Tech entity WSO2 yesterday announced the launch of a new ‘Fair Pricing for Governments’ initiative, aimed at supporting public-sector organisations’ worldwide access to high-quality, ethical digital services at prices aligned with local economi

The 2026 amendments to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) Act mark a shift in Sri Lanka’s regulatory framework for the Colombo Port City special economic zone, aimed at improving governance, streamlining oversight and providing great

The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as C T Holdings, Pan Asia Banking Corporation and Diesel & Motor Engineering with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.2 bn.

Yesterday, the 2029 segment saw mixed trading activity, while selling pressure emerged on the long tenors.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), successfully conducted an informative webinar on the registration procedures and regulatory requireme

PMF Finance PLC has reported a significant improvement in its financial performance for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, underscoring the company’s resilience and growth momentum in a challenging economic environment.

HNB PLC marked another milestone in its legacy of industry leadership with the ceremonial opening of its newly relocated Bandaragama Customer Centre at 111, Horana Road, Bandaragama.

DFCC Bank announced its achievement of First Place in the Banking Sector and recognition as Overall Second Runners-Up at the Great HR Quiz organised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM).

99x, a global leader in product engineering, has once again strengthened its position as one of Sri Lanka’s leading technology exporters by securing the Gold award in the Extra-Large Category, under the ICT, BPO and Related Services Sector, at the

The Toyota Sure concept, which was officially introduced by Toyota Lanka in 2019 and was launched in the Wattala branch, has been expanded with its second new showroom in Ratmalana, bringing certified Japan Domestic Toyota vehicles through a carefull

As part of the Union Bank School of Social Entrepreneurship initiative, Union Bank partnered with the University of Moratuwa and National Innovation Agency to upskill and empower SMEs, under the National Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NEDP).

SriLankan Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, has secured another regional first by becoming the first airline in South Asia to be awarded the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for Live Animals Logistics Certificati

The 12th edition of the Young Chef Olympiad 2026 (YCO26) recently concluded in Kolkata, India, with Sri Lanka proudly claiming the Bronze trophy at this prestigious global culinary competition.

Tantri Trailers (Pvt.) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s leading industrial manufacturing companies, has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mercy Education Campus, Puttalam, to strengthen industry-aligned technical education

Lanka Bio Fertilizers (Pvt.) Ltd (LBF), one of Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturers and distributors of next-generation fertilisers, recently formalised the extension of its strategic partnership with the Market Development Facility (MDF), at an agree

First Capital Holdings PLC has announced February as its Month of Sustainability and Wellbeing, reaffirming the group’s commitment to responsible growth by placing equal emphasis on environmental stewardship, social responsibility and employee well

The Colombo equity market closed slightly lower today, failing to maintain the upward momentum seen in the previous session. Both turnover and share volumes declined, reflecting a more cautious investor stance. Market sentiment remained mixed, with i

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday on what is a landmark visit, combining urgent disaster assessment with a high-profile economic mission.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday awarded contracts to Vidullanka PLC and WindForce PLC to develop standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, marking a significant step in Sri Lanka’s first-ever grid-scale BESS initiative.

The economic activities across both manufacturing and services activities have continued to expand through January 2026, according to the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), reflecting that the broader Sri Lankan economy is humming along on the back

Prime Lands Residencies PLC (PLR) delivered a standout third-quarter performance for the period ended December 31, 2025, posting a sharp earnings growth as construction progress accelerated in key projects and margins improved, keeping the investor e

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has committed US $ 28.6 million to Sri Lanka’s CBL Group, as part of a wider US $ 40 million financing package, to support the food manufacturer’s overseas expansion acros

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the proposed Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill, paving the way for tighter oversight of the country’s microfinance and money lending sector, including the online lending activities

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. 5.6 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Seylan Bank nonv

The secondary market posted a mixed sentiment while the trading volumes stood at moderate levels during yesterday’s session.

The Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council (SLGBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted an exclusive Breakfast Meeting with Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams has announced the appointment of Kamal Munasinghe as General Manager, effective 15 February 2026. Munasinghe will continue in his role as Senior Vice President – Colombo Hotels at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts.

Seylan Bank PLC has further strengthened its Board of Directors with the appointment of two professionals, W.D. Batagoda as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 26 December 2025, and Ramani Samarasundera as an Independent Non-Executive Director

Roar AdX recently hosted two of its clients, Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL–Munchee) and Spa Ceylon, for a leadership connect with senior teams at TikTok’s Middle East and South Asia headquarters in Dubai.

HNB PLC announced a strategic partnership with Groundworth Pvt Ltd through the signing of a MoU to promote home loan financing for a landmark mixed development project in Colombo.