Business and Economy

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with ACCA Sri Lanka, formally marked a milestone in the country’s corporate governance landscape with the inaugural SLID–ACCA National Corporate Director Awards Ceremony, held on the 28th of January 2026, at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Colombo.    The event established, forContinue Reading

Evolution Auto (Pvt) Ltd recently announced a strategic partnership with Sterling Aftercare, offering customers and prospective buyers across Sri Lanka access to premium full-service support for all Evolution Auto vehicle brands.   The collaboration guarantees that every Evolution Auto customer can receive reliable, high-quality aftercare, thanks to service centers that areContinue Reading

Fracspace officially unveiled Altaira, its landmark ultra-luxury hillside development, at a grand launch event held at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, on February 14, 2026. The exclusive gathering brought together prominent personalities from the worlds of business, hospitality, real estate, and investment, marking a significant milestone as Fracspace formally enters the SriContinue Reading

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) delivered a strong end to the financial year, reporting robust financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2025, with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 19.3Bn, reflecting a 15% year‑on‑year growth. The Bank’s performance was driven by healthy asset growth, resilient NetContinue Reading

Batik Air Malaysia is scheduled to officially resume its direct flight service between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo on March 30, 2026. The airline will operate four weekly flights  using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The service will operate four times a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The airline willContinue Reading

Batik Air Malaysia is scheduled to officially resume its direct flight service between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo on March 30, 2026. The airline will operate four weekly flights  using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The service will operate four times a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The airline willContinue Reading

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has experienced strong growth in February 2026, driven significantly by the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), 159,339 tourists arrived in the country during the first 15 days of February. This mid-month total contributed to an overall figureContinue Reading

As the National ICT Solutions Provider, SLT-MOBITEL plays a pivotal role in supporting businesses across Sri Lanka by delivering digital and AI-based solutions that enhance operational efficiency, competitiveness and business growth. Through a range of focused initiatives, SLT-MOBITEL actively enables organisations to accelerate their digital transformation journeys. ‘SmartChat Mega 2026’Continue Reading

Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC) has donated Rs. 25 million towards the Disaster Relief Support Fund aim to assist the Ditwah Cyclone victims. The donation was handed over to Dr. S.N. Kumayake, Secretary to the President by Dhammika Attygalle, President AAC, at the Presidential Secretariat on February 19 in theContinue Reading