Sri Lanka’s tea production could exceed 275 million kilogrammes (MnKgs) in 2025, provided the growing conditions remain stable, according to Asia Siyaka Commodities.

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as National Development Bank, Teejay Lanka and DFCC Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.5 Bn.

The secondary market yield curve witnessed a day of low volumes and limited activity as the dull sentiment persisted and investors adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the treasury bill auction to be held on January 22, 2025, where the Central Ba

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently submitted a set of comprehensive proposals for consideration in the upcoming government budget for the year 2025.

CFA Society Sri Lanka, in partnership with Deloitte Sri Lanka & Maldives announced a specialized course, “From Concepts to Closing: Mergers & Acquisitions Essentials,” to be held on 30 January from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Taj Samudra, Colom

Ceylinco Life has been declared the ‘Best Life Insurance Company in Sri Lanka’ in 2024 by World Finance, an accolade that company has won for the 11th consecutive year.

First Capital Holdings PLC successfully hosted the 11th Edition of its First Capital Colombo Investor Symposium at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo recently.

The iconic Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF) will once again be held (its 15th edition) at the Muttraweli grounds from 24th to 26th January,

Groundworth Partners announced the launch of its seventh project, Tranquil Acre in Pannipitiya - Palanwaththa.

Ayomi Gunawardana, the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Inivos Consulting Pvt Ltd, was awarded the coveted Digital Women Entrepreneur of the Year at the WCIC Prathibaabisheka Awards 2024.

The Asian FinTech Academy (AFTA) has launched a certificate programme focusing on finance.

Browns Battery & Tyres was yet again recognised recently at the annual SLIM National Sales Awards 2024, a ceremony held to honour high-performers for their achievements.

Uga, the boutique Sri Lankan hotel group announced the launch of its sixth property, Uga Halloowella.

Amana Bank along with Havelock City hosted customers from the bank’s Kandy Region to an exclusive presentation from Havelock City on their apartments while offering personalised financing solutions to purchase luxury apartments.

The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon is to hold an Open Day on January 25 at 10 a.m. at Adamantane House, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said today that it has completed investigations into various companies suspected of engaging in activities prohibited under Section 83(C) of the Banking Act, No. 30 of 1988 (as amended).

The government announced its plans to strengthen the connection between financial markets, including capital markets, and the real economy, while integrating advancements in emerging technologies.

Sri Lanka’s exporters yesterday said they have been offered a “vital lifeline” with the recently announced electricity tariff reduction.

DFCC Bank has entered into Share Sale and Purchase Agreement to divest its 50 percent stake in Acuity Partners to Hatton National Bank (HNB) after months of negotiations, as per a stock exchange filing.

DFCC Bank reached a key milestone with the dual listing of its historic green bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and display on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX).

Sri Lanka’s private sector will receive a fresh push in the near future as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently revealed that it is actively considering providing direct financing to private businesses in the country.

Sri Lanka’s economic activities across both manufacturing and services saw continued expansion through December 2024, in fact with more vigor due to heightened economic activities due to the year-end festive season, lower interest rates and of cour

Sri Lanka will witness an improvement in the management and operational standards of home stays across the island nation with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) having launched

The state visit of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to China deepened the longstanding friendship between the two nations and further strengthened bilateral ties, as both sides explored new avenues for economic collaboration.

In support of the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation’s Adopt an Ambulance programme, Cargills (Ceylon) PLC has adopted two ambulances aimed at increasing access to emergency healthcare services across Sri Lanka.

Hemas Pharmaceuticals donated Rs.10 million to the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation’s ‘Adopt an Ambulance’ initiative, funding two ambulances.

Renowned investment banker, entrepreneur, PPP specialist and Chairman and owner of TWC Holdings, Thilan Wijesinghe, has been appointed to the board of directors of Ventive Hospitality Limited,

Global Bookkeeping Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director Niluka Jayasinghe has been recognised with two distinguished awards at the 2024 Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Prathibhabisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards.

Hutch collaborated with the Faculty of Computing at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura to conduct an exclusive knowledge-sharing session for third-year undergraduate students.

The Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host a session focused on ‘Maximising Tourism Potential’, exploring strategies to position Sri Lanka as a leading global destination, on January 29, at Shangri