Sri Lanka, a nation poised at the cusp of digital transformation, has taken a monumental step forward with the introduction of its national digital economy strategy.

The recent 10th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Framework Convention on To

In a bold move that is sure to excite spice enthusiasts across Sri Lanka, Prima KottuMee has announced the launch of its newest v

The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka recently commemorated its 45th anniversary with an inaugural awards ceremony, recognising companies with exemplary contributions to the nation’s economic landscape; among the distinguished re

President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the ‘Nihonbashi’ Japanese restaurant situated within the premises of Colombo Port City.

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.9 bn. High net worth a

The secondary market, reversing its consecutive dull sentiment, experienced a surge in buying activity, particularly in the short to mid tenors, following a contraction in weighted average yields observed across the board at the Treasury bill a

The secondary market continued to witness thin volumes and limited activities for yet another day, with activities largely centered on the belly-end of the curve. Few trades took place prior to the Central Bank auction, with 01.06.26 trading at 11.1

Sri Lanka is set to host the 34th plenary meeting of the International Standards Organization Technical Committee for tea on July 24.

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector is witnessing a resurgence of interest, as brands reassess their purchasing strategies and are on the lookout for safe and secure homes to place their orders. The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) shared that the app

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Browns Investments, Hayleys and LOLC Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs 2.5 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor p

Port City Colombo in a statement yesterday said it has made significant progress in capturing key investments, as the project gears up for a tenacious drive to attract prospective land development and business set-up investors from the South Asian, A

Hayleys Solar opened doors to two new Experience Centres in Negombo and Kandy recently. The Solar Experience Centres provide a comprehensive range of world-class solar products, including rooftop PV systems, batteries, and inverters. Visitors can als

The SLASSCOM FIT HIT 2024 initiative wrapped up recently, after a comprehensive two-month endeavour dedicated to promoting health and wellness in the IT/BPM industry. With over 300 participants from 25 plus companies, the event featured a variety o

Hemas Hospitals has taken yet another step forward in enhancing patient care with the introduction of its online Lab Portal – a web platform designed to transform the way patients access and manage their lab reports and results. The Lab Portal emp

SDB bank announced its new bancassurance partnership with LOLC Life Assurance Ltd. Through this partnership, customers can avail both banking and insurance services under one roof, thereby facilitating a seamless service experience for current and p

eChannelling, has partnered with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Sri Lanka to provide free online appointment booking for health assessments required for migration to the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. IOM delivers compreh

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka) expanded a pathway to all the CMA members to obtain the CPA Australia Qualification by renewing the Member Pathway Agreement (MPA) on 9th April, at the CMA Head Office,

Sri Lanka is set to submit an application seeking Geographical Indication (GI) for Ceylon Tea from the European Union (EU) shortly, with expectations to secure the GI certification for Ceylon Tea in 2025. “We are about to submit the application. Th

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been named as the Best Bank in Sri Lanka for the 22nd year in the World’s Best Banks 2024 list released recently by the US-based Global Finance magazine. Global Finance said its Best Bank Awards recognise financial ins

espite the disappointing tea production in March this year, the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) is still hopeful of touching 260 million kilogrammes in production, with the roll out of the Rs.1.2 billion fertiliser subsidy scheme in the smallholder sector

Vancouver-based Applied Graphite Technology (AGT) Corporation is eyeing a US $ 500 million annual sales revenue by upgrading unprocessed graphite in Sri Lanka to battery-quality graphite, through a processing facility. The company recently purchased

Sri Lanka’s Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) are waiting for the official communication on the lease extension and lifting of the oil palm ban, to move ahead with their investment plans. “It was reported that an expert committee has made a r

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector has long been celebrated for its resilience, consistently overcoming challenges to emerge as a pivotal revenue driver for the nation. Yet, the sector now finds itself navigating uncharted waters amidst the global pandemi

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is grieving the loss of a stalwart this week, as industry veteran Prema Cooray passed away.

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