Sri Lanka’s foreign policy is heavily focused on economic diplomacy, prioritizing trade, investment, tourism, and innovation, according to Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. During his address […]
Month: February 2026
Sri Lanka Secures Additional Rs42.18bn in Treasury Bill Sales Post-Auction
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s public debt management office has announced the sale of treasury bills amounting to 42,183 million rupees through a tap issue. […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Decline
The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened against the US dollar in the spot market, closing at 309.35/45 on Friday, an improvement from the 309.45/50 mark recorded […]
Emirates Launches Dynamic Ad Campaign with Suryakumar Yadav for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Debut
Emirates is making a strong impact by featuring Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav in its latest advertising campaign, which is set to debut ahead of […]
Arj Samarakoon Urges Sri Lanka to Follow Australia’s Lead in Climate-Driven Economic Recovery
Climate shocks are increasingly influencing Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, with floods and extreme weather events posing risks that extend well beyond immediate damage. Key concerns […]
Sri Lanka Explores the Feasibility of Introducing Skydiving Adventures
A meeting to explore the feasibility of introducing skydiving activities in Sri Lanka took place at the Ministry of Defence on February 5. The session […]
Joseph Fraser Hospital Enhances Maternity Care with Medically Supported Water Births
Joseph Fraser Hospital has recently reached a significant milestone in its maternity services with the successful delivery of a baby through a medically supported water […]
From Kevum to Keto: Sri Lankans Turn to TikTok for Daily Culinary Inspiration
For generations, the culinary traditions of Sri Lanka have been passed down through observation—watching a mother temper spices, learning the texture of dough by touch, […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief Confirms Stability, Dismisses Concerns of Another Debt Restructuring
Sri Lanka will not experience another sovereign debt crisis, and the nation is set to commence the repayment of its outstanding external debts as scheduled, […]
Fitch Assigns ‘AA+(lka)’ Rating to Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings; Evaluates Proposed Debentures
Fitch Ratings has granted Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC (ASHH) a National Long-Term Rating of ‘AA+(lka)’, with a Stable Outlook. This rating is indicative of […]
Sri Lanka Unveils National Branding Initiative: “Edges of Sri Lanka”
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The launch of “Edges of Sri Lanka,” a national branding initiative aimed at promoting the island in global markets, took place alongside […]
Sri Lanka Highlights Investment Opportunities at Paris Business Forum
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s potential for investment and trade was highlighted at a business forum organized in collaboration with MEDEF, the French business federation, […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Confirms No Need for Further Debt Restructuring
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, firmly stated today that Sri Lanka does not require another debt restructuring. […]
Bitcoin Breaks Below $70,000 as Fear Returns to Crypto Markets
Bitcoin has slipped decisively beneath the $70,000 threshold, briefly touching the $67,000 range this week as selling pressure intensified across global financial markets. The move […]
DFCC Bank Secures Prestigious Victory at CIPM Great HR Quiz
DFCC Bank proudly announces its achievement of securing First Place in the Banking Sector and being recognized as the Overall Second Runners-Up at the Great […]
ComBank and Visa Achieve Milestone with 100,000 Google Pay Transactions in Sri Lanka Debut
A significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital payments evolution was marked at Cinnamon Life as the Commercial Bank of Ceylon celebrated achieving 100,000 Google Pay […]
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Launches Mandatory Acquisition Bid for Colombo Dockyard
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, an Indian state-owned company, has extended a mandatory offer to purchase the remaining shares of Colombo Dockyard at […]
Senok Reintroduces Complete JCB Machinery Line to Sri Lanka and Maldives
JCB, a globally recognized leader in construction and industrial machinery manufacturing, has officially reinstated Senok Group as its Authorized Dealer for the entire JCB product […]