The Climate and Conservation Consortium (CCC) announced its role in a historic sustainability milestone with the publication of the first-ever Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a safety glove on the International EPD System (IES) global pla

The much-anticipated Women in Tech Conference 3.0, organised by SLASSCOM in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), successfully concluded recently at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.

Siyapatha Finance PLC, a leading non-banking financial institution, announced today a move to raise up to Rs. 5 billion through the issuance of listed, rated debentures.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) staged a dramatic rebound on Thursday, with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) soaring 467.26 points, or 3.19 percent, to close at 15,127.71, decisively breaching the critical 15,000 psychological barrier.

Popular social media platform, TikTok announced major updates to its Family Pairing tool on Sunday, granting parents enhanced oversight and teens tools to foster healthier digital habits.

CWIT brings US $ 800mn boost to South Asia’s trade future

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector kicked off April recording 38,615 tourist arrivals for the first six days of the month, which is a 11.5 percent year-on-year growth, the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed.

The Central Bank has continued with its dollar buying binge for the third consecutive year. This is after a record amount of foreign currency was purchased in 2024 from the banking system to both rebuild the foreign currency reserve buffer in the co

Cargills Bank PLC has filed legal action in Sri Lanka to prevent the circulation of data allegedly stolen during a recent cyberattack, the lender said in a statement yesterday. The bank lodged a petition on April 04, at the Chief Magistrate’s Court

Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe presents Annual Economic Review 2024 to President and Finance, Planning and Economic Development Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the presence of Secretary to President Dr. N.S. Kumanayake, Treasu

In keeping with its vision to consistently evolve and address accelerated business growth needs, Brown & Company PLC recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehouse facility in Katunayake. Strategically located within minutes

The secondary market yield curve faced selling pressure continuing from the previous days, driven by market uncertainty as participants awaited clearer direction into the potential impact of the US reciprocal tariff on the Sri Lankan economy.

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.5 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Diesel & Motor En

A high-level delegation from the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) visited Sri Lanka during March, to provide critical insights and support for the upcoming Mutual Evaluation (ME) on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Te

Six years after it entered into its first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partnership in Sri Lanka, CEAT Kelani Holdings has grown into a significant contributor of value addition to the country’s burgeoning automobile assembly industry. Loca

DFCC ONE, DFCC Bank’s flagship mobile banking application, is setting a new standard for digital banking in Sri Lanka. A pioneer in digital innovation, DFCC bank has reimagined banking to enhance convenience, security and accessibility. Built on re

Hemas Pharmaceuticals and Hemas Surgicals & Diagnostics has appointed Dr. Mahesha Ranasoma as its Managing Director, effective April 2, 2025. For over six decades, Hemas Pharmaceuticals has played a pivotal role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s healthc

Radisson Blu Resort Galle announced the appointment of Kedar Dighe as its new General Manager. With a career spanning nearly two decades in the hospitality industry, Dighe brings a wealth of experience in hotel operations, business development, and c

Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons secured two accolades at the National Industry Brand Excellence Awards 2024 held recently. Organised by the Industrial Development Board of Ceylon (IDB) under the guidance of the Ministry of

Amana Takaful Insurance has once again been recognized as Sri Lanka’s most awarded insurance provider, securing its place among the Top 3 Most Awarded Entities in Sri Lanka for 2024 and earning a spot in the LMD Hall of Fame Top 50. With 49 accola

Pan Asia Bank announced the launch of Sri Lanka’s first-ever Leasing Cross-Country Campaign, bringing exceptional leasing solutions closer to customers across Sri Lanka.

Union Assurance hosted its National Business Launch event at Monarch Imperial, attended by the senior management and over 500 members of its agency force. Held under the theme ‘Rise to Brilliance’, the event aimed to recognise and reward the out

In a landmark move to bolster regional energy security and economic collaboration, Sri Lanka, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) to transform Trincomalee into a strategic energy hub.

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) warmly welcomes the government’s initiative to convene quarterly meetings of the Export Development Council of Ministers (EDCM), a high-level forum chaired by the President of Sri Lanka, bringing

The Sri Lanka MICE Tourism Conclave (SLMTC) 2025, organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), will be held on 24th May at the BMICH, Colombo.

Prime Lands Residencies PLC has unveiled ‘Tower Amari, signifying the commencement of the third and final phase of the landmark Colombo Border development.

Zainab Hussain, Founder of Swing by Ryz, was crowned the winner of the EO Sri Lanka Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) 2025, securing a cash prize of Rs. 200,000 and earning the opportunity to represent Sri Lanka at the EO Global Quarter Final

BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, together with its authorized Sri Lankan distributor, John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), has expanded its footprint with the launch of its newest showroom on the Southern Expressway Entra

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has successfully launched the highly anticipated vivo V50 smartphone, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to bringing 5G technology and pro-level mobile experiences to Sri Lanka

The Chamber of Marine Industry in Sri Lanka (CMISL) and India’s Royal Madras Yacht Club (RMYC) network, comprising four centers across Chennai, Ennore, Mysuru, and Puducherry, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to extend reciprocal priv