The unit trust industry of Sri Lanka reported assets under management (AUM) of Rs. 609 billion, reflecting a 4.0% increase year-over-year and remaining largely unchanged […]
Year: 2026
Shangri-La Hambantota Hosts International Golf Tour from Belarus, Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Position as a Golf Destination
Shangri-La Hambantota recently welcomed a distinguished group of 27 golfers from Belarus for an exclusive golf tour from 18th to 23rd March 2026, marking another […]
Ceylinco Life voted Sri Lanka’s most popular life insurer for 20th consecutive year
Ceylinco Life has been voted the ‘Peoples Life Insurance Service Provider of the Year’ for an unprecedented 20th consecutive year at the SLIM Kantar Peoples […]
Japan Invests $181,837 to Enhance Disaster-Resilient Radio Networks in Sri Lanka
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Japan has provided 181,837 dollars (approximately 55.7 million rupees) for a project implemented by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) […]
Iranian Warships – Request or Invitation?
COLOMBO – NEWSLINE DESK (EXPLANATORY NOTE) At first glance, the sequence appears contradictory. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that Iran requested permission for three […]
LankaPay Technnovation Awards Celebrates Outstanding Achievements in Digital Payments
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Commercial Bank won the Gold Award for “Excellence in Digital Payments” under the banks category at Sri Lanka’s LankaPay Technnovation Awards held […]
Trump’s Claim, Tehran’s Denial – and a Market That Moved Before the Words Landed
Colombo – A statement from Donald Trump. A denial from Tehran. And markets that appeared to move before either side had fully spoken. The controversy […]
Deloitte Encourages Sri Lankan Businesses to Enhance Tax and Regulatory Expertise for Global Expansion
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lankan companies need to look beyond domestic markets for growth and must possess a deep understanding of the tax and regulatory […]
JXG announces IPO to drive expansion and strengthen governance
JXG, the parent company of the Janashakthi Group, a growing Sri Lankan financial conglomerate comprising First Capital Holdings PLC, Janashakthi Insurance PLC, and Janashakthi Finance […]
AHK Sri Lanka experiences an exclusive sundowners evening at a truly unique venue – “The Hettich Experience Centre!”
It was a truly different and distinctive setting when the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) chose to host […]
Sri Lanka’s Altair Transforms into a Premier Automotive Retail Destination
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Altair has attracted prominent automotive brands to establish an automotive retail hub, as part of initiatives aimed at making the […]
Asia Capital of Sri Lanka Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Wadduwa Resort
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Asia Capital announced it has entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with Japan Capital to acquire a 22.13 percent stake […]
ADB President Masato Kanda Meets CBSL Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe
Mr. Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), met with Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), last […]
British Support for Training and Development in Sri Lanka’s Public Service Reforms
A special discussion was held on the 24th at the Minister’s Office, “Nila Medura,” Narahenpita, between the Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, […]
Sri Lanka Stock Market Shows Positive Momentum with Two Consecutive Days of Recovery
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange opened up on Tuesday, with food, beverage, and tobacco sectors leading in turnover. Brent futures dropped below […]
CDP Group – Building a Diversified Business Network for the Future
CDP Group is an emerging and dynamic business organization committed to creating sustainable opportunities while delivering reliable services to its customers and stakeholders. Built on […]
Sri Lanka Establishes Committee to Propel Education Reforms Forward
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE — Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved the appointment of a national steering committee for education reforms to oversee and regulate the implementation of […]
Sri Lanka’s banking leaders convene in Colombo to tackle rising fraud risks in digital payments co-hosted by IFINITY and BPC
Senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s banking sector convened in Colombo on 17 March for the “Fraud Management Deep Dive 2026”, co-hosted by IFINITY, a BFSI-focused […]