As Sri Lanka approaches the combined fifth and sixth reviews of its IMF programme, the process is being framed as a routine assessment of fiscal […]
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Sri Lanka’s Tourism, Tea, and Textile Sectors Face Setbacks Amid Gulf Tensions
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Soon after the United States and Israel began bombing Iran on February 28, Sri Lanka’s stock market experienced its first casualty. The […]
Asian Paints Causeway Triumphs at Effie Awards for Revolutionary “AquaSafe” Campaign
Asian Paints Causeway, a leader in Sri Lanka’s coatings industry, secured the highest award in its category at the prestigious Effie Awards for its highly […]
ShirtWorks expands beyond Colombo with all-new premium SWX store in Kandy
ShirtWorks (SWX), one of the leading menswear retail destinations in Sri Lanka, is proud to announce the recent opening of its newest SWX store located […]
Sri Lanka Proposes Mattala Airport As Emirates & Qatar Airways Hub
One Mile at a Time – It’s being reported that the government of Sri Lanka has initiated preliminary discussions with both Emirates and Qatar Airways, […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Rebound at Week’s End Despite Previous 4.85% Decline
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Friday, with capital goods generating the most turnover. The market has dropped 4.85 percent […]
Conflicts with Iranians & space mice
By Prof. Samitha Hettige The Chola Empire in South India reached its zenith by the 2nd century BC, while the Elara rule in northern Sri […]
“Fuel App Provides Real-Time Updates on Stock Availability Amidst Sri Lanka’s Fuel Shortage”
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – A mobile app called FullTank is assisting users in Sri Lanka in checking fuel availability amidst an ongoing fuel shortage. The app […]
Pioneer the future of healthcare with your Biomedical Sciences Degree at APIIT Sri Lanka
The world of healthcare is evolving faster than ever before, with breakthroughs reshaping how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Just recently, researchers made global […]
IMF highlights Sri Lanka’s resilience, warns of Middle East risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that Sri Lanka’s economic reform programme has made “very significant progress,” showcasing strong growth, low inflation, and improving external […]
DFCC Bank Releases 13th Integrated Annual Report “A Defining Leap in Customer-Centric Banking”
DFCC Bank PLC has released its 13th Integrated Annual Report for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, titled “A Defining Leap in Customer-Centric Banking.” […]
Sri Lanka President Aims for Clarity Following U.S. Envoy’s Visit
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka was operating in a neutral stance, its president Anura Kumara Dissanayake said, appearing in parliament a day after he met […]
Coca-Cola Sri Lanka marks fifth consecutive Youth Choice Beverage Brand win at SLIM-Kantar People’s Awards 2026
Coca-Cola Sri Lanka has been named Youth Choice Beverage Brand of the Year at the SLIM-Kantar People’s Awards 2026, marking its fifth consecutive win in […]
Sergio Gor Engages with Sri Lanka Navy Amidst Escalating Tensions in Iran
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – US political operative Sergio Gor has met with senior officials of Sri Lanka’s Navy following meetings with the president and other officials […]
SriLankan Airlines Successfully Restructures $175 Million Debt with Bond Swap
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – State-owned SriLankan Airlines has successfully swapped a defaulted US$175 million debt with a new manageable payment plan, the island nation’s national carrier […]
IMF Delegation Arrives in Sri Lanka for Dual Reform Assessments
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 […]
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 […]