Sri Lanka and Israel have kicked off efforts to explore trade expansions with the Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce and Israel-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce engaging in discussions with the Export Development Board (EDB).

Spice Council of Sri Lanka Emeritus and Founding Chairman Sarada De Silva, on invitation, will be addressing the World Spice Congress (WSC) on ‘Ceylon Spices’.

Senior Advisor to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardene, who is attending the Climate Summit in Kenya on behalf of the president, along with High Commissioner in Kenya Kana Kananathan, took time on the sidelines of the ev

The offerings at the Colombo Tea Auction were maintained around 5.0 million kilogrammes.

Resplendent Ceylon’s first property, Ceylon Tea Trails, was featured in the globally recognised BBC series ‘BBC Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby’, in a one-hour programme at prime time.

Sri Lanka bringing down its inflation from a record-high to a single-digit within a span of just 10 months is a success story the island nation can flaunt once it pulls itself fully out of the crisis, said the chief of the South East Asian Central Ba

Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has facilitated the migration of 4,556 Sri Lankans to South Korea for employment during the first 8 months of this year, according to Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara. This

The remarkable success of Biyagama Free Trade Zone will serve as a blueprint for Sri Lanka’s planned industrialisation process in the next 15-20 years, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. Speaking at an even

Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 22,896 tourists for the first six days of September, fulfilling 19 percent of the target set for the month. Sri Lanka aims to draw at least 120,201 international visitors for the month of September.

Ceyline Investments Ltd. has increased its ownership in Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC to 68.19 percent through the mandatory offer, which concluded on Tuesday. The offer, pric

AFP: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said yesterday that leaders of the G20 summit he is chairing this weekend must support developing nations to tackle climate change with more cash and by sharing technology. Against a backdro

AFP: British American Tobacco (BAT), maker of Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarettes, said yesterday it had agreed to sell its Russian business in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The London-liste

A Thai embassy sponsored delegation looking for business opportunities in Sri Lanka, had visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week. The main focu

Melstacorp PLC on Wednesday announced the appointment of Cedric Royle Jansz as the company’s Deputy Chairman, with effect from September 5, 2023. Prior to this appointment, Jansz was functioning as an Executive Director of the company. Jansz is a

Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s popular limited-duration promotion for vehicle leases is back this August and September, offering one of the lowest prevailing rates in the market and other benefits. Sri Lanka’s benc

In a groundbreaking achievement, Leader Group, a renowned Sri Lankan battery manufacturer, has set a new industry benchmark by receiving the first locally produced high-tech battery capacity tester from the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke

KleenPark, the renowned pioneer in automobile detailing, is celebrating its 35th anniversary and its unique approach to business has captured the hearts of employees and customers alike. Founded i

The transformative journey of rubber from the milky liquid latex tapped from the Hevea brasiliensis tree to sophistic

Marking a significant milestone in its expansion strategy, Sri Lanka’s pioneering and largest poultry producer Bairaha Farms PLC officially launched Bairaha Chicken Café, an exclusive restaurant at No.26, Beach Plaza, Port City, Colomb

MullenLowe Sri Lanka, one of Sri Lanka’s game-changing brand communication companies, has appointed top professionals from Sri Lanka and overseas to its directorate to transform and lead the company into the future. On board are D

Aitken Spence was recognised among the Top 10 Most Admired Companies of Sri Lanka, organised by AICPA & CIMA and International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka. The top 10 included the most elite corporates in Sri Lanka. The gala event was attended by

Glomark, a leading supermarket chain, has introduced its latest initiative GLO-E, a web AR-based digital assistant that aims to educate customers on choosing the ideal fresh produce. In line with the global issue of food wastage, GLO-E is a unique s

Homelands Group of Companies is marking a remarkable 20-year journey with an exciting property show and investor forum scheduled for September 9, 2023, at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. As the first independent property developer in Sri Lanka to host su

Ceylon Energy, a strategic alliance of St Theresa Industries, announced the commencement of its first tower erection under the Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project (SESRIP – P4), cementing a 33kV double circuit tower line f

Swisstek Aluminium, a leading player in Sri Lanka’s aluminium industry, has recently been awarded the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification, further affirming its unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This prestigio

Orel Corporation, a leading name in electrical manufacturing, has partnered with the innovative minds at John Keells Research (JKR), the R&D and innovation arm of the John Keells group, to pioneer a groundbreaking range of antibacterial switches and

A robust effort with policy level and systematic changes is vital to envisioning a positive outlook for Sri Lanka’s real estate sector post crisis. To avoid a potential housing shortage, understanding the current state of the country’s realty sec

Melstacorp PLC yesterday announced the appointment of Cedric Royle Jansz as the company’s Deputy Chairman, with effect from September 5, 2023. Prior to this appointment, Jansz was functioning as an Executive Director of the company. Jansz is a Dire

In a significant move towards ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Sri Lankan migrant workers and enhancing the country’s economic prosperity, the government has developed a comprehensive National Foreign Employment Policy. The policy has been sub

Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific will resume its flights to and from Colombo, beginning February 2, 2024, after a hiatus of four years. The airline is returning with its Airbus A330 aircraft, offering three flights a week operating from Colombo