION 8 on March 10.

PMF Finance PLC announced the appointment of Geethika Wickramasinghe as Deputy General Manager – Fund Mobilization with effect from 3rd March 2026.

Amana Bank has further strengthened its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 43rd Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Galloluwa, providing customers in the area with greater access to convenient and modern bankin

Luxury Brands (Private) Limited continues to raise the bar for Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector, introducing World Class by DIAGEO, the world’s prominent bartending competition, to the island for the very first time.

David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC) opened DPMC Workshop Express in Ambalangoda recently. Located at Urawatta, Ambalangoda, the new Workshop Express is positioned in a highly convenient and easily accessible location, ensuring seamles

Ambewela Dairy Farm welcomed Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation K.D. Lalkantha and also Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Madhura Senevirathne recently.

Reinforcing its commitment to advancing measurable production standards across Sri Lanka’s poultry value chain, G P Farms Lanka Limited, a joint-venture between Bairaha Farms PLC and Crysbro group, recently conducted a two-day technical workshop/se

Nanaska, one of Sri Lanka’s professional education institutes specialising in the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, has strengthened its governance structure with the appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors

People’s Bank recently organised a special programme for entrepreneurs in the Mirigama Divisional Secretariat area under its Entrepreneurial Villages initiative, aimed at enhancing financial literacy and strengthening business sustainability among

With just two weeks remaining, the 7th Annual Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition (SPiCE South Asia 2026) is preparing to welcome policymakers, operators, investors, and industry experts to Sri Lanka for three days of strategic dia

LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced a revision of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) refill prices with effect from midnight today (11).

The Colombo market closed slightly lower on 11th March 2026, as profit-taking and the absence of notable block trades led to a volatile trading session. The market traded in positive territory during the first half of the session, but gradually decli

The Sri Lankan government has signaled a strong commitment to expanding public-private partnerships (PPPs) within the healthcare sector, aligning with industry leaders who view collaborative governance as the key to unlocking the country’s medical

The Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) has announced a transition in its leadership with effect from 6 March 2026.

The Sri Lankan insurance sector is grappling with heavily squeezed profit margins and soaring claim ratios, prompting urgent calls for deeper structural synergies with the private healthcare system.

Nestlé Lanka plans to invest around Rs. 9 billion over the next few years to further develop its manufacturing operations in Sri Lanka, as the multinational marks 120 years in the country, its Chairman and Managing Director Bernie Stefan said.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) this week called for applications from qualified Shariah scholars to join its panel of accredited experts, as the regulator moves to strengthen oversight and support the growth of Sri Lanka’

Drug trafficking, fraud and trade-based money laundering are Sri Lanka’s most significant money laundering threats, while warning that terrorist financing risks have increased, the latest national risk assessment released by the Financial Intellige

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.4bn.

The secondary market witnessed some cautious buying activity yesterday, deviating from yesterday’s selling pressure.

The price of a locally produced kilo of maize is expected to be brought down from the current Rs.170 to Rs.95 in future with the successful launch of Sow and Grow project, which will ensure sustainable maize production for Thriposha in Sri Lanka, an

Assetline Finance PLC (AFIN) opened its 63rd branch in Athurugiriya recently.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd. to promote the Mahindra XUV 3XO passenger vehicle, through a joint promotional campaign.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently convened an informative session titled “Change in Waves: Safe or Struggle? Navigating Incentives and Reforms under the Port City Act and Strategic Development Projects Act