The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Sampath Bank and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.3 bn.

The secondary market sentiment saw a reversal in sentiment during the day as investors resorted to book profits after extended bullish interest.

People’s Bank announced that it has become the first Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) and state-owned bank in Sri Lanka to achieve the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Orient Finance PLC, a leading financial services provider, has strengthened its presence in the Eastern region with the opening of two new branches in Chenkalady and Kaluwanchikudy.

CFA Society Sri Lanka announced the launch of CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka 2024/25, the local round of the CFA Institute Global Research Challenge, which was officially inaugurated at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently.

Following the launch of the application process for Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2024, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce announced the panel of evaluators for the awards.

Nippon Paint Lanka has been ranked as the 56th among the best places to work in Asia for 2024.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Dubai, UAE, is organising the Sri Lanka pavilion at GITEX Expand North Star from October 13 to 16, 2024.

The most anticipated event in Sri Lanka’s marketing and advertising industry, the Effie Awards, is now accepting entries for the 2024 competition.

SLT-Mobitel is offering an easy and seamless way to join the network with its cutting-edge eSIM service. Powered by SLT-Mobitel’s unparalleled 4G connectivity and extensive islandwide coverage, this proposition empowers customers to get connected

Sony Electronics Sri Lanka and Singer Sri Lanka celebrated a landmark occasion with the joint launch of the newest Bravia TV range at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo.

Offers grants for Sri Lanka artists and cultural organisations tackling climate change

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a pivotal moment in the organisation’s 39-year journey.

Sri Lanka’s shipping sector has called on the newly elected government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to introduce regulatory reforms focused on digitalisation and transparency, to strengthen the country’s position as a leading marit

The national tea sales average for the month of September 2024 recorded Rs.1,207.99 (US $ 4.04), showing an increase of Rs.19.50 and US $ 0.06, in comparison with the August 2024 average of Rs.1,188.49 (US $ 3.98).

The Central Bank expects the consumer prices to continue to decline in the next few months, before gradually aligning with and remaining around the medium-term target level of 5.0 percent, as the administratively determined prices and improved supply

Nearly half of the Sri Lankan public believes that the 2024 budget allocations fail to address the country’s most pressing needs, according to National Taxpayer Perception Study - Sri Lanka 2024.

The new government has sought the Attorney General’s (AG) advice to implement the visa free scheme for 38 countries, which was set to come into effect from October 01.

Sri Lanka’s luxury hospitality sector gained global recognition as two of its iconic properties, Ceylon Tea Trails and Galle Face Hotel,

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings,

At the T-bill auction held yesterday, the Central Bank fully accepted the bills offered totalling Rs.142.5 billion. The Central Bank oversubscribed the three-month T-bill and fully subscribed the six-month T- bill. However, the one-year T-bill was un

India, Bangladesh and the Maldives have taken historic steps for the protection of our oceans at the UN General Assembly in New York, with India signing the Global Ocean Treaty, (also known as the High Seas Treaty or Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond

The Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCI) will launch its flagship event,

Exporters Association of Sri Lanka On behalf of the Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL), we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as President of Sri Lanka. This remarkable achievement is a testament

Amana Bank announced its seventh successive annual dividend. This will be the highest dividend payout so far totalling Rs. 661 million which marks a doubling of the dividend payout when compared with 2023.

Dialog Axiata PLC announced the appointment of Vish Govindasamy to its Board as an Independent, Non-Executive Director, effective 1 October 2024.

The Colombo Commercial High Court has issued an interim injunction order against a business entity in Kandy restraining it from carrying on an identical business under a misleadingly similar trade name to Dedigama, Dedigama Group Ltd.

Burlington English has expanded into the Sri Lankan market. Leveraging its success across India and South Asia, Burlington English aims to enhance English language education in Sri Lanka

HNB PLC has partnered with Lanka Hospitals to open a state-of-the-art Wellness Center at its headquarters, marking a significant milestone in employee wellbeing initiatives within the banking sector.