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Year: 2025
Sri Lanka ends 2025 with inflation at 2.1-pct, food prices spike in Dec
According to data from Sri Lanka’s state statistics office, the country’s inflation rate stood at 2.1 percent for the 12 months leading up to December […]
Sri Lanka 2025: A Year of Recovery, Reforms, and Ruin
In 2025, Sri Lanka, under the governance of the National People’s Power (NPP), experienced significant challenges and developments. The year was marked by efforts to […]
CCPI based headline inflation remained unchanged in December 2025
The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), with a base year of 2021=100, reported a year-on-year headline inflation rate of 2.1% for December 2025, maintaining the […]
Prime Group Makes a Landmark Contribution of LKR 200 Million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
Guided by a clear vision to provide value beyond business, Prime Group has made a landmark contribution of LKR 200 million to the Rebuilding Sri […]
Sri Lanka rupee improves at close but still weak, bond yields up
On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened in the spot market, closing at 309.60/80 against the US dollar, recovering from the previous day’s rate of 310.00/310.20, […]
Sri Lanka stocks close up, index gains 41.7-pct over 2025
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) of Sri Lanka concluded the year with a notable increase in its main All Share Price Index (ASPI), which rose […]
ICYMI! Emirates’ 2025 year in review: Top 10 things to know
In 2025, Emirates marked a significant milestone by transporting 55.6 million passengers on nearly 180,580 flights, effectively circling the Earth 29,290 times. Celebrating its 40th […]
Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise, 6-month up 32bp
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Data from Sri Lanka’s Public Debt Management Office indicates an increase in Treasury bill yields across various maturities at the auction held […]
Dilmah Champions Sustainable Supply Chains in Sri Lanka
For over three decades, Dilmah has transcended its identity as a mere tea company, embodying a philosophy articulated by its founder, Merrill J. Fernando, who […]
Siyapatha Finance Announces Seamless Leadership Transition: Mathisha Hewavitharana appointed Chief Executive Officer
Siyapatha Finance PLC, a prominent licensed finance company and the largest fully-owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, has announced a significant leadership transition. Mr. Mathisha […]
Tale of Two Banks
Sri Lanka’s post-crisis economic recovery has thrust the banking sector back into the spotlight, with lenders emerging as prime beneficiaries of macroeconomic stabilisation. With GDP […]
SEC Sri Lanka Eases Minimum Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introductions to Boost Market Flexibility
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has sanctioned amendments to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Listing Rules, aiming to offer greater flexibility […]
Sri Lanka customs earn Rs870bn from vehicle imports in 2025
Sri Lanka Customs has generated 870 billion rupees from vehicle imports, with total collections projected to reach approximately 2,545 billion rupees by the end of […]
Panasian Power connects Galle plant to Sri Lanka’s national grid
On December 30, Panasian Power successfully connected its 5MW ground-mounted solar project located in Baddegama, Galle, to the Galle Grid Substation, according to a statement […]
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok participates in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams in Bangkok
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), successfully hosted the International Conference on […]
Macksons Paints Lanka Records First Paint Export to Mayotte Comoros
Macksons Paints Lanka, known for its brand Multilac, has marked a significant national achievement by completing Sri Lanka’s first-ever export of paints to Mayotte Comoros. […]
flydubai Announces Major Fleet Expansion and New Inflight Connectivity Partnership
flydubai has unveiled a series of substantial initiatives aimed at supporting its long-term growth strategy and enhancing the travel experience for its customers. The airline […]