C.W. Mackie PLC announced the appointment of Indrajit Asela Wickramasinghe and Shrihan Blaise Perera as Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective 30 December 2024.

Pan Asia Bank announced the launch of its latest Digital Zone in Ambalangoda, bringing cutting-edge banking solutions to the vibrant coastal community.

The Board of Directors of United Motors Lanka PLC, announced the appointment of B. Singhage as an Executive Director, to the board effective January 1, 2025.

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), continues its quest to nurture finance professionals by supporting the Inter-University Finance Quiz Competition’ for the 10th consecutive year, which was held successfully in partnership with the Department of F

Janashakthi Group (JXG) Group Chief Information Officer K.V. Kuganathan in this interview discusses Sri Lanka’s IT landscape and the company’s digitalization strategy.

Adapt Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (AIT) has achieved remarkable recognition, being ranked the 80th Best Technological Company in Asia under the micro category at the Great Place to Work (GPTW) awards ceremony held in Colombo.

Greenpeace South Asia commends the Sri Lankan Cabinet of Minister’s approval for the proposal made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism to sign the Agreement on Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)

ICFS Education Centre will host its University Spot Admission Day on 18th January 2025 at the ICFS Education Centre in Nugegoda.

​Sri Lanka’s new food regulation, mandating an 80 percent extraction rate for wheat flour has raised serious concerns across the industry, with stakeholders warning that its immediate roll-out could alter consumption patterns, and in turn have ad

Money sent home by Sri Lankan workers abroad in 2024 recorded its highest level since 2020, making it possible for the country’s external sector to return to its pre-crisis era of inflows from its largest source of foreign income. Sri Lankans worki

Normalised corporate earnings of Sri Lanka’s publicly quoted companies saw a 16 percent year-on-year (YoY) dip in the September quarter, despite posting robust earnings driven by an improving economic landscape, according to First Capital Research

Sri Lanka’s Hatton Plantations PLC expects the first batch of coffee harvest to hit the market in 2026, having a target to enter export markets in 2030 in a bid to position the country once again among key coffee export destinations.

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have crossed the 70,000 mark within the first 9 days of December, provisional data from Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority (SLTDA) showed.

Tourist arrivals and earnings saw a solid recovery last year on the back of a relative political stability, economic recovery, destination marketing and Sri Lanka featuring among the top travel destinations globally due to its diverse and differentia

Sri Lanka took a major step toward its tourism ambitions with the kickoff of the Marina development at Port City Colombo, a project set to transform the island into a luxury travel hotspot in South Asia.

The commercial banks extended their months-long streak of growth in their loans to the private sector through November 2024. This reflected their willingness to lend more aggressively than before and also the appetite by the private individuals and b

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, fuelled by unsustainable debt and a default in 2022, left the country struggling to stabilise its economy. Its high climate vulnerability that disrupts livelihoods exacerbated the economic challenges. In the face of dua

Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last week, may not have been a flamboyant U.S. President but he is widely respected—not for political victories but for his unwavering dedication to service, both in and after the White House.

Sri Lanka’s leading private retail bank HNB PLC has strategically aligned with Iconic Developments (Pvt.) Ltd through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide innovative home financing solutions.

With ecommerce booming, almost every industry in Sri Lanka has gone digital, leveraging technology to create value for both companies and consumers.

The TAGS Awards Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) announced HNB Finance PLC as the Bronze award winner in the Non-Bank Financial Institutions (Total group assets between Rs.25-75 billion) category at the

Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently recognised the loyalty and 25 years of service of 37 employees at the 2024 edition of the bank’s annual Seniority Awards ceremony, at which these employees were rewarded with valuable gifts and plaques of apprecia

Seylan Bank partnered with Colombo Motor Show 2024 as the Official Banking and Leasing Partner for the seventh consecutive year, further solidifying its position as the go-to financial partner for vehicle enthusiasts and potential customers.

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been honoured with the prestigious Best Bank for Diversity and Inclusion award at Euromoney Awards 2024.

Bogawantalawa Tea Estates PLC (BTE) has been awarded the North American Sustainability Tea Award (NASTA) for its exemplary project, ‘the Climate Positive Journey’, during the 2024 North American Tea Conference (NATC) held from September 24th to 2

Sri Lanka’s first-ever interactive desk calendar, introduced by Viman by John Keells Properties, offers a unique and engaging way to connect with the vibrant suburban lifestyle envisioned by the project.

Godrej Sri Lanka has unveiled its newly revamped corporate website, marking a significant step in its mission to align with the company’s global strategy and drive its ambitious growth plans in Sri Lanka.

The 3rd South Asia Agri Forum is set to take place today and tomorrow (15, 16) at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.

The taxes on vehicles may increase by up to 600 in some cases and some vehicles being subject to taxes as high as 400% or 500%, the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) said.

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura announced the appointment of its illustrious alumnus, Prof. Patrick Mendis as a distinguished visiting professor and honorary fellow in December 2024.