Sri Lanka stocks marginally higher at midday
The Colombo Stock Exchange reversed its recent positive momentum on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with both benchmark indices closing lower amid broad-based selling pressure. The All Share Price Index declined by 81.43 points, or 0.38%, to close at 21,542.23, while the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index fell by 12.02 points, or 0.20%, to end the…
Seylan Bank triumphs at prestigious Euromoney Awards 2026 with dual recognition as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Customer Experience and Best Bank for SMEs
Seylan Bank has been honoured with dual wins at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, a prestigious recognition, as Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Customer Experience and the Best Bank for SMEs; two of the most coveted country titles. Euromoney is a leading international financial publication and market intelligence provider focused on global banking, capital…
Sahasdhanavi power project secures BOI approval for US$291 Mn investment
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has registered its agreement with Sahasdhanavi Limited for the development of a 350 MW combined-cycle power plant at the Kerawalapitiya Industrial Zone, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s power generation capacity. The BOI Agreement was registered on August 13, 2026, under Section 17(2) of the…
NCE 34th Annual Export Awards recognising Lanka’s exporters on Dec. 11
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) prepares to host the 34th Annual NCE Export Awards in December 2026, to celebrate the resilience and growth of Sri Lanka’s exporters. The programme has been held consistently for over three decades, during periods of economic uncertainty, global disruptions and changing trade conditions, marking its consistency…
Hayleys Electronics and SolaX Power Take Smart Energy Innovation from Colombo to the Island
Hayleys Electronics Limited, in collaboration with SolaX Power, brought together over 300 industry professionals and stakeholders in Colombo for ‘Unlocking the Power of Tomorrow’, an exclusive knowledge-sharing event focused on the future of intelligent energy solutions. Held at The Kingsbury Colombo, the event explored advancements in smart inverter technology, hybrid energy storage and intelligent energy…
Sri Lanka’s Digibrush Ranks Among Asia-Pacific’s Top 5 Most Effective Independent Agency Offices
Digibrush also ranks No. 24 among the world’s most effective independent agency offices Sri Lankan-grown independent agency Digibrush Productions has achieved a historic milestone on the global stage, ranking No. 5 among Asia-Pacific’s Most Effective Independent Agency Offices in the newly released 2025 Effie Index. The Colombo-based firm shared the regional top five alongside leading…
Sri Lanka sets $ 8 b tourism earnings target by 2030
Sri Lanka is targeting $ 8 billion in tourism earnings by 2030, with the Government aiming to raise the sector’s contribution to around 5% of GDP, by transforming the country into a higher-value tourism destination, Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof Ruwan Ranasinghe said on Friday (4). Speaking on Ada Derana’s “The Public Square” programme, Ranasinghe said: “Sri…
BOI hosts fifth Sri Lanka–Japan business committee meeting
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has hosted the fifth working-level meeting of the Sri Lanka–Japan Business Environment Committee, providing a platform for Japanese investors to raise operational challenges and seek solutions from relevant government agencies. The quarterly meeting brought together representatives from the Embassy of Japan, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Japan…
EDB promotes ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2027’ in collaboration with Sri Lankan Airlines
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) recently unveiled a specially branded Airbus A321 Neo aircraft of Sri Lankan Airlines, liveried with the ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2027’ brand identity, to promote ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2027’ – the country’s premier international exhibition. The Expo will comprehensively showcase Sri Lanka’s diverse export sectors, including agriculture, Industrial, manufacturing,…
People’s Bank shines at Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2026
People’s Bank has once again been recognised as one of Sri Lanka’s outstanding women-friendly workplaces at the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2026, held recently at The Grand Maitland. This marks the sixth consecutive year that People’s Bank has received this prestigious recognition, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to fostering gender equality, diversity and inclusion within…