The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended its losses on Thursday, with both benchmark indices closing lower as escalating tensions in the Middle East continued to dampen investor sentiment. Persistent geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over its po

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has urged Sri Lanka to urgently operationalise and regularise its policy position on carbon trading, warning that private capital will only flow into markets that offer deep predictability and clear ins

DFCC Bank PLC has introduced the DFCC Employee Banking Proposition, a partnership-led workplace banking solution designed to simplify how organisations manage employee banking while expanding access to financial benefits and digital convenience for e

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) undertook an official visit to Hong Kong recently, with the objective of further strengthening its regulatory capabilities and relations through exposure to internationally recognised best prac

Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd has entered the next phase of its strategic partnership with Dedigama Group (Private) Limited, reaffirming its commitment to customer convenience, accessibility, and choice.

Assetline Finance PLC (AFIN), a member of the David Pieris Holdings, is the preferred finance partner for the launch of Sri Lanka’s first GWM Flagship Experience Centre at Access Towers, Colombo by David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd (DPA).

France has been alongside the Government of Sri Lanka during several emerging crises, which have challenged its modern history in the past two decades and will remain committed accompanying the country on its path towards a more prosperous, resilient

Prime and Melwa have unveiled the Prime Marina Sales Suite at Port City Colombo, a first of its kind in the region and a new benchmark for how a landmark real estate address is presented to the world.

John Keells Properties (JKP) has announced that Vauxhall DSTRCT, its newest residential development in the heart of Colombo, has surpassed 300 apartment sales within the first three months of launch.

The Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ILCCI), affiliated to The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, hosted an interactive session on ‘Sri Lanka’s Investment Future: Policy, Opportunity & Growth’ at Jetwing Colombo Seven. The session was atten

First Capital Holdings PLC has been recognised as the Leading Investment Banking Firm in Sri Lanka – 2026 at the World Economic Magazine Awards.

Cementing its status as a global New Energy Vehicle (NEV) trailblazer, BYD has topped the global rankings for most innovative automotive group in the Automotive INNOVATIONS Report 2026, published by Germany’s Center of Automotive Management (CAM) -

As climate-related disclosure requirements, investor expectations and regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, Sri Lankan businesses are facing growing pressure to strengthen their climate governance, compliance and risk management capabilities.

Home Lands is set to make history with Sri Lanka’s largest-ever real estate launch, unveiling Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo.

Investor caution persisted in the secondary market, as the participants awaited direction from the today’s T-bond auction.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as C T Holdings, Melstacorp and Ambeon Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.6 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor pa

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has introduced new amendments to the export proceeds repatriation regulations, significantly tightening the timeline for the exporters to convert their foreign exchange earnings into local currency. Through an extraordi

The Central Bank announced the cancellation of the registration of Co-operative Leasing Company Limited (CLCL) as a registered finance leasing establishment, citing repeated regulatory breaches and failure to comply with the country’s non-bank fina

Sri Lanka must urgently strengthen its pipeline of bankable climate projects or risk missing out on much-needed climate finance and losing ground in increasingly climate-conscious global markets, development partners and business leaders warned.

A. K. D. D. Dimal Arandara has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SriLankan Airlines Limited with immediate effect.

Sri Lanka is seeking to accelerate industrial investment and strengthen export competitiveness through a series of environmental reforms aimed at reducing project delays, streamlining approvals, and aligning businesses with emerging global sustainabi

Sri Lanka is pressing ahead with efforts to strengthen labour protection and modernise workplace standards as the government seeks international support for a broad reform agenda aimed at improving working conditions and expanding social protection f

The District Court of Kaduwela has issued an enjoining order against former MP Wimal Weerawansa on an application filed by Hayleys PLC over alleged defamatory statement.

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Dialog Axiata, Sampath Bank and LOLC Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.1 bn.

The secondary market yesterday withstood yet another lacklustre trading day marked by thin trading volumes. Sentiment remained cautious prompting the yield curve to hold firm.

Broadening its range of high-performance hybrid SUVs to meet the evolving demands of Sri Lanka’s growing new energy vehicle market, Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, introduced the all-new ‘JAECOO J5 HEV’ in

Siyapatha Finance PLC has appointed Deshal de Mel and Nishani De Zoysa as Independent Non-Executive Directors to its board, with effective from May 18, 2026.

Reinforcing its commitment to those who serve the nation, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) to introduce a comprehensive suite of concessionary financial facilities for its of

As “Bankers to the Nation,” Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has achieved a historic milestone by establishing a presence across all 331 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Sri Lanka with the opening of the BOC Connect Agency Banking Centre at the Welipitiya