The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), in accordance with its annual activity plan, recently conducted two significant MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) capacity-building programmes […]
Month: December 2025
Sri Lanka agri, spice exporters face raw material shortage after Ditwah devastation: EDB chief
Sri Lankan exporters in areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah are currently experiencing a shortage of raw materials for agricultural products and spices, according to Export […]
Exports Record US$ 15.8 Billion as Sri Lanka Maintains Upward Trade Momentum
Sri Lanka’s export sector has demonstrated robust growth, achieving a 5.8% year-on-year increase during the period from January to November 2025. According to Sri Lanka […]
How Sri Lanka’s Lost Wisdom Is Fueling Today’s Floods and Landslides
Sri Lanka’s central hills are not just a geographical feature; they are the silent foundation of a civilisation that flourished for over 2,500 years. These […]
eMudhra and LankaSign Announce Strategic Partnership to Make Digital Signing Seamless
In a major development for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, eMudhra, a global leader in digital identity and security solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with […]
Sri Lanka should sell debt with disaster clauses, catastrophe bonds: think tank
Sri Lanka should consider issuing debt instruments with climate clauses that suspend debt service obligations in the event of natural disasters, according to Colombo-based think […]
ADB Supports Pilot of Modern Pipe Distribution Network Systems for Agriculture in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $3 million grant to address water shortages in Sri Lanka’s Northwestern and Uva provinces by constructing modern […]
Hameedia Holidays Brings the Spirit of the Season to Life
Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear and lifestyle brand, is embracing the festive season this December with a dynamic celebration that blends fashion, gifting, unique experiences, […]
Access Engineering, People’s Leasing, Singer Sri Lanka and Sunshine Holdings Join S&P Sri Lanka 20
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced changes to the constituents of the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index, as determined by S&P Dow Jones Indices […]
Elephant House Ice Cream Marks Historic Launch in Australia
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC, has introduced its iconic Elephant House Ice Cream to the Australian market, marking […]
Keells and Enfection Win the Meta Reels Impact Award for AI-Driven Innovation
Keells Supermarkets and Enfection have been awarded the top prize for ‘Best of Innovation & Generative AI in Reels’ at the Meta Reels Impact Awards […]
Russel’s unveils traditional Kiribath Feast for the New Year 2026
As the nation prepares to celebrate the arrival of New Year 2026, Russel’s (Pvt) Ltd is once again set to bring the authentic taste, aroma, […]
DPMC’s e-Drive earns national recognition at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards
David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC) has been recognised at the esteemed Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, […]
BOI continues its dialogue with industries as Cyclone Ditwah disrupts production and exports
Cyclone Ditwah has created an unprecedented national disaster in Sri Lanka, leading to severe disruptions across multiple economic sectors. The cyclone has significantly impacted industrial […]
HNB partners with Gaia Green Energy to empower Sri Lankan households with solar financing solutions
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gaia Green Energy Holdings Pvt Ltd, a […]
Donor agencies commit $350mn for Sri Lanka after cyclone, more expected
Foreign agencies have pledged US$350 million to support Sri Lanka’s cyclone recovery efforts, with further contributions anticipated, according to Deputy Treasury Secretary A.K. Seneviratne. Speaking […]
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, bond yields steady
Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.55/65 to the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, marking a slight depreciation from Friday’s close of […]
Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah
A group of 120 leading economists, including Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, have urged the suspension of Sri Lanka’s debt payments in the wake of the […]