Sri Lanka has set ambitious targets for tourist arrivals over the years, often without a strong foundation of research or analysis. Many such goals appear to be based more on optimism than practical realities.

‘Global Tech Meetup: Sri Lanka Edition’ will be hosted monthly at Hilton Colombo. The event will be jointly organised by Tech London Advocates (TLA) & Global Tech Advocates (GTA) – Sri Lanka Group and the Asian FinTech Academy (AFTA), in collab

Hayleys Fentons Limited achieved a notable milestone by winning two accolades at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2024, held on 3rd December 2024 at the Taj Samudra in Colombo.

Luxyana Wellness by Sanjeewanie Ayurveda has been honoured with the Best Ayurveda Brand of the Year for Wellness & Healing at the People’s Pinnacle Sri Lanka Awards 2024.

The secondary market yield curve experienced limited activity and below moderate trading volumes yesterday.

Premier blue chip, John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) reported steady earnings growth in the third quarter, the financial year ending 2025 (3Q25), supported by improved performances across key sectors and a stabilising macroeconomic environment.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), has commenced the Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative (SLEEI) 2025.

Prominent business personality Harry Jayawardena passed away yesterday at the age of 82.

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, LOLC Holdings and Bukit Darah with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.0 bn.

Sri Lankan corporate leader and executive Deshamanya Kandiah Balendra (Ken) passed away at the age of 85 yesterday.

Sustainability, poultry modernization, feed costs optimisation and animal nutrition took center stage at the U.S. Soybean Export Council’s (USSEC) signature ‘Chickenomics’ event held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Ceylon Brokers PLC announced the appointment of Waruna de Silva, who has been the Chief Executive Officer of the company since May 2017, as the Managing Director of the company, and Dinesh Fernando, who has been the Chief Operating Officer of the com

Sri Lankan corporate leader and executive Deshamanya Kandiah (’’Ken’’) Balendra passed away at the age of 85 today, his family confirmed.

Sri Lankan industrialist and businessman Don Harold Stassen Jayawardena, popularly known as Harry Jayawardena, has passed away at the age of 82.

Construction sector continued to expand their activities through December 2024, extending their months-long expansion as reflected by the sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the month.

The government is focusing on six key sectors—hospitality, logistics, renewable energy, technology, agriculture, and apparel & textiles—to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs) by building a creative and conducive environment for investments,

Sri Lanka’s imports raced in December last year to US$ 1,924.5 million, up 29.3 percent from the same month in 2023, reaching the highest monthly outflow for imports during 2024.

Teejay Group, Sri Lanka’s first multinational textile manufacturer, closed the third quarter of the financial year 2024/2025 with a year-to-date Profit after Tax of Rs. 1.9 billion,

The Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) has voiced concerns regarding the ongoing congestion at the Colombo Port,

Industry collaboration is a crucial element in driving the future growth of Sri Lanka’s apparel sector, especially in attracting anchor brands and new buyers, according to Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) re-elected Chairman Saifuddin Jafferj

One of Sri Lanka’s largest multinationals recently delivered a reality check to policymakers, emphasising that while the domestic market holds growth potential,

Alumex PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading aluminum manufacturer, last week unveiled its latest state-of-the-art urban range of products under a partnership with Capral, Australia’s largest aluminum extruder.

C’est La Vie – That’s Life – by Prime Group redefines aspirational living, transforming your dream lifestyle into reality with exceptional refinement and bespoke service.

Seylan Bank recently facilitated the repair and refurbishment of an ambulance under the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation’s ‘Adopt an Ambulance’ initiative.

Union Bank announced a major milestone for the Union Bank School of Social Entrepreneurship with the launch of the National Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NEDP).

The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), in its continued commitment to enhancing financial literacy and promoting credit inclusivity among Sri Lankans, has launched a series of nationwide awareness programmes.

CMA President Prof. Lakshman R. Watawala and Vice President Hennayake Bandara met with International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) President Jean Bouquot.

Classic Destinations has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Adventure Tourism Promoter at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024.

In a significant advancement for Sri Lanka’s logistics sector, UTE has supplied ACE Distriparks (Pvt.) Ltd with five state-of-the-art Cat electric forklifts,

The Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the public sector wing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka),