Local banks are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to improve efficiency, expand financial inclusion, and support sustainable finance, according to the financial sector regulator, the Central Bank sai

Imported spices could dilute Sri Lanka’s globally recognised ‘Pure Ceylon Spices’ brand, the Planters’ Association (PA) warned yesterday, cautioning that the government’s decision to allow spice imports threatens decades of work in building

Saudi Arabia’s supermarket shelves will soon carry Munchee biscuits, Ritzbury chocolates and Tiara cakes, as CBL Group partners with Aamalcom Holdings to deepen its footprint in the kingdom and broaden consumer reach.

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors continued to expand in August, a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey showed on Monday, underscoring resilience in business activity alongside solid second-quarter growth.

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.2bn.

The secondary market remained subdued yesterday, closing the session with thin volumes and limited activity ahead of CBSL’s weekly T-Bill auction today, which targets to raise Rs. 75.0bn. Market sentiment mirrored that of the previous day, while th

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been honoured with two of the most prestigious accolades at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, reaffirming its position as the leading private sector bank in Sri Lanka.

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has once again been recognised at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards, receiving the award for Best Container Terminal – Asia (Under Four Million TEUs).

Siyapatha Finance PLC recently declared open its 57th branch in Thambuttegama, expanding its islandwide presence to the tranquil town in the Anuradhapura district.

Heritance Kandalama has been awarded Gold under the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Category at ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025, held in New Delhi.

Ceylinco Life has unveiled the 19th edition of its iconic Family Savari mega promotion, promising unforgettable journeys abroad and at home for hundreds of lucky policyholder families.

The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) has announced the launch of early bird ticket sales for the much-anticipated Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025, scheduled for October 23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

Pan Asia Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) to empower and support the country’s export community.

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has been honoured with three prestigious titles at LMD’s Awards Night 2025, recognising its continued market leadership, brand excellence and unwavering commitment to delivering superior se

Radisson Blu Resort, Galle, Radisson Hotel Colombo and Radisson Hotel Kandy have become the first hotel group in Sri Lanka to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered multi-channel conversational agent, setting a new benchmark in hospitality

SDB bank celebrated its 28th anniversary with a simple yet meaningful occasion at its head office, marking nearly three decades of dedicated service to Sri Lanka’s people and economy.

Prime Residencies secured a momentous achievement being the only real estate organisation to be named among Sri Lanka’s Top 100 Most Valuable Brands 2025 by Brand Finance.

KOKO, Sri Lanka’s pioneering buy now, pay later platform, has entered into a partnership with Dinemore, one of the country’s most popular quick service restaurant chains, to bring greater flexibility and convenience to dining payments.

The Association of HR Professionals (AHRP) announced the signing of a three-way memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sentiva, an AI-native HR platform covering every stage of the employee journey and Altrium, a New York-headquartered software consu

HNB Finance PLC has entered into a partnership with Indra Traders (Pvt.) Ltd to offer exclusive vehicle leasing solutions and a host of value-added benefits for the customers across the country.

Hayleys Solar has partnered with Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited to offer exclusive solar savings and benefits to its Allianz General policyholders.

Confidence in Sri Lanka’s financial system has improved in the short term but concerns over medium-term risks persist, with the market participants flagging global economic and geopolitical tensions as the biggest threats, the Central Bank of Sri L

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) has submitted a comprehensive package of proposals for the upcoming national budget, calling for bold reforms to strengthen the export sector, attract investment and enhance the country’s global

Gross domestic product (GDP), the value of the total goods and services produced by the economy, in the second quarter of 2025 rose by a robust 4.9 percent. This is a pickup from the 4.8 percent growth seen in the first quarter, reflecting the persis

The Rs.2,000 commemorative currency note, issued recently, would be gradually released into circulation through the licensed commercial banks, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said.

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank and DFCC Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.0 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hatton National Bank, Pan As

Reflecting the subdued sentiment from the previous week, the secondary market remained quiet, with the yield curve unchanged.

Raigam Wayamba Salterns PLC, a key player in Sri Lanka’s salt industry, announced its plans to establish a new saltern in the Eastern province.

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), marking a significant milestone in expanding opportunities for Sri Lankan e

Global investment flows are shifting, and emerging markets are under pressure to prove their competitiveness. For Sri Lanka, securing stronger investor confidence and translating reforms into tangible opportunities will be decisive in the years ahead