FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka Customs has reported remarkable performance in March, surpassing its revenue target by 25.2%. The revenue collection for the first quarter […]
Year: 2026
LankaPay Introduces Weixin Pay for Cross-Border QR Payment Acceptance at LANKAQR Retailers
LankaPay, the national payment network of Sri Lanka, has announced a collaboration with Weixin Pay, known as WeChat Pay, to facilitate cross-border QR payment acceptance […]
ComBank Leads the Way in Digital Banking Innovation, Securing Prestigious Accolades at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has solidified its position as a leader in digital payments and financial technology by winning six prestigious awards at the […]
Vallibel Finance Plans to Secure Rs. 2.12 Billion to Strengthen Capital Foundations and Propel Growth Initiatives
Vallibel Finance PLC has revealed its intention to secure roughly Rs. 2.12 billion through a Rights Issue of new ordinary voting shares. This initiative is […]
Cap Snap Lanka Achieves Six Global Certifications, Highlighting ISO-FSSC Accreditation
Cap Snap Lanka Pvt. Ltd., part of the CSL Group, has recently achieved a significant milestone by obtaining six internationally recognized certifications, including the Food […]
Russel’s (Pvt) Ltd Appointed as the Exclusive Catering Partner for the 92nd Battle of the Saints
Russel’s (Pvt) Ltd, a prominent player in Sri Lanka’s food and beverage sector, has been designated as the official catering partner for the 92nd annual […]
Oil prices surge while stocks experience a mixed close amid turbulent trading conditions.
On Thursday, oil prices experienced a significant increase, while global equity markets showed a mixed response amid fluctuating trade conditions influenced by the ongoing conflict […]
Sri Lanka offloads additional Rs200 million in Treasury bills following auction results.
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka successfully auctioned treasury bills amounting to 200 million rupees at average interest rates of 8.09 percent for six-month bills and […]
Europe: pushing back on Trump without yet breaking with Washington
Europe’s latest response to the Middle East war is no longer passive discomfort. It is active distancing. French President Emmanuel Macron said today that opening […]
When Water Becomes a Warning
Sri Lanka must conserve now – before scarcity becomes crisis Be that as it may, Sri Lanka now faces a risk that is both immediate […]
Sri Lanka Teams Up with World Bank Group to Foster Job Creation and Boost Private Investment
Today, the World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka unveiled a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) aimed at facilitating Sri Lanka’s ongoing […]
International investors divest $44.1 million in Sri Lankan rupee bonds over a fortnight
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to data from the Central Bank, foreign investors divested US$44.1 million from Sri Lankan government securities during the two-week period ending […]
NDB of Sri Lanka Unveils Significant Fraud Incident, Cautions Potential Losses Could Surpass Rs380 Million
Sri Lanka’s National Development Bank (NDB) has announced the discovery of fraudulent activities involving certain employees collaborating with outside parties. The bank has taken steps […]
Governor Nandalal Acknowledges Over-Optimism, Commits to IMF Path Despite Hardship
Colombo – In a marked shift from earlier optimism, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe has adopted a more measured and pragmatic stance as Sri Lanka […]
March Sees 19.7% Decline in Sri Lanka’s Tourist Arrivals Due to Middle East Conflict
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – In March 2026, Sri Lanka experienced a significant decline in tourist arrivals, with numbers dropping by 19.7% compared to the same month […]
Sri Lankan President Emphasizes Urgent Strategies to Mitigate Effects of Middle Eastern Conflict During IMF Conference
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the importance of implementing strategies to mitigate the effects of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on […]
McLaren Maritime Academy Honors the Next Generation of Sri Lankan Mariners at 2025 Graduation Ceremony
McLarens Maritime Academy (MMA), a prominent and accredited institution for maritime training in Sri Lanka, celebrated its 2025 Convocation at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference […]
Sri Lanka Announces Rs243 Billion Investment in Maha Oya Pumped Storage Hydropower Initiative
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE — The Sri Lankan government has approved a plan for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to initiate the Maha Oya pumped storage hydropower […]