As Sri Lanka prepares to lift the ban on personal vehicle imports next month, the local automotive assembly and component manufacturing industries are urging the government to implement a competitive tax structure that prioritises locally assembled v

Concerns still persist over Sri Lanka’s debt situation, but Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana affirmed that the restructuring provides significant debt relief, sufficient to restore debt sustainability, as confirmed by the IMF’s assessment.

The Republic of Malta has taken a significant step in its diplomatic journey by inaugurating a new honorary consulate in Colombo.

Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery came under fresh spotlight as FACETS 2025 kicked off in Colombo.

First Capital, a pioneering force in the investment sector, was awarded the coveted title of Sector Winner in the Investment Banking Sector, at the 10th annual CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards recently, at Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo.

In March 2024, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), in its standing as the sole authority for accounting, auditing and sustainability standards in the country, unveiled a comprehensive implementation road map to support

At the Automobile Association of Ceylon’s (AAC) 120th anniversary recently, National Development Bank (NDB) launched an affinity credit card to the AAC members.

Step into the world of glitz and glamour as Dialog Television exclusively brings you the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, streaming live and on HITS NOW (Channel 113).

In a bold move to revolutionise the payment experience in the country, Cargills Bank in partnership with Mastercard, announced the launch of ‘Tapit’ – the first-ever contactless sticker payment card in Sri Lanka, making payments faster, simpler

Geometry Global, a Strategic Business Unit of the Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka, achieved a significant milestone as Sri Lanka’s only agency to be recognised at the prestigious Epica Awards 2024.

Sri Lanka has secured the 33rd spot globally for its ease of obtaining visas, a key element bolstering Colombo’s reputation as a top destination in South Asia and the country’s competitiveness as a tourist destination, according to Brand Finance.

Sri Lanka’s tax revenue reached an alltime high in 2024, with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) collecting Rs.1,958 billion, a 25 percent jump from the previous year. However, despite the strong growth, the collection fell short of the government

The Republic of Malta has expressed a special interest to source high-quality rubber from Sri Lanka, the Export Development Board (EDB) said yesterday.

CNN: Beijing is planning to curb the export of technology used to extract minerals critical for the growth of the global electric vehicle (EV) industry,

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) recently signed an agreement worth US $ 2.04 million with Queen’s Hospital, to establish a 14-bed paediatric hospital.

Shangri-La Colombo and Shangri-La Hambantota stood out as shining stars at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024, as collectively, the two properties secured the highest number of accolades, underscoring their unwavering commitment to excellence in hospitali

The paddy cultivators in Monaragala and Buttala have started the Maha cultivation and they are at present applying fertiliser to the two-week-old paddy.

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Sampath Bank, Commercial Bank and LOLC Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 11.4 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hemas Holdings, Hatton

By First Capital Research The secondary market yield curve showed mixed activity, with buying interest primarily concentrated on 2026 and 2027 maturities, where 2026 traded between 8.90 percent to 9.50 percent whilst the 2027 maturity traded in the r

Allianz Lanka’s Women in Leadership (WIL) hosted an insightful programme at Allianz Lanka’s Head office for teenage children of Allianz Lanka employees, focusing on the theme “Preparing Teens for Life in a Digital Generation”.

Nippon Paint Lanka engaged in a CSR initiative when it brought new life to Weliwewa Kanishta Vidyalaya in Sooriyawewa by painting the school.

The Council for Business with Britain (CBB) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted its Christmas Carols Fellowship on the 11th of December.

Amazon College held its annual convocation at the BMICH, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s continued growth and commitment to academic excellence.

The newly opened Queen’s Hospital Medical Centre, located in Ratmalana, is setting new standards in private healthcare with state-of-the-art facilities and compassionate services.

People’s Bank Employees Cooperative Society organized a felicitation ceremony to recognize the excellent academic performances of their children at the ‘Members Children’s Scholarship Award Ceremony 2021/22’ held recently at the Grand Orienta

CEAT Kelani Holdings has broadened the scope of its flagship community initiative promoting road safety around schools by engaging with the Police and the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) of the Sri Lanka Army, two institutions that play le

Whilst highlighting that the general expectation in 2025 is to attract 5 million tourists, a top tour operator said Sri Lanka has to take certain important steps to achieve it.

Sri Lanka’s athleisure scene is undergoing a transformation, thanks to Aura Active, a brand redefining what it means to look good,

Occidental Eden Beruwala, the beach resort located on the pristine shores of Beruwala, recently ushered in a thrilling twist to traditional holiday celebrations.

The Abans Group organised its 14th annual book donation campaign to support the education of students in Sri Lanka.