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Kurundu Wellness at Cinnamon Life is hosting an International Yoga Day Signature Experience on 20–21 June 2026, limited to 50 participants per day with packages priced at LKR 25,000++, LKR 40,000++ and LKR 55,000++. Packages include yoga, sound healing, access to wellness facilities and optional signature massage.

Colombo market edged up as the ASPI rose 0.04% (8.62 pts) to 22,385.91 while the S&P SL20 fell 0.17% to 6,210.72. Turnover was Rs.2.56bn on 107m shares, the banking sector led turnover and foreigners were net sellers of about Rs.12.2m.

Colombo market closed flat as the ASPI fell 0.02% to 22,377.29 after an early peak at 22,563.09, while the S&P SL20 rose 0.03% to 6,221.32 on turnover of Rs. 3.85bn. Foreigners were net buyers (Rs. 427.1m); top contributors were JKH, HAYL, DOCK, BREW and BIL, with CARG, CINS, SAMP, NDB and CFIN weighing on the index.

ASPI jumped 3.43% (743.22 pts) to 22,380.65 as markets rallied on signs of a possible end to the Middle East war, with index-weighted counters SAMP, COMB, JKH, MELS and DIAL among top contributors; turnover exceeded Rs.4bn and foreigners were net buyers (Rs.21.1m).

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka (John Keells Hotels) is running Father’s Day promotions from 19–21 June offering limited-edition 'Super Dad' 500g cakes at LKR 4,500++ and a slow-cooked short ribs dinner with free-flow pints priced at LKR 14,500+++ per person.

Colombo Stock Exchange rose 3.43% as the ASPI gained 743.22 points to close at 22,380 on positive sentiment after a US-Iran deal. Top contributors included Sampath Bank, Commercial Bank, John Keells and Melstacorp, and Senkadagala Finance announced a 2.8 rupee dividend.

A seminar on recent mid-year tax reforms will be held on 24 June 2026 at Cinnamon Lakeside, covering increases to CGT, criminalisation of tax offences, new income tax calculations, expanded CGIR powers, digital VAT and lower VAT/SSCL thresholds. It is targeted at hotel management, banking/finance compliance and tax professionals.

Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI rose 1.73% (367.41 pts) to 21,637.43 and the S&P SL20 gained 1.55% to 6,027.05. Turnover was below Rs.2bn with foreign investors net buyers of Rs.24.4m; HNB, COMB, JKH, DFCC and RIL were key positive contributors and banks led turnover (25%).

Sri Lanka's CSE closed up with the ASPI rising 1.75% to 21,642.95 after US President Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran. Banks led turnover and several banks and blue-chips rose, while Dialog Axiata passed AGM resolutions including a final dividend and its shares closed up.

Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 1.68% (up 357.08 pts) to 21,627.10, with the S&P SL20 up 1.55% as banks supported gains. Market turnover was Rs.666m led by real estate; Colombo Fort Investments and Colombo Investment Trust listed scrip-dividend shares effective June 12, 2026.

BYD topped CAM's Automotive INNOVATIONS Report 2026 as Most Innovative Automotive Group with an innovation index score of 157, the first Chinese automaker to claim the top spot. John Keells' JKCG Auto said it is proud to bring BYD's NEV technology to Sri Lanka as the group's official local partner.

ASPI fell 0.4% (85.70 pts) to 21,461.47 as selling pressure reversed early gains; turnover was below Rs.1.7bn and foreign investors were net buyers of Rs.55.9m. Major negative contributors were C T Holdings, Melstacorp, Ambeon, Access Engineering and Central Finance, while John Keells, Chevron Lubricants and Commercial Bank were top turnover names.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 0.40% (85.54 points) to 21,461.63, with market turnover of 1.67 billion rupees. Bukit Darah, John Keells, Aitken Spence and Associated Motor Finance were positive contributors while C T Holdings and Melstacorp were among the largest decliners; capital goods led turnover at 469.3 million rupees.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka and VJSC hosted a tourism promotion event in Ho Chi Minh City on 8 June, highlighting VietJet's planned Ho Chi Minh–Colombo service from 18 Aug 2026 and Vietnam Airlines' direct flights later in 2026, boosting prospects for Sri Lanka's tourism industry and hotels.

