Three pivotal bills aimed at unlocking large-scale investments and restructuring the economy; the Port City Amendment Act, a new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act, and the State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) Restructuring Act; are expected to be enacted

Softlogic Holdings PLC has received a temporary reprieve from the Securities & Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), which has deferred the planned suspension of trading in the company’s shares until 30 November 2025.

The local construction sector continued to expand at a faster pace in July, extending a nearly two-year recovery, supported by increased public sector spending and a pickup in private sector building activity.

SriLankan Airlines completes another journey around the sun today (September 1), celebrating its 46th anniversary by giving its valued customers more reasons to explore the world with special anniversary offers.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has relaunched its popular Home Loans Fiesta for 2025, offering attractive interest rates, substantial cost savings, and a range of tailor-made repayment plans to help customers build, buy, or renovate their dream homes.

HNB PLC announced a new partnership with Prestige Automobile (Pvt) Ltd, enabling flexible leasing solutions for the latest range of MAXUS electric and hybrid vehicles, including the MAXUS T90, MIFA 7, and MIFA 9.

Real estate company Prime Group has been honoured as the only real estate brand to be featured in the first-ever Sri Lanka edition of ‘Essentials of Modern Marketing (EOMM)’ by globally renowned father of Modern Marketing, Prof. Philip Kotler.

Great Place To Work Sri Lanka recently announced the Best Workplaces for Young Talent 2025, honouring organizations that excel in creating exceptional environments for employees under the age of 35.

Sri Lanka’s insurance industry today stands at a decisive and promising crossroads. We are a country with a commendably high general literacy rate, a strong foundation on which to build.

A new baseline study by the Department of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, at Ocean University of Sri Lanka has revealed a thriving ecological marvel beneath the waters of Hambantota International Port (HIP).

‘Economic and Social Statistics of Sri Lanka – 2025’, an annual release of socio-economic statistics of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, is now available for public access.

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has appointed Hishan Singhawansa as its new Chief Executive Officer.

The Sri Lanka Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) held its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently.

The ‘She Saw Stars’ campaign, launched by the Janashakthi Foundation, the philanthropic arm of JXG, won in the Cause, Environment or Sustainability category at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025, Asia’s elite Marketing Communications Industry Recognitio

Abans Solar has successfully completed a 385.27 kW solar installation at the CIC Agri (Pvt) Ltd. Mahawa Seed Factory, which is the largest solar project CIC has undertaken so far.

The SITREK Group celebrated its 48th anniversary in grand style at the Grand Maitland, honoring decades of excellence and recognizing key contributors through its Annual Awards Ceremony.

Sri Lanka’s Colombo district recorded a 1.2 percent increase in consumer prices in August from a year ago, turning from a 0.3 percent decline in prices continued through July, ending the 11-month spell of negative inflation, which set off in Septem

The Sri Lanka Tourism authorities have stepped up efforts to rebrand the island nation as a leading purpose-driven travel destination in the UK, spotlighting its biodiversity and sustainability credentials through a wildlife tourism festival in Londo

The Central Bank issued a Rs.2000 circulated commemorative currency note yesterday to mark its 75th anniversary.

The overall auction offerings declined further and totalled 5.2 million kilogrammes (M/Kgs), of which approximately 0.6 M/Kgs comprised of reprints.

Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), in celebration of its 100th year anniversary, honoured Kasturi Chellaraja with the title of Sri Lankan Iconic Woman 2025.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, Dialog Axiata and Senkadagala Finance with the turnover crossing Rs. 7.3 Bn.

Building on the previous day’s selling sentiment, the secondary market yield curve saw slight selling pressure, leading to moderate volumes and activity.

HNB PLC successfully concluded two regional editions of its youth education programme ‘HNB Teen+ Quiz Champs’, in Matara and Badulla.

Nations Trust Bank recently hosted an engaging staff event titled ‘Lego Day’, designed to promote creativity, teamwork, and enjoyment among its team.

The Hemas Outreach Foundation, dedicated to transforming early childhood education in Sri Lanka, recently opened its first Piyawara preschool in the plantation sector at the Pedro Estate, Nuwara Eliya.

In the world of IT distribution, success is built on strong partnerships, relentless drive, and a shared vision for growth. This year, Technocity Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading technology distributor, celebrated its top Lenovo channel partners in gra

Oxford College of Business (OCB) has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the category Best University & Higher Education Institution Websiteat the prestigious BestWeb.lk 2025 Awards Ceremony.

The Lanka India Business Association (LIBA) recently hosted a celebration of India’s Independence Day, at Cocobar, Colombo.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka hosted its Annual Prize Winners Award Ceremony on August 26, bringing together students, members, parents, employers, Approved Learning Partners (ALPs), universities, and leading pr