The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the session with a subdued performance, ending on a negative note. Trading activity remained low throughout the day, as reflected by reduced volumes and turnover.

In a move to reinforce operational resilience across the banking sector, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a new directive mandating licensed banks to promptly report a broad range of

In light of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, SriLankan Airlines has announced the immediate suspension of all flights to Lahore, Pakistan.

SriLankan Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, has become South Asia’s first airline cargo division to secure the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification

Sri Lanka recorded a steep budget deficit of Rs. 498.28 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), official data showed.

Capital Alliance Holdings Limited’s (CALH) Rs. 1.58 billion initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed within hours of opening yesterday.

Tourist arrivals to the island nation for the first four days of May crossed the 20,000 mark, pushing cumulative arrivals for the year to date past the 900,000 milestone.

Emirates gave Sri Lankan media a closer look at its new A350 at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), offering a taste of tomorrow’s travel - Pix by Kithrisi de Mel

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) has issued a strong and urgent call to the government - to not place additional burdens on the export sector at a time when resilience is already

Ahead of today’s T-Bond auction, the secondary market displayed mixed sentiment yesterday, shifting away from the buying trend observed over the past couple of sessions.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, Cargills and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.6 bn.

Marking a significant leap in digital transformation and customer-centric innovation, Sampath Bank has introduced Sampath Select, Sri Lanka’s first fully automated, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal

Cargills Bank opened its 26th branch in Kuliyapitiya, understanding its commitment to enhancing financial accessibility across the island.

As Sri Lanka continues its journey towards economic stability and resilience, DFCC Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building through targeted efforts to promote legal remittances.

Bally’s Colombo was awarded the Best Gaming Property of the Year at the 2025 Asia Gaming Awards in Manila, marking a historic milestone for the country’s gaming and hospitality sectors.

The local apparel exporters will have the fresh opportunity to gain firsthand insights and experience of Chinese technology in apparels with the Export Development Board (EDB) gearing up to host an

Hayleys Solar has renewed its successful partnership with Cargills Group to progress with the second phase of solar energy installations islandwide.

People’s Bank recently inaugurated its Moronthuduwa service centre at a new and improved location, further strengthening its service offerings for customers in the Moronthuduwa area.

Reaffirming its commitment to bolstering Sri Lanka’s digital economy, Mastercard and LankaPay, the national payment network of Sri Lanka, yesterday announced a strategic collaboration to enhance card

The Emirates Group yesterday released its 2024-25 annual report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue and cash balance levels.

Continuing its unwavering commitment to uplifting local entrepreneurs and opening new market opportunities for them, SDB bank hosted the inaugural SDB Vyaapara Prathiba 2025 trade fair at F.R.

The Sri Lanka-Korea Business Council (SLKBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a discussion on ‘Sri Lanka’s Export Prospect? Challenges. Opportunities. Reforms’ recently at Hilton

A team of 99x employees travelled to Haugesund, Norway, to engage with their long-standing partner RamBase by Hatteland for an intensive week of workshops, strategic discussions and hands-on

The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) announced the appointment of Manjula Wijesundara as its new Chairman for the year 2025/26.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) showed positive momentum today, recovering from a decline seen yesterday.

Capital Alliance Holdings Limited’s (CALH) Rs. 1.58 billion initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed within hours of opening today.

Sri Lanka is set to gain renewed momentum going forward with the World Bank (WB) announcing it will back the island nation with a support package in excess of US $ 1 billion.

The Central Bank has reported an unprecedented 14.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in physical cash circulation during 2024.

Sri Lanka’s lubricant industry remains without a dedicated regulatory framework over a year, since the formal plans were first announced.

The European Union (EU) has reiterated the urgency for Sri Lanka to align its domestic laws with the international human rights and labour conventions, if it is to continue reaping the benefits of preferential access to the EU market, under the GSP+