Sri Lanka business and economy news: markets, companies, trade, prices and the rupee, plus the regional and global business stories behind them.
CFA Society Sri Lanka recently hosted a high-level industry academia dialogue on “Developing the Next Generation of Finance and Investment Talent in Sri…
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Energy Affairs has approved an Order to formalize the process of calling for investment proposals
The Body Shop responds to overwhelming customer feedback and reintroduces Spa of the WorldTM, an elevated collection rooted in beauty traditions from around…
From its launch as Sri Lanka’s fourth mobile operator in 1995 to becoming a major digital services company, Dialog’s growth has been closely linked with Dr.…
On Baseline Road in Colombo, Barista Coffee recently opened its 100th outlet. For a modern café culture spreading across shopping centers, office districts,…
Railway trade unions in Sri Lanka have commenced a 48-hour trade union strike starting from midnight. The strike was launched over several unresolved…
T.N. CM Vijay returns from the U.K. with ₹15,300 crore investment commitments aimed at creating 10,000 jobs.
On September 16, four stocks from the Nifty500 pack that gained over 3% featured in the “RSI Trending Up” scan, based on data from StockEdge. An uptrend signal…
A short novel about a mother’s love, memory, and the moments we take for granted – launched at the Pick a Book Readers’ Summit in Colombo, and now on Amazon…
Hayleys Mobility Limited has delivered its 1,000th vehicle within its first nine months of operation, marking a key milestone for the company’s growing…
Rupee opens 3 paise lower at 96 against US dollar
The government has reduced windfall taxes on petroleum exports. Levies on petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel have been lowered. This change follows the…
Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC has appointed banking veteran Jonathan Alles as Chairman of its Board, following the conclusion of Aravinda Perera’s tenure. Alles…
India is considering lowering import taxes on vegetable oils. This move aims to curb rising food inflation ahead of festival season. Lower prices could boost…
Sampath Bank PLC has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The recognition highlights the…
Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s largest vision, hearing and eyewear solutions provider, continues its longstanding partnership with Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) as the…
Top achievers honoured for outstanding performance at Company’s mid-year awards at DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Ceylinco Life, Sri Lanka’s leading life…
Union Bank CEO Dilshan Rodrigo has been re-elected as Senior Vice Chairman of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) for a second consecutive year,…
Seylan Bank PLC, the Bank with a Heart, marked another milestone in its flagship Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiative by opening its 295th…
Homegrown finance company Siyapatha Finance PLC successfully unveiled its 67th branch in Wennappuwa, Puttalam District, further strengthening the Company’s…
Siyapatha Finance PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial solutions providers, has been recognized among the Top 100 Most Valuable Brands in Sri Lanka in the…
In a strategic move to expand Sri Lanka’s export footprint, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission…
A $32 billion data centre proposed for a site west of Brisbane will be used by AI giant Anthropic.
The system is designed to fully comply with all required data protection policies, ensuring that sensitive information is managed and stored with the highest…
Janashakthi Life has celebrated its 32nd anniversary, reflecting on more than three decades of growth shaped by trust, resilience, innovation and its people,…