In a move that promises to transform traditional bookkeeping for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka, Shopbook, a fintech startup, has secured US$150,000 from Sri Lankan and Singaporean investors led by nVentures.

Hutch mobile network has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to uplifting local communities through a new partnership with the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Hela Apparel Holdings celebrated the accomplishments of over 100 graduates during a certificate award ceremony held at the NIBM Auditorium in Kurunegala.

The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH) announced the appointment of Dr. Ruwan Senatilleke as the new President, along with a team of office bearers, following the recent Annual General Meeting.

The CEO & Leadership Meeting hosted by SLASSCOM ESG Forum recently bought together business leaders, sustainability advocates, and industry influencers to explore how sustainability can drive growth and innovation within Sri Lanka’s IT and BPM sect

A.Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., also known as Baurs, announced that its Managing Director/CEO Rolf Blaser and the management team have been recognized at the prestigious Global CEO Leadership Excellence Awards held on 05 December at ITC Ratnadipa in Colomb

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals growth slowed down to 9.2 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) in the first 11 days of December this year, as the island nation welcomed 68,648 tourists during this period.

Ceylon Beverage Holdings PLC, the immediate parent company of Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC, has denied possessing any unpublished price-sensitive information following an inquiry by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) aims to expand its presence into thirty countries over the next ten years in a bid to take Sri Lankan brands global.

Hambantota International Port (HIP) has once again received international recognition for its outstanding handling of RORO (Roll-On/Roll-Off) transshipment operations.

Tropical Shellfish (Pvt) Ltd, established in 2015 by Shan Meemanage has been named the winner of the Most Innovative Shellfish Farming & Export Company of the Year, Asia Award 2024 by Business World International Organization.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe called for a fundamental shift in central banking frameworks to address the mounting challenges of inflation,

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and International Trade Centre (ITC) co-organised a series of factory visits as part of the UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission, under the SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme.

LOLC General Insurance and LOLC Life Assurance have secured top positions in the latest LMD rankings, earning recognition as the second and third best service providers in the general and life insurance categories, respectively.

In a stellar achievement, Agromet Asia (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading manufacturer in Sri Lanka specialising in transforming non-ferrous metals into high-quality products,

Exterminators PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier pest management digi-tech environmental enhancement company, clinched Gold at the Sri Lanka Entrepreneur Awards (Western Province) in the Selected Category.

The Ceylinco Cancer Centre on Park Street, Colombo 2, recently completed a major refurbishment to offer a more comfortable and aesthetically-pleasing environment for visitors.

The provincial phase of the prestigious Sahasak Nimavum Project concluded recently, marking a significant milestone in the journey of Sri Lankan inventors as they showcased their innovative ideas across multiple categories.

Super luxury passenger vessel M.V. AIDAstella of AIDA Cruises, with 2,139 passengers and 640 crew on board, made her maiden call at the Port of Colombo on December 11, 2024.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka held its flagship research event, the 13th International Research Conference, on December 13, 2024, at the John Exter International Conference Hall of the Central Bank.

The much-anticipated grand finale of the 59th TAGS Awards 2024, organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), celebrated excellence in corporate reporting,

Siyapatha Finance PLC, a leading finance company in Sri Lanka and a fully-owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, recently opened its 52nd branch at 310/2, Pallegama Road, Main Street, Deniyaya.

Sampath Bank has once again reinforced its unwavering support for Sri Lanka’s export community by renewing its partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) for the 32nd Annual Export Awards.

The 31st FACETS Gem and Jewellery Show, organised by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), in partnership with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), will open its doors between January 4 and 6, 2025, at Cinnamon Grand, Colom

Sri Lanka’s domestic foreign exchange (FX) market, comprising the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), all Licensed Commercial Banks (LCBs), and the National Savings Bank (NSB), has adopted the FX Global Code (FXGC), the CBSL said yesterday.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially appointed members to the Port City Economic Commission, the President’s Media Division said.

Sri Lanka’s apparel and tea industries have not yet seen shifts in demand or pricing, following the enactment of Germany’s Supply Chain Act, despite their strong ethical reputations, a policy paper released by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation hig

Sri Lanka Tourism displayed its potential of taking on major source markets as France by promoting Sri Lanka as a key holiday destination equipped with everything that a traveller needs. This initiative was taken at International Luxury Travel Mart (

The 49th sale of the year that concluded this week had an increased volume of 6.1 million kilogrammes vis-à-vis the 4.9 million kilogrammes on offer the previous week.

Union Bank Director/CEO Dilshan Rodrigo was recently honoured at the Association of Professional Bankers (APB) Sri Lanka’s distinguished member felicitation ceremony.