Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department has issued an official notice confirming increases in casino-related levies and entry fees, following Cabinet approval granted in September. The revised measures […]
Month: January 2026
US captures Venezuelan leader Trump says amid calls to respect international law
The United States has successfully apprehended Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, transporting them out of the country following a military operation, according to […]
Foreigners buy Sri Lanka rupee bonds; extend 2025 net inflow to USD 234.4 million
Foreign investors acquired approximately USD 3 million worth of Sri Lankan government securities in the week ending January 1, according to data from the Central […]
Sri Lanka’s Vehicle Import Boom Risks Repeating the Same External Mistakes
A country that declared bankruptcy, entered IMF-led restructuring because it could not repay external debt, and spent years under severe import compression is now on […]
Public Appeal by Rusiripala Tennekoon on the Education Module
A group of concerned citizens, led by Rusiripala Tennakoon, has made a public appeal to the Education Minister over a controversy surrounding a Grade 6 […]
What Is the Presidential Task Force for Rebuilding Sri Lanka?
The Presidential Task Force for Rebuilding Sri Lanka has several key objectives: • Restoration of Basic Services and Healthcare: Focus on restoring essential services and […]
The IMF’s baseline projections
Growth at this level restores lost ground; it does not build shock absorbers. It does not generate enough fiscal space to respond generously to disasters, […]
After the Deluge: How Many Shocks Can Sri Lanka Take Before Stability Becomes a Myth?
Sri Lanka enters 2026 in a curious state of suspended animation. The numbers are improving, the language of governance has stabilised, and the word “collapse” […]
Turning Point: The Power of Pride
Faraz Shauketaly here, and it’s time to ignite a spark. Sri Lanka’s at a crossroads, folks, and President AKD’s got a tough road ahead. People […]
Sri Lanka targets 3.0 million tourists in 2026 with better marketing
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka aims to attract 3.0 million tourists by 2026, supported by enhanced marketing efforts, according to Buddika Hewawasam, Chairman of the […]
Sri Lanka’s coconut export revenue crosses USD 1 bn in Jan-Oct last year: Ministry
Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing USD 1 billion in exports of coconut and coconut-based products within the first ten months of […]
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields slightly lower
On Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee closed at 309.75/85 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing a slight depreciation from the previous day’s […]
Kaspersky reveals the journey of stolen data after phishing attacks
New data from Kaspersky reveals that in 2025, over 117 million phishing links were clicked in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Fortunately, these were detected and […]
Bullish Opening for Colombo Bourse: ASPI Rises 1.06% on First Day of 2026
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) commenced the new year on an optimistic note, marked by robust investor engagement that led to notable gains in key […]
Sri Lanka’s SEC eases minimum public holding rules to boost liquidity
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka has approved amendments to the listing rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to offer greater […]
Sri Lanka stocks close up, led by construction and banks
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a positive start to the year 2026, as indicated by provisional data available on […]
Port of Colombo Records Historic High of 8.29 Million TEUs in 2025
In 2025, the Port of Colombo achieved a historic milestone by recording a throughput of 8,291,178 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), marking the highest volume ever […]
EDB Hosts Networking Session for New and Potential Exporters
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently organized a networking session at its Colombo headquarters, designed to provide new and aspiring exporters with the […]