The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elected Krishan Balendra as its new Chairperson at the 186th Annual General Meeting held on 26th June 2025. Krishan Balendra, succeeds Duminda Hulangamuwa, Country Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Sri Lanka, and the Senior Economic Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka. In his remarks, Mr. Balendra thanked Mr. Hulangamuwa […]

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco) proudly announce the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 2nd August 2025. This launch marks the completion of the final components of the project, including a world-class casino, the luxurious Nüwa hotel and a premium shopping mall. The milestone partnership, marks […]

Earlier this month, Plasticcycle, the social entrepreneurship project of the John Keells Group, reaffirmed its partnership with The Pearl Protectors (TPP) for the third consecutive year to continue supporting the “Cleaner Seabeds for Sri Lanka” expedition – an initiative aimed at removing marine litter and abandoned fishing gear from coral reefs and sensitive marine ecosystems […]

The world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand, BYD is making significant inroads in Sri Lanka’s automotive market just months after entering the country. Since the easing of import restrictions in early 2025, the brand has rapidly gained traction among Sri Lankan consumers, with growing demand for its electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle range. The […]

Summarised below are the key operational and financial highlights during the year under review. The year under review has been a pivotal one for the Group, marked by bold investments coming to fruition with the successful launch of two of the Group’s most ambitious and largest investments to date – City of Dreams Sri Lanka […]

• The first fully automated terminal in Colombo Port is now operational, setting new standards in reliability and performance. • The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) will significantly enhance Colombo Port’s capacity and ease congestion, boosting overall efficiency. • The CWIT project is expected to generate employment and contribute meaningfully to Sri Lanka’s GDP, driving […]

Summarised below are the key operational and financial highlights of our performance during the quarter under review: During the quarter under review, macroeconomic stability and sentiment were supported with the conclusion of Parliamentary Elections and a much-anticipated upgrade in the sovereign credit rating after the completion of the restructuring process of international sovereign bonds. Group […]

The John Keells Group commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25th November, reaffirming its commitment to combat gender-based violence (GBV) through sustained initiatives and targeted campaigns carried out by its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) entity, John Keells Foundation (JKF). This year’s observance included the eighth annual public campaign under […]

John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB), one of Sri Lanka’s leading equity brokerage firms, is proud to announce the unveiling of its new logo as part of a broader rebranding effort. The new design reflects JKSB’s ongoing commitment to trust, positivity, and excellence in serving a diverse client base largely consisting of local & foreign institutional […]