AIA Insurance Lanka announced the appointment of two eminent corporate leaders, Hiran Asoka Pieris and Deepthi Prasad Lokuarachchi, to its board as Non-Executive Independent Directors.

Verité Research released the fifth edition of its annual State of the Budget report yesterday.

The headline inflation in the Colombo district accelerated to 2.3 percent in January 2026 from a year ago.

Sri Lanka has done much better than India in terms of human development and social indicators but in terms of rapid economic growth, India has outperformed Sri Lanka, said former Chief Economic Advisor to Indian Government Dr. Aravind Subramanian.

With support from Climate, Energy and Environment Ministry of Republic of Korea, UNDP Sri Lanka advances low-carbon and inclusive waste management solutions

A Sri Lanka delegation headed by Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeyasinghe held a productive discussion with the senior officials of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), at the PIF headquarters in Riyadh, on

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hayleys, Richard Pieris & Company and Bukit Darah with the turnover crossing Rs. 9.1 Bn.

The secondary market witnessed moderate trading volumes and mixed sentiment during the session, resulting in the overall yield curve remaining unchanged.

Charles Sturt University, recently hosted a roundtable discussion on the future of higher education in Sri Lanka at its Colombo campus.

Hyundai-Abans Auto is bringing the excitement of world-class football closer to home with a thrilling new promotion that gives Sri Lankans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the FIFA World Cup live in the United States.

The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon successfully conducted the Orientation Programme for the new intake on January 25th at its Malabe Campus.

Travelco Holidays, a prominent provider of comprehensive travel solutions in Sri Lanka, has announced the opening of its newest branch in Kandy, marking a strategic expansion into the Central Province.

HiAcuity, in partnership with Radicle Solutions (Pvt) Ltd., recently announced the launch of HierTalent, an all-new AI-powered recruitment platform.

The EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 were successfully held on January 20, under the patronage of Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, who graced the ceremony as Chief Guest.

Nestlé Lanka Ltd won the Industrial Relations Best Practices Award – In memory of Franklyn Amerasinghe at the EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025, recognising its exemplary industrial relations practices.

China’s battery and electric vehicle giant BYD hosted a Sri Lankan media delegation during the latter part of last year (2025), providing deeper insights into the technology, eco-friendly value of electric vehicles and an experience of the charm o

Sri Lanka’s equity market closed on a negative note on Friday, with both benchmark indices ending in the red, even as overall turnover remained robust, supported by heavy block activity and renewed interest from value investors.

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery plans face new uncertainties after Cyclone Ditwah, but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) signalled continued support this week as it assessed the storm’s impact on the island

The local export sector received a detailed statistical lens this week with the release of the ‘Export Performance Indicators 2024’, the flagship annual publication of the Export Development Board (EDB),

LB Finance PLC yesterday said it had secured US$ 45 million in long-term foreign currency funding from two Switzerland-based impact investors, strengthening its balance sheet and liquidity at a time when

Shangri-La Colombo announced the appointment of Andreas Streiber as General Manager, effective immediately.

The parliamentary Committee on Public Finance has flagged deep-rooted policy and regulatory weaknesses constraining the country’s gem and jewellery industry, calling for a comprehensive national

The secondary market yesterday registered high trading volumes, with buying interest emerging at the long-end, post T-bond auction. Long-end yields slightly edged down, following the T-bond auction.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Senkadagala Finance, Ceylon Tobacco Company and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.9 bn.

The micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Sri Lanka’s economy, contributing to approximately 52 percent to the nation’s GDP, while employing roughly 45 percent of the

David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited (DPRE), the renewable energy arm of the David Pieris group, strengthened its position in Sri Lanka’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector with the launch of

In a historic development for Sri Lanka’s plastic recycling sector, Cleantech (Pvt.) Ltd, a member of Abans Group of Companies, was the first to earn GP certification for its state-of-the-art recycling plant.

John Keells Properties announced that The Offices at Cinnamon Life, located within the landmark City of Dreams Sri Lanka, has reached full occupancy, along with some floors sold to a diverse portfolio of leading

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) marked the listing of its inaugural Basel III–compliant Tier II Sustainability Bond with a bell ringing ceremony at the Colombo Stock Exchange, formally recognizing the largest