One of the more sensational and troubling corporate stories currently circulating in the capital. Continental Insurance Lanka Limited (CILL), a subsidiary of the Melstacorp/DCSL group, is […]
Month: December 2025
Emergency Tender Guidelines – A Recipe for Another Disaster?
As we dig into the “Emergency Tender” guidelines being used by the Road Development Authority (RDA) for this trillion-rupee recovery, the picture becomes as murky as the […]
The Digital Aragalaya
Good morning. If you scroll through Facebook, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the holiday cheer is being drowned out by a wave of “Angry” and “Sad” reacts. […]
Juggling Indo-Chinese Relationship
It was a busy day at the Presidential Secretariat, wasn’t it? We had S. Jaishankar in one room talking about ‘Sagar Bandhu’ and Bailey bridges, […]
Foreigners buy Sri Lanka rupee bonds amid currency fall
Foreign investors purchased approximately 2.4 million US dollars’ worth of Sri Lankan government securities in the week ending December 18, according to data from the […]
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields up
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 309.65/75 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, weakening from 309.50/65 recorded the previous day, according to […]
Sri Lanka stocks rebound 0.13-pct, driven by Dockyard
Colombo Dockyard saw renewed positive momentum on Tuesday, contributing to a 0.13 percent gain in the Colombo Stock Exchange All Share Price Index (ASPI), according […]
HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival Continues to Support Youth Development with its Third Edition of the Future Writers Program
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival has announced the launch of the third edition of its Future Writers Program, underscoring its ongoing commitment to […]
ComBank’s Cyclone Ditwah recovery support crosses Rs. 125 Mn
As part of its ‘Rebuild Together’ initiative, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced a commitment exceeding Rs. 125 million to support recovery efforts following […]
Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise, 12-month up 16bp
Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields increased across all maturities at Tuesday’s auction, according to data released by the Public Debt Management Office. The 12-month Treasury […]
Onestep Solutions’ 25-Year Journey of Trust, Technology, and Transformation
Onestep Solutions, a leading provider of accounting software and financial outsourcing services, has marked its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of sustained growth and service […]
Sri Lanka Insurance Supports 1000 Families in Flood-Affected Areas
Sri Lanka Insurance Life and Sri Lanka Insurance General, in collaboration with the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), have provided essential assistance to 1,000 […]
Sri Lanka awards Litro cylinder contract to Thailand-based SMPC
The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has approved the awarding of a contract for the procurement of gas cylinders for the state-owned Litro Gas Lanka Limited […]
Good morning. If you ever wanted to see a masterpiece of creative accounting, just put these two reports side-by-side.
The World Bank tells us the cyclone cost us $4.1 billion. The Government, in what I can only call a fit of seasonal optimism, says […]
EDOTCO Strengthens Sri Lanka’s Telecom Network Resilience with 400 Resilient Power Systems
EDOTCO Services Lanka Pvt Ltd (EDOTCO Sri Lanka) has deployed 400 resilient power systems throughout Sri Lanka to enhance the reliability of telecommunications networks during […]
A Trusted Voice at the Helm of Sri Lanka’s Financial Discourse
At a time when clarity, credibility, and context matter more than ever, Financial Chronicle stands out as a principled platform shaping Sri Lanka’s economic and public policy […]
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited powers Colombo Motor Show 2025 as Official Insurance Partner
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL), recognized as the nation’s most trusted general insurance provider and the leading name in the motor insurance sector, […]
Cheap Laptops, Costly Consequences: Inside Sri Lanka’s Growing IT Hardware Illegal Import Crisis
Sri Lanka’s laptop and computer equipment market is undergoing significant changes due to a surge in illegal imports, counterfeit products, and used devices entering the […]