Colombo Stock Exchange trended up intraday, with the ASPI +0.26% (55.89 pts) to 21,603.06 and the S&P SL20 +0.16% (9.59 pts) to 6,010.27; market turnover was LKR 511.7m, led by capital goods (LKR 32.3m). Top positive contributors included Melstacorp, Hayleys, John Keells and Lanka IOC; Commercial Bank, Malwatte Valley Plantations and Ceylon Cold Stores were top negatives.

Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI rose 0.67% to 21,547.17 with net foreign inflows of Rs. 22.6 million. Gains were led by selected blue-chip counters and heavy turnover in capital goods and food & beverage names, with notable moves in DIAL, BREW, CCS, ABAN and JKH.

ASPI fell 1.57% (340.85 pts) to 21,403.28 as the CSE opened in the red amid rising interest rates and Middle East tensions. Turnover was over Rs.2.6bn with foreign net outflows of Rs.54.1m; Melstacorp, Bukit Darah, Sampath and LOLC were key negatives while John Keells and ACL led turnover and HNB rose.

Colombo Stock Exchange's ASPI rose 0.67% to 21,547, led by gains in Dialog Axiata (up 6.80% to LKR44.00) and Sampath Bank (up 0.72% to LKR139.75). Market turnover was LKR2.16 billion, with capital goods leading turnover at LKR791.2 million.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urged deeper Sri Lanka–India economic integration to boost trade and investment, highlighting UPI payment integration and proposed energy connectivity. He encouraged entrepreneurs and investors to pursue expansion and adapt to technological change.

The SAPLING policy dialogue to advance South Asia's food processing industry opened in Ahmedabad with ~200 participants and 16 Sri Lankan delegates, including representatives of John Keells Holdings; the event spotlights innovations such as smart cold chains, digital traceability and sustainable packaging.

The Colombo ASPI fell 2.54% for the week (S&P SL20 down 2.2%), wiping about Rs. 206 billion off market capitalisation. Major negative contributors were COMB, HAYL, JKH, WIND and SPEN, with turnover near Rs. 2.98 billion.

Air France–KLM appointed Rached Arfaoui as Regional Sales Manager for Offline Markets, covering 18 offline countries across the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. The release notes Mack Air — the group's GSA in Sri Lanka since 2014 — is a fully owned subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC.

John Keells Holdings' Offices at Cinnamon Life received Sri Lanka’s first GreenRE Gold Certification in the Existing Non-Residential category, recognising the development's sustainability performance and energy-efficiency standards.

Capital Trust Properties renewed its partnership with John Keells Properties to market John Keells' residential developments including Cinnamon Life, TRI-ZEN, Viman and Vauxhall DSTRCT.

ASPI fell 0.75% (166.55 pts) to 22,011.10, extending losses to a third session with turnover over Rs.2bn and foreigners net sellers of Rs.410.26mn. Negative contributors included Dialog, Sampath, Ceylon Beverage, Ceylon Cold Stores and Colombo Dockyard; Teejay Lanka, John Keells and Commercial Bank led turnover.

Colombo Stock Exchange slid midday as the ASPI fell 0.91% (200.70 pts) to 21,810 and the S&P SL20 fell 0.96% to 6,039. Hemas and Colombo Dockyard were positive contributors while Dialog Axiata, HNB, Commercial Bank and John Keells were top decliners; United Motors Lanka announced a 40 cents/share dividend.

John Keells Holdings renewed a partnership with Capital Trust Properties to market its residential projects, including Cinnamon Life, TRI-ZEN, Viman and Vauxhall DSTRCT. The tie-up is intended to boost market access and buyer confidence for John Keells' residential developments.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower as the ASPI fell 0.75% to 22,011.10. Top contributors included John Keells and Lion Brewery on the upside, while Dialog Axiata, Sampath Bank, Ceylon Beverage Holdings and Ceylon Cold Stores led declines; Maharaja Foods opened a new outlet and its shares fell 2.23%.

John Keells Holdings' Consumer Foods Sector graduated 36 participants from the "Aspire" Executive Development Programme 2025, strengthening leadership capability across its food brands. The sector ran the programme with the Postgraduate Institute of Management to build strategic, cross-functional and business leadership skills.

John Keells Holdings' development The Offices at Cinnamon Life has been awarded the Gold GreenRE Certification — the first GreenRE rating in Sri Lanka — recognising the project's sustainability, energy efficiency and environmentally conscious design.