HNB Finance PLC announced the appointment of Ramanika Unamboowe as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective June 4, 2025.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been voted as Sri Lanka’s Most Loved Bank brand and the second Most Loved Service brand in the country overall, while ComBank Digital has been named as Sri Lanka’s Most

DFCC Bank PLC has officially relaunched its flagship digital corporate banking platform, DFCC iConnect 2.0, reinforcing its commitment to delivering digitally advanced, client-centric solutions.

Nations Trust Bank PLC recently hosted an exclusive forum for customers in the Northern region, offering in-depth insights into developing local businesses through digital innovations.

HNB Assurance PLC launched HNB Assurance FamilyGuard, a comprehensive insurance product specifically designed for Sri Lankans employed overseas.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the day on a mixed note, with overall investor activity remaining relatively subdued. Both market turnover and share volume declined in comparison to recent sessions, which had experienced heightened trading ac

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday approved a 15 percent increase in electricity tariffs, moderating the previously proposed hike.

South Asia’s major economies show uneven post-crisis trajectories

Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth down this year to its slowest pace since 2008 outside of outright global recessions, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report.

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) is in the final stages of formalising an agreement with a new strategic investor, a pivotal move that is considered to be essential to navigate out of a “vulnerable” financial position and secure a “bright future”

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC said this week it divested two of its sub-subsidiaries for Rs.2.7 billion to Singapore-based Q Collection Pte Ltd, in a bid to simplify its structure and improve performance under a wider group restructuring.

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Hatton National Bank and National Development Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.6 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted i

The secondary market withstood another dormant day of limited activity and thin volumes, in turn prompting the yield curve to hold steady.

In a landmark move to enhance cooperation between Sri Lankan financial professionals and their counterparts in the United Arab Emirates, the Association of Professional Bankers – Sri Lanka (APBSL) and the Sri Lanka Bankers Association in the UAE (S

In a significant boost to Sri Lanka’s tourism ambitions, global payments giant Visa announced it will host the Asia Pacific Leadership Summit in Colombo.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce announced an exclusive B2B networking event titled “Connect with Swiss Businesses: Explore New Partnerships”, on June 16 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Ceylon Chamber premises. This high-level networking session wil

A senior management team from The Technocity Pvt Ltd recently made a strategic visit to ‘Computex 2025’ in Taipei, aligning the company’s growth trajectory with the latest global advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructu

Amana Bank announced the relocation of its Ratnapura Branch to a more spacious and convenient customer location in Main Street, Ratnapura.

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka presented its highest honour—the Lifetime Gold Award—on the opening day of the National Human Resource Conference (NHRC) 2025, held on June 2 at the Monarch Imperial, Kotte.

Prime Group is introducing ‘Venezia’, the island’s first-ever water villa themed serviced apartments, with every unit overlooking the breathtaking Negombo Lagoon.

CH17 Loyalty has announced the launch of ‘Ticket Miles’, a first-of-its-kind loyalty programme designed to benefit both travel agents and their customers while contributing to the sustainable recovery of the travel industry. The Ticket Miles init

In a landmark achievement for urban residential development, TRI-ZEN by John Keells Properties has successfully completed the handover of its 650th apartment, marking a significant moment in Colombo’s evolving real estate landscape.

Hayleys Fentons Limited was once again recognised with the ‘Company with Great Managers Award’ at the 2024 CLA Great Manager Awards, as six of its emerging leaders were honoured for their results-driven, people-first leadership.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its upward momentum, surpassing the 17,500 mark on the All Share Price Index (ASPI). The ASPI closed at 17,657.60, recording a gain of 157.36 points, or 0.90%.

Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth down this year to its slowest pace since 2008 outside of outright global recessions, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report.

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) yesterday moved to reassure the shipping industry an end to operational shutdowns at the East Container Terminal (ECT) previously required for construction.

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector witnessed a robust start to June, with arrivals in the first five days surging by 35.92 percent year-on-year to 21,293.

DFCC Bank PLC has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first foreign corporate to list a bond on India’s National Stock Exchange - International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City.

In a significant development for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery efforts, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD), Dr. Gita Gopinath is set to visit the island from June 15-16.

The introduction of a modern electronic ticketing system or transit card for Sri Lanka’s public transport has been a hot topic of discussion for years, with several pilot projects failing to reach nationwide implementation.