Mastercard has collaborated with the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) as a strategic partner for the 42nd National Information Technology Conference (NITC) 2024.

The 20th convocation of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon was held recently at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, with the presence of Prof. Jayantha Lal Ratnasekara as the chief guest.

Sysco LABS’ flagship awards event – Blueprint 2024 took place recently at Shangri-La Colombo.

India-based HRV Global Life Sciences and New Horizon Global Pharma is eyeing for a potential expansion into Sri Lanka, positioning it as a key growth market in South Asia.

The Sri Lankan fashion industry is abuzz with excitement as Niloufer former Founder and Managing Director of Cotton Collection, returns to the spotlight with the launch of her new brand, NLFR. Set to debut on Thursday, November 21, 2024, NLFR promise

Access to information and strategic branding are pivotal for Sri Lanka to emerge as a premier wedding destination for Indians, according to Vandana Mohan, India’s first female event manager and founder of the Wedding Design Company.

Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for October saw continued expansion in the activities in both manufacturing and services sectors at an accelerated pace from September, as some took a wait-and-see approach due to the Presidential elec

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signed revised Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Eastern University of Sri Lanka (EUSL) and the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) last week, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the ed

The number of Sri Lankan students studying at U.S. colleges and universities has increased by 10 percent over the most recent academic period (2023-2024), according to a US report on international educational exchange programmes.

Fitch Ratings has assigned National Development Bank PLC’s (NDB, A-(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated Basel III-compliant subordinated debentures of Rs. 5 billion a final National Long-Term Rating of ‘BBB(lka)’.

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.0 bn.

The secondary market yield curve yesterday experienced a slight upward shift from the previous day, influenced by marginal profit-taking activities ahead of the Rs. 145.0bn T-bill auction scheduled for today.

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) continued to build on their impressive performance, recording strong financial growth and achieving impressive operational success during the third quarter of 2024.

The following statement was issued by the Hotel Suppliers Association, congratulating the new Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath.

Richard Pieris Group, one of Sri Lanka’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs.3.59 billion in the first six months of the FY25, recording a significant profit growth of 184 percent over the correspond

Assetline Finance Limited, a leading financial services provider, offers flexible and customised financing solutions for Sri Lankan customers interested in purchasing the newly launched BAIC X55.

First Capital Holdings PLC reported a sharp decline in profitability for the first half of the 2024/25 financial year, with the total comprehensive income dropping to Rs.904 million, from Rs.9.58 billion a year earlier. The fall was attributed to th

NDB Bank believes that owning one’s dream vehicle should be a hassle-free and affordable experience. Therefore, it has redefined leasing with NDB Leasing, offering lower rentals than the market average for both registered and unregistered vehicles,

DFCC Bank has been honoured with two prestigious awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.4, Sri Lanka’s leading digital marketing awards event, highlighting its commitment to digital transformation and innovative customer engagement.

Up to 50% off on ComBank credit and debit card purchases at 4000+ retail outlets this season

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has relaunched its flagship Swarna Shakthi loyalty programme, now the largest retailer reward initiative in the country. For the first time in Sri Lanka, this programme offers an end-to-end d

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), organised Sri Lanka’s participation at Thailand Smart City Expo 2024, held from November 6-8, 2024, in Bangkok.

HealthRecon Connect (HRC), a leader in revenue cycle management solutions, has opened a new office in Kandy, as part of its strategic global expansion.

All Ceylon Government Principals Union President S.M. Saman Palitha Senarath presented the Education Information Technology Project report to North Western Province Governor Tissa Warnasuriya, at the Governor’s Office.

As you advance in your investment journey, understanding the core components of equity investment is crucial. Building on the foundational concepts covered in column two last week, this instalment explores why shares are a strong investment, differen

The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition (CIPD ACE) 2024, which was held in Manchester, UK, brought together over 7,000 HR professionals, business leaders and thought leaders from around the world for an engaging and transformative event.

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC), led by its executive committee, conducted a comprehensive visit to the Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently, emphasising its critical role in Sri Lanka’s future economic development.

Praveen Jayatilleke of Delmege Forsyth & Co. (Shipping) Ltd, Colombo, was recently honoured at the annual prize-giving ceremony of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, held at One Moorgate Place, London, United Kingdom. Jayatilleke received the aw

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Sri Lanka-based Oxford College of Business (Private) Limited’s National Long-Term Rating to ‘BBB+(lka)’, from ‘A(lka)’. The Outlook is Negative.

Sri Lanka has made remarkable progress in promoting entrepreneurship, as the country has been ranked fourth on the Global Entrepreneurial Network (GEN) Leaderboard, according to the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA).