Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities have announced an ambitious minimum target of three million tourist arrivals for 2026, looking to capitalise on the 15 percent growth recorded over the past year.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Carson Cumberbatch and ACL Cables with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.7 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional inve

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka, acting in terms of the regulations made under the Registered Stock and Securities Ordinance and Local Treasury Bills Ordinance, has decided to extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited from carrying on the b

The week began with mixed sentiment in the secondary market and trading activity concentrating towards the mid-term maturities.

Asia Siyaka Warehousing (Pvt.) Ltd, the largest auction logistics provider in Sri Lanka’s tea sector, has achieved a historic global benchmark in sustainability, becoming the world’s first and only ZeroCarbon-certified company in tea auction logi

Sri Lanka presents a familiar but increasingly costly paradox. The country has near-universal female literacy, strong educational outcomes for women, and better health indicators than many peers in South Asia.

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) has been actively working to create workplace environments that are free from Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH), enabling women to thrive and contribute meaningfully.

In times of national difficulty, the true test of a country lies not only in how crises are managed, but in how responsibly they are communicated.

First Capital Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of First Capital Holdings PLC, announced the appointment of Kavin Karunamoorthy as a Non-Independent Executive Director to the company’s board of directors, with effect from December 2025.

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF), in collaboration with Fintechnology Asia Pacific Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd (FINAP), officially launched CIXOR PayDay, a next-generation digital WageTech platform that enables the employees to access a portion of their

Hutch has been awarded the ‘Customer Champion’ Award – Growth Category at the recently concluded International Fast Mode Awards.

HNB’s recognition as Sri Lanka’s ‘Best Bank for 2025’ by The Banker magazine UK, alongside being named the ‘Strongest Bank in Sri Lanka’ by The Asian Banker (TAB), comes at a pivotal moment for the nation and its financial sector.

Hatch Fund Singapore has announced the completion of its first investment, backing Cultive8, a fast-growing agri-technology startup with Sri Lankan roots and a rapidly expanding regional footprint.

HNB Assurance enters 2026 with renewed purpose and clear ambition as it moves into a defining phase of its ‘10 in 5’ strategic journey.

LOLC Divi Saviya successfully concluded the first phase of ‘Obai, Mamai, Ape Ratai,’ making a significant impact on Sri Lanka’s ongoing recovery from the devastating Cyclone Ditwah by distributing family super packs across six districts, coveri

The aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah left several communities across Sri Lanka severely impacted, and George Steuart Solutions stepped in to support recovery efforts where access to electricity remained critically limited. Many rural and hard-to-reach are

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) officially ushered in the New Year with a ceremonial event at its Head Office, under the theme: “People’s Trust, Empowering People.”

Global business cycle analyst slams IMF ‘stability’ narrative as domestic debt doubles to Rs. 20tn external creditors, leading to a “dispossession” of local wealth without resolving the underlying solvency crisis.

Industry leaders at the opening of FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 have called for the urgent implementation of key reforms discussed with the government to unlock the full potential of the country’s gem and jewellery sector, warning that regulatory delays a

Sri Lankan healthtech startup Flash Health has raised a US$ 200,000 seed round led by nVentures, with participation of angel investors across Sri Lanka, Singapore, and the United States.

In a move underscoring the widening divergence between regulatory floor prices and intrinsic corporate value, independent advisors have strongly recommended that shareholders of Serendib Land PLC reject the mandatory offer extended by Senthilverl Hol

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the tenure of the Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP) by a further six months, effective from yesterday (4), to ensure the continuity of the company’s resolution process.

Parent-Inclusive Workplaces Summit 2025, organised by Parenthood Global in partnership with Great Place To Work Sri Lanka, convened corporate leaders, HR professionals and culture influencers to advance the national conversation on parent-inclusive w

In the wake of the recent flood disaster that affected several parts of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) reaffirmed its commitment to national recovery and community development through a series of impactful initia

Ninewells Hospital announced the launch of Ninewells Eye, a state-of-the-art, fully integrated eye care centre, offering comprehensive ophthalmic services under one roof.

Evolution Auto, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s electric mobility sector, has officially opened its multi-brand electric vehicle (EV) showroom in Kurunegala, in collaboration with New Jayasekara Auto Motors (Pvt/) Ltd.

The Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS) partnered with EDEX Expo 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor.

SLASSCOM released its 2025 Compensation and Benefits Survey Report, a comprehensive industry benchmark on salaries, benefits and workforce trends across Sri Lanka’s IT, BPM and tech-enabled sectors.

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated at Cinnamon Life - The City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition.

The Port of Colombo reached a defining milestone in 2025, recording a throughput of 8,291,178 TEUs, the highest volume ever handled in its history.