There is irony — and then there is Sri Lanka. This week, the Ministry of Finance quietly stepped in to keep the National Audit Office […]
Month: January 2026
When Due Process Is Suspended Along With the Official
Sri Lanka’s Parliament — the institution meant to police excess, restrain power, and model democratic conduct — has now found itself defending a decision that […]
Tourism Beyond the Applause Meter
Tourism is not measured by how many people arrive. It is measured by what remains — in communities, in the economy, and in the environment. […]
Sena Yaddehige: Doctor with Remote Control
Chairman of one of the country’s largest listed conglomerates is at the centre of a high-profile legal issue that has raised questions about executive leadership […]
Vanik Incorporation PLC: From Market Darling to Bankruptcy
Once celebrated as a rising star on the Colombo Stock Exchange, Vanik Incorporation Ltd captured the optimism of Sri Lanka’s rapidly expanding financial sector in […]
Bimputh Finance PLC: A Listed Company That Ended in Bankruptcy Lessons We Cannot Ignore
The delisting and effective collapse of Bimputh Finance PLC marks one of the more sobering failures in Sri Lanka’s non-bank financial sector. Once a licensed […]
DIMO Healthcare Introduces Cutting-Edge ZEISS Ophthalmology Technologies at Ninewells Eye
Ninewells Hospital has inaugurated Ninewells Eye, a cutting-edge eye clinic designed to improve access to advanced ophthalmic care. The clinic is equipped by DIMO Healthcare […]
IFC Pledges $166 Million in Financial Support to Sri Lanka’s NDB, NTB, and Combank
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a financial package totaling USD 166 million in loans and credit guarantees […]
IFC Commits $166 Million to Bolster Sri Lankan Enterprises and Propel Economic Growth
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a significant investment program of $166 million aimed at bolstering Sri […]
Sri Lanka Enhances Protectionism in Coconut Foreign Direct Investment
Sri Lanka has taken measures to prevent several multinational companies from establishing industries using coconut husks, aiming to protect local businesses that are less efficient, […]
Think Tank Urges Sri Lanka to Harmonize SME Support with Banking Stability
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – A prominent think tank has warned that calls for government intervention in credit enforcement could destabilize Sri Lanka’s financial system. The Advocata […]
Sri Lanka Unveils Ambitious Vision as ‘Next Dubai’ with Tax Incentives to Woo UAE Investors
Sri Lanka is extending tax holidays of up to 15 years and positioning Colombo Port City as a burgeoning financial and trade hub, aiming to […]
Port City Colombo Launches into Active Development with Inauguration of First Residential Project
Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban development initiative has achieved a significant milestone with the commencement of construction on the first residential project within Port City […]
When the Referee Starts Cheering: Why Stock Exchange Communications Matter
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently marked a significant milestone when the All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached an all-time high. The achievement itself is […]
CSE Launches Sweeping Technology Reform for Brokers in Wake of Historic Trading Disruption
Colombo, 24 January 2026 — Just days after the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) endured what many described as the most humiliating episode in its 130-year history, […]
Sri Lanka’s Unfulfilled Battery Tariff Promises Waste Renewable Energy, Say Solar Firms
Sri Lanka’s solar power companies were assured a battery tariff of 46.80 rupees per unit to be effective in 2025. However, as of December, the […]
From Ceylon Tea to Cautionary Tale: The Rise and Fall of Ferntea Ltd
Once, Ferntea Ltd carried the quiet prestige of Ceylon tea into boardrooms and balance sheets. It was a name that sat comfortably at the intersection […]
