Internationally renowned luxury Maison Montblanc has unveiled its latest fragrance, Montblanc Explorer Extreme, in the Sri Lankan market through Exclusive Lines, the sole authorized agent […]
Month: March 2026
Sri Lanka Poised to Absorb Oil Shocks, Affirms Central Bank Governor
Sri Lanka is in a stronger position to withstand global oil price shocks compared to the crisis in 2022, supported by a $7 billion foreign […]
John Keells Foundation Celebrates Women Empowerment on International Women’s Day with Inspiring Success Stories
“I began mushroom cultivation for my mental wellbeing, not expecting it to become a business,” said Indika Lasanthi, a mushroom cultivator under the John Keells […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Confirms Robust Policy Buffers to Mitigate External Challenges
In an interview with Bloomberg on March 7, 2026, Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe provided insights into Sri Lanka’s preparedness to handle potential global economic […]
Pay&Go CEO Vardan Aslibekyan Joins Board of Sri Lanka’s Fintech Forum
Sri Lanka’s fintech sector is gaining significant momentum with the recent appointment of Vardan Aslibekyan, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pay&Go, to the Board […]
Ogilvy Group Secures Six Effie Awards for Campaigns Addressing National Priorities
Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka showcased an outstanding performance at the SLIM Effie Awards 2025, recently securing six awards: one Gold, three Silver, and two Bronze, […]
Iran Conflict Sparks 25% Surge in Global Oil Prices
Global oil prices have surged approximately 25%, reaching their highest level since mid-2022, driven by the escalating conflict involving Iran, according to reports from foreign […]
Sri Lanka Insurance Life Invites Applications for Suba Pathum Scholarships
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the nation’s insurer, has consistently played a pivotal role in enhancing the prospects of future generations. As one of […]
Sri Lanka’s Iconic Sigiriya, Galle Fort, and Sacred Temple of the Tooth Top TTW’s 2026 Global Heritage Rankings
Travel and Tour World (TTW) has released its latest research titled, “50 Heritage Sites in the World for 2026,” spotlighting landmarks that are shaping the […]
Fitch Warns of Escalating Credit Risks for Emerging Markets Amid Iran Conflict
The recent US-Israeli attacks on Iran and the subsequent retaliation from Iran might pose additional challenges for certain emerging market sovereigns, including Sri Lanka. According […]
Dialog Celebrates International Women’s Day with 24/7 Trilingual AI Support Launch on Yeheli.lk
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading connectivity provider, has launched a new AI-powered Chat & Voice Bot on Yeheli.lk, the country’s first free, trilingual, and […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Plummet 3.28% Amid Surging Oil Prices Over $100 a Barrel
On Monday, the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a significant decline following the surge in global oil prices, which rose by over 20 […]
Iran Tensions Heighten Credit Risks for Emerging Market Sovereigns
The ongoing conflict in Iran presents potential challenges for some emerging market sovereigns, as noted by Fitch Ratings. These challenges could manifest through various channels, […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines Amid Rising Bond Yields and Global Oil Price Surge
The Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 311.50/312.00 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, showing a notable weakening from Friday’s close […]
Crude Oil Prices Exceed $100 Per Barrel Amid Iran Conflict Disruptions
Oil prices have surged past US$100 per barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years, as the ongoing conflict in […]
Dubai’s Speed – Sri Lanka’s Sleeping Potential
Dubai has long fascinated the world. In the space of a single generation, what was once little more than a modest Gulf trading settlement transformed […]
A Round Up of The Middle East Horror
Strait of Hormuz: The World’s Oil Lifeline on Edge The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil flows, has become the […]
A World Without Rules: How War With Iran Signals the Unravelling of the Global Order
By Kithmi Gunaratne For nearly eight decades, the world has operated under a fragile but powerful assumption: that power, however unevenly distributed, would be constrained […]