Sri Lanka yesterday launched the Sri Lanka Conference Ambassador Programme (SLCAP), an initiative aimed at positioning the country as a leading destination for international conferences.

Sri Lanka must focus on developing bankable business models to attract global investment that would help improve its digital public infrastructure, according to Chief Advisor to President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijeyasuriya.

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Commercial Bank and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.3 Bn.

In yesterday’s weekly T-Bill auction, weighted average yields registered a marginal dip. The weighted average yield for the 3M bill stood at 7.79% and recorded a 14bps drop compared to the previous auction.

Sampath Bank has yet again reinforced its position as a premier financial services institution by entering a strategic partnership with Union Assurance, to deliver one-stop-shop financial and protection solutions to its customers.

The SEC expresses its profound sorrow at the demise of Deshamanya Ken Balendra, a distinguished business leader who served as the Chairman of the SEC with great vision and dedication.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), successfully organized an outward trade delegation to Saudi Arabia from 13th to 16th January.

NDB Investment Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Harshana Jayaweera as its Chief Executive Officer, effective from February 2025.

MMBL Money Transfer (Pvt) Ltd announced the opening of its latest branch in Jaffna, marking a significant step in their mission to serve the Northern Province with greater convenience, accessibility, and reliability.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that ComBank Digital, the bank’s digital banking platform, is now linked with the Central Depository System (CDS) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), enabling the bank’s account holders to make IPO set

Sri Lanka’s lubricants market has been significantly strengthened with the formal entry of HP Lubricants, part of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HCPL), one of India’s frontline oil majors, in partnership with Sea World Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

Harry Jayawardena was laid to rest on Independence Day in Ja-Ela, marking the end of an era. More than just a businessman, Harry J was a force of nature.

The SLASSCOM People Summit 2025 set to take place on tomorrow at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel themed “Engage, Empower, Elevate: The New Playbook”, aims to redefine leadership and workplace innovation in a rapidly transformingglobal landscape and prom

ChildFund Sri Lanka recently celebrated its 40th anniversary of impactful work in the country. To mark this milestone, the organization enhanced its localized presence through the launch WiDE Lanka (Women and Children Development and Empowerment) fur

LOLC Life Assurance recently hosted its inaugural MDRT Summit and Recognition Night for 2025, an event aimed at preparing aspiring MDRT members for their 2025 targets while celebrating the achievements of those who earned the prestigious membership i

Radisson Hotel Colombo, Radisson Hotel Kandy, and Radisson Blu Resort Galle welcome Gihan Vithana as the new Cluster Director of Food & Beverage (F&B).

The Cabinet has approved awarding the contract for repairing CFM 56-5B engines of SriLankan Airlines to Lufthansa Technik (LHT)/Hamburg for four years.

In an effort to address issues faced by local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the Ministry of Finance announced this week the establishment of a national advisory committee.

A US$50 million private equity fund targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh has been launched, aiming to provide growth capital to high-potential businesses in both countries. The Mycelium SME Fund (MSF) is the

As part of a national initiative to nurture 15,000 new entrepreneurs, the government has launched a programme in the Eastern Province with an investment of Rs. 300 million.

Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are on track to sign a bilateral Agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments (ARPPI), aimed at strengthening economic ties and internationalisation efforts for businesses in both countr

Offering a glimpse into the Sri Lankan consumer behaviour in the final three months of last year, Ceylon Cold Stores PLC reported some solid top and bottom-line performance for the December quarter, reflecting strengthening consumer demand in the eco

Elite customers of Commercial Bank of Ceylon are set to experience a new paradigm in service and convenience with the launch of a Visa Signature Elite debit card exclusively for them.

Reaffirming its commitment to corporate sustainability, Hayleys Fentons Limited was honoured with the Sector Award for the Construction Sector at the prestigious Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards (BCCSA) 2024. Hayleys Fentons was recognise

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing in Sri Lanka, announced the relaunch of its esteemed Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDip), now enhanced with a groundbreaking dual qualification in partnersh

Hatton National Bank (HNB) announced a strategic partnership with Access Lifestyle, a leading brand in home and lifestyle solutions.

Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s premier life insurer, recently celebrated the outstanding achievements of its MDRT-qualified insurance relationship officers (IROs) at Waters Edge, Battaramulla.

Employers’ Symposium 2025, organised by the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), will take place on February 28, at Monarch Imperial.

People’s Bank celebrated Sri Lanka’s 77th National Independence Day with a modest ceremony held at its Head Office under the patronage of People’s Bank Chairman, Prof. Narada Fernando, and Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, Clive Fonseka.