The Central Bank set the record straight this week on where they have to end up in the external reserves by the end of the year as reports circulating are carrying various numbers claiming what the Central Bank

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) this week launched a comprehensive strategic roadmap aimed at transforming the nation’s capital market into a resilient, innovative, and globally

Sri Lanka’s banking sector has pressed the government for sweeping reforms to the country’s tax regime, warning that the current system is choking competitiveness, deterring investment, and curbing the financial

Sampath Bank said it has successfully arranged a Rs. 33.5 billion syndicated loan for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), alongside Nations Trust Bank and Pan Asia Bank, to support the state utility’s debt

Sampath Bank PLC announced that Sanjaya Gunawardana officially commenced his tenure as the 9th Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Bank on 24th September 2025.

The highly acclaimed ‘Viyawasayakaya’ Business and Investment Summit, organised by Lanka Business TV, was successfully held recently at Grand Silver Ray Hotel, Ratnapura, with the participation of nearly

Bajaj Pulsar N160, marketed and distributed in Sri Lanka by David Pieris Motor Company (Pvt.) Ltd, has cemented its position as the technologically advanced sports motorcycle in the country.

Dinemore (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s pioneering homegrown quick service restaurant (QSR) chain, announced the launch of its newest venture: DinemoreGo.

Sri Lankan business leaders joined more than 50 global CEOs, government representatives and United Nations leaders at the 2025 UN Global Compact Private Sector Forum (PSF) in New York, convened on

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has unveiled a new suite of AI-powered features on its pioneering agriculture advisory platform, Govi Mithuru, further strengthening its role as the country’s

Sri Lanka is set to celebrate World Tourism Day 2025 with one of the most ambitious and wide-ranging series of events the industry has seen in recent years.

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has appointed Head of Financial Institutions (FI) Praveen Karunaratne to the Country Management Team, effective September 15, 2025.

Atlas secured an array of awards at SLIM Digis 2.5 for its outstanding contributions to advancing education through the integration of technology and creativity.

Waters Edge, a leading Sri Lankan hospitality property, reported record revenue and accelerated expansion, its Chairman Chathura Krishantha Perera, who took the helm in December 2024, said.

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) announced the signing of a binding sale and purchase agreement to acquire Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) retail banking business in Sri Lanka.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Sampath Bank, Ceylon Tobacco Company and Central Finance Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 9.2bn.

The secondary market recorded subdued trading activity yesterday, as investor sentiment remained cautious, resulting in limited movement across the yield curve, which held largely steady throughout the

Sri Lanka’s top export bodies yesterday sounded the alarm over government’s decision to eliminate the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) system on October 1, warning that the new risk-based refund

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) sustained its positive momentum on Thursday, with the ASPI advancing 182.61 points (+0.86%) to 21,521.06 and the S&P SL20 gaining 21.52 points (+0.35%) to 6,102.58. Investor activity remained robust, supported by a he

Since its launch, the GovPay digital platform has facilitated payments exceeding Rs. 285 million, Digital Economy Minister Eranga Weerarathne said.

The Central Bank kept its benchmark overnight policy rate unchanged at 7.75 percent at its monetary policy meeting this week, stating the previous easing measures were taking effect and would guide inflation towards its medium-term target of 5 percen

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Sri Lanka branch (HSBC Sri Lanka) has entered into a binding agreement to sell its retail banking business to Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) for Rs.18 billion, the two lenders announced yesterday.

The insurance compensation paid to a worker employed abroad, in the event of death while on duty, has been increased to Rs.2 million, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) announced.

Sri Lanka’s tea exports maintained steady ground in August, with volumes reaching 23.70 million kilogrammes, an improvement of 1.61 million kilogrammes from the same month last year, the official figures showed.

The secondary market experienced a mixed sentiment whilst the overall activity picked up relative to the previous sessions, although the volumes remained moderate.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, LB Finance and Hayleys with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.5 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. Crossings were witnessed in Vallibel One, Jetw

Hayleys Fibre, a member of the Hayleys Group, announced the commissioning of a Rs. 600 million coir processing facility in Kadigawa, Nikaweratiya, one of the largest recent investments in Sri Lanka’s coconut sector.

Ceylon Asset Management (CAM) announced that its flagship Ceylon Dollar Bond Fund (CDBF) has delivered a US$ return of 12.30 percent year-to-date as of 14 September 2025, reflecting renewed investor confidence in Sri Lanka’s Sovereign Bonds.

The Marine Summit – Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 is to be held on October 16 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, investors, and professionals from across the globe in the field of Blue Economy.

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