JAAF partners with GTEX to drive textile innovation and competitiveness in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka took another significant step toward textile circularity with a four-day program under the GTEX Phase II initiative, organized by the International …
CBL’s Senehasin Jayamaga, wins best sustainability project award at best corporate citizen awards
Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL), the proud owner of flagship brand Munchee and a subsidiary of the CBL Group, awarded the Best Sustainability Project Award for …
Opinion: Embracing change, charting a brighter future for Sri Lanka’s plantation industry
By Sunil Poholiyadde, Chairman of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon For 170 years, Sri Lanka’s plantation industry has stood the test of time. Despite …
HIP container handling aims to capture the Relay market
As Hambantota International Port (HIP) gears up to enhance its container operations with the introduction of advanced crane technology in early February 2025, …
Ambeon Holdings PLC Increases Stake in Seylan Bank and Strengthens Financial Services Footprint
Ambeon Holdings PLC, a diversified conglomerate with a strong presence across multiple sectors, continues to strengthen its position in Sri Lanka's financial …
Stay Safe, Pay Safe & Avoid Festive Frauds – Visa Shares Tips for Consumers This Festive Season
With the holiday season now underway, Visa, the global leader in digital payments, reminds shoppers to stay vigilant amidst a rise in fraud schemes. Visa’s …
Opinion: Sri Lanka’s Maritime Revolution – A Must-Do Strategy to Unlock Global Trade Power
By Jithendra Antonio Navigating a New Era in Global Trade Sri Lanka, an island that has stood as a strategic maritime crossroads for millennia, now finds …
BRICS Expands: Nine Nations to Join as Partner States from Jan 2025; More Expected Soon
Russia confirmed on Monday (December 23) that nine nations have agreed to join BRICS as partner states, with their status becoming official on January 1, 2025, …
Opinion: Women’s Empowerment Through Livelihood Development – A Sri Lankan Perspective
By Nirmala Jayasundara When Lakshmi, a fictional character representing the many women in Sri Lanka, began selling vegetables from her home garden at the local …
President Leads Discussion on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
A high-level discussion on the critical preparations for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Mutual Evaluation (ME) by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) was …
USAID Collaborates With Open University to Offer First Certificate Program in Migration Law and Policy
The United States through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is proud to announce the successful completion of the first …
‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Capital Market Investor Forum Set for March 2025 in Colombo
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in association with the Stock Broker industry, will host the …
Sri Lanka’s November Exports Reach USD 1.27 Bn Amidst Minimal Growth
Total exports for November 2024, including both merchandise and services, were recorded at US$ 1,269.33 million, reflecting a marginal increase of 0.04% …
Opinion: Untold Lessons – Economic Insights from History for Sri Lanka’s Crisis
by M. Rizwan Muzzammil With a new government in power, Sri Lanka finds itself grappling with immense economic challenges. The burden of enormous debts …
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrives in Colombo
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrived in Colombo on a formal visit on 21st December 2024. The visiting ship was …
Fitch Upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’ from Restricted Default
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'CCC+', from 'RD' (Restricted Default). Fitch typically does …
CSE announces changes to S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the following changes to the S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents as part of the 2024 Year-End Rebalance, …
Sri Lanka’s first 12-hour endurance karting championship concluded at SpeedBay!
The much-anticipated SpeedBay 12-Hour Endurance Karting Championship 2024 was held for the first time in Sri Lanka last Saturday (October 19) at SpeedBay, …
NSBM opens doors for public in Jan 2025
NSBM Open Day’ for January 2025 Intake at NSBM Green University organized under the theme of “Experience the Splendour of a Green University” is …
USD 25 Mn Project at Hambantota International Port’s Industrial Park
Following Hambantota Port Group’s (HIPG) recent investment in upgrading crane facilities to expand container operations at the Hambantota International Port …