Inequitable access to finance is a major barrier for women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka.

SLT-Mobitel Enterprise, delivering best-in-class technology for the enterprise segment, has signed a bilateral agreement with Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC, Sri Lanka’s trailblazing financial institution, to revolutionise the lan

Radisson Hotel Colombo recently welcomed a group of leading influencers for Air Arabia on a familiarisation tour (FAM tour) of Sri Lanka.

Kelani Valley Plantations pioneers intellectual tourism concept and establishment of on-estate biodiversity conservation centre Kelani Valley Plantations (KVPL), a Hayleys Plantations company, announced a historic achievement with its Triple Crown o

The global market demand for ship building and ship repairs looks promising in the near future. However, financial market problems in Sri Lanka will continue to pose a challenge to the growth targets of Colombo Dockyard PLC.

Sri Lanka failed to cross the 900,000 milestone in tourist arrivals in the five month period ended in May, as the country trailed the arrival target by 13 percent or 133,983 arrivals at the end of the month.

Sri Lanka had achieved a remarkable success in poverty reduction, before the country’s present economic crisis, which reversed it during the past few years. According to the official poverty line bas

CIC Holdings PLC reported robust revenue growth amidst moderately stable macroeconomic conditions, reporting notable top-line growth during the year ended 31st March 2024. Group’s Crop Solutions, Agri Produce and Health and Personal Care sectors le

At the recently held Four A’s Advertising Awards 2024, Phoenix Ogilvy’s ‘The Masterpiece of Abuse’ campaign clinched two out of the three Grand Prix awards and six Gold awards. The campaign, crea

National Savings Bank (NSB) began 2024 with a growth momentum, achieving Rs. 3.4 billion Profit After Tax (PAT) for the first quarter with an increase of 221.8 percent over the same period last year. Followed by two years of financial hardships, the

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) announced the appointment of Stuart Chapman as the new Chairman, succeeding Rose Cooray. With a caree

A recent meeting between the Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of the Ceylon Chamber with Ambassador of Vietnam to Sri Lanka Ho Thi Thanh Truc focused on identifying strategies to boost production, increase expor

Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Commercial Division Senior Vice President Punyamali Saparamadu provided a detailed overview on the strategies adopted by the CSE to stimulate growth and broaden its revenue sources. Her insights also highlight the new pro

Pathfinder Foundation Founder Milinda Moragoda released a statement saying Sri Lanka’s present oppressive tax regime is undermining the country’s economic growth agenda. Furthermore, Moragoda said that many local entrepreneurs and businesses tha

As Sri Lanka continues to recover from the recent crisis, this time last year, mere 12 months ago, we saw the peak of Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis since independence. The economic recovery partially remains hindered by slow growth in exports

Nature is life. Nature is interconnected, intertwined and indivisible with human life, our societies and economies. Yet, the world over, land, seas, air, freshwater and wildlife are being destroyed at an alarming rate. On average, wildlife populatio

While Sri Lanka is recovering from its worst economic crisis since independence, significant concerns remain as 42 percent of the households still adopt food coping strategies, which severely affect both the quantity and quality of protein consumptio

In a significant acknowledgment of its contribution towards the development and growth of the national economy, Dialo

Certis Lanka, a pioneer in integrated security services, unveils its new brand identity as Sitrek Group, marking a significant milestone in its journey of over four decades. The grand reveal event took place recently at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, atten

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

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

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

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.

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

The anticipated introduction of duty-free shopping in Colombo by April promised substantial benefits for Sri Lanka. However, the momentum for the project, led by the Port City Commission, has been abruptly halted by last-minute legislative challenges

As Sri Lanka emerges from the shadows of a pandemic and a crippling economic crisis, the city of Colombo yesterday embraced Valentine’s Day with a renewed spirit of resilience and optimism.

A survey conducted by APAC chapter of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) revealed that print is here to stay.

Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC (CLLP), in a groundbreaking move within the Sri Lankan lubricant industry, is proud to announce that its proprietary product Caltex Havoline has achieved a significant milestone by concluding a 10,000 k

AMW, a revered name in the automotive industry in Sri Lanka with a rich history spanning 75 years, marked a historic milestone with the recent signing of a distributor agreement of its tyre manufacturing and distribution business arm