On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.60/75 against the US dollar in the spot market, remaining mostly stable compared to Friday’s rate of […]
Year: 2025
Gree Airtech opens Gree flagship store in Nawala
Gree, recognized as the world’s leading air-conditioning brand, has achieved a significant milestone in its Sri Lankan operations with the inauguration of its flagship store. […]
Sri Lanka outlines seven key vectors of international cooperation at Moscow forum
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, outlined a conceptual framework of seven key vectors shaping contemporary international relations at the XI Moscow International […]
Sri Lanka among top five best places to visit in Asia for 2026
Sri Lanka has proudly achieved the fifth spot among the top destinations to visit in Asia, as reported by U.S. News & World Report. This […]
Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue high this year
Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a historic revenue milestone of Rs. 2,497 billion so far in 2025, surpassing its revised annual target, according to Customs […]
PickMe Calls for Urgent Police Action to Protect Independent Drivers and Public Safety in Tourist Zones
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe), Sri Lanka’s leading digital mobility platform, has formally reached out to the Inspector General of Police, expressing significant concern […]
State of Public Emergency extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended with effect from today (28), according to an extraordinary gazette notification. The proclamation was […]
Dhammika Perera, Warren Buffett, and the SriLankan Airlines Paradox :-When Talent Cannot Overcome Structural Failure
Recently I watched a lawmaker in Parliament suggesting that Dhammika Perera should be appointed CEO of SriLankan Airlines, which prompted me to write this opinion. […]
Sri Lanka Cricket Steps Up in Wake of Cyclone Ditwah
As Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka in late 2025, unleashing floods, landslides, and widespread displacement, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) emerged as a key contributor to relief […]
Lion Brewery Steps Up in Biyagama Amid Flood Crisis
The recent floods along the Kelani River have tested both the resilience of local communities and the preparedness of businesses in the Biyagama area. Among […]
Rail Disruption Exposes a Fragile Tourism Artery
Sri Lanka’s rail network—long romanticised as both a commuter backbone and a tourist experience—has entered another period of prolonged disruption, with implications that extend well […]
Sirasa & LOLC Group’s Humanitarian Response to the 2025 Floods
In the wake of the widespread flooding and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah—a disaster that affected communities across all 25 districts of Sri Lanka and displaced […]
Stabilising the Books, Weakening the Base? Exporters Brace for a Heavier Tax Regime
Attorney-at-Law Panduka Keerthinanda – who has served our governments in several capacities over the years – has raised a series of concerns over the cumulative […]
Hayleys PLC Mobilises to Support Communities Amid 2025 Flood Crisis
When Cyclone Ditwah unleashed devastating floods across Sri Lanka in late 2025, Hayleys PLC, one of the nation’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, swiftly stepped […]
Emergency IMF Support, Enduring Constraints: Sri Lanka Faces a Narrow Fiscal Path
With the International Monetary Fund (International Monetary Fund) approving a $206 million Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Sri Lanka has formally recommitted itself to fiscal discipline […]
Sri Lanka vehicle sales down 50-pct after Ditwah importers say, seeking penalty relief
The vehicle market in Sri Lanka has been significantly affected by Cyclone Ditwah, resulting in a 50% drop in sales as many customers are unable […]
Sri Lanka budget deficit down 73-pct, current account in surplus to November
Sri Lanka’s overall budget deficit experienced a significant reduction of 73% to 325 billion rupees, while revenues increased by 35.5% to 4,945 billion rupees. This […]
Sri Lanka PickMe writes to police chief on violent protectionism of tuk-tuk mafia
Sri Lankan ride-hailing company PickMe has requested police protection and equitable law enforcement for its drivers following incidents where gangs of tuk-tuk drivers have reportedly […]