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 […]
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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 […]
The BOI facilitates Blue Arc Manufacturing, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s first specialized substation assembly for global export
Blue Arc Manufacturing and the BOI have signed an agreement to establish the first containerized substation assembly factory in Sri Lanka. This facility will specialize […]
Sri Lanka Stock Market Declines 2% Amid Uncertainty Surrounding US-Iran Negotiations
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Thursday, in reaction to the contradicting statements about peace talks between the US and […]
Artslab Creatives Claims Four Effie Recognitions – Two Silvers for Sri Lanka’s First AI Deepfake Campaign for Social Good
Independent agency claims two Silver awards for redefining AI deepfake technology as a vehicle for social change, while contributing to a Bronze and Finalist recognition. […]
ADB Commits $100 Million to Protect Sri Lanka from West Asia Conflict Impact
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is prepared to provide an additional 100 million dollars in budget support as part of a financial […]
Union Bank Opens Second Leasing Hub in Negombo
Union Bank recently opened its second Leasing Hub in Negombo, offering faster leasing solutions to customers. The first Union Bank leasing hub was opened in […]
The Haleon–SLDA Partnership Uplifted Oral Health Nationwide Through World Oral Health Day 2026 Initiatives
Haleon Lanka Pvt Ltd, the makers of Sensodyne, conducted a successful series of impactful oral health initiatives island wide in celebration of World Oral Health […]
Unilever unveils its new Colombo Head Office
Unilever Sri Lanka has relocated its Head Office to the Mireka Towers, marking a transformative move after 87 memorable years at the Grandpass premises. Purposefully […]
Sri Lanka Takes Action Against Rising Drug Influx Linked to E-Commerce and Thai Tourists
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka is facing new challenges in combating drug trafficking, particularly through e-commerce platforms and visitors arriving from Thailand, according to Director […]
Mahindra ldeal Finance’s Rs 1 Bn Debut Debenture lssue Oversubscribed on day 1
Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL) has announced the successful conclusion of its debut Rs 1 Billion debenture issue, which was oversubscribed on the first day […]
Sri Lanka’s Police Uncover Billions in Seized Assets and Narcotics
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s law enforcement agencies have seized illegal assets worth billions of rupees and large quantities of narcotics as part of an […]
Sri Lanka’s February Exports Rise 4.22% to USD 1.4 Billion
Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, reflecting a notable year-on-year growth of 4.22% compared to […]
Sri Lanka’s CEB Officials Enhance Skills with Solar Training in India
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – A 30-member delegation from Sri Lanka’s power utility has visited India for a specialized training and capacity-building program in the solar energy […]
Sri Lanka’s Stock Market Declines as Capital Goods Drive Turnover Growth
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange was trending down by mid-day Thursday, with capital goods pushing turnover. The ASPI was down 1.45 percent, […]
Russel’s marks 38th anniversary by honouring long-serving employees
Russel’s Group celebrated its 38th anniversary with a special commemorative event attended by Rev. Father Prasad from Bishop House, along with several distinguished guests, marking […]
Sri Lankan Medical Doctor and Engineer Selected for Prestigious Chevening CRISP Fellowship at Oxford
A proud moment with the selection of two of its emerging innovation leaders, Dr. Dhanushi Hettiarachchi and Keerthi Kodithuwakku, for the highly regarded Chevening Research […]