Seylan Bank continues its long-standing commitment to empower education across Sri Lanka with the opening of the 255th and 256th Seylan Pahasara Libraries in Kurunegala recently.

Fadna successfully held the 49th ‘Fadna Arunella’ at Kesbewa Sri Wijayasundararamaya recently.

Sri Lanka along with Pakistan is poised to lead South Asian frontier markets with strong performances extending current market rally to next year amidst continuous progress in both economic and political reforms and prevailing low valuations, much an

Sri Lanka’s trade deficit expanded significantly in September 2024 as import expenditure rose sharply on consumer and investment goods demand, outpacing a modest increase in export earnings, data from the Central Bank showed.

The Export Development Board (EDB) has organised an awareness workshop for manufacturers of Ayurveda, herbal and cosmetic products in an effort to encourage local exports to the wider global market.

The government has identified gem and jewellery as a thrust sector to be developed with an aim to position Sri Lanka as an Asian Gem hub for gem sourcing and trading with all necessary infrastructure facilities.

Horana Plantations PLC (HPL) has unlocked a groundbreaking milestone as the first company in the country to develop a management system fully compliant with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), setting a new benchmark for sustainabilit

BBC: The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has seen its quarterly revenues soar, beating Tesla’s for the first time. It posted more than 200bn yuan (US$28.2bn, £21.8bn) in revenues between July and September. This is a 24 percent jump from the sa

Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF) 2024 highlights the economic impact of the creative industries through an extensive programme that showcases the craftsmanship and innovation behind the event. This year, the sets, designed by Canvas Interior Design S

National Logistics Awards 2024 took place on October 23 and Main Ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo served as the focal point of an incredible celebration.

Women entrepreneurs received special attention from Commercial Bank of Ceylon in 2024, with the bank stepping up its direct engagement with this important customer segment via a series of activities.

David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited (DPRE) successfully completed yet another major solar energy project at the Manufacturing Complex of David Pieris Motor Company (Lanka) Limited (DPMCL) in Ranna, in the Hambantota district.

Port City Colombo, a visionary special economic zone dedicated to the export of modern services, was represented at Commonwealth Business Forum 2024, which took place in Apia, Samoa, from October 23 to 24, 2024.

OASYS^, a game-changing innovation by LOLC Technologies, a fully-owned subsidiary of LOLC Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sanfer Technologies Ltd, also a fully-owned subsidiary of South Asian Technologies.

The LMD Awards Night recently honoured 25 outstanding corporates in Sri Lanka, celebrating LMD’s 30th anniversary at Lumina Ballroom, Cinnamon Life.

The new HDFC Bank Chairman P.J. Jayasinghe assumed duties on October 28, 2024.

John Keells Properties announced a strategic collaboration with Standard Chartered Sri Lanka, aimed at providing attractive home loans for prospective buyers of Viman Ja-Ela.

An HSBC Premier Mastercard cardholder and his or her companion will be able to enjoy a ‘priceless’ experience through an exclusive and unforgettable trip to the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, to be held in Los Angeles, USA, in February 2025.

Thilan Wijesinghe, investment banker and owner of TWC group and pioneer of PPPs in Sri Lanka, joined Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL) as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Radisson Blu Resort Galle, managed by La Vie Hotels & Resorts, announced its remarkable achievement at the recently concluded prestigious Luxury Hotel Awards 2024.

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday said that the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) have raised the festival advances for their workers, with the increase beginning ahead of this year’s Deepavali holiday.

Inflation in Sri Lanka’s Colombo district fell further in October, marking the third consecutive month of easing, with both food and non-food prices declining amid the improved supply conditions and reduced administrative costs, according to the da

The Asia Foundation, in collaboration with Google Corporation, launched a US $ 15 million fund this week, to support the cybersecurity resilience of 13,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is set to get a boost from the Russian tourists this winter season, with the commencement of six direct flights per week between various Russian cities and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) from this week.

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Melstacorp, National Development Bank and Central Finance Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 7.0 Bn. A

Sri Lanka’s construction sector reported a contraction in September, reflecting a slowdown in the activities, influenced by the election-related disruptions, the data from the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) showed on Monday.

The secondary market witnessed very thin trading volumes and low investor activity during the day, continuing from the previous session.

In line with Allianz’s role as the official insurance partner for the Olympics and Paralympics, Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited has provided medical insurance to Sri Lanka’s past and present National Olympians.

The LNG (liquefied natural gas) dual-fuel RORO vessel Glovis Selene made its maiden call at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week, unloading 627 CEUs (Car Equivalent Units) and loading 934 CEUs bound for the Persian Gulf.