The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) has submitted a set of proposals for the 2026 national budget, calling for a sweeping package of tax, trade and export reforms designed to strengthen competitiveness in what it described as a

Brantel Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd has increased its stake in Resus Energy PLC, surpassing the 10 percent ownership threshold, a disclosure to the Colombo Stock Exchange showed.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released key findings of the Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) conducted for the second half of 2025.

The overall auction offerings were barely maintained and totalled 5.18 million kilogrammes (M/Kgs).

SriLankan Airlines has partnered with Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, to offer exclusive airfare deals and other benefits to the bank’s 15 million-strong customer base.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Bank, Melstacorp and Browns Investments with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.8 Bn.

Following the conclusion of the T-bond auction on Thursday, activity in the secondary market remained subdued yesterday as the week drew to a close.

DFCC Bank has announced a strategic three-year partnership with the Wilderness and Wildlife Conservation Trust (WWCT) to support a science-based initiative aimed at conserving Sri Lanka’s biodiversity by focusing on the protection of the island’s

Ceylinco Life turned achievement into adventure this year when it rewarded its top sales performers of 2024 with overseas tours to Malaysia, Dubai and Turkey.

Pan Asia Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hayleys Solar to provide customers with tailored financing options for solar solutions.

Shangri-La Colombo presents Weddings by Shangri-La: The Signature Edit, an exclusive one-day showcase dedicated to reimagining weddings and honeymoons with artistry, grandeur, and precision.

Browns Hotels & Resorts recently hosted a 7-day Malaysian Food Festival, celebrating the rich flavours and traditions of Malaysia across three of its signature properties – Occidental Eden Beruwala, Thaala Bentota, and Club Hotel Dolphin, Negombo.

The David Pieris Group, through its Social Welfare Committee, has once again extended its support to the Abimansala Wellness Resort in Anuradhapura—a care facility run by the Sri Lanka Army dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of disabled war h

Spa Ceylon, the world’s largest Luxury Ayurveda chain, has officially launched its exclusive Island Summer Anthem as a vibrant tribute to Sri Lanka, the island home and birthplace of the brand’s world-renowned legacy.

Business tycoon Dhammika Perera has completed the acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Laugfs Holdings Ltd through his private vehicle Vallibel Three (Pvt.) Ltd, filings to the Colombo Stock Exchange showed yesterday.

Nestled amidst the verdant, mist-clad hills of Sri Lanka’s cultural heartland, Kandy stands as a timeless jewel, captivating travellers with its rich tapestry of history, spirituality, and natural splendor.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed lower on Friday after a volatile session that saw sharp intraday swings. The benchmark ASPI shed 29.43 points (-0.14%) to close at 20,612.40, while the S&P SL20 slipped 13.04 points (-0.22%) to 5,873.12, as mix

For a short period on September 10th 2025, Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation, overtook Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person. A historic surge in Oracle’s stock propelled Ellison’s fortune past the $390 billion mark, unde

Sri Lanka is overhauling its investor agreements with a three-tier dispute resolution mechanism, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, as part of efforts to strengthen foreign investor confidence, the

The ban on palm oil cultivation has cost the country millions in foreign exchange and risks worsening its fragile economic recovery, the Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) said, urging the government to reverse

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) yesterday presented its priority proposals for the National Budget 2026 during its first official meeting of the new board with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Ambeon Group increased its stake in Ceylon Hotels Corporation PLC to 10.79 percent, a disclosure to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) showed.

BOC Travels, the fully owned travel and tour subsidiary of Bank of Ceylon, announced the appointment of R.M.P. Rathnayake as its new Chairman.

CBSL concluded the scheduled T-Bond auction yesterday, following which the secondary market saw some trading activity; however, volumes remained insufficient to prompt any movement in the yield curve

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Cargills and DFCC Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.5 bn.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has become the first bank in the world to extend LoungeKey airport lounge access under the UnionPay Asia Prestige programme, following a partnership between the bank

In continuing a legacy of progress in the poultry industry, Ruhunu Farms (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of Aberdeen Holdings, commemorated the opening of its expanded poultry facility recently, on its premises in

Sri Lanka’s pioneering and leading chicken processor Bairaha Farms PLC claimed victory at the recent Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025, taking home the Gold Dragon Award in the Best Innovative Idea or Concept

The much-anticipated SL-MICE Expo 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB)—the national tourism organisation under the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry —will be

Califolink Logistics, a subsidiary of Ceyline Group, has officially commenced inter terminal trucking (ITT) operations at Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) of the Colombo Port, further reinforcing its