The Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) announced the extension of the deadline to apply for PRISL Awards 2025, to October 10.

A unique legal principle from Sri Lanka’s Roman-Dutch law heritage, “unjust enrichment”, could be a key to unlocking innovative solutions for nations struggling with sovereign debt, a prominent Sri Lankan lawyer has suggested.

The sustainability leadership of Commercial Bank of Ceylon was brought into focus on the global stage when the bank presented insights at the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) annual sessions held in conjunction with the United Nations General Ass

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened October with sustained positive momentum, supported by a robust turnover of LKR 6.46 Bn.

To successfully execute its national Artificial Intelligence strategy, Sri Lanka must establish a central coordinating body such as a National AI Centre and forge its own path rather than copying models from Silicon Valley or China.

The United States cautioned its investors to tread carefully in Sri Lanka, saying that while the island nation has returned to economic stability and is opening opportunities across several sectors,

The construction sector appears to have gotten a new life line from the resumption of the stalled projects and the availability of new ones as industry stakeholders expressed confidence for the sector in the period ahead.

Sri Lanka’s external sector continued its steady recovery in August 2025, supported by solid export growth, rising remittances, and a tourism revival, official data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) showed.

The consumer prices in the Colombo district continued their ascent for the second consecutive month as the prices rose by 1.5 percent in September 2025 from a year ago in a sign that the price pressures are mounting after a prolonged spell of deflati

HNB Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Damith Pallewatte, has been appointed to the Governing Board of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL), the country’s apex body for banking education and professional development.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Diesel & Motor Engineering, Bukit Darah and Ceylon Cold Stores with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.3 bn.

The secondary market yesterday endured yet another day of thin volumes and limited activity while investor sentiment remained largely mixed.

The Sri Lanka-Japan Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully led a high-level business delegation to Japan in September 2025, coinciding with the official visit of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

DFCC Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever blue bond, a landmark Rs.3 billion issuance dedicated to financing projects that protect and sustain the country’s most vital resource – the ocean.

Sri Lanka’s hospitality landscape received a remarkable spotlight this year as Browns Hotels & Resorts secured two of the most coveted titles at South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, South Asia’s foremost platform celebrating excellence in trave

The 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ILCCI), affiliated to The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, was held recently at Taj Samudra, Colombo.

The first-ever Sri Lanka edition of Essentials of Modern Marketing by Prof. Philip Kotler, developed in cooperation with Kotler Impact Inc.

In a significant move underscoring its commitment to national fiscal stability and economic growth, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) formally presented its strategic proposals for the forthcoming National Budget 2026

The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham SL) successfully held its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at ITC Ratnadeepa recently, in the presence of its members, special invitees and media representatives.

The uncertainty regarding the consequences of Value Added Tax (VAT) payments in the tea industry with the abolition of SVAT (suspended VAT) from October 1, 2025 and possible cash flow issues, drop in tea prices have sent concerns through the entire s

Hotel Developers Lanka Limited announced the successful completion of its extensive guest room renovation at Hilton Colombo, marking a significant milestone in the hotel’s transformation journey.

International Construction Consortium (Pvt.) Ltd (ICC) has signed a strategic partnership with HNB to promote homeownership and provide greater access to ICC’s property portfolio.

NDB Bank reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to empowering Sri Lankan exporters by hosting another successful Exporter Forum in Kandy.

Fabric and Apparel Accessory Manufacturers Association (FAAMA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently, with Husni Salieh of Noyon Lanka appointed as the new Chairman.

MTI Consulting, led by its CEO Hilmy Cader, met with Queen Mother of Bhutan Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, Founding President of the Tarayana Foundation, for whom MTI had the privilege of developing a strategic plan.

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG), the authorized distributor of BYD electric vehicles (EVs) in Sri Lanka, issued a fresh statement late evening regarding the ongoing detention of certain BYD EV consignments by Sri Lanka Customs, a matter currently before

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the June–September quarter on a firm footing, with the market extending its upward momentum. Turnover surged to LKR 6.27 Bn, significantly higher than yesterday’s performance, underscoring renewed investor a

As September marks National Insurance Month in Sri Lanka, and actuaries worldwide celebrate International Actuaries Day on 2nd September, it is a fitting time to reflect on how deeply insurance is woven into the fabric of our

Sri Lanka’s sovereign debt restructuring has eased the borrowing costs and restored investor access to financial markets. However, all is not rosy yet, as the country faces a complex post-restructuring debt portfolio that requires stronger public d

The Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) has joined the calls for urgent government action after the removal of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) scheme, warning the move could squeeze cash flows and undermine the countr