National Development Bank PLC (NDB) announced that its revolutionary NDB WriztPay offering has won the prestigious Excellence in Innovation—Payments award at Global Banking and Finance Awards 2024, in the United Kingdom.

John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB), one of Sri Lanka’s leading equity brokerage firms, announced the unveiling of its new logo as part of a broader rebranding effort.

HNB General Takaful, the Islamic insurance division of HNB General Insurance, has been awarded the prestigious Takaful Window/Unit of the Year 2023/24 award, at the Sri Lanka Islamic Banking and Finance Industry Awards (SLIBFI).

A collaboration between Commercial Bank of Ceylon and Capital Trust Properties, the leading real estate brokering company in Sri Lanka, has opened up exciting new possibilities for Sri Lankans seeking to buy homes.

Embark on a culinary adventure as the latest season of MasterChef Australia is now airing on Dialog Television. The show premiered on 23rd September and airs every Monday to Friday at 8:00 PM on STAR MOVIES HD (Ch No 115) and STAR MOVIES SELECT HD (

The National Logistics Awards (NLA), an esteemed national level awards ceremony for the logistics industry, will be held on October 23, at the Main Ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

Diligent Consulting Group (Pvt.) Ltd Co-Founder and Group Managing Director Nishani Jayasinghe Ranaweera was conferred with the CEO of the Year 2024 award at Sri Lanka Business Leaders Awards 2024, held at Taj Samudra, Colombo, recently.

Sierra Cables PLC announced the appointment of Harsha Jayatunga as Executive Director/CEO. This significant milestone recognises his instrumental role in the company’s growth and continued success since he first joined Sierra Cables in 2019.

The Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council (SLCBC) delegates yesterday held a pivotal briefing session with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, ahead of their official mission to Canada.

DFCC Bank continues to strengthen its role as a key advocate for female entrepreneurship, as DFCC Aloka partners with the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) as the Diamond Sponsor, Banking partner for WCIC Prathibhabhisheka – Women E

Amid the growing concerns about the dumping of chemically refined oil labelled as coconut oil in the local market, the government is urged to establish a transparent mechanism to differentiate chemically refined oil from natural coconut oil.

Selyna Peiris has been appointed as an Independent Director on the global board of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO). Peiris, an attorney-at-law and development practitioner, serves as Director Business Development and Next-Generation Lead at

Sri Lanka welcomed 25,966 tourists in the first six days of October, marking a rather slow start for the month, ahead of the winter season, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) data showed.

A recent study conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) highlighted a significant disparity in Sri Lanka’s Public Service Pension distribution scheme, revealing that around 50 percent of the pension benefits were enjoyed by the wealthiest

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Sampath Bank, Hayleys and DFCC Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.1 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged down. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in

At the T-bill auction held yesterday, the Central Bank fully accepted the bills offered totalling Rs.85.0 billion.

In recognition of its resilience and commitment towards healthcare, Nawaloka Hospitals PLC has emerged as the Merit Award winner in the Hospital Sector at the recently held National Business Excellence Awards(NBEA) 2024.

Eurol Lubricants through an exclusive partnership with Econsult International Ltd, led by oil and gas expert Malaka Elikewela, is officially present in Sri Lanka, introducing their high-quality lubricants to the country’s rapidly growing automotive

The Build SL Expo 2025 is due to be held on May 30, 31 & June 1 next year, as the 20th edition at the Sirimavo BandaranaIke Convention Centre, BMICH.

For the first time in the automotive battery industry in Sri Lanka, Browns Battery & Tyre Strategic Business Unit recently launched the Browns E-Care Battery Warranty activation. This marks a milestone in the implementation of the first-ever paperle

Honouring its 125 years long legacy,Pepsi, a brand that has been at the center of global pop culture, unveiled its new identity in Sri Lanka recently through its groundbreaking campaign, ‘Pepsi Street Kala’.

At the Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), Akram Cassim, a longstanding member of the industry, was officially announced as the newly elected President. In his speech Cassim outlined his vision to drive the

Sri Lanka, a nation bearing enough promise to go beyond the adversity it has faced—from the Easter attacks of 2019 to a major economic collapse on top of the global pandemic—stands at a moment calling for renewal. The 15th edition of the Sri Lank

Sri Lanka should stay committed to the fiscal framework set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) until the country achieves the macroeconomic stability required for a sustained recovery, a top economist asserted.

Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has launched a special initiative to recover Rs. 570 billion in outstanding taxes from certain taxpayers under the self-assessment payment system, with a deadline of November 30.

Sri Lanka’s rubber sector is poised for a boost in order volumes from Europe this month (October), as buyers return following the summer break and U.S. export earnings strengthen.

Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s start-up ecosystem and the need to establish dedicated start-up zones was a major area of focus at the recent Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit (SLHCS) of 2024, which brought many experts together to explore the challenges in developing th

The Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Thailand, has organised a seven-day study tour to coincide with the 41st Thailand International Motor Expo 2024, in Bangkok.