The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently met with the leadership of the Kegalle District Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (KDCCIA) to discuss strategies to uplift local enterprises and facilitate new opportunities for the district. The d

Hambantota International Port (HIP) received a consignment of 1,560 used vehicles last week, marking the first shipment on a Seven Seals vessel to the port since the lifting of the import ban. Among the arrivals were four High and Heavy units, with

In an era where digital transformation is essential to the reshaping of industries, First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has once again stepped into the forefront of innovation with its latest endeavour, Sri Lanka’s

Central Finance Company PLC (CFC), a leading non-bank financial institution, has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors, including the appointment of Arjun Rishya Fernando as its new Chairman, effective May 1, 2025.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded today’s session on a strong note, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) continue the positive note by closing today by surpassing 15,800 level.

Oklahoma City-based cybersecurity and private intelligence firm Veritaco CEO Jeffrey Bowie was arrested on April 14, 2025, and faces two felony counts under Oklahoma’s Computer Crimes Act.

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

Sri Lanka must forge its own path in global tourism rather than attempting to compete with high-volume travel destinations such as Thailand and Malaysia,

Illicit cigarettes continued to erode the tobacco monopoly of Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC, with a significant 19.6 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) growth and soaring to 1.16 billion sticks in 2024.

Capital Alliance Holdings Limited (CALH), a leading fully-fledged investment bank in Sri Lanka, aims to manage US$ 1 billion in assets under its management (AUM) within the current financial year (FY).

Central Bank (CB)) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Treasury Secretary K.M.M. Siriwardana represented Sri Lanka at the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC, advocating for smoother po

The capital ratios of Sri Lanka’s two state lenders are expected to continue to be weaker than their private sector counterparts despite their significantly higher profitability, Fitch Ratings said in a commentary issued last week.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded last week on a positive note following the end of the long New Year holidays.

Hayleys PLC, a leading diversified conglomerate, has received in-principle approval from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to list its rated unsecured senior redeemable five-year (2025/2030) debentures,

The Sri Lankan tea industry saw an increase in production and exports but recorded a drop in the national average price for the period from January to March 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

HNB successfully concluded Gami Pubuduwa Avurudu Pola 2025, held recently at the BMICH for the sixth time, drawing a large number of visitors and generating strong sales for over 150 microfinance entrepreneurs from across the island.

A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd announced the appointment of Gehan Seneviratne as its new Board Director Alternate, marking a significant milestone in Seneviratne’s illustrious career.

Metropolitan Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd, the sole authorised distributor for Canon in Sri Lanka, celebrates Canon Inc.’s remarkable achievement in the world of imaging as Canon’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras, both DSLR and mirrorless, have m

SDB bank embarks on value chain financing (VCF) as another value-driven business vertical, in line with the core ethos of the bank to empower communities by enabling sustainable financing for both the raw material suppliers and intended buyers.

Allianz Lanka marked this Avurudu season by supporting a tradition that holds deep meaning for many Sri Lankans, the journey home.

Dipped Products PLC (DPL) unveiled its latest state-of-the-art natural rubber chain production plant at its subsidiary, Hanwella Rubber Products Ltd (HRPL), following a Rs.1 billion investment.

Calcey, a leading software services provider with a global presence, announced its achievement of ISO 27001:2013 certification, the international standard for information security management systems.

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, announced the launch of four new products – HF Deluxe, Xtreme 125R and Hunk 160R 4V motorcycles and Xoom 110 scooter in partnership with its long-standing distributor Ab

Ceyline Total Solutions has built Lion Brewery’s first sustainability-focused warehousing and distribution centre in just 100 days.

MiHCM achieved the Microsoft Data and AI Solutions Partner status in mid-April, further cementing its position as a leader in data and AI solutions.

The 30th session of the Audit Committee Forum (ACF), titled ‘A View from the Board: Managing Emerging Risks in Audit Committees’, organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) with KPMG Sri Lanka as the Knowledge Partner, was held rece

The Fintech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL), in strategic partnership with Port City Colombo, recently hosted the Regional Competition of the FinTech World Cup (FWC) at Port City Colombo.

Since its founding in 1957, S-lon has been a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s thermoplastic plumbing industry, evolving into a trusted household name.

Bolstered by strong leadership, global collaborations and investor-friendly frameworks, Port City Colombo is uniquely positioned to ascend as the fintech capital of South Asia, according to the Fintech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL).

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the fourth review of Sri Lanka’s reform programme supported by the IMF’s 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.