Countries like Sri Lanka should consider conceptualising and developing such an entity, which requires cutting through layers of bureaucracy and legislation, to ensure an almost effortless, seamless investor experience, according to MTI Consulting.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylinco Insurance, Bukit Darah and Royal Ceramics with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.0 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20.

The secondary market yield curve saw a slight downtick on the 2027 and 2028 bonds, as the investors continued to display buying interest on mid tenures.

The ‘Clean Up Sri Lanka’ environmental protection initiative, implemented by Shraddha Media Network, hosted a large-scale beach and city cleaning programme, recently.

The victorious John Keells Group team, winners of the Standard Chartered Cup 2024, alongside Standard Chartered Sri Lanka officials at the iconic Anfield Stadium after witnessing the Liverpool vs Chelsea English Premier League match.

Kotagala Plantations announced the opening of the Rosita Tea House, the company’s first dedicated Tea Center. Overlooking the scenic St. Clair’s Waterfall, the newly opened location offers exceptional teas that capture the finest flavors from the

Generation Alpha, a youth-focused empowerment project led by Miuli Kalubowila, won the Creative Entrepreneurs for Social Change competition, which concluded on Friday at the Sri Lanka Design Festival 2024.

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon and Hayleys Solar recently donated a photovoltaic solar panel power supply system to the Sri Kavantissa Vocational Training Centre in Tissamaharama and the Tissamaharama Raja MahaVihara.

The Tokyo Cement Group recently inauguratedthe second phase of the A.Y.S. Gnanam Village Heartbeat Empowerment (VHE) Centre in Trincomalee.

In a continued effort to support communities affected by recent flooding, Knuckles Water collaborated with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to provide essential drinking water to families in need during this challenging time.

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has joined forces with CIC Holdings PLC to launch an innovative women’s health programme to enhance the well-being and productivity of its female employees.

The Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business Council (SLIBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce conducted a Business Promotion Mission to Indonesia from 06 October to 11 October.

The Executive Centre (TEC), Asia’s largest premium workspace provider with apresence in 16 countries across Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Australia, is poised to further expand its footprint in Sri Lanka.

NDB Bank recently concluded the much-anticipated second season of its “Battle of the Brains” quiz competition, an engaging and exciting event held to foster camaraderie and teamwork among its employees.

Global software platform Motadata has signed a partnership with Zeal Sri Lanka marking a significant milestone in enhancing IT infrastructure management across various sectors in the country. Zeal’s nomination as the first Platinum Partner in Sri L

The 99x Academy is revolutionising the way young talent is nurtured through its innovative scholarship programme.

Cementing its position as an industry leader in civil construction, Mastercraft Builders (Pvt) Ltd won the Excellence Award 2024 for the Construction Category at the Entrepreneur Biz Awards held recently.

Sri Lanka’s national tea sales average for October declined to Rs. 1,172.15 (US$ 4.02) per kilogram, down by Rs. 35.84 and US$ 0.02 compared with September’s Rs. 1,207.99 (US$ 4.04), according to data from the Sri Lanka Tea Board.

The Government of Korea has granted US$ 10.20 million to Sri Lanka to improve solid waste management practices in the Uva and Northern provinces.

In a remarkable recognition of its global tourism appeal, Sri Lanka has clinched the Gold Award for “Most Desirable Island” at the 23rd Annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards.

India-based HRV Global Life Sciences and New Horizon Global Pharma is exploring possible expansion into Sri Lanka, which is emerging as a strategic growth market in South Asia.

The government is considering obtaining the membership of the New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states, after failing to obtain BRICS membership due its decision not to grant new membership, Minister

Sri Lanka’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Secretariat for Non-Governmental Organizations earlier this week to strengthen information sharing on money laundering and terrorist financin

Dialog Axiata PLC consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30th September 2024 shows a rebound in the third quarter with improvement in revenue and profitability.

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Melstacorp and Dipped Products with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.1 bn.

The secondary market yield curve witnessed mild buying interest primarily on the short to mid end of the curve. The market experienced thin trading volumes and limited activity. A slight decrease in the yield curve for bonds maturing between 2027 an

Pan Asia Bank announced the official launch of Privilege Banking, which is an exclusive business proposition for its premier customers, designed to provide a highly-personalised and elevated banking experience.

Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya as he steps into a pivotal role to lead Sri Lanka’s digital economy agenda.

HNB PLC recently announced a landmark partnership with United Mercury Group (UMG), a leading supplier of agricultural and construction machinery. This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionise the accessibility of high-quality equipment for far

Hayleys Fentons Limited has achieved remarkable success at the prestigious CNCI Achiever Awards 2024, winning five awards for business and engineering excellence.