SriLankan Airlines wishes to alert customers to social media scams circulating on Facebook, WhatsApp, and other platforms, often sent from both known and unknown contacts, […]
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Chokolaate and The Shoppes at City of Dreams Celebrate International Women’s Day with “Celebrate the Hustle”
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Chokolaate, in collaboration with The Shoppes at City of Dreams, hosted a special event titled “Celebrate the Hustle” on […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Remain Stable
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 311.25/35 to the US dollar in the spot market Wednesday, improving from 311.30/40 the previous day, […]
Asian stocks rally as oil retreats, Fed in spotlight
Reuters – Asian shares rallied on Wednesday as oil prices paused their gains, with markets turning to the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting to see how […]
Oil prices ease as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal
Reuters – Oil prices eased on Wednesday to pare back some of Tuesday’s sharp gains after the Iraqi government and Kurdish authorities reached a deal […]
Sri Lanka Records 5% GDP Growth in 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy recorded a 5.0% growth in 2025, with all key sectors contributing positively, according to the Department of Census and Statistics Sri Lanka. […]
Sri Lanka Permits Select Sectors to Conduct Fuel Transactions in US Dollars
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]