Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL) has been appointed as the Patron for the Water & Ocean Stewardship Working Group of the UN Global Compact Network […]
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Sri Lanka’s LOLC Finance lists 11.25-pct debentures
LOLC Finance of Sri Lanka has announced the listing of 15 billion rupees worth of debentures, offering interest rates of 11.5 percent and 10.95 percent, […]
WealthTrust Securities IPO Oversubscribed Within Minutes
The initial public offering (IPO) of WealthTrust Securities Limited (WTS) was oversubscribed within minutes of opening, leading to its closure at 4:30 p.m. The IPO […]
IMF Executive Board to Review Sri Lanka’s USD 200 Million Emergency Financing Request on December 19
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is scheduled to review Sri Lanka’s request for emergency financial assistance of SDR 150.5 million (approximately USD 200 […]
A New Level Unlocked at The Shoppes
The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has elevated its offerings with the launch of the 8th floor, introducing an engaging array of dining, […]
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields open lower
Sri Lanka’s rupee was trading at 309.55/65 against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, slightly weaker than the 309.50/60 rate recorded the […]
Ten Years of Developing Speech and Listening for Hearing Impaired Children: Amaliya Early Learning Centre Leads the way
The Amaliya Early Learning Centre for the Hearing Impaired (AELC) celebrated its 10th anniversary on 9th December 2025, marking a decade of dedicated service in […]
Sri Lanka leads winter travel surge among Indians
Indian travellers are shifting their preferences for winter holidays, with Sri Lanka emerging as the fastest-growing destination this season, according to a report by Atlys. […]
IMF board to meet on Sri Lanka Rapid Finance loan on Dec 19
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on December 19 to consider providing a loan to Sri Lanka through […]
Sri Lanka Malwathu Oya hydro project cost inflate 106-pct over 6 years
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved the resumption of the Lower Malwathu Oya multipurpose hydro power project, which had been suspended following the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Sri Lanka allocates Rs. 150mn to e-Court project
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved an allocation of 150 million rupees for the e-Court project, which aims to digitalize the country’s […]
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields down slightly
Sri Lanka’s rupee continued to weaken, closing at 309.50/60 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, compared to 309.25/35 on the previous […]
Sri Lanka stocks close 0.17-pct higher on Dockyard, financial shares
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed 0.17 percent higher on Tuesday, recovering from the subdued performance seen in the previous session, according to official data. […]
Sri Lanka’s CBC Finance lists 11.5-pct debentures
Sri Lanka’s CBC Finance, a subsidiary of Commercial Bank of Ceylon, has listed 1.5 billion rupees in 11.5 percent debentures, according to an announcement by […]
LAUGFS Rubber Clinches Silver at NCPC Awards 2025 for Cleaner Production Excellence
LAUGFS Rubber, a subsidiary of LAUGFS Holdings, has received the Silver Award in the Rubber Industry sector (large category) at the National Cleaner Production Awards […]
Sri Lanka to sign MOU to improve employability in Japan
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between a local government agency and a Japanese state […]
Sri Lanka to co-host 2026 Asian Debt Management Conference
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to co-host the Asian Regional Debt Management Conference in May 2026, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa announced. The conference, […]
Sri Lanka gets $200mn loan from Asian Development Bank
Sri Lanka has entered into an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a loan of 200 million US dollars to continue the Mahaweli […]