Indian and Sri Lankan naval talks have concluded, accompanied by familiar language: cooperation, security, partnership. What matters is not what was said—but what was signalled. […]
Month: January 2026
SriLankan Airlines Rebrands: Optics at Cruising Altitude
SriLankan Airlines has launched a new branding push. The visuals are polished. The messaging is confident. The balance sheet remains unchanged. Branding is storytelling. Reform […]
Education Reform and Parental Revolt: When Policy Skips the Classroom
Parents protesting education reform should surprise no one. Education policy is not abstract—it shapes futures. When reform is imposed without clarity, resistance is inevitable. The […]
Sri Lanka’s Manufacturing Sector Surges in December 2025 Driven by Seasonal Demand: PMI Report
In December, Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector experienced growth, achieving a Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) value of 60.9, as reported by the central bank. This expansion […]
Cyclones pass. Debt does not.
Slower Growth in 2026: The Warning Hidden in Plain Sight Sri Lanka’s grwth outlook for 2026 is being revised downward, and the reaction ranges from […]
IMF After the Storm: When Disaster Becomes a Fiscal Test
The IMF is returning to Colombo, officially to assess the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. Publicly, this is framed as a humanitarian and technical mission. In […]
Red Notices, Old Games: When a Crackdown Sounds Familiar
Sri Lanka has announced that it has secured 95 red notices against organised criminals believed to be overseas. On paper, this sounds like resolve. In […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Reserves Decline as Swaps Increase Ahead of Cyclone
Sri Lanka’s central bank reported a decline in foreign exchange reserves, net of swaps, to USD 2,298 million in November 2025, down from USD 2,533 […]
Iranian Envoy in Sri Lanka Affirms Iran’s Readiness to Counter Potential U.S. Aggression
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Tehran government’s ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alireza Delkhosh, declared that Iran is prepared to defend itself without external assistance in the […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Edge Higher, Boosted by Banking and Capital Goods Sectors
The Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a modest increase of 0.10 percent on Friday, driven by select bank and capital goods stocks, according to data available […]
Bitget Reaches $18 Billion in Tokenized Stock Volume with Strong 82% Institutional Backing: Messari Research Reports
Bitget, recognized as the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has been featured in a recent Messari research report that delves into the platform’s evolving market […]
FAO Unveils $16.5 Million Appeal to Support Sri Lanka
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued an appeal for $16.5 million aimed at supporting the recovery of livelihoods and enhancing food […]
Permia Sensing Triumphs in UAE FoodTech Challenge with Innovative Sri Lankan Technology
Permia Sensing, an agriculture company leveraging AI technology and specializing in palm trees, has been honored as a winner of the UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026 […]
IMF Highlights Sri Lanka’s Cost-Recovery Focus in Electricity Pricing Policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that there will be no immediate changes to the electricity pricing objectives under Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported program. This […]
Sri Lanka Chamber Unveils Prestigious National Business Excellence Awards 2026
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) has officially launched the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026. This prestigious event aims to celebrate […]
Janashakthi Life Bolsters Executive Team with Strategic Leadership Appointments
Janashakthi Life, a prominent entity in the insurance sector and a subsidiary of the Janashakthi Group (JXG), is pleased to announce the addition of two […]
Champions Emerge at DFCC Bank-Powered Faldo Junior Series Sri Lanka at RCGC
The Faldo Junior Series Sri Lanka, sponsored by DFCC Bank, successfully concluded its championship event at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) after three days […]
Sri Lanka’s Top Educators Celebrated at 2025 National Educator Awards for Excellence in Higher and General Education
The National Educator Awards 2025 took place on November 26, 2025, at Monarch Imperial in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, celebrating outstanding educators from Sri Lanka’s higher […]