The National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO), under the patronage of the Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Ministry, officially opened the Local Geographical Indications (GI) Registry, a landmark initiative to safeguard

The Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) announced the appointment of Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy alongside Dr. Herath Gunatilake and Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja as Senior Advisors.

The Sri Lanka-Pakistan Business Council (SLPBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted a B2B meeting with a pharmaceutical business delegation from Pakistan recently, at Hilton Colombo Residencies. The delegation comprised 16 leading p

Earns Top Honors at Major Corporate, Financial & Sustainability Reporting Awards – TAGS, SAFA, ACCA, and CMA Hayleys Plantations continues to redefine corporate reporting excellence, securing a series of prestigious accolades that reinforce its ind

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), being the No. 01 Bank in Sri Lanka and the country’s highest rated banking brand, achieved robust financial results in 2024, demonstrating both resilience and persistence.

“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” – J.C. Penney

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe urged the banking sector to prepare for Sri Lanka’s third Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) framework evaluation,

The Budget 2025 is a critical milestone in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery journey, as it has managed to strike a careful balance between maintaining fiscal discipline and addressing the immediate needs of the public, according to Secretary to the Tr

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grew 22.18 percent year-on-year (YoY) in January 2025, reaching US$ 437 million from US$ 357 million a year earlier.

The government will implement the long-awaited tariff policy this year, along with programmes aimed at supporting businesses, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe said.

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) reported a decline in revenue and profit for the three months ended December 2024, its fiscal fourth quarter, attributing the weaker performance to the increased presence of lower-priced smuggled cigarettes.

The first Shell-branded fuel station in Sri Lanka opened yesterday at B.S. Cooray Filling Station, Ambathale, following a retail brand license agreement signed by Shell Brands International AG (Shell) and RM Parks (Private) Limited.

People’s Bank conducted the third phase of its initiative, selecting a lucky winner who took home a brand-new Apple iPhone 16 Pro by subscribing to People’s Bank social media pages.

HNB Assurance PLC was recognized with an Effie Award under the Insurance category for its ‘Dola Duka’ campaign. Notably, HNB Assurance was the only winner in this category, underlining the campaign’s creativity, effectiveness and impact.

Retail IT (Pvt) Ltd recently reaffirmed its market leadership by hosting ‘Retail Technology Trends 2025’ at Waters Edge.

Union Assurance has introduced a groundbreaking innovation in the sector with the launch of its mobileapp-enabled Life Insurance solutions.

Atlas announced its achievement at the Effie Awards 2025, securing both a Gold and a Bronze award for its campaign, ‘Write Fast with Atlas Max.’

PAYable, Sri Lanka’s leading digital payment acceptance platform, celebrates a landmark achievement—crossing Rs. 100 billion in transactions.

NDB Bank announced its triumph at the Effie Awards 2024, securing a Silver Award in the ‘Brand Experience’ category for its groundbreaking interactive AI Calendar.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the host institution of SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub,in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC),

Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, completed Sri Lanka’s first-ever Solar Roadshow, titled “Gamin Gamata Solar Samata,” from 16th to 23rd January 2025 in the Southern region.

In a significant collaboration with the Sri Lanka Vocational Training Authority (SLVTA), CleanCo Lanka Limited recently held the NVQ Level 4 Certificate Award Ceremony at the company’s head office, celebrating the achievements of its dedicated empl

The Hemas ‘Slingshot’ Accelerator, powered by Hatch, recently concluded its second cohort with an inspiring Demo Day,

Allianz SE completes 135 years of global excellence, marking a significant milestone in its journey as one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers.

Sri Lanka’s export sector kicked off 2025 on a positive note, with total exports crossing US$ 1.3 billion in January, marking a 7.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase, data from the Export Development Board (EDB) showed.

The enforcement of Sri Lanka’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) has been delayed by six months, with the government citing public sector readiness concerns.

The Finance Ministry this week invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from consultancy firms to conduct a needs assessment to initiate a Trade National Single Window (TNSW) system to interconnect several government agencies engaged in international t

Nations Trust Bank PLC posted a strong financial performance for the three months ending December 2024, fueled by a large provision reversal from its International Sovereign Bond (ISB) investments and a solid core banking performance, as demand for n

Seylan Bank PLC reported higher earnings for the three months ended in December 2024 on the back of provision reversals coming from its investments in International Sovereign Bonds, lower provisions for possible bad loans and expanding loan book.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, Commercial Bank and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.3 bn.