Trump says US agreed to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had asked to continue talks and the U.S. had agreed, but…
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SLID prioritises future ready boards with Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026
The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) will host the Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026, a premier governance forum…
Rupee hits Rs. 340 against USD
The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further against the US dollar yesterday, with the dollar’s selling rate crossing the Rs. 340…
LANKATILES sees high prospects both locally and overseas for new product
County’s leading wall and floor tile manufacturer and exporter, LANKATILES said it sees a vast market potential for solar reflective…
BOC empowers Dambana indigenous community through digital payments
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has taken another significant step in advancing financial inclusion by introducing BOC Flex and Lanka QR…
Scouts closes investment round at Rs.1.6bn valuation
Scouts, Sri Lanka’s pioneering intelligent drone and robotics company, has closed a funding round at a valuation of Rs.1.6 billion. …
People’s Leasing & Finance records stellar performance in FY 2025/26
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank financial institution and flagship subsidiary of People’s Bank, has delivered…
LCB Finance posts 55% growth in pre-tax profit
LCB Finance PLC delivered a year of strong financial performance and strategic expansion for the financial year ended March 31,…
Hirdaramani Apparel-Moratuwa Uni to transform textile waste into sustainable innovation
In a significant step towards advancing circularity, Hirdaramani Apparel collaborates with the University of Moratuwa on a three-year research initiative…
ADB sees slower growth, higher inflation for Sri Lanka through 2027
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Sri Lanka’s economic growth forecast for 2027 and sharply raised its inflation projections,…