The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, setting aside a decision of the Right to Information (RTI) […]
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Tourist Arrivals in Sri Lanka Surpass 700,000
The number of foreign tourists who have arrived in the country so far in 2026 has exceeded 700,000, reports say. According to the latest data […]
RR Construction Secures ₹984.73 Million Contract for Kurikadduwan Jetty Upgrade in Sri Lanka
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to award a 984.73 million rupee (excluding tax) contract to RR Construction (Pvt) Ltd to […]
An Easter to Remember: Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Brings Colombo Together at Quizine
This Easter, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams invites guests to step into a celebration that’s vibrant, indulgent, and full of heart—headlined by an unforgettable […]
Sri Lanka’s Treasury Bills Go Unclaimed in Latest Offering
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – There were no subscriptions for Sri Lanka treasury bills offered on tap at average rates of 7.64, 7.95 percent, and 8.32 percent, […]
BrandRadar unveils Sri Lanka’s first AI Visibility Summit
BrandRadar by Roar Global recently hosted Sri Lanka’s first AI Visibility Summit, bringing together senior marketers, corporate decision-makers, and industry leaders to examine how AI […]
Ambeon Essentials of Sri Lanka Announces Voluntary Acquisition Offer for Harischandra Mills
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Ambeon Essentials, a subsidiary of Ambeon Capital, has made a voluntary offer to purchase 1,919,600 ordinary voting shares of Harishchandra Mills PLC, […]
SriLankan Airlines Records Revenue Increase with AI and ML-Powered Revenue Management System
SriLankan Airlines has recorded a revenue increase following the implementation of a next-generation, AI and Machine-Learning (ML) powered Origin and Destination (O&D) revenue management platform. […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Experience Slight Decrease
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 314.50/80 to the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, reflecting a decline from the […]
Rotary Club of Colombo Uptown and WIF Partner with MullenLowe Sri Lanka to Champion the ‘Dear Father’ Movement
The Rotary Club of Colombo Uptown and the Women’s International Foundation (WIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MullenLowe Sri Lanka, forming a […]
Most of the 13 US bases in the Middle East have been destroyed and empty
Iran has carried out attacks on at least six U.S. military sites across the Middle East since the United States and Israel began operations against […]
Oil, Equity Prices Shape Iran War Adverse Scenario Macroeconomic Impact
The effects of higher oil prices and declining equity markets would be the main drivers of the negative global economic impact from an adverse scenario […]
Sri Lanka Hosts Landmark International Destination Wedding at Shangri-La Hambantota
Sri Lanka proudly welcomes over 800 international guests for the destination wedding of entrepreneur Mujtaba Shaikhani and Dr. Hafsha Merchant, a distinguished aesthetic medicine doctor […]
Fuel-thirsty Asian countries line up for Russian oil
Reuters – Asian countries including Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka are preparing to purchase Russian oil as the ongoing war in Iran […]
ADB Sounds Alarm: West Asia Conflict Poses Risk to Asia-Pacific Economic Growth
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (26 March 2026) — The conflict in the Middle East could lower economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific by up to […]
HNB Happiness Cards Bring Avurudu Value, Flexibility and Rewards to Cardholders
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has rolled out its Avurudu cardholder offering for March and April 2026, combining seasonal savings and flexible […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Rise
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 314.30/70 to the US dollar in the spot market on Thursday, depreciating from 313.80/314.50 the previous day, […]
LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026 Concludes Celebrating Excellence in Inclusive FinTech
The 8th edition of the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026 concluded on a high note, with Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC clinching the Overall Gold Award […]