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.

Sri Lanka risks losing another Rs.40 billion in tax revenue this year, unless the authorities urgently scrap a long-contested concession granted on the used vehicle imports, according to the Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), which argued th

On June 10, 2026, Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando held a bilateral meeting with India’s Labour and Employment State Minister Shobha Karandlaje, on the sidelines of the International Labour Confere

The knowledge-driven information and communication technology (ICT) and business process management (BPM) sector has decisively accelerated its lead over the traditional tea exports during the first four months of 2026, cementing a structural transfo

Baby Cheramy announced that, as part of its purpose to support mothers with more holistic childcare, the brand has successfully implemented a special initiative in partnership with the German Sri Lanka Friendship Hospital in Galle.

John Keells Consumer Foods Sector has reinforced its commitment to building future ready leadership with the graduation of 36 participants from the ‘Aspire’ Executive Development Programme 2025, a sector wide talent development initiative conduct

SLASSCOM together with BeyondOne, has launched an Internship Platform as a national initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry through a scalable virtual internship ecosystem.

AIA Insurance marked a significant milestone by celebrating 31 years of its Higher Education Scholarships Programme, one of the longestrunning corporate social responsibility initiatives in Sri Lanka.

The Tokyo Cement Mangrove Conservation Project has reached a significant milestone with the planting of 100,000 mangrove saplings along Sri Lanka’s coastline, marking a meaningful contribution on World Environment Day. This achievement reflects th

Following an appeal to members and overseas chapters in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has transformed the generosity of its global membership into a lasting educational initiative

Strengthening the distribution network and expanding its digital footprint, Delmege Consumer (the FMCG cluster of the Delmege Group) has partnered with Daraz, Sri Lanka’s leading e-commerce platform, to offer customers a more convenient, seamless,