Business and Economy (Page 35)

Casons Taxi has officially rebranded as The Taxi Company, effective 10 January 2026, marking a new phase in the company’s evolution with a refreshed brand identity, new logo, and an enhanced digital presence. Under the rebrand, the company confirmed that rates, billing processes, and service delivery will remain unchanged throughoutContinue Reading

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 60.9 in December 2025, indicating a continued expansion in manufacturing activities. All sub-indices contributed positively to this increase, mainly supported by seasonal demand, despite adverse weather-related disruptions experienced at the beginning of the month. SriContinue Reading

Reuters – U.S. stock futures slid on Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to slap extra tariffs on eight European nations until ​the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland, pushing the dollar down on the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc. Gold and silver both jumped ‌to all-time highs, while oil slipped on concerns aboutContinue Reading

Sri Lanka’s commercial capital Colombo has been featured in Agoda’s month-by-month travel guide for 2026, with the global digital travel platform recommending the city as a top destination for May, coinciding with the Vesak festival. Agoda said visitors travelling to Colombo during this period can experience vibrant lantern displays, templeContinue Reading

JAT Holdings PLC marked a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of the 6th JAT Pintharu Abhiman Convocation, recognising more than 800 painters who have earned their NVQ Level 3 qualification, an internationally recognised professional certification delivered in partnership with the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA). JAT PintharuContinue Reading