Business and Economy (Page 5)

CEAT Kelani Holdings, Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer of pneumatic tyres, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to promoting safer mobility with the completion of its flagship ‘CEAT Cares’ School’s Road Safety Equipment Distribution programme for 2025-26. Marking the 16th year of the initiative, the company extended its community road safety efforts toContinue Reading

The 2026 amendments1 to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) Act mark an important shift in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. By harmonising national policy with global standards, these revisions improve governance, streamline oversight, and provide the regulatory certainty required for large-scale international investment. What do the 2026 CPCEC Act AmendmentsContinue Reading

Belluna Lanka Pvt Ltd., the South Asian anchor of Belluna Co. Ltd., Japan, together with Sanken Overseas (Private) Limited, has formally launched Project Granbell Hotel Ella, a planned hospitality development located in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province. The project represents a total planned investment of approximately LKR 4 billion (USD 12.5Continue Reading

Toyota SURE concept was officially introduced by Toyota Lanka in 2019 and was launched in the Wattala Branch. Today, it has expanded with its second new showroom at Ratmalana, bringing certified Japan Domestic (JDM) Toyota vehicles through a carefully selected, inspected, and fully certified mobility experience. Designed to make quality,Continue Reading

Lanka Hospitals PLC has secured the Gold Award in the Health Sector at the prestigious TAGS Awards 2025. This historic achievement marks the third consecutive year the institution has been recognized for its world-class reporting standards, a feat that coincides with the 60th ‘Diamond Chapter’ anniversary of the awards organizedContinue Reading

HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka announced a strategic partnership with Groundworth Pvt Ltd through the signing of a MoU to promote home loan financing for a landmark mixed development project in Colombo. The MoU valid until December 31, brings together two organisations recognised for quality credibilityContinue Reading

A new boutique beachfront development is set to redefine low-density coastal living in Southern Sri Lanka, with the launch of DUTCH EMPIRE Lands and Villas in Devundara by Pitch Capital (Pvt) Ltd. Marketed as a limited coastal legacy project, DUTCH EMPIRE will comprise 16 exclusive beachfront villas, alongside demarcated landContinue Reading

Mark milestone for Lankan manufacturerMacktiles has launched Macktiles Australia in Victoria, marking a major  milestone for Sri Lankan manufacturing and a strategic entry into one of the  world’s most design-aware, specification-led building markets. Backed by Macksons Holdings Group, Macktiles is positioned as Sri Lanka’s  largest turnkey tile manufacturer, with scaleContinue Reading

Medihelp Hospitals, officially inaugurated its 20th facility in Ambalangoda on January 29, 2026. This milestone marks the organization’s first entry into the Southern Province as part of its national expansion journey. Ambalangoda, a vibrant coastal city in the Galle District, is celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, burgeoning urban population,Continue Reading