Sri Lanka stands out for scale and breadth of tax concessions
Sri Lanka has long been an outlier in the extent to which it grants tax concessions, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India Arvind Subramanian said, warning that such policies lay at the heart of the country’s persistent fiscal and macroeconomic troubles. Speaking on the sidelines of TheContinue Reading
Long-term structural reforms critical to ensure sustainable, inclusive and resilient economic growth
Q :How would you assess Sri Lanka’s economic recovery after the Ditwah? What has been the most pressing challenge in the aftermath? A: Sri Lanka’s recovery after the Ditwah has been gradual but increasingly visible, characterized by improvements in macroeconomic stability, a noticeable easing of inflationary pressures, and the gradualContinue Reading
Pan Asia Bank felicitates longstanding employees at special appreciation event
Pan Asia Bank recently paid tribute to the loyalty and dedication of its long-serving employees at a special recognition event organised by the Bank’s Human Resources Division.The event was graced by the Chairman of Pan Asia Bank Aravinda Perera, the Director/CEO Naleen Edirisinghe and the Corporate Management members.The occasion celebratedContinue Reading
‘Superbrands’ அந்தஸ்துடன் பஜாஜ் உயர்ந்து நிற்கிறது
பஜாஜ் (Bajaj) நிறுவனத்திற்கு, 2025 ஆம் ஆண்டின் இலங்கையின் புகழ்பெற்ற ‘Superbrands’ (சூப்பர் வர்த்தகநாமம்) அந்தஸ்து வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இது இலங்கைச் சந்தையில் இவ்வர்த்தக நாமத்தின் பயணத்தில் ஒரு முக்கிய மைல்கல்லைக் குறிக்கிறது. இந்த அங்கீகாரமானது பஜாஜ் நிறுவனத்தின் நீடித்த வர்த்தகநாம வலிமை, சந்தையில் அதன் தலைமைத்துவம், பல ஆண்டுகளாக இலங்கை மக்களிடையே அது பெற்றுள்ள ஆழமான நம்பிக்கைக்கு ஒரு சான்றாகும். ‘சூப்பர் பிராண்ட்ஸ்’ திட்டமானது, சர்வதேச ரீதியில் அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்ட ஒருContinue Reading
A Nikah & Waleema Wedding Showcase at the Union Ballroom, Hilton Colombo Residences
Hilton Colombo Residences is set to host A Celebration of Nikah & Waleema, an exclusive wedding showcase designed for couples planning their Nikah and Waleema celebrations. Taking place on 7 February 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the Union Ballroom, the showcase is presented in collaboration with theContinue Reading
Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 223,000
A total of 223,645 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the SLTDA, a total of 41,603 tourists have arrived from India which accounts to 19.0%. Furthermore, 23,329 persons from the UnitedContinue Reading
David Pieris Renewable Energy launches PROJOY electrical solutions and Hoymiles solar systems
David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited (DPRE), the renewable energy arm of the the David Pieris Group, strengthened its position in Sri Lanka’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector with the launch of two advanced global brands — PROJOY Electrical Items and Hoymiles Solar Solutions at the Kedella Lifestyle Exhibition heldContinue Reading
SLASSCOM Propels 25 Sri Lankan Startups onto the Global Stage
The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is accelerating Sri Lanka’s startup ecosystem by giving 25 high-potential local startups unprecedented global exposure through a fully funded, six-week international residential entrepreneurship programme at IIT Madras Pravartak, India. Supported by the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grow 5.4% in December 2025; full-year exports top USD 5 billion
Sri Lanka’s exports of apparel and made-up textile articles (HS Chapters 61, 62 and 63) rose to US$447.21 million in December 2025, up 5.43% from US$424.18 million in December 2024, according to industry export statistics. Growth was recorded across the three main destination markets. Exports to the USA increased 6.49%Continue Reading
JXG leadership reaffirms commitment to people-centric leadership with listening led-leadership
JXG (Janashakthi Group) hosted ‘Listening Led Leadership’ a programme designed to reinforce the organisation’s commitment to strengthening its empathy-led workplace. The programme was hosted recently at Radisson Hotel – Colombo, bringing together leadership and management teams across JXG for an immersive learning experience aimed at strengthening its leadership’s empathetic capabilitiesContinue Reading