FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in February, registering a value of 56.8 on the Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the […]
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Sri Lanka Stocks Rise as Trading Opens on Tuesday
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange opened up on Tuesday, after dropping 3.47 percent the previous day. The All Share Price Index was […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Holds Steady as Bond Yields Remain Unchanged
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 311.40/60 to the US dollar in the spot market Tuesday, from 311.50/60 the previous day, dealers […]
Oil gains over 2% as market weighs Iran war supply risks
Reuters – Oil prices rose more than 2% in early trade on Tuesday, reversing some of the previous session’s losses, on worries about supply with […]
Sri Lanka Manufacturing and services activities expand in February 2026
Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in February 2026. Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded […]
Sri Lanka Announces Public Holiday on Wednesday, Suspends Government Events
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s government has declared Wednesday a public holiday in order to conserve fuel amidst the escalating US-Israel war on Iran, which […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Rise
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 311.50/60 to the US dollar in the spot market Monday, weaker than 311.15/25 Friday, dealers said, while […]
Atarah Capital appoints J.P.R. Karunaratne as Non-Executive Independent Director
Atarah Capital has announced the appointment of Mr. Janaka Karunaratne, retired Deputy Governor (DG) of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) as a Non-Executive Independent […]
Sri Lanka Stock Market Declines with Sector-Wide Losses
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Monday with negative impacts seen across most sectors, brokers said. The ASPI closed down […]
MAS Announces Relocation of Thurulie Operations
On 16th March 2026, the management of MAS announced to employees at the Thurulie facility the decision to relocate manufacturing operations of the plant to […]
Sri Lanka Aims for Regional Gaming Hub Status with Strategic Chinese Tech Partnership
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka is exploring positioning its capital city as the gaming hub using innovative technology mainly from Chinese firms, the Deputy Tourism […]
UDA Launches ‘Mother Lanka’ Digital Platform to Boost Public Participation in Urban Development
The Urban Development Authority (UDA), under the Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, today (16) officially introduced the “Mother Lanka” digital platform at an […]
‘Singer Pace Hunt with Lasith Malinga’ Kicks Off to Uncover Sri Lanka’s Next Generation of Fast Bowlers
Legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga, in collaboration with Singer Sri Lanka, kicked off the ‘Singer Pace Hunt with Lasith Malinga’, a national fast-bowling […]
DFCC iCONNECT Strengthens Digital Banking Ecosystem Through Strategic Partnership with Blue Lotus 360
DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) has further strengthened its Corporate Digital Banking ecosystem through DFCC iCONNECT by entering into a strategic partnership with Blue Lotus […]
“Think Beyond” Inspires the Next Chapter of AAT Sri Lanka under its 14th President
The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT Sri Lanka) marks a significant milestone in its journey with the Induction Ceremony of Dr. Chamara […]
HNB Enables Google Pay for Debit Cards via Google Wallet
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has enabled Google Wallet support for its Debit Card customers, allowing eligible cardholders to make contactless payments […]
Sri Lanka’s Alliance Finance Debuts Social Bond on Indian Exchange
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Alliance Finance Company PLC social bond has been listed on the National Stock Exchange International Exchange (NSE IX) at Gujarat […]
Sri Lanka Motorists Report Issues with Fuel QR System as Queues Persist
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lankan motorists have complained about lapses in registering for the National Fuel Pass after the government rationed fuel through QR scan […]