The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) has renewed its call for urgent reforms as the domestic industry faces a downturn, driven by surging gold prices and policy challenges that have hindered growth.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday shared new corporate governance regulations for licensed banks, aimed at reinforcing the accountability and resilience of the country’s banking sector.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced the cancellation of pension entitlements previously granted to governors appointed after January 1, 1998.

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka Limited, the entity that operates taxi hailing app PickMe, commenced trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday.

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) yesterday announced the appointment of Admiral Sirimevan Sarathchandra Ranasinghe (Rtd) as its new Chairman.

MillenniumIT ESP has taken a major step in its global expansion by launching a new Global Service Delivery Centre at Port City Colombo.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been ranked second in the ‘LMD 100’ for 2023-24, moving up five places in the ranking the magazine calls ‘Sri Lanka’s Roll of Corporate Honour.’

The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.3 bn.

The secondary market sentiment saw a reversal in sentiment during the day as investors resorted to book profits after extended bullish interest.

People’s Bank announced that it has become the first Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) and state-owned bank in Sri Lanka to achieve the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Orient Finance PLC, a leading financial services provider, has strengthened its presence in the Eastern region with the opening of two new branches in Chenkalady and Kaluwanchikudy.

CFA Society Sri Lanka announced the launch of CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka 2024/25, the local round of the CFA Institute Global Research Challenge, which was officially inaugurated at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently.

Following the launch of the application process for Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2024, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce announced the panel of evaluators for the awards.

Nippon Paint Lanka has been ranked as the 56th among the best places to work in Asia for 2024.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Dubai, UAE, is organising the Sri Lanka pavilion at GITEX Expand North Star from October 13 to 16, 2024.

The most anticipated event in Sri Lanka’s marketing and advertising industry, the Effie Awards, is now accepting entries for the 2024 competition.

SLT-Mobitel is offering an easy and seamless way to join the network with its cutting-edge eSIM service. Powered by SLT-Mobitel’s unparalleled 4G connectivity and extensive islandwide coverage, this proposition empowers customers to get connected

Sony Electronics Sri Lanka and Singer Sri Lanka celebrated a landmark occasion with the joint launch of the newest Bravia TV range at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo.

Offers grants for Sri Lanka artists and cultural organisations tackling climate change

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a pivotal moment in the organisation’s 39-year journey.

The national tea sales average for the month of September 2024 recorded Rs.1,207.99 (US $ 4.04), showing an increase of Rs.19.50 and US $ 0.06, in comparison with the August 2024 average of Rs.1,188.49 (US $ 3.98).

The Central Bank expects the consumer prices to continue to decline in the next few months, before gradually aligning with and remaining around the medium-term target level of 5.0 percent, as the administratively determined prices and improved supply

Nearly half of the Sri Lankan public believes that the 2024 budget allocations fail to address the country’s most pressing needs, according to National Taxpayer Perception Study - Sri Lanka 2024.

The new government has sought the Attorney General’s (AG) advice to implement the visa free scheme for 38 countries, which was set to come into effect from October 01.

Sri Lanka’s luxury hospitality sector gained global recognition as two of its iconic properties, Ceylon Tea Trails and Galle Face Hotel,

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings,

At the T-bill auction held yesterday, the Central Bank fully accepted the bills offered totalling Rs.142.5 billion. The Central Bank oversubscribed the three-month T-bill and fully subscribed the six-month T- bill. However, the one-year T-bill was un

India, Bangladesh and the Maldives have taken historic steps for the protection of our oceans at the UN General Assembly in New York, with India signing the Global Ocean Treaty, (also known as the High Seas Treaty or Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond

The Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCI) will launch its flagship event,