FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – An International Monetary Fund staff team will be in Colombo from next Monday to hold discussions on the island nation’s fifth and […]
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President meets leading exporters to address export sector issues
Government to Prioritise Export Sector, Intervene to Overcome Challenges – President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Government will take all necessary measures and […]
IMF Team to Visit Sri Lanka for Combined 5th and 6th Reviews
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from March 23 to April 9, 2026, to conduct discussions with local […]
Sri Lanka Sees Trinco Oil Tanks as Key to Resolving Fuel Shortage Crisis
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka hopes the renovation of the oil tank farm in the island nation’s Eastern port district of Trincomalee, with an India, […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Drop 1.82% Amid Escalating Conflict Impact
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Thursday, as market volatility continued with investor uncertainty amidst the conflict in West Asia. […]
US Envoy Engages in Talks with Sri Lankan President
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – US businessman and Special Envoy Sergio Gor has met with Sri Lanka’s President Anura Dissanayake. “Special Envoy Sergio Gor met with President […]
Banks to maintain uninterrupted services; SLBA urges public to use digital channels
The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) has assured the public that banks will continue to operate on all five weekdays as an essential service, despite […]
Sri Lanka Successfully Evacuates 23 Nationals Amid Israeli Air Strikes in Lebanon
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – 23 Sri Lankan nationals, including children, in Southern Lebanon have been evacuated to safer areas amidst Israel’s attacks on the Dahiyeh suburb […]
Sri Lanka Expedites Fuel Supply for Exporters Amid Shortage, Announces EDB Chief
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka will implement a priority program to ensure exporters receive fuel stocks without delay, the Export Development Board chairman said. This […]
Adani-Led Colombo West Terminal Achieves Milestone: 1 Million TEUs in Record-Breaking First Year
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE — The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), a majority-owned subsidiary of India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), has handled over […]
Fitness First Jalea Expands Commitment to Community Fitness
Fitness First continues to strengthen its presence in Colombo’s growing fitness community through its Jalea branch, offering a supportive and welcoming environment for individuals seeking […]
Bondholders Agree to Restructure SriLankan Airlines $175 Mn Bond
Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando announced that bondholders have agreed to restructure the USD 175 million bond issued by SriLankan Airlines. Addressing […]
Oil crosses $110 a barrel after gas field strike
BBC – Oil prices rose above $110 (£82.78) a barrel after Iranian media reported an airstrike hitting a facility on the world’s largest natural gas […]
Sofia Colombo becomes Sri Lanka’s first GSTC-certified hotel
Sofia Colombo, a prominent hotel in Colombo, is pleased to announce that it has achieved the esteemed GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) accreditation, being the […]
Sri Lanka Stock Market Dips as Oil Prices Surpass $110 per Barrel
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange opened down on Thursday with oil prices passing 112 dollars a barrel. The rise in oil prices […]
Middle East War Wipes Off Rs. 1.14 Trillion from Colombo Stock Market
Sri Lanka’s stock market has suffered a significant setback, with over Rs. 1 trillion wiped off its value amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Stabilizes as Bond Yields Rise
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 311.25/40 to the US dollar in the spot market Thursday, from 311.30/50 the previous day, dealers […]
Oil rises 3% after Iran strikes Middle East energy facilities
Reuters – Oil prices rose as much as 3% on Thursday after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on […]