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IRD records highest-ever tax revenue in 2024 with Rs. 1.95 t

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday announced that it has achieved the highest-ever tax revenue in 2024, collecting Rs. 1.95 trillion. ..

President to inaugurate FACETS 2025 today

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:35

The flagship gem and jewellery exposition FACETS Sri Lanka in its 31st edition will kick off today (4) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara D ..

CSE ends 4 week winning run

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:30

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended its 4 week winning run as indices dipped due to profit taking. The active S&P SL20 declined by 2.24% and the ..

FTZMA calls on Labour Minister to address key economic and industrial challenges

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:27

The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) recently met with Labour Minister and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Proj. Anil Jaya ..

Aitken Spence announces three new Independent Non-Executive Directors

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:24

Aitken Spence PLC has announced the appointment of Dr. Ravi Fernando, Peter Englisch and Christian J. Sevilla as Independent Non-Executive Directors. ..

Construction sector growth slows in November

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:21

The construction sector growth had slowed in November according to Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction). It ..

Bullish investors give sensational 2025 start for Colombo Stock Market

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:32

Enjoying its all-time-high, the Colombo Stock Market yesterday began 2025 in a sensational fashion with nearly Rs. 13 billion turnover involving over ..

Colombo Port achieves all-time high container handling in 2024

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:27

The Port of Colombo has achieved an all-time high container throughput of 7.78 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in 2024 surpassing 6.91 mil ..

Hunas Holdings divests Rainforest Tea Factory for Rs 1.2 b

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:23

Hunas Holdings PLC has announced the sale of subsidiary Rainforest Tea Factory Ltd., for a total consideration of Rs. 1.215 billion, consisting of app ..

Home Lands to build Sri Lanka’s first tourists resort apartments with $ 40 m investment

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:20

In a significant stride toward redefining modern living spaces, Home Lands Skyline Ltd., has announced the successful acquisition of 5A 0R 24.50P of p ..

Dr. Ajith Raveendra De Mel new Chairman of Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:08

Respected scholar Dr. Ajith Raveendra De Mel yesterday assumed office as the new Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL). ..

Prices and sales of condominium property in 3Q dip but gain YoY: CBSL survey

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:02

Prices and sales of condominium property in the third quarter of 2024 had declined though enjoying increases year on year as per a survey and real est ..

Exports, imports suffer M-o-M dip in November

Thursday, 2 January 2025 03:48

Both exports and imports suffered a dip month-on-month (M-o-M) in November, though enjoying growth year-on-year (YoY) and cumulative wise, as per late ..

Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe is LMD’s ‘Sri Lankan Of The Year’

Thursday, 2 January 2025 03:40

Pioneering business magazine LMD has announced that its ‘Sri Lankan Of The Year’ (SLOTY) for 2024 is the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Na ..

CSE announces Vindhya Jayasekera as CEO-designate

Thursday, 2 January 2025 03:23

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday announced the appointment of Vindhya Jayasekera as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-designate, effective 1 ..

Police launch e-Traffic mobile app

Thursday, 2 January 2025 03:20

In a significant move towards promoting road safety under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ program initiated by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Sri L ..

Govt. eyes renewable energy expansion

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:32

The Government is prioritising energy sector reform with a focus on reducing the country’s notoriously high energy costs and expanding renewable ene ..

Ambeon Holdings ups stake in Seylan Bank

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:29

Ambeon Holdings PLC, a diversified conglomerate with a strong presence across multiple sectors, has increased its stake in Seylan Bank PLC by 0.82%, b ..

Tourism Ministry aims to enhance visitor experience at Sigiriya

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:26

Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Euwan Ranasinghe convened a high-level meeting yesterday to address critical issues impacting local and foreign touri ..

Govt. clarifies delays in appointment of ambassadors

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:22

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism has addressed concerns raised in recent media reports regarding delays in appointing ..

Ceylon Chamber calls for balance of new regulation

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:42

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday called for a proper balance of regulations in response to the landmark new law concerning the food and bevera ..

Trade Ministry eyes boost to local tyre industry

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:30

The Trade Ministry recently convened a meeting with representatives from the Local Tyre Manufacturers’ Association to explore strategies for boostin ..

Salt imports tender opens today

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:26

The Government has taken steps to open tenders for the import of 30,000 tons of salt from today. The import of salt will take place under two phases, ..

Vallibel One revamps Board with four new appointments

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:22

Diversified investment holding Vallibel One PLC controlled by business leader Dhammika Perera has revamped its Board of Directors with four new appoin ..

Cheers to new beginnings: Grand relaunch of Cheers at Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:10

Cinnamon Grand Colombo, renowned for its iconic hospitality experiences, unveiled the newly relocated Cheers at its Lobby Level on 19 December 2024. T ..

Prof. Ajantha Samarakoon new Chairman at People’s Leasing and Finance

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:08

Prof. Ajantha Kumara Samarakoon has been appointed as the new Chairman of the People’s Leasing and Finance PLC. He succeeds Pradeep Amirthanayagam ..

