Business and Economy (Page 43)

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, increased to 66.2 in November 2025. Most firms reported improved construction activity during the month, despite the weather-related disruptions towards the end of the period. The New Orders Index remained expanded inContinue Reading

Dilmah invited to be Patron of the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka Supply Chain Working Group For over three decades, Dilmah has been more than a tea company. It has been the custodian of a philosophy that its Founder, Merrill J. Fernando, described simply: “Business is a matter of humanContinue Reading

Farzana Baduel, President-elect of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR, UK), highlighted Sri Lanka’s resilience and growing regional relevance in regional communication when she addressed “Reputation Under Fire: How Leaders Can Navigate Online Crises,” an exclusive learning and networking event hosted recently by the Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka (PRASL)Continue Reading

Participates in the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council delegation to Nigeria & Kenya George Steuart & Company participated in a series of high-level engagements organised by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) in Africa during the latter part of 2025. The engagements in Kenya was held in Nairobi inContinue Reading

Set along Sri Lanka’s unspoilt southern coastline, Shangri-La Hambantota has been ranked 70th in the Golf World Top 100 – World Resorts, placing it among the most respected golf and resort destinations worldwide. The Golf World Top 100 ranking celebrates far more than exceptional golf. It recognises resorts that deliver a complete play-and-stay experienceContinue Reading