National Sales Awards (NSA) 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), recognised the exceptional talent and performance among the dedicated sales professionals in Sri Lanka, marking its Grand Finale recently.

Gamma Interpharm (Pvt.) Ltd has been recognised with the Supply Chain Excellence Award 2025 – First Runner-Up, under the Large-Scale Manufacturing Sector Category.

Wattura Resort & Spa, framed by the Gin Oya and ocean, presents an elegant sanctuary designed for discerning families seeking sophistication, comfort and meaningful time together.

In a glittering celebration of partnership and performance, Metropolitan Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s sole authorised distributor for Canon for over 51 years, hosted Canon Metropolitan Partner Awards Night 2024/25, an event that stood as bo

People’s Bank took part in FinLit Expo Galle 2025, organised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, reaffirming its commitment to advancing financial literacy and inclusion across the nation.

Asunaro Aoki Construction Co., Ltd, a mid-sized Japanese general contractor that has been expanding its recruitment of foreign professionals, held a meeting with the University of Moratuwa on October 28 to discuss the company’s approach and initiat

Siyapatha Finance PLC has once again emerged victorious, securing the title of Best Employer Brand for the third consecutive year at the recently concluded Employer Branding Awards 2025.

LB Finance PLC announced the appointment of Prof. Kasun De Zoysa to its board of directors, with effect from October 29, 2025, following the approval granted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC continued to build on its strong start to the year, delivering an impressive performance across all sectors during the first half of FY26 (1HFY26).

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) will conduct the ‘Budget Highlights 2026 – Budget and Taxation Proposals and Impact on Economy, Business and Society’ on Tuesday, November 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2025, themed ‘AI in Action’, scheduled for November 12 at Cinnamon Grand, will spotlight how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving measurable transformation across sectors. Bringing together global pioneers and local cha

In a signal to the investors weary of Sri Lanka’s uneven playing field, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday used Budget 2026 to draw a line under what he called an era of “cronyism, racketeering and nepotism”.

Following the historic mandate given to us by the Sri Lankan citizens, within a short time period of a year, we have taken many decisive steps with a clear vision to fulfill their aspirations.

Budget 2026 forecasts total revenue and grants of Rs.5,300 billion, reflecting the government’s intent to strengthen fiscal consolidation while expanding public investment to spur growth.

The functions of the Industrial Development Board (IDB), National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) and Small and Medium Enterprise Development Division (SMED) would be consolidated, under the new budget proposals.

The government has proposed a substantial allocation of approximately Rs.30 billion in Budget 2026 for a sweeping digitalisation drive, signalling a decisive shift towards transforming Sri Lanka into a modern, knowledge-based economy.

The government is set to revise and update the national port master plan alongside a strategic land use master plan, allocating Rs.300 million in Budget 2026 for this vital groundwork.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Senkadagala Finance, Commercial Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.7 Bn.

The secondary market continued its momentum from the previous session, with the investors demonstrating sustained buying sentiment.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a strong rally today, with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) crossing the 23,300 milestone, fueled by investor optimism ahead of the upcoming GOSL 2026 budget discussions. Momentum was largely driven by blue-chip a

JAT Holdings PLC has unveiled an ambitious post-acquisition strategy focused on an aggressive Australian relaunch and a landmark entry into the Indian market, following its acquisition of Mirotone (NZ) Limited.

Free Trade Zone Manufacturers this week issued strong worded letter to Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka, raising alarm over the rising instances of vessel omissions at the Port of Colombo.

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has appointed Rishini Weeraratne, Editor of The Sun (Daily Mirror) and Head of Social Media at Wijeya Newspapers Limited, as its new Ambassador for Sri Lanka.

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) rang the market opening bell at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), to commemorate the landmark issuance of its High-Yield Sustainable Bond. The market opening ceremony, held at CSE’s iconic Trading Floor, high

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) announced the appointment of Riyaaz Rasheed as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 January 2026, the company announced in a filing to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

The secondary market yield curve experienced moderate trading volumes and activity, supported by continued buying interest yesterday.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Senkadagala Finance, National Development Bank and Colombo Dockyard with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.0 bn.

LOLC Al-Falaah, the alternate financial services unit of LOLC Finance PLC, was once again in the spotlight at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Awards, held recently at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) announced a strong financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, posting a 38 percent year-on-year growth in life insurance gross written premium (GWP), which is the highest growth among the life insurer

The Royal Prashanth Fertility Centre officially opens its doors, marking a new milestone in fertility and reproductive healthcare in Sri Lanka.