FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka is poised to enhance its gross domestic product by welcoming ‘digital nomads’ to reside on the island and engage in […]
Month: February 2026
Sri Lanka’s Smaller Banks Under Spotlight as Central Bank Drives Consolidation: Fitch
Fitch Ratings has expressed a positive outlook on the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) reintroduction of a consolidation framework for the banking sector, viewing […]
Bank of Ceylon Achieves Rs. 120.8 Billion Pre-Tax Profit Milestone in 2025
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) concluded the financial year ending December 31, 2025, with remarkable achievements, posting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76.0 billion, […]
Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exports Decline in January Amid Global Market Fluctuations: JAAF Reports
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s apparel exports experienced a decline of 2.66 percent in January 2026, reaching 425.44 million dollars compared to 437.07 million dollars […]
City of Dreams Sri Lanka Unveils Vibrant “Signature Holi Rush” Celebration
City of Dreams Sri Lanka is gearing up to host a vibrant celebration of Holi with the “Signature Holi Rush,” a three-day extravaganza from March […]
Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exports Decline in January Amid Stable UK Market
In January 2026, Sri Lanka’s apparel exports experienced a year-on-year decrease of 2.66%, dropping to US$ 425.44 million from US$ 437.07 million in January 2025. […]
Sri Lanka Boosts Treasury Bill Sales by Rs31.12bn Post-Auction
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s public debt management office has successfully sold treasury bills amounting to 31,124 million rupees through a tap issue. These were […]
Chat2Find Revolutionizes Value Search with Major AI Upgrade to its Price Intelligence model
Chat2Find, the Sri Lanka leader in research-driven AI assistance, has announced a transformative upgrade to its flagship value-finding tool, Cheap2Find. This milestone update solidifies Chat2Find’s […]
People’s Bank Reports Record-Breaking LKR 40.2 Billion Profit
People’s Bank has reported its strongest financial performance to date for the year ending December 31, 2025, with a record standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) […]
Sri Lanka’s Path Forward: Managing Tariffs Amidst a Turbulent US Trade Landscape
The recent ruling by the US Supreme Court has significantly reduced Sri Lanka’s overall tariff from approximately 31% to 21.6%, with the apparel sector experiencing […]
Sri Lanka’s Path Forward: Adapting to Tariff Changes in a Shifting US Trade Landscape
The recent US Supreme Court ruling significantly reduces Sri Lanka’s overall tariff from approximately 31% to 21.6%, with the apparel sector experiencing nearly a 10-point […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Gains Strength as Bond Yields Remain Stable
The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened in the spot market on Friday, quoted at 309.20/25 against the US dollar, compared to 309.29/32 the previous day, according […]
Royal-Thomian Alumni Tee Off in Prestigious Golf Showdown
The Royal–Thomian Golfers’ Guild proudly presents the Royal–Thomian Old Boys Golf Match, an event celebrating the enduring legacy of sporting excellence and spirited rivalry between […]
The Easter Files Reopen
Former Military Intelligence Chief, Suresh Sallay Arrested under PTA Nearly six years after the Easter Sunday bombings of 2019, a significant development has shaken the […]
Banking On Recovery
Commercial Bank Crosses Rs. 2 Trillion — What It Really Means In a week dominated by arrests, outrage and cricketing despair, one story quietly signals […]
SHAME, SHAME, SHAME! 11-Year Bond Scam Anniversary. Accountability Awaits. Cover up continues?
27/02/2026 marks eleven years since the Central Bank bond controversy first erupted into public view. Eleven years since trust was shaken. Eleven years since numbers […]
The Arrest of Sri Lanka’s ‘Super Spy’
SIX YEARS LATER — WHY THIS ARREST MATTERS The arrest of the retired former Head of Military Intelligence — who later served as head of […]
Who Runs Sri Lanka Cricket?
Let us stop pretending. Sri Lanka Cricket is not merely a sports body. It is a public trust. It is funded, protected and politically shielded […]