Acuity with CFA Society Sri Lanka fosters financial expertise

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering financial expertise in Sri Lanka through an ongoing partnership with the CFA Society Sri Lanka.

Sampath Bank wins top honours at BCCS Awards 2024

Sampath Bank has been honoured as the Second Runner-Up in Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2024 (BCCS), hosted by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

DIMO secures Overall Gold at Integrated Reporting Awards

DIMO dazzled at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2024, securing the prestigious Overall Gold award and five other accolades for exceptional integrated reporting.

Seylan Bank supports Colombo Motor Show

Seylan Bank supported the Colombo Motor Show as the Official Banking and Leasing Partner, marking its seventh consecutive year at the largest international motor and motor accessories exhibition in Sri Lanka.

SLT-Mobitel triumphs at National Best Quality ICT Awards 2024

SLT-Mobitel emerged victorious at the recently concluded National Best Quality ICT Awards (NBQSA) 2024, held at Monarch Imperial, Kotte.

Laugfs Rubber crowned as Sri Lanka’s Most Outstanding Exporter

Laugfs Rubber, a subsidiary of the diversified conglomerate Laugfs Holdings, has once again proven its commitment to excellence by clinching the prestigious Award for Most Outstanding Exporter-Overall at the 32nd Annual National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Export Awards 2024.

Alumex launches ‘Elevate’ ESG roadmap to shape a sustainable future

Setting the benchmark for sustainable aluminium manufacturing in Sri Lanka and worldwide, Alumex PLC launched a comprehensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) roadmap titled ‘Elevate’ recently, at the Hayleys head office.

Fortune World’s Best Workplaces outperform on drivers of confidence in leadership

Great Place To Work identified 25 winners on this year’s list by surveying more than 7.4mn employees in 2023 and 2024

nVentures welcomes visionary tech ecosystem leader Mohan Belani

nVentures announced that Mohan Belani, Co-Founder and CEO of e27 and Partner at Orvel Ventures, has joined its esteemed group of investors.

E.B. Creasy Solar secures sustainable energy for S. Thomas’ College

E.B. Creasy Solar recently oversaw the fitting of a solar energy solution at S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, powering a future of education with clean energy.

SriLankan FlySmiLes goes live with reimagined website

SriLankan Airlines’ frequent flyer programme FlySmiLes has gone live with a reimagined website that introduces several standout features, offering seamless access and reward redemptions alongside many other intuitive functionalities for its nearly 800,000 global members.

Mahindra unveils new visual identity and flagship SUVs at Colombo Motor Show 2024

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, a global leader in the automotive industry, unveiled its SUV range and the all-new Twin Peaks visual identity at the Colombo Motor Show.

First Capital crowned as Brand of the Year at SLIM Brand Excellence 2024

First Capital was recognised as the Brand of the Year at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2024.

Colombo Dockyard sees Japan’s Onomichi step back; seeks new investor

Colombo Dockyard PLC is preparing for a major shift after Japan’s Onomichi Dockyard Company Limited, its majority shareholder, stepped away from the management this week, to allow the company to bring in a new strategic investor.

Sri Lanka records nearly 24,000 tourist arrivals in first four days of December

Sri Lanka welcomed 23,958 tourists in the first four days of December, according to the provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

Credit card holders yet to spend more on their cards while consumer spend recovers

The credit card holders are yet to swipe their cards more meaningfully and more frequently for their purchases, as the outstanding growth in their card balances haven’t changed much during October and in fact, the balance still stays below the level at the start of the year, raising questions if the still higher rates are holding them out.

Sri Lankans pay more for cigarettes compared to Asian peers

Sri Lankans pay considerably more for cigarettes than many of its Asian neighbours when adjusted for purchasing power, research by JB Securities showed.

Kapruka becomes 1st e-commerce platform in SL to accept Apple Pay

Kapruka.com, Sri Lanka’s largest locally owned e-commerce platform, has become the first online service in Sri Lanka to accept Apple Pay payments.

ASPI gains for the 10th consecutive day

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hayleys, LOLC Holdings and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.4 Bn.

ASPI starts week in green

The broader market began the week on a positive note, showing increased market activity, particularly with heightened interest in the selected plantation and hotel sector stocks.

Singer wins Retail Sector Award at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC has once again been recognized for its steadfast dedication to sustainability, earning the Retail Sector Award at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2024 for the second consecutive year.

NDB Investment Bank wins Euromoney Award for thirteenth consecutive year

NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB) has once again been recognized as the “Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka” by Euromoney Magazine at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024.

PickMe to expand into alcohol and soft liquor delivery

PickMe will expand its technology to facilitate the delivery of spirits and soft liquor, integrating yet another key component of the economy on its platform.

Orient Finance records strong profit surge and asset growth for 2Q

Orient Finance PLC, for the period ended 30 September achieved a net profit of Rs. 186.39 million, reflecting a 300.67 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

SampathCards set to bring joy to cardholders with exclusive discounts

The season of celebration is here, and SampathCards is set to bring joy to all Sampath Credit and Debit cardholders with exclusive discounts of up to 70 percent across a wide range of categories from 15th November to 31st December 2024.

Synopsys collaborates with Moratuwa campus to build SL’s semiconductor talent

As the semiconductor industry races toward an anticipated US$ 1 trillion in revenue by the end of the decade, the demand for skilled semiconductor engineers has become a global priority.

Earthfoam opens new Liquid Latex Collection Centre

Earthfoam Private Limited, renowned for natural latex-based mattresses, toppers, and pillows, recently inaugurated their new Liquid Latex collection center in Monaragala.

Kishan Nanayakkara featured in  2024 APAC Leading Lights list

Founder, Managing Director of Resus Energy, Kishan Nanayakkara of Sri Lanka was recognized at the 7th annual Asia Pacific ‘50 Leading Lights: Kindness in Leadership campaign’ that was released on the recent World Kindness Day.

BFSI leaders discuss ‘Resilience in the Age of Digital Innovations’

MillenniumIT ESP in partnership with Huawei and Inflow Technologies, recently hosted an exclusive event for key decision-makers from the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

Scanwell Logistics Colombo honoured at National Logistics Awards 2024

The Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) honoured outstanding achievements in the logistics sector at the NLA Awards 2024, held at Shangri-La Colombo.