12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (178+ words) The Hatton National Bank (HNB) is approaching regional expansion with its vision for 2030 centred on evaluating regional opportunities, especially in South Asian markets. “We are particularly interested in South Asia and markets where Sri Lankan businesses have natural commercial linkages....

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (1216+ words) I was surprised and asked: “The most important single economic indicator? Indicator of what?” She replied: “Indicator of economic status of a country or economic progress!” I had never come across a question framed in quite this way. At first…...

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (197+ words) For an evening, the timeless spectacle of the Kandy Esala Perahera unfolded at especially close quarters for a selected group of Ceylinco Life’s most valued policyholders and their families, who were hosted to an exclusive viewing experience by the Company’s…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (422+ words) Electricity consumers are likely to face another price hike after the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) hiked naphtha and heavy fuel oil (HFO) prices by around 20 per cent and stopped selling fuel to the power sector at a subsidised rate. The…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (574+ words) A budget surplus has been achieved after 23 years. This is no mean achievement. It will no doubt have beneficial effects on the econmy. In the past, fiscal deficits have been responsible for weakening the economy in diverse ways, including causing…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (1256+ words) After days of intense buildup, the Trump administration has unveiled what it calls “economic D-Day” against Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed the toughest sanctions campaign in history, following President Donald Trump’s threat to “crush” Iran with economic warfare…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (311+ words) Among the most notable achievements was the Homelands Skyline website, which received the Overall Gold Award, the highest overall recognition at this year’s BestWeb.LK. The website was also recognised in the Best Corporate Website Category, highlighting the strength of…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (1556+ words) Ranjith Kumara: bus conductor The cost of living has gradually moved up with the rising inflation, while incomes remain almost static. State and private sector employees, services providers, farmers as well as pensioners say that although their daily expenses have…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago   (307+ words) According to one speaker at a recent discussion on Sri Lankan corporates and the boardroom, it was stated that trust “is a fundamental driver of business success and the evolving landscape of stakeholder demands requires a proactive approach to reputation…...