Andre Fernando, Group Managing Director of MAC Group, has assumed duties as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) with […]
Month: March 2026
Sri Lanka Stocks Rise 1% as Dockyard Attracts Investor Interest
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed up 1 percent on Wednesday, led by capital goods and banking, data on its site showed. […]
Serendib Flour Mills Celebrates International Women’s Day with Wellbeing-Focused Programme for Employees and Support Staff
Serendib Flour Mills, dedicated to nourishing the nation, celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 by organising a special programme for the women of the organisation, recognising […]
NPCI International Launches Digital Payment Solutions for Indian Travelers in Sri Lanka
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), said it plans to integrate its […]
DFCC Aloka Partners with Chrysalis to Strengthen Women-Led Enterprises Across Sri Lanka
DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank), through its women-focused proposition DFCC Aloka, has partnered with Chrysalis to expand financial access, business capacity, and market opportunities for women-led […]
To reach US$8 billion, Sri Lanka apparel must grow differently
By Felix Fernando, Chairman, Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has earned its place in the global market through consistency, trust, and […]
Sri Lanka Implements Number Plate-Based Fuel Distribution System
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka will begin issuing fuel to vehicles based on odd and even numbers corresponding to the day of the week, Ceypetco […]
SLAMERP Celebrates 40 Years of Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Rubber Products Export Industry
The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary, marking four decades of contribution to the growth […]
Sri Lankan Banks Announce Reduced Wednesday Operating Hours
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s banks have announced they will operate shorter hours on Wednesdays following the government’s decision to declare the midweek a public […]
Table by Nyne – The Beach: An Elegant Stop for Sundowners and Coastal Dining in Bentota
Positioned between the iconic Galle Road and the golden shoreline of Bentota, Table by Nyne – The Beach pairs panoramic Indian Ocean views with a […]
Vista Solar Energy wins ‘Best Solar Company’ award at Global Synergy Awards
Vista Solar Energy, a fast-growing renewable energy company and a subsidiary of the Agrovista Group, has been honored with the “Best Solar Company Award” at […]
ComBank becomes Patron of two Working Groups of UNGC Network Sri Lanka
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has taken a leadership role in advancing key sustainability priorities of the United Nations Global Compact Network Sri Lanka by […]
Sri Lanka’s GDP Expands by 4.8% in Q4, Achieves 5.0% Annual Growth Amidst Low Inflation
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s economy grew 4.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, with full-year growth estimated at 5.0 percent, helped by lower […]
SriLankan Airlines Alerts Customers to Social Media Scams
SriLankan Airlines wishes to alert customers to social media scams circulating on Facebook, WhatsApp, and other platforms, often sent from both known and unknown contacts, […]
Chokolaate and The Shoppes at City of Dreams Celebrate International Women’s Day with “Celebrate the Hustle”
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Chokolaate, in collaboration with The Shoppes at City of Dreams, hosted a special event titled “Celebrate the Hustle” on […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Remain Stable
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 311.25/35 to the US dollar in the spot market Wednesday, improving from 311.30/40 the previous day, […]
Asian stocks rally as oil retreats, Fed in spotlight
Reuters – Asian shares rallied on Wednesday as oil prices paused their gains, with markets turning to the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting to see how […]
Coalition of the Unwilling
There was a time when the Western alliance moved with the confidence of a single orchestra. When Washington spoke, Europe did not merely listen – […]