For a working people’s Budget in 2025

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:00

By United Federation of Labour 1. Indirect taxes on essential food, medicine, and education supplies such as the Special Commodities Levy, Ports & Ai ..

Tourist arrivals grow by 38% to 2 m in 2024

Thursday, 2 January 2025 03:44

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry concluded 2024 with over 2.05 million arrivals, though the final tally just falling short by a mere 2.2%. ..

Bank of Ceylon honoured as ‘Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2024’

Thursday, 2 January 2025 03:35

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2024’ by The Banker magazine, a leading publication ..

YTD foreign inflows to Govt. securities dip; rise at CSE

Thursday, 2 January 2025 03:22

Marking a net inflow for the second consecutive month in 2024, foreign investments in the Government securities market recorded a net inflow of $ 20 m ..

2024 sets record for Sri Lankans going abroad for work

Wednesday, 1 January 2025 00:34

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau has announced that 2024 marked the highest number of Sri Lankans leaving the country for foreign employment in ..

President to inaugurate FACETS 2025 today

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:35

The flagship gem and jewellery exposition FACETS Sri Lanka in its 31st edition will kick off today (4) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara D ..

Govt. eyes renewable energy expansion

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:32

The Government is prioritising energy sector reform with a focus on reducing the country’s notoriously high energy costs and expanding renewable ene ..

CSE ends 4 week winning run

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:30

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended its 4 week winning run as indices dipped due to profit taking. The active S&P SL20 declined by 2.24% and the ..

Ambeon Holdings ups stake in Seylan Bank

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:29

Ambeon Holdings PLC, a diversified conglomerate with a strong presence across multiple sectors, has increased its stake in Seylan Bank PLC by 0.82%, b ..

FTZMA calls on Labour Minister to address key economic and industrial challenges

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:27

The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) recently met with Labour Minister and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Proj. Anil Jaya ..

Tourism Ministry aims to enhance visitor experience at Sigiriya

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:26

Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Euwan Ranasinghe convened a high-level meeting yesterday to address critical issues impacting local and foreign touri ..

Aitken Spence announces three new Independent Non-Executive Directors

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:24

Aitken Spence PLC has announced the appointment of Dr. Ravi Fernando, Peter Englisch and Christian J. Sevilla as Independent Non-Executive Directors. ..

Govt. clarifies delays in appointment of ambassadors

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:22

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism has addressed concerns raised in recent media reports regarding delays in appointing ..

Construction sector growth slows in November

Saturday, 4 January 2025 02:21

The construction sector growth had slowed in November according to Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction). It ..

Ceylon Chamber calls for balance of new regulation

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:42

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday called for a proper balance of regulations in response to the landmark new law concerning the food and bevera ..

Bullish investors give sensational 2025 start for Colombo Stock Market

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:32

Enjoying its all-time-high, the Colombo Stock Market yesterday began 2025 in a sensational fashion with nearly Rs. 13 billion turnover involving over ..

Trade Ministry eyes boost to local tyre industry

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:30

The Trade Ministry recently convened a meeting with representatives from the Local Tyre Manufacturers’ Association to explore strategies for boostin ..

Colombo Port achieves all-time high container handling in 2024

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:27

The Port of Colombo has achieved an all-time high container throughput of 7.78 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in 2024 surpassing 6.91 mil ..

Salt imports tender opens today

Friday, 3 January 2025 00:26

The Government has taken steps to open tenders for the import of 30,000 tons of salt from today. The import of salt will take place under two phases, ..

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FACETS Sri Lanka 2025 opens in Colombo

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Australian High Commission partners with Sri Lanka to boost vocational education

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MMCA Sri Lanka trains young museum professionals

Saturday, 4 January 2025 00:03

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Saturday, 4 January 2025 00:01

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Black January of impunity needs to end

Monday, 6 January 2025 00:00

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Business News

Sri Lanka holds trade, investment and tourism promotion forum at Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Ceylon Chamber wins Gold and multiple honours at TAGS and CMA Awards 2024

Beam Hela Osu Lanka honoured at Entrepreneur Awards

Allianz Lanka’s Women in Leadership hosts program for teenagers – “Preparing for Life in a Digital Generation”

CEAT team meets EDB Chairman to discuss trade expansion opportunities in Sri Lanka

Nimal announces exit from NGage Strategic Alliance, entrusting legacy to Sheron

MMBL-Pathfinder presents long-service awards

Multi-stakeholder SME development workshop in Central Province

Advocata Institute to hold #ResetNow Conference on 22-23 January

525 youth empowered with employability skills in tourism sector

Ranil Pathirana joins Access Engineering Board

Leadership transition at Good Life X: Strategic leap into future

Sampath IT partners with Cargills Bank, marking milestone in their banking history

Labour Ministry launches WhatsApp hotline to address grievances

New Thai envoy calls for greater diversification of Sri Lanka’s export industry to benefit from FTA

Abbotsleigh Tea Estate produces and sells highest quantity

Taj Lanka Hotels announces two additions to Board of Directors

Singer opens first-ever Samsung AI-powered smart store in Sri Lanka

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New CEO at Durdans Healthcare Group

CCPI-based headline inflation remains negative in December

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