FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka has allowed the private sector to import and sell fuel for the export and tourism sectors in U.S. dollars to […]
Year: 2026
Sri Lanka Urged to Maintain Robust Fiscal and External Measures for Stability: Central Bank
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka needs to sustain its fiscal consolidation efforts and strengthen external sector buffers to safeguard macrofinancial stability, the Central Bank said […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Rise Amid Limited Trading
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 311.30/40 to the US dollar in the spot market Tuesday, improving from 311.50/60 the previous day, dealers […]
Sri Lanka’s Recovery in Peril as Cyclone Fallout Meets Oil Shock
Colombo, March 2026 – Sri Lanka’s fragile economic comeback is facing a brutal reality check. Just as the island began clawing its way out of its […]
Central Bank Outlines Financial Sector Performance in 2025
Macrofinancial Conditions Domestic macrofinancial conditions strengthened further in 2025, supporting continued credit expansion, although external vulnerabilities remained a concern. Credit growth accelerated markedly, with total […]
Samsung Sri Lanka Unveils New Refrigerators and Air Conditioner from March 2026
Samsung Sri Lanka introduced a new range of home appliances to the local market on 1st March 2026, reinforcing its focus on energy efficiency, smart […]
CFA Society Sri Lanka to Host Career Fest 2026 in Celebration of CFA Institute Global Career Month
CFA Society Sri Lanka has announced the launch of Career Fest 2026; a flagship career initiative held in alignment with CFA Institute’s Global Career Month […]
Deloitte Tax Leader Charmaine Tillekeratne recognised as Highly Regarded – Women in Tax Leader – Asia Pacific for 2026
Deloitte Sri Lanka announced that Charmaine Tillekeratne, Partner – Head of Tax, Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives, has been recognised as a “Highly Regarded – […]
Novus Technologies Joins LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor
Novus Technologies – a global FinTech service solution provider – has come on board as a Platinum Sponsor for the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, marking […]
India in talks for six FTAs with Australia, Sri Lanka, Peru, Chile and others
The Hindu Businessline – India is currently negotiating six Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with different countries and regional groups as part of its efforts to expand […]
Sri Lanka Opens Colombo Port City for Unlimited Duty-Free Shopping Opportunities
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka will amend the Colombo Port City regulatory framework to allow passengers arriving from abroad to purchase goods from its duty-free […]
Sri Lanka Stock Market Falls 2.41% Amid Fuel Shortage Concerns
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed 2.41 percent down on Tuesday as investors were spooked by fears of a fuel shortage, brokers […]
Hayleys Fentons of Sri Lanka and India’s JSL Secure Contract to Construct Mannar Power Line
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved awarding a tender for building a power transmission line from Mannar to Mullikulam to JSL & Fentons […]
NPCI International Strengthens UPI Merchant Acceptance in Sri Lanka to Enable Seamless Payment Experience for Indian Tourists
For merchants: UPI provides access to a large, digitally savvy customer base, improves cash management, reduces dependence on physical currency and enhances operational efficiency. For […]
Oil prices bounce back 3% as Iran war halts supply
Reuters – Oil prices rose around 3% on Tuesday, clawing back some of the previous session’s losses on renewed supply fears, with the Strait of […]
Protracted Iran Conflict Poses Increased Risks for Global Insurers: Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings-Paris/London: Rating implications from the Iran conflict will be limited for the global insurance sector if the conflict remains short and major damage to […]
Vision Care Continues as Official Eyewear Partner for CFW Summer Edition 2026, Showcasing Persol and Michael Kors
Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s largest vision, hearing and eyewear solutions provider, continues its partnership with Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) as the Official Eyewear Partner for […]
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Honoured at the TAGS Awards 2026
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts received multiple accolades at the TAGS Awards 2026, Diamond Chapter, marking another strong year for reporting across its listed entities. John […]