The Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.75/80 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, showing a slight depreciation from Friday’s rate […]
Month: January 2026
Marlbo Trading Launches FLIR Thermal Cameras for Enhanced Safety and Fault Detection
Advanced inspection tools now offer the ability to detect loose electrical connections early, identify heat loss in buildings, and locate individuals hidden by smoke during […]
First Capital to Present Sri Lanka’s 2026 Economic Outlook and Investment Strategies at 12th Investor Symposium
First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of the Janashakthi Group and a pioneering entity in Sri Lanka’s investment landscape, is poised to host the 12th […]
Sri Lanka’s Manufacturing and Services Sectors Experience Growth in December 2025
The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) registered an index value of 60.9 in December 2025, reflecting a sustained growth in […]
Sri Lanka Treasury Bill Yields Rise, Disrupting Previous Rate Stability
Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields have experienced a slight increase, disrupting the unusually flat and compressed rates observed across various tenures over recent months. This […]
Latest official data for Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves.
a) Gross Official Foreign Reserves Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves — the total stock held by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) including foreign […]
The Opposition’s Dilemma: Unite, or Hand the Future to the Past
Questioning the Answers By Faraz Shauketaly Sri Lanka’s opposition today resembles a reunion nobody planned, attended by people who insist they have moved on—but keep […]
In Defence of Harini – In Defence of Our Future
By Faraz Shauketaly Sri Lanka has an old habit: when reform finally knocks, we don’t open the door—we interrogate the doorbell, question the wiring, and […]
Sri Lanka to Host Prestigious Global Apparel Conference – Cascale Forum
Sri Lanka is set to host the Cascale Forum, an event that will gather over 500 global apparel manufacturers, brands, retailers, non-governmental agencies, and policymakers […]
Sri Lanka’s Service Sector Sees December 2025 Growth, Boosted by Wholesale and Retail Trade: PMI Analysis
Sri Lanka’s services sector activities saw expansion in December 2025, as indicated by the Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the Central Bank, which recorded an […]
Exiled Tamil Survivors in the UK Expose Sri Lanka’s Wartime Sexual Violence
More than 16 years after the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, Tamil survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) living in exile in […]
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Six European Nations, Including Denmark and UK, Over Greenland Dispute
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Denmark and seven other European nations will face a 10 percent tariff starting February, which will […]
Sri Lanka Seeks Accelerated ADB Credit Approval for Ditwah Project
Sri Lanka is currently negotiating with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the early release of a proposed loan scheme, initially scheduled for later this […]
Sri Lanka Regulator Alerts Public to Unlicensed Deposit Activities by RD Media Earning Hub
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a warning regarding unauthorized deposit-taking activities by RD Media Earning Hub (Pvt) Ltd. Following an investigation under […]
Vietnam Prepares for 14th Party Congress, Celebrating Four Decades of Economic Growth
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Vietnam is preparing to host the 14th Party Congress on January 14, marking four decades of growth and progress since the launch […]
Smiles, Handshakes, and Long Memories: President Dissanayaka Goes North
Questioning the Answers By Faraz Shauketaly When Anura Kumara Dissanayake travelled to the North today, the choreography was familiar. Smiles were exchanged. Hands were shaken. Cameras captured […]