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May tourist arrivals cross 20,000 in four days

Srilanka, May 9 -- Tourist arrivals to the island nation for the first four days of May crossed the 20,000 mark, pushing cumulative arrivals for the year to date past the 900,000 milestone. From 1-4 ... Read More


Sleek. Smart. Skyready

Srilanka, May 9 -- Emirates gave Sri Lankan media a closer look at its new A350 at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), offering a taste of tomorrow's travel - Pix by Kithrisi de Mel. Publis... Read More


NCE calls on govt. to delay SVAT removal until systems are ready

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) has issued a strong and urgent call to the government - to not place additional burdens on the export sector at a time when res... Read More


Market buzz picks up pre-bond auction; investor sentiment becomes mixed

Srilanka, May 9 -- Ahead of today's T-Bond auction, the secondary market displayed mixed sentiment yesterday, shifting away from the buying trend observed over the past couple of sessions. The yield... Read More


Indices close in green

Srilanka, May 9 -- The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, Cargills and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.6 bn. A similar behaviour was wi... Read More


Sampath Bank launches SL's 1st fully AI-powered instant personal loan solution

Srilanka, May 9 -- Marking a significant leap in digital transformation and customer-centric innovation, Sampath Bank has introduced Sampath Select, Sri Lanka's first fully automated, artificial intel... Read More


Cargills Bank opens latest branch in Kuliyapitiya

Srilanka, May 9 -- Cargills Bank opened its 26th branch in Kuliyapitiya, understanding its commitment to enhancing financial accessibility across the island. The branch opening ceremony was attended... Read More


DFCC Bank celebrates responsible remittances

Srilanka, May 9 -- As Sri Lanka continues its journey towards economic stability and resilience, DFCC Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building through targeted efforts to promote legal re... Read More


Bally's Colombo triumphs at Asia Gaming Awards 2025

Srilanka, May 9 -- Bally's Colombo was awarded the Best Gaming Property of the Year at the 2025 Asia Gaming Awards in Manila, marking a historic milestone for the country's gaming and hospitality sect... Read More


Hayleys Solar-Cargills propel sustainability with solar energy

Srilanka, May 9 -- Hayleys Solar has renewed its successful partnership with Cargills Group to progress with the second phase of solar energy installations islandwide. The first phase, boasting a del... Read More