Category: Business and Economy

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, securing the #1 overall domestic ranking among local banks. This recognition determined through votes from corporate clients underscores the confidence placed in NDB by businesses across the country and reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to…

Sun Siyam Pasikudah, the boutique luxury resort that earned the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award in 2025 and was named the Best Global Hotel Design winner at the Homes & Gardens Design Awards 2025, celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, with a full programme of experiences designed to make every woman…

Sands Active Private Limited, a conglomerate of Melwa, took part in the 15th edition of the Medicare International Healthcare Exhibition 2026 held at the BMICH in Colombo, where the company showcased a range of its pharmaceutical products to visitors from across the country. During the exhibition, company representatives also conducted awareness sessions to educate the…

Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha met with Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe on Friday (27) and held discussions on further expanding bilateral trade activities. Besides, discussions were held on further expanding the existing bilateral trade transactions between the two countries, promoting investment relations, identifying and encouraging new investment opportunities,…

INSEE Sanstha Cement has once again been crowned the People’s Housing & Construction Brand of the Year at the SLIM Kantar People’s Awards 2026, achieving an unprecedented milestone of 15 consecutive wins. The outstanding achievement reflects the brand’s enduring leadership in Sri Lanka’s housing and construction sector, reinforced by the trust of generations of builders,…

HNB PLC, has rolled out its Avurudu cardholder offering for March and April 2026, combining seasonal savings and flexible payment options with a broader emphasis on the everyday value, convenience and flexibility HNB Cards bring to people. Through this year’s seasonal offers across shopping, travel, lifestyle, and day-to-day spending, the Bank is also bringing into sharper focus…

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS) has once again affirmed its standing as a powerhouse in Sri Lanka’s export landscape, securing the Gold Award in the Large Category of the Confectionery Products Sector at the NCE Export Awards 2025. The accolade, presented at the awards ceremony held on February 13, recognises the company’s outstanding export performance…

DFCC Bank is positioning its Winner Savings Account against tension. The account offers a higher return without requiring customers to lock themselves into rigid conditions. There is no requirement to make fresh deposits each month, no minimum transaction thresholds to maintain and no restrictions on withdrawals simply to qualify for better interest. Customers are able…

In accordance with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the country’s preliminary measures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, which are expected to be adopted at the annual general meeting of the Asia-Pacific Anti-Money Laundering Group (APG) to be held in July next year, have been implemented according to the scheduled dates and planed. Commenting…

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated that there is no need to restrict vehicle imports at this juncture as the country’s gross official foreign exchange reserves has increased to US$ 7.3 billion by end last month. He made these remarks in response to a question raised by the media,…