As internet usage in Sri Lanka continues to experience rapid growth, the occurrence of fake banking websites, fraudulent online stores, phishing emails, and malware attacks […]
Month: February 2026
Sri Lanka Greenlights Exporters’ Investment in Domestic Dollar Bonds
The cabinet of ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to present new regulations to parliament, which are designed to permit exporters to […]
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath Embarks on Mission to Bolster Economic and Political Ties with Germany
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath is set to visit Germany from February 26-27, 2026. The visit comes in response to […]
Emirates Targets Sri Lanka in Global Recruitment Drive for Skilled Technicians
Emirates, the world’s largest international and most profitable airline, is set to host a roadshow in Colombo on March 10, 2026, as part of its […]
Trump Proposes Replacing Income Tax with Tariffs to Ease American Burden in Key Speech
US President Donald Trump, in his annual State of the Union address, defended his extensive tariffs on foreign nations, asserting that those who “exploited the […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Stabilizes as Bond Yields Rebound
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee remained stable, quoted at 309.35/40 against the US dollar in the spot market, according to dealers. Meanwhile, […]
Asia Markets Climb Amid Optimism in AI Sector, Anticipation Builds for Trump Speech
Asia’s financial markets experienced an upswing on Wednesday, driven primarily by gains in Korean chipmakers, as investors showed increased confidence in the perceived safety of […]
NTB Reports 6% Decline in Profits for December 2025 Quarter in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s publicly listed lender, Nations Trust Bank, reported a 6 percent decline in group profits for the fourth quarter ending December 2025, reaching 4.35 […]
Malaysian Airlines to Launch Self Check-In Counters at Sri Lanka’s BIA
Malaysian Airlines is set to become the third carrier to implement self check-in facilities at Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), aiming to streamline the […]
United Tractors & Equipment Secures Rs. 1.4 Billion Motor Grader Contract
The Cabinet of Ministers has sanctioned the acquisition of 75 motor graders intended for use in government development programs, following a National Competitive Bidding process. […]
Sri Lanka Attracts $1.06 Billion in FDI for 2025, with Singapore and India at the Forefront
Sri Lanka has achieved a foreign direct investment (FDI) milestone of 1,062.8 million dollars in 2025, with Singapore and India emerging as the leading investors, […]
Cabinet Endorses Revamped National Tariff Policy After Thorough Review
Sri Lanka has endorsed the implementation of an updated National Tariff Policy following a thorough review aimed at enhancing compliance, improving clarity, and aligning the […]
Sri Lankan Scientist Duleeka Sandamali Gunarathne Honored with 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Energy Award for Global South Innovators
Five pioneering women scientists from the Global South have been recognized with the 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists, honoring their contributions to […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Steady as Bond Yields Rise
The Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading at 309.35/40 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, maintaining a slight change from the previous […]
Sri Lanka Invests Rs1.4 Billion in 75 Motor Graders from United Tractors
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has sanctioned a proposal to grant a contract for the acquisition of 75 new motor graders, amounting to 1,424.25 million […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Decline Amid Uncertainty Over IMF Program Delay
The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a decline on Tuesday, influenced by investor uncertainty and rising fixed income rates, according to brokers. The […]
Sri Lanka Set to Implement New Regulations for Private Security Services
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a proposal to introduce new legal provisions aimed at regulating the country’s private security industry, according […]
Sri Lanka Commences Repairs on Key Kerawalapitiya-Elakanda Expressway Access Road
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved a plan to repair a 2.2-kilometer stretch of the expressway access road in Kerawalapitiya, as […]