FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened in the spot market, closing at 309.45/55 against the US dollar, an improvement from the previous […]
Month: February 2026
Sri Lanka Regulator Prolongs Suspension of Sanasa Life Insurance
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka has announced an extension of the suspension of Sanasa Life Insurance Co PLC’s registration for […]
Sri Lankan Cabinet Endorses Ambitious Renewable Energy Initiative
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan for 2025-2030, as announced by Minister Nalinda Jayatissa. This plan was developed […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Surge as Banking Sector Drives Turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed positively on Tuesday, with significant contributions to turnover from the banking and capital goods sectors, according to data available […]
Sri Lanka Delegation Engages with Saudi Public Investment Fund Officials to Explore New Investment Opportunities
A delegation from Sri Lanka, led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeyasinghe, engaged in a fruitful discussion with senior officials of […]
Sri Lanka Treasury Bill Yields Decline Across All Maturities
Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields experienced a decline across various maturities at the auction held on Tuesday, according to data from the Public Debt Management […]
Sri Lanka and Finland Launch Political Consultation Initiative
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has given the green light for a proposal to enter into an agreement with Finland to create […]
Kala Pola: Sri Lanka’s Iconic Open-Air Art Fair Celebrates 33 Years on February 8, 2026
Sri Lanka’s renowned open-air art fair, Kala Pola, is set to enliven the streets of Colombo with its vibrant display of color, creativity, and conversation […]
Anax Advisory and Abhiyanta Solutions Unite to Propel SAP Transformation in Sri Lanka and Maldives
Anax Advisory, a prominent Sri Lankan firm specializing in digital transformation and data-driven strategies, has announced a strategic partnership with Abhiyanta Solutions, an SAP Gold […]
Sri Lanka Secures Five Shipments of 92-Octane Petrol from Singapore’s Epdesa
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has given the green light to award a contract for the procurement of five shipments of 92 octane unleaded petrol to Singapore’s […]
HNB Cards Unveils Exclusive International Rewards for Club Elite and Priority Circle Members
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private bank, recently awarded two distinguished winners of its Credit Card campaign exclusive access to the 68th Grammy Awards in […]
Sri Lanka Launches 9th International Boat Show & Conference
From January 30th to February 1st, 2026, Sri Lanka will host the Boat & Marine Show and Conference 2026, the leading marine lifestyle and industry […]
Sri Lanka Sees 9.7% Surge in Tourist Arrivals for January 2026
According to data released by the Tourism Development Authority, Sri Lanka experienced a 9.7 percent increase in tourist arrivals, reaching a total of 277,327 visitors […]
China Announces Ban on Concealed Car Door Handles Starting 2027
China has announced a ban on hidden car door handles for vehicles sold within the country, effective from next year. This decision aims to phase […]
Senthilverl Holdings Increases Stake in Colombo Dockyard to 12.20%
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to a stock exchange filing, Senthilverl Holdings has increased its stake in Colombo Dockyard to 12.20% of the issued share capital. […]
Reliance and Export-Driven Sectors Propel Indian Stocks Following US Trade Agreement
Indian shares experienced a significant surge on Tuesday, with the benchmark Nifty index nearing record-high levels, driven by strong performances from Reliance and export-oriented stocks. […]
Volt Charge Amplifies National EV Charging Network via Strategic Alliance with Jetwing Hotels
Volt Charge, known as Sri Lanka’s most rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has entered into a strategic alliance with Jetwing Hotels to establish […]
NDB Wealth Broadens Reach with New Kandy Branch, Offering Tailored Investment Solutions
NDB Wealth, Sri Lanka’s largest private sector wealth management company, has further enhanced its regional footprint with the inauguration of its second branch in Kandy. […]