Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya engaged in discussions with Masato Kanda, the President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank […]
Month: January 2026
India Plus the Fringe – And Why the Fringe Is Where the Money Is
Sri Lanka keeps making the same mistake when it comes to Ayurveda: it tries to measure itself against India. That is a category error. India […]
Dialog Enterprise and National Chamber Propel Digital Transformation for Sri Lankan Exporters
Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions division of Dialog Axiata PLC, in collaboration with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), recently hosted […]
Softlogic Life Charts Ambitious Growth Path with Strategic Investment from Norfund and OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I
Softlogic Life Insurance PLC, a leading insurer in Sri Lanka, has secured a significant USD 15 million Tier 2 loan facility from Norfund and the […]
Sri Lanka Central Bank to Release Inflation Report Following Return to Pre-1980s Stability
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is poised to present a report detailing its achievement of maintaining inflation below 2 percent during the first and […]
BASL warns social media campaigns risk undermining Attorney General
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) on Tuesday expressed serious concern over growing public pressure on the Office of the Attorney General, as opposing […]
Advertising Without Consequence: Why Sri Lanka Needs a National ASA -Yesterday
By Faraz Shauketaly Sri Lanka does not suffer from a lack of warnings. It suffers from a lack of memory. Every few years, the country […]
Are the People Losing Faith — Or Just Withholding Applause?
There is a new sound in the country.It is not anger. Not yet.It is quieter than that — a kind of civic throat- clearing. The […]
Sri Lanka Projects Rs904 Billion Revenue from Vehicle Imports in 2025
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka has generated 904 billion rupees from vehicle imports in 2025, significantly exceeding the initially anticipated 441 billion rupees, according to […]
Sri Lankan Cabinet Amends Pension Rights for Enhanced Clarity
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers has revised the provisions related to the pension rights of government officers recruited after January 1, […]
Sri Lanka’s CPC Launches Digital Fuel Card to Combat Corruption
The Sri Lankan government has announced the implementation of a new digital fuel card system for government vehicles, introduced by the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation […]
Sri Lanka Minister Calls on Expatriates to Attract New Tourism Investors
The Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, has called upon the country’s expatriate community to invest in the tourism sector, emphasizing […]
Standard Chartered: Sri Lanka’s Growth to Slow in 2026 Amid Crucial Reforms
According to a Global Focus country briefing by Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka’s economic growth is anticipated to moderate in 2026. Despite this moderation, the […]
Mogo Studios Premieres Trailer for Sri Lanka’s Debut Animated Feature Ahead of Global Launch
Mogo Studios has officially released the trailer for The Secret of the Moonstone, marking a historic milestone as Sri Lanka’s first fully produced animated feature […]
WindForce Awarded Contract for 50 MW Mullikulam Wind Power Project – Lot 1
WindForce PLC has received the official Letter of Award from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for Lot 1 of the 50 MW Mullikulam Wind Power […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Steady as Dockyard Boosts Turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a relatively stable day on Tuesday, with the market closing largely unchanged amid stagnant conditions, according to brokerage sources. […]
Enhanced National Standard Bolsters Organic Agriculture Framework in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has a rich tradition of environmentally harmonious agricultural practices, deeply rooted in indigenous knowledge systems, mixed farming, and biodiversity-rich home gardens. In recent […]
Unit Trust Industry Ends 2025 with Rs. 587 Billion in Assets Under Management
The Unit Trust industry in Sri Lanka experienced a 7.8% year-over-year increase in its assets under management (AUM), reaching Rs. 587 billion by the end […]