Building on a 61-year legacy of advancing corporate reporting excellence in Sri Lanka, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) announced the opening of applications for the TAGS Awards 2026, the country’s most prestigious and longest-running benchmark for excellence in corporate reporting. Applications opened on July 31, 2026 and will close […]
SDB bank has strengthened its business banking footprint with the opening of its new Business Centre at 167, Union Place, Colombo 02, a strategic move aimed at expanding its presence within one of Colombo’s most prominent commercial districts. The relocation reflects the Bank’s continued focus on delivering specialised financial solutions, strengthening relationships with corporate clients, […]
Toyota Lanka, the sole authorized distributor of Toyota Brand New Vehicles in Sri Lanka, officially unveiled the All-New Toyota Hilux and All-New Toyota RAV4 2026 at its exclusive launch event, “Unlocked,” held at Toyota Plaza, Wattala. The grand unveiling welcomed over 250 business partners, industry stakeholders, customers, and media representatives, celebrating another significant milestone in […]
Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and promoting overseas investments, with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath visiting the country’s first-ever investment projects in the Philippines and encouraging more Sri Lankan businesses to explore opportunities in the Southeast Asian nation. The Minister visited the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in Misamis Oriental on July 25 during his […]
Sri Lankan owned resort investments continue to operate successfully in the aldives. In 2025, bilateral trade reached approximately US$137 million. Sri Lankan exports accounted for around US$130 million and imports from the Maldives totalled approximately US$5.7 million, Masood Imad High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka told the Sri anka–Maldives Business Council […]
* Profit before Income Tax – LKR 9.3 Bn up by 10.10%* Profit after Tax – LKR 6.1 Bn up by 10.78%* Total Assets reach LKR976 Bn The Bank recorded a Profit Before Income Tax (PBT) of LKR 9,298Mn duringH1 2026, compared to LKR8,444 Mn reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.10%. For the 6months ended […]
People’s Bank has been honoured with the Overall Gold Award at the prestigious National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026, presented by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), in recognition of its outstanding performance across all business sectors. The accolade marks one of the highest honours bestowed upon a Sri Lankan organisation for […]
The National Integrity Week programme was inaugurated at the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) Ampara District Office in Sainthamaruthu under the theme “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka.” The inaugural ceremony was held under the patronage of Mohan Abeysundara, Ampara District Manager of NAITA, with H.Abdul Sathar, Chairman of NAITA, […]
Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe last Tuesday urged Sri Lanka and the Maldives to strengthen their economic partnership by expanding cooperation beyond traditional trade, highlighting significant untapped potential for closer collaboration between the two Indian Ocean neighbours. Addressing the 18th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council in […]
SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new interline agreement with Island Aviation Services, operating as Maldivian (Q2). This agreement enables SriLankan Airlines passengers to seamlessly access 17 popular domestic destinations across the Maldives. The arrangement is designed to enhance travel convenience by allowing passengers to book journeys involving both carriers under a […]