Hela Apparel Holdings PLC has seen its shares transferred to the Watch List of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) effective December 12, 2025, after its independent auditors issued a disclaimer of

Sampath Bank said its board has approved a proposal to raise up to Rs. 20 billion (US$67 million) through the issuance of Basel III-compliant Tier 2 capital instruments, according to a stock market disclosure filed

Sri Lanka’s tea production slipped year-on-year in November 2025, even as cumulative output for the first eleven months of the year edged higher, data from the industry showed.

The secondary market confronted a quiet session yesterday with low volumes and limited trading activities.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, Senkadagala Finance and Richard Pieris & Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.3 bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20

Sri Lanka’s post-crisis recovery narrative contains a growing contradiction that demands national attention.

The Civil Appellate High Court of the Western province by order dated December 11, 2025, refused to issue leave to appeal and interim orders against the landmark Pentara Residencies project in Thummulla,

The Malta High Commission in New Delhi and VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, announced the launch of the Malta Visa

HNB PLC contributed Rs.100 million towards the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, reinforcing its commitment to the national recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

In a significant step towards advancing Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC announced the commercial launch of Dialog 5G Ultra, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital evolution and its transition into the 5G

Cargills Bank is celebrating the season by offering its credit cardholders a spectacular blend of convenience and value, powered by its advanced card suite, which now includes the revolutionary Tapit

The David Pieris group continues to strengthen its international presence with the acquisition of 50 percent ownership in Navire Logistics Services L.L.C, a reputed logistics company based in Dubai and Oman.

The CSE closed lower on Thursday, as the market traded sideways for most of the session amid subdued turnover and lower trading volumes. Investor sentiment remained cautious, with participants closely monitoring the economic impact of the recent cycl

The number of vehicles registered with the Motor Vehicles Department in November slid to 43,810 units, from 48,081 units in October.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has announced a strengthened collaborative mechanism with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank to combat a rising wave of sophi

The initial public offering (IPO) of WealthTrust Securities Limited (WTS) was oversubscribed within minutes, prompting closure at 4:30 p.m.

The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF), Northern Sri Lanka’s largest multitrade exhibition, would be held from January 23 to 25, 2026, marking its 16th consecutive year as a key commercial platform for the region, the organisers said.

The Industry Disaster Support Centre (IDSC) continues to receive impact cases from the enterprises affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with nearly 30,000 cases logged, conveying the widespread impact on the country’s industrial sector.

The banks have agreed to grant a loan moratorium to the enterprises affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Industry Ministry said yesterday.

The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Bank, DFCC Bank and Richard Pieris & Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.3 Bn.

The secondary market drifted through a session where the volumes stood at moderate levels, with investor sentiment demonstrating a slight gravitation towards buying.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Embassy of Viet Nam in Sri Lanka co-organised the Viet Nam-Sri Lanka Business Forum recently, in conjunction with the third Viet Nam-Sri Lanka Subcommittee on Trade co-chaired by Viet Nam Industry and Trade Deputy M

Uber marked 10 years of operations in Sri Lanka, a decade in which the platform has reshaped how people commute and how thousands of Sri Lankans earn a livelihood.

DSI Samson Group formally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to launch a nationwide mangrove conservation initiative.

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) welcomed Mein Schiff 6 on its maiden call at the port on December 3, marking another significant step in the port’s growing prominence as a South Asian cruise destination. The Malta-flagged, 2017-built vesse

Nihon Kohden Singapore, a leading global medical device manufacturer from Japan, together with its local partner Hemas Surgicals and Diagnostics Limited, introduced the Cereb Air, a next-generation EEG monitoring solution, at the Annual Scientific Co

HNB PLC announced a partnership with PRIME EV Automobiles (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of Senok Trade Combine (Pvt.) Ltd, to expand access to DEEPAL brand electric vehicles in Sri Lanka.

Asoka Hettigoda, Chairman of the Hettigoda Group of Companies, was unanimously elected as the President of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) at the Association’s Annual General Meeting for 2025, held at Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams.

The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) reviewed its annual performance and unveiled its Strategic Roadmap for 2026 following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025, held on 10th December at the Radisson Hotel, Colombo. The AGM presente

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, to provide tailor-made home loan facilities for buyers of condominium units at Mireka Seascape, the company’s latest development.