Walk the southern coast at sunset and you will see the postcard version of Sri Lanka. Surfboards. Boutique villas. Avocado toast. Card-only cafés. Ask a […]
Month: February 2026
ADB Pledges Continued Long-Term Support for Sri Lanka in Presidential Meeting
Newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Ms. Shannon Cowlin, visited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat […]
Industry Expert Highlights Persistent Slowdown in Sri Lanka’s Construction Sector
Despite optimistic reports from authorities, Sri Lanka’s construction sector has yet to fully recover from the 2022 crisis, according to an industry expert. The sector […]
Emirates Expands Premier Cabin Experience to Global Destinations
Emirates has unveiled an extensive plan to deploy aircraft and upgrade its services, broadening the reach of its Premium Economy offering and enhancing customer experience […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Remain Steady Amid Tepid Interest in Major Players
On Thursday, the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka concluded trading with minimal movement, as companies reported mixed earnings, according to brokers. The All Share […]
Sri Lanka’s IRONMAN 70.3: A Catalyst for Tourism and Urban Transformation
Sri Lanka is set to host the IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo triathlon this month, aiming to use this global sporting event as a catalyst for tourism, […]
Sri Lanka Prolongs Expression of Interest Deadline for Canwill Holdings Sale
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Sri Lanka has announced an extension for the submission of expressions of interest […]
Treasury Secretary Updates ISB Holders on Debt Advancements and Cyclone Recovery Strategy
Sri Lanka is poised to finalize its external debt restructuring and secure the next tranche of International Monetary Fund (IMF) funding, as reported by Treasury […]
Sri Lanka Imposes Strict Penalties on Local Foreign Currency Transactions
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a warning to residents against conducting transactions in foreign currencies within the country, highlighting the risk of […]
Central Bank Issues Alert on Domestic Foreign Currency Transactions
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has observed instances where residents are conducting transactions within the country using foreign currency instead of the Sri Lankan […]
Sri Lankan Lawmakers Align with Regional Counterparts in Embracing Karachi Declaration
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – A delegation of Sri Lankan parliamentarians has traveled to Pakistan to participate in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Asia Regional Conference, culminating […]
Marriott Accelerates Asia Growth with Ultra-Luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR, “Marriott”) has announced another year of exceptional growth and strategic expansion in its Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region for […]
Mild Earth Elevates Sri Lankan Spices to Global Prominence with ‘Wild Mist Water’
Unveiled this week in Colombo 7, ‘Wild Mist Water’ is described by its creator, Sohan Jayasena, as “a luxury wellness experience inspired by Sri Lanka’s […]
GovPay Celebrates Milestone Year, Advancing Sri Lanka’s Digital Governance Revolution
One year ago, GovPay was launched to transform the way citizens interact with government services. Today, it plays a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s digital […]