Jaya Container Terminals Limited (JCT Limited), a fully owned subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), recently commemorated its 16th anniversary.

The offering at the Colombo Tea Auction continued to remain around the 5.5 million kilogrammes for the third consecutive week and was met with fair general demand, Forbes and Walker Tea brokers said.

Blackstone is considering options including a sale of its majority stake in visa application outsourcing and technology services firm VFS Global after receiving interest from prospective investors, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

Intellect Design Arena Limited, a global leader in financial technology for banking, insurance and other financial services, launched the ‘eMACH.ai’ open finance platform in Sri Lanka this week, that keeps the banks’ customers in focus, be it r

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.2 Bn.

The secondary market yield curve experienced increased buying interest reversing the selling pressure observed in the previous sessions.

HNB PLC recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Sunera Foundation, a renowned charity dedicated to nurturing the talents of differently-abled young individuals through performing arts.

The second leg of the highly anticipated 78th Bradby Shield took place on the 7th of September at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium, Pallekele.

LOLC Divi Saviya has successfully completed Phase 03 of its education initiative, impacting 4,100 schools across Sri Lanka.

A programme to explain the merits of pirith chanting, particularly the Thun Suthraya Karaneeyametta, Maha Mangala, and Ratana Suttas was recently held at Kota Vehera in Dedigama.

Vision Care unveiled its brand-new line of ‘Kapvoe’ cycling glasses at the exclusive “Finishers Gear” event. This groundbreaking launch marks the first time Kapvoe’s state-of-the-art Oval glasses and Protective goggles are available in Sri

Union Assurance announced the launch of its flagship CSR programme, ‘Suwamaga’, aimed at enriching community well-being. Driven by its purpose of protecting lives and enriching the well-being of all, the Company will provide nationwide support u

National Development Bank announced its participation in the Nallur Festival, a prominent cultural celebration in the Jaffna peninsula dedicated to worshipping Lord Muruga.

Laugfs Eco Sri Limited recently completed another significant initiative, reflecting its commitment to community development.

Each Titan watch becomes not simply an instrument, but a storyteller, telling not only the tale of Titan’s meticulous attention to detail, but the inspiration behind it.

The PLC Toastmasters Club held its 9th installation ceremony at the PLC Head Office on September 11, under the theme “Your Crown, Your Legacy.” The event was graced by dignitaries from the District, Division, and Area, alongside PLC’s Corporate

Ocean Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s weft-knitted fabric manufacturer, and Gold Sponsor of the Mercantile Volleyball Championship 2024, announced its Men’s Volleyball Team’s triumphant victory at the recently concluded tournament, held at the You

The Negombo Speakers Forum Toastmasters Club announced the launch of the second season of its Youth Leadership Program, themed “New Stars Found.”

NDB Bank collaborated with St. Peter’s College as the main sponsor, in hosting ‘Bhava,’ an evening of music and dance that lit up the BMICH this August.

Corporate earnings of Sri Lanka’s public quoted companies more than doubled indicating a strong performance in the second quarter of 2024/2025 FY facilitated by a notable growth in the top-line and steep reduction in finance costs, according to CAL

Sri Lanka’s export fraternity yesterday asserted that the next President must have clear and robust policies that enable exporters to thrive, ensuring they have access to the resources, support, and international market opportunities they need to s

Sri Lanka’s distillery sector is set to witness a notable expansion in local production as the Board of Investment (BOI) recently announced a new US$ 2.5 million investment venture with new industry entrant J.R. Distilleries.

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the green bonds by DFCC Bank was oversubscribed on the opening day (12). In a filing to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), the bank shared that it received applications for over 25,000,000 bonds (Rs.2,500,000,000)

Expolanka Holdings PLC’s ordinary voting shares were delisted from the official list of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) effective September 12, 2024.

People’s Bank yesterday denied allegations of improper conduct related to its IT system upgrade. “These allegations are completely unfounded, and the bank categorically denies any involvement in improper activity,” the statement said.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has become the first Sri Lankan bank to receive license from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) to operate as a Corporate Finance Advisor (CFA).

Port City Colombo announced this week that the parliament passed two key regulations on offshore banking on September 4, 2024, marking a major step in the city’s bid to become a regional financial hub.

The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as Ceylinco Insurance, Hatton National Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.1 bn.

CBSL held its Rs. 290.0bn T-Bond auction yesterday where weighted average yield rates were accepted below the 14.0% mark.

The Pathfinder Foundation (PF), an independent research and advocacy organisation, has published two significant policy documents and they were presented to the presidential candidates, including President Ranil Wickremesinghe, SJB Leader Sajith Prem