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 […]
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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 […]
Nation Lanka Finance Administrator Seeks New Investors
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The administrator appointed by the central bank of Sri Lanka to oversee Nation Lanka Finance is looking for investors for the company. […]
George Steuart Partners with the Sri Lanka Natural History Society to Promote Sri Lanka’s Ecological Legacy
George Steuart & Company, Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment founded in 1835, has partnered with the Sri Lanka Natural History Society (SLNHS), one of the […]
ADB Enhances Role as Strategic Financing and Advisory Partner for ASEAN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met economic ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) last week and committed […]
Allianz Lanka Strengthens Industry Collaboration Through CRIB Insurance Data Repository Agreement
Allianz Lanka has taken an important step forward in strengthening industry-wide data governance and risk intelligence by joining the national Insurance Data Repository initiative. The […]
Aitken Spence Travels Achieves Prestigious GSTC Certification, Setting a New Benchmark for Sustainable Tourism in Sri Lanka
Aitken Spence Travels, Sri Lanka’s leading Destination Management Company, is delighted to announce the achievement of the internationally recognized certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism […]
Sri Lanka Successfully Sells Additional Rs4bn in Treasury Bonds Post-Auction
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka has sold 4,000 million rupees of bonds offered on tap at an average rate set at an auction this week, […]
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Calls for Public Support for Financial Inclusion Survey 2026
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has initiated actions to launch a nationwide survey to gather data and information on financial inclusion, with the aim […]