Category: Business and Economy

A total of 138,730 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in the month of July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the SLTDA, a total of 31,734 tourists have arrived from India which accounts to 23.0%. Furthermore, 14,949 persons from the United Kingdom, 8,484…

HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank has announced a strategic partnership with Abans Auto Pvt Ltd on June 1. The collaboration is designed to strengthen access to Hyundai vehicles across the island through an enhanced and customer centric leasing proposition. This partnership is positioned to support individuals and businesses in accessing…

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has come on board as Presenting Partner of SLAM25 and the Grand SLAM25 Championship Finale through HNB Priority Circle, its private banking proposition. The partnership supports Padel Chief, a digital platform for competitive premium racket sports that organizes this tournament and builds toward the Finale on 12…

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), together with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), concluded a series of issuer forums in Moneragala and Batticaloa recently, as part of an ongoing island-wide initiative to foster awareness of capital market opportunities in alternate…

Cumulative export earnings from several key sectors recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, with coconut-based products, rubber-based products, processed food & beverages, electrical & electronic components, and seafood recording year-on-year increases of 14.59%, 5.24%, 24.45%, 123.48%, and 17.61%, respectively, compared to the corresponding period in 2025. The broad-based growth across these sectors…

Sri Lanka must increasingly focus on value addition, premium branding, innovation, and product diversification to maximise the value of every kilogram of tea produced and strengthening branded Ceylon Tea would generate higher export earnings, improve the livelihoods of producers and smallholders, and further enhance Sri Lanka’s reputation as the global benchmark for premium-quality tea,  Colombo…

HNB PLC has partnered with Lanka Commercial Trading (Pvt) Ltd to offer exclusive leasing solutions for Yanmar and Solis tractors and Samurai Naca harvesters. The partnership, brings together one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector banks and a trusted supplier of world renowned agricultural machinery to provide farmers with greater access to advanced equipment, attractive…

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again underscored its standing as one of Sri Lanka’s most formidable financial institutions, winning six awards – the highest number won by a Sri Lankan bank at the 2026 Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Awards in Singapore – across three key segments. Presented at the Marina Bay Sands…

People’s Bank relocated its Vaharai Service Centre, further strengthening its commitment to providing convenient, accessible, and modern banking services to the people of Vaharai. The newly relocated Service Centre, operating under the People’s Bank Valaichenai Branch, offers improved facilities together with a wide range of banking services, including digital banking solutions, Business Loans, SME Loans…

Tourism Malaysia Chennai (South India and Sri Lanka), in partnership with the High Commission of Malaysia in Colombo, organised the ‘Wonders of Malaysia Showcase 2026’, at Hotel Kingsbury, Colombo. The event, held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VMY2026), brought together more than 60 leading travel agents, airline representatives and media partners from Sri Lanka…