Commercial Bank of Ceylon reaffirmed its status as one of Sri Lanka’s top corporate entities when it led the field with six awards at the prestigious LMD Awards Night 2025.

First Capital Holdings PLC has stepped forward as the title sponsor of First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch, a transformative programme that connects investors with Sri Lanka’s most promising start-ups.

Pan Asia Bank has partnered with Senok Trade Combine (Pvt.) Ltd.

CFA Society Sri Lanka announced the one-day executive training programme ‘Practical Aspects of the Money Market and Bond Market in the Local Context’, to be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Courtyard by Marriott

Hayleys Solar has secured a Silver award at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025, part of the prestigious Dragons of Asia.

Vallibel Finance PLC (VFIN), a licensed finance company in Sri Lanka, has been upgraded by Lanka Rating Agency from BBB- to A-, underscoring its robust market outreach, superior asset quality and improved profitability.

Elevating the global profile of Ceylon Tea, New Vithanakande Ceylon Black Tea (FFExSp) has entered the Guinness World Records as the most expensive tea ever sold.

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has integrated with the “GovPay Government Digital Payment Platform,” enabling clients to make payments for its services online from yesterday (26).

The Central Bank is championing a robust regulatory strategy focused on building public trust to underpin the nation’s rapid digital economic expansion, the officials announced at Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025, in Colombo.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced a revision to the transaction fees applicable to corporate debt securities traded on its Automated Trading System (ATS), following approval from the Fiscal Policy Department of the Finance Ministry.

Hemas Holdings PLC (HHL) said on Thursday it entered into a conditional agreement to acquire a majority equity stake in a consumer products company based in Kenya, marking a strategic expansion into the East African market.

LB Finance PLC, for which the majority shareholder is business tycoon Dhammika Perera-controlled Vallibel One, yesterday disclosed it would acquire a 65.6 percent stake in Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF) for Rs.3.72 billion, following the

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Dialog Axiata, Hemas Holdings and Ceylon Grain Elevators with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.0 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutiona

TikTok, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka, launched a new in-app destination, a specialized STEM Feed that provides young learners with reliable science, technology, engineering and mathematics content.

The secondary market yield curve saw moderate trading volumes and mixed activity, with some selling pressure observed at the short end.

Seylan Cards has renewed its collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and its nature-based tourism arm, Cinnamon Nature Trails, as the exclusive banking partner for the second consecutive year with ‘The Gathering of Giants’, an event that cel

Melwa has donated laboratory equipment to the Faculty of Engineering at the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka in a move aimed at strengthening engineering education and practical training.

The Sunshine Foundation for Good (SFG), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Sunshine Holdings PLC, has opened its 23rd Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant at Helambawatawana Sri Saddhananda Maha Vidyalaya, Chilaw.

Allianz Lanka remains committed to road safety, with a particular focus on protecting children.

Janashakthi Life actively engaged with over 5,000 households during Sri Lanka’s longest Hindu festival, the 25-day Nallur Festival at Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil.

First Capital Holdings PLC recently held its Outbound Training Programme at Blue Water Hotel, Wadduwa, with the participation of over 100 employees.

‘Robofest 2025’, organised by the Faculty of Engineering of SLIIT, is to take place at the SLIIT Malabe Campus in the near future.

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) notes with concern the article published in the Daily Mirror of 4th September 2025, titled “Why Sri Lanka must realign its terminal handling charge policy to secure maritime future” by Business Journalist

Hilton Colombo is once again raising the steins as it hosts Oktoberfest for the 32nd consecutive year, inviting guests to gather in the spirit of Bavarian tradition.

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa is redefining destination weddings in Sri Lanka’s South Coast, further strengthening its position as one of the country’s leading venues for couples seeking an unforgettable celebration by the ocean.

Power World Gyms was recently recognized for its outstanding marketing campaign “Every 7 KM, Never Too Far from Being Fit.”

World Ayurveda Day is celebrated each year to honour Ayurveda, the world’s oldest holistic healing science.

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports slipped in August from a year earlier, dragged by weaker demand from Europe and the UK, though the cumulative shipments for the year remained firmly higher, the industry data showed.

Only three months remain until the grand opening of FACETS Sri Lanka 2026.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the week firmly in positive territory, extending its bullish momentum as investor confidence continued to strengthen.