Colombo – AI Mart has launched the mobile version of its AI marketplace, in a move aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence adoption across Sri Lanka’s […]
Year: 2026
UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka Spearheads Corporate Sustainability Ecosystem Building with New Patrons and Partners
UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (Network Sri Lanka) convened corporate leaders and partners yesterday for a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony, welcoming new […]
Nations Trust Bank Partners with National Chamber of Exporters to Strengthen Support for Sri Lankan Exporters
Nations Trust Bank (NTB) partnered with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) to support Sri Lankan exporters and strengthen export-led economic growth […]
Fuel Crisis Deepens – Emergency Procurement Signal System Stress
Sri Lanka has entered a phase it had hoped never to revisit. The Cabinet’s decision to approve emergency spot purchases of fuel – bypassing standard […]
India Steps In – A New Energy Axis Emerges
As traditional supply routes come under strain, Sri Lanka is increasingly looking closer to home. India’s role as a regional stabiliser is becoming more pronounced, […]
The Airline That Stopped Bleeding – and Started Thinking
Much respected Sarath Ganegoda urged to stay on by State. “Bureaucracy can be fixed” There are moments in public enterprise when rhetoric gives way to […]
The Gulf on Edge – A Region Holding its Breath
The Middle East today is not merely tense – it is recalibrating itself under fire. From Iran to the oil capitals of the Gulf, the […]
Energy Conservation – Even the Future Being Rationed
Perhaps the most telling sign of the current moment is this: even the future is being rationed. Authorities have advised electric vehicle owners to limit […]
Four-Day Week: A Country Slows Down to Stay Afloat
In a move both pragmatic and unsettling, Sri Lanka has effectively shortened its working week. The shift to a four- day operational structure across large […]
War Risks and Rerouted Ships Impact Sri Lanka’s Tea Industry
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s tea industry is navigating a deepening crisis as prolonged conflict in West Asia has jeopardized the island nation’s top export […]
Colombo bourse rebounds after five-day sell-off
The Colombo stock market witnessed a notable recovery today (18), providing some relief to investors after a steep decline over five consecutive sessions. The All […]
Sri Lanka Treasury Bill Yields Steady as Half of Offered Bills Find Buyers
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields were flat across maturities at Wednesday’s auction, data from the Public Debt Management Office showed, with 60.79 […]
MAC Group MD Andre Fernando Appointed SLFFA Chairman
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 […]
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 […]