The Colombo Stock Exchange has contributed LKR 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund. The relevant cheque was handed over to the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake by the Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange, Mr. Dimuthu Abeyesekera, the Chief Executive Officer Rajeeva Bandaranaike and Senior Vice Chairman Mr. Kusal Nissanka…
The Northern Province took center stage in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape as it hosted the Northern Investment Summit 2026 on the 21st and 22nd of January. Under the theme “Building a Resilient, Inclusive, and Globally Connected Northern Economy,” the two-day summit redefined the region as a compelling destination for local and international capital. The summit…
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) announces a defining milestone for the country’s marketing, advertising, and creative sectors, as Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2025 records the highest number of entries in its history, crossing 300+ submissions. The unprecedented response reflects a stronger, more confident industry, one that is increasingly committed not only to bold…
David Pieris E-Mobility (Private) Limited, the electric vehicle arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, proudly announces the launch of the Bajaj Chetak, marking the return of one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic scooter brands—now reimagined for the electric era. First introduced in 1978, the Bajaj Chetak quickly became a household name, earning the…
The Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka hosted an orientation programme on 16 January 2026 for the newly appointed Heads of Sri Lanka Missions overseas, aimed at strengthening collaboration in promoting the country’s exports. The programme provided an overview of Sri Lanka’s export landscape, strategic priorities, and the role of Missions in supporting trade…
Hayleys PLC informed the Colombo Stock Exchange that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held on 21 January 2026, approved an interim dividend of Rs. 6 per share for the financial year ending 31 March 2026 and resolved to raise fresh capital through a rights issue. Interim Dividend Details The gross dividend is Rs….
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in a high-level dialogue titled “Tourism as Soft Power and Diplomatic Capital” held at the Euronews Hub, Piz Buin Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on January 20. The session explored how tourism functions as a strategic instrument of diplomacy by strengthening international trust, cultural exchange,…
Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has secured up to USD 70 million debt financing package from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), marking a significant milestone in supporting the recovery of small businesses, which were disproportionately affected by Sri Lanka’s multiple crises. This is IFC’s first debt transaction in Sri Lanka’s financial sector since the 2022…
Sunshine Holdings PLC (SUN), one of Sri Lanka’s diversified conglomerates, announced its intention to acquire a 75% stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited (JAPC), a leading export-oriented company, subject to the conditions in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed on 21st January 2026. The signing of the SPA took place at Sunshine Holdings…
Sri Lanka’s labour force participation rate climbed to 49.9% in the third quarter of 2025 (July–September), according to the latest quarterly bulletin released by the Department of Census and Statistics under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. This marks a notable recovery from 46.9% in the corresponding quarter of 2024 and 49.3% in…
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