When Charith Asalanka finally fronted the media after being stripped of Sri Lanka’s T20 captaincy, what stood out was not anger, outrage, or wounded ego. It was […]
Month: January 2026
Eric Solheim Comes to Dambulla: The Sustainable Tourism Evangelist Who Wants Sri Lanka to Stop Selling Paradise on Credit
Sri Lanka is a country that can sell “paradise” with one hand and then quietly invoice the future with the other. So when Erik Solheim arrives in […]
Dr. P. B. Jayasundera: The Technocrat Who Outlasted Politics – and Became Political Anyway
If Sri Lanka ever needed proof that the civil service is not a spectator sport, it found it in P. B. Jayasundera. Few public officials have […]
When the Audit Fails the Auditor
A young audit professional’s tragic death has done what no white paper or seminar ever quite managed: it has forced Sri Lanka to look — […]
Sri Lanka at Davos: Why the World Economic Forum Was Worth the Ticket
When Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya boarded a plane to Davos, Switzerland in late January, it was not a photo op. It was a strategic economic engagement — and a […]
Indian Economist Urges Sri Lankans to Remember Crisis Causes to Avert Future Turmoil
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lankans must remember the factors that led to the economic crisis and its impact on the nation if they wish to […]
Felix Fernando Ascends to Chairmanship of Joint Apparel Association Forum at 22nd AGM
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has appointed Felix A. Fernando as its new Chairman during the 22nd Annual General Meeting. This marks a new […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Steady as Bond Yields Decline on Extended Tenors
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, Sri Lanka’s rupee concluded trading at 309.76/80 against the US dollar in the spot market, a slight change from 309.75/85 […]
ASPI Surges to Historic 24,000 Mark in Landmark CSE Achievement
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a significant milestone today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached the 24,000 mark during intraday trading, marking […]
BOI Secures $1 Billion in Foreign Direct Investment for 2025
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has reached a major investment milestone in 2025, surpassing USD 1 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Surge on Strong Interest in Dockyard and Real Estate Sectors
The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced an upswing on Friday, driven by speculative trading in Colombo Dockyard following its rights issue, as well […]
JPMorgan Acquires UK Pensions Tech Firm WealthOS, Internal Memo Reveals
JPMorgan Chase, a leading U.S. banking institution, has successfully completed the acquisition of WealthOS, a UK-based pensions technology platform. This information was disclosed in an […]
Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses January 2026 Revenue Target in Just 22 Days
The revenue collected by Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed the target set for the first 22 days of January, according to official data. The revenue […]
Barista’s “Share a Meal” Campaign Raises Rs. 6.78 Mn, Offering Hope to Sri Lankan Children for Sixth Year
Sri Lanka’s largest and most preferred café chain, Barista Sri Lanka, has once again demonstrated its dedication to community upliftment with the successful conclusion of […]
Sri Lanka Secures Rs8.5bn Cash Donation and Rs2.3bn in Goods for Reconstruction Efforts
Sri Lanka has received a generous financial donation exceeding 8.5 billion rupees, with significant contributions from well-wishers in the United States. In addition, goods valued […]
Sri Lanka Shines at AsiaBerlin, Highlighting Innovation and Startup Potential
Sri Lanka made a significant impact at the AsiaBerlin Summit 2025, highlighting the country’s burgeoning innovation and startup scene. Through a vibrant delegation of tech […]
SLYCAN Trust Hosts Climate Finance Forum Amid Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah Response
On January 20, 2026, SLYCAN Trust held a High-Level Forum on Climate Finance and Climate-Related Extreme Events in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This event was part […]
Colombo Stock Market Achieves Landmark 24,000 Milestone
The Colombo Stock Exchange’s benchmark index, the All Share Price Index (ASPI), achieved a historic milestone by reaching the 24,000-point level for the first time […]