Marking a historic milestone for Sri Lanka’s maritime industry, the ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) MSC MARIELLA, one of the largest container vessels in the world and the largest in the MSC fleet, made its maiden call at the Colombo East Conta

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) added more heft in February 2025, reflecting gradual recovery in the industrial activities in the country after the economic normalcy has been re-established after years of wobbling conditions.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Ceylon Tobacco Company and Aitken Spence with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.0 bn.

CBSL conducted its weekly T-Bill auction yesterday, raising Rs. 145.0bn in line with the initial offering.

On April 28, 2025, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) inaugurated its dynamic national pavilion at the 32nd Arabian Travel Market (ATM) held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

As Galadari Colombo undergoes an exciting transformation and prepares to unveil its new identity as Radisson Blu Hotel, Galadari Colombo, Radisson Hotel Group announced the appointment of Marko Janssen as the hotel’s new General Manager.

Renowned American R&B superstar and three-time Grammy award winner Ne-Yo is set to electrify Sri Lanka with his first-ever live performance in Colombo in December 2025, in a spectacular event organised by Brown Boy Presents and Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Hayleys Fentons Limited demonstrated its leadership by securing top honours at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025.

The Sri Lanka-Italy Business Council (SLITBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Colombo, hosted a workshop recently on ‘Winning and Retaining Italian Tourists’, bringing together tourism industry lea

Lenovo, in collaboration with IT Gallery Computers (Pvt.) Ltd, hosted an exclusive event in Sri Lanka, which featured an impressive line-up of devices, insightful keynotes and in-depth product sessions, with a special focus on the introduction of the

People’s Bank CEO/GM Clive Fonseka has strongly refuted concerns raised by Fitch Ratings regarding capital vulnerabilities in the state-owned banks, maintaining that his institution remains financially robust despite the recent challenges.

In a major step toward transforming Sri Lanka’s smallholder tea sector, the Tea Small Holdings Development Authority (TSHDA) and Solidaridad, in partnership with Regenagri, Control Union and Nucleus Foundation, concluded a two-day capacity building

In a significant move to enhance Sri Lanka’s digital payment landscape, MegaPay, shaping the future in fintech, has announced a direct integration between its flagship product Pay&Go and Lanka Electricity Company (LECO).

Cargills (Ceylon) PLC announced its role as the title sponsor of Sri Lanka Masters Hockey Cup 2025, which will take place from May 1 to 3, 2025, at the Colombo Astro Turf.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its positive trajectory for the fourth consecutive trading session, supported by a strong rebound in investor sentiment driven by a positive economic outlook.

The MSC Mariella, known as the world’s largest container ship, arrived at the Eastern Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port yesterday (28).

A rise in illegal confectionery products entering Sri Lanka’s local market is posing significant challenges for the legitimate businesses and creating health risks for the consumers, a top industry representative warns.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has unveiled an initiative to bolster market efficiency and reduce systemic risk with the establishment of a Central Counterparty (CCP) through its newly formed entity, CSE Clear (Private) Limited.

The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) yesterday affirmed that there is no shortage of imported vehicles in the country, with nearly 7,000 new vehicles have already been imported to both the Hambantota and Colombo Ports.

Jetwing Vil Uyana has been featured on Wanderlust Travel Media magazine’s inaugural Wandersleeps 2025 list, which celebrates 50 of the world’s most authentic, distinctive and responsible places to stay. “This outstanding ecolodge was the first

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Long-Term Rating on Sri Lankan consumer brands and healthcare company Hemas Holdings PLC at ‘AAA(lka)’, with a Stable Outlook. The rating underscores Hemas’ defensive operating cash flows, driven by its h

PGP Glass Ceylon PLC reported a robust bottom-line performance for the three months ended in March 2025, in a reflection of the strength in the industrial sector activity across a wide spectrum of sectors and also from the lower costs, which helped h

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, C T Holdings and Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.7 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional in

Yesterday, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) conducted a T-bond auction worth Rs.155.0 billion, raising a total of Rs.60.0 billion through the 15.06.2029 maturity, which recorded a weighted average yield of 10.30 percent. Additionally, Rs.55.0 bi

Originally initiated by Janashakthi Insurance, the event now returns under the leadership of JXG (Janashakthi Group). Reflecting the expanded role of the Group, the initiative makes its comeback as the ‘CIMA - JXG Pinnacle Awards’, in collaborat

HNB has partnered with Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd to introduce a series of financial and operational benefits designed to enhance accessibility, affordability, and sustainability in Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector. This collaboration will pro

Sri Lanka’s premier apparel solutions provider, Brandix, was the winner of the Manufacturing Category at the ACCA’s Sustainability Report Awards 2024. The pioneer of sustainability in the apparel trade, Brandix in its ESG Report detailed its eff

LOLC Finance has further strengthened its footprint with the opening of a new branch in Badalkumbura and the relocation of its Hakmana branch, expanding its network to over 200 branches across the country. The opening ceremony was attended by Chairm

People’s Insurance announced the appointment of Dulinda Perera as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director to its Board, effective 04th March 2025. Perera is a seasoned entrepreneur and strategic consultant, bringing with him more than a decade of

Ceylinco Life has announced the appointment of marketing professional Samitha Hemachandra as an Executive Director on the company’s board of directorsand his concurrent promotion to the position of Chief Operating Officer with effect from 1st April