Nations Trust Bank has renewed its partnership with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), continuing the bank’s contribution to WNPS and its environmental and awareness-building initiatives.

Completing yet another significant step towards enhancing the healthcare infrastructure of Sri Lanka, People’s Bank announced the completion and official opening of the newly renovated Cardiothoracic Pediatric Ward (Ward 1) at the National Hospita

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday unveiled a blueprint to transform the country’s outdated plantation sector towards a modern and thriving agro-business by rolling out a slew of major reforms with an inside-out approach.

The government is planning to introduce climate change legislation along with other new environment laws to meet net zero carbon targets before 2050.

The Central Bank trimmed the policy rates by 0.25 percentage points. While the decision caught some sections of the economy off guard, others were not surprised.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) yesterday called on the government to revisit the country’s visa strategy, so that Sri Lanka does not lose its market share in tourism to regional competitors.

The Central Bank is currently having technical level consultations in its bid to move away from the current dual policy rate and it reiterated that the single policy rate would be in operation before the end of the year.

Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC has recorded a group revenue of Rs. 3,605 million and a group Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 3,519million for 6 months ended 30June 2024.

The 22.5 percent electricity tariff cut, effective July 16, won’t hurt the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) cashflows, and will remain sufficient for debt servicing, Fitch Ratings confirmed.

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as LOLC Holdings, Melstacorp and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 503 mn.

The secondary market yield curve remained broadly stable while market activities were at a complete standstill yesterday. Investors remained cautious ahead of the Treasury bond auction scheduled for 30th Jul 2024.

With the countdown to the forthcoming abolition of the Simplified Value-Added Tax (SVAT) system ticking down to an end date of April 1, 2025, the apex body of the Sri Lankan apparel industry, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), urged the gove

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) announced the awarding of the prestigious Gold Approved Learning Partner status to onlineaccounting.lk, recognising its exceptional contribution to the field of accounting education.

Scope Cinemas is set to revolutionise cinema experiences in Sri Lanka with the opening of its new IMAX theatre at Havelock City Mall on July 26, 2024.

Onomichi Dockyard Company Japan Managing Director and Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) Director Kunio Kobatake recently visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP).

Amana Bank has announced the appointment of Azreen Zaheer, a seasoned financial professional with over 30 years’ experience to its board of directors as a Non-Executive Independent Director, with effect from July 20, 2024.

Maharaja Foods Limited (MFPE), a renowned manufacturer and exporter of authentic Sri Lankan food and spices, proudly announces commencing secondary market trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today.

Presidential Environment Awards 2024, organised by the Central Environmental Authority, with the aim of preserving Sri Lanka’s environmental safety, was held under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe on June 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena convened a meeting yesterday with the co-chairs of the Citra Social Innovation Lab Governance Board on operationalising Citra 3.0.

Abans Auto (Pvt.) Ltd, the leading automotive company in Sri Lanka, announced its continued commitment to eco-friendliness and sustainability with the opening of the second ever flagship showroom of Yadea electric bikes in Sri Lanka, on July 22, 2024

Litro Gas Lanka Limited, Sri Lanka’s leading LPG provider, held its Long Service Awards Ceremony 2024, honouring the dedication and commitment of its employees.

Unilever Sri Lanka, a renowned leader in sustainable business practices, secured the coveted Gold award in the Clean Energy for Productive Uses category, at the inaugural International Symposium on Green Industry Initiative for Sustainable Industrial

The Bio Energy Association of Sri Lanka held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently, at the Institution of Engineers and appointed a new executive committee.

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka, in partnership with Hatton National Bank (HNB), recently celebrated a milestone with the introduction of the 817th HNB ATM at SOS Children’s Village in Piliyandala.

Groundworth Partners, a leading real estate and investment company, recently announced the launch of its prestigious real estate project, Groundworth St. Katherine Gardens, in Hokandara.

Kaspersky Safe Kids has received the ‘Approved’ certificates from AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives, independent testing organisations, for its outstanding effectiveness in blocking inappropriate content.

Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana yesterday said the country is still few more steps away from celebrating the success of nearly two years of debt restructuring exercise.

Japan yesterday became the first country to resume bilateral funding for the development projects in Sri Lanka, after sealing the external debt restructuring agreement with the country’s official creditors in the previous month.

The Colombo Tea Traders Association’s (CTTA) charity auction held last evening raised over Rs.46 million.