Xiaomi, a global leader in consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, has officially launched the Redmi Note 15 Series in Sri Lanka. This new lineup comprises […]
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UK Sees 36% Decline in Sri Lankan Postgraduate Enrollments Following Dependants Ban
According to newly released data on international postgraduate student trends published by ApplyBoard Insights on February 6, 2026, Sri Lankan students pursuing postgraduate studies in […]
Ministry of Brands Unveils Sri Lanka’s Premier Off-Price Retail Destination
Sri Lanka’s retail sector is set to achieve a significant milestone with the introduction of Ministry of Brands (MOB), the nation’s first off-price retailer. Scheduled […]
Virtusa and Wiley Forge Long-Term Alliance to Propel Technological Evolution
Virtusa Corporation, a global leader in digital business strategy and AI-led product and platform engineering, and Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a renowned authority in content and […]
Direct Flights from Colombo to Ahmedabad Launching in April
Plans are currently being developed to initiate direct flights between Colombo and Ahmedabad, India. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasingha, announced that these flights are […]
HNB Takes the Helm as Platinum Sponsor for APB’s 36th Anniversary Celebration
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has proudly taken on the role of Platinum Sponsor for the 36th Anniversary Convention of the […]
Sri Lanka Plans Integration of Critical Government Information Infrastructure with National Cyber Security Operations Center
The Sri Lankan government is exploring the integration of all government institutions with critical information infrastructure into the National Cyber Security Operations Centre (NCSOC), according […]
Sri Lanka Achieves Notable Progress in Global Corruption Rankings
Sri Lanka has shown a significant improvement in its global ranking on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which was released today by Transparency International. […]
HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival Set to Kick Off This Week
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival is set to commence its third edition from February 13 to 15, 2026, as the ‘Festival on Beira’ […]
NDBIB Facilitates $40 Million Loan Syndication for Maldives Airport Development
NDB Investment Bank Limited has successfully syndicated a five-year, 40 million US dollar loan for Maldives Airport Company Limited, with the deal being led by […]
ASPI Declines Sharply by Over 100 Points Amidst Slowing Turnover
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a decline in trading today, with the broader market weakening amid reduced investor activity. The All Share Price Index […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Stabilizes While Bond Yields Decline
The Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading at 309.43/47 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, maintaining its position from 309.43/50 the previous […]
New Regulations Mandate Re-registration of SIM Card Subscriber Information
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the introduction of new regulations aimed at re-registering subscriber information for mobile phone SIM cards that were issued before […]
SLID Board Secretaries Forum Triumphs; High Demand Prompts Repeat Program Announcement
The Board Secretaries Forum took place successfully on 21 January 2026 at The London Grill, Cinnamon Grand. This event was organized by the Sri Lanka […]
Sri Lanka Allocates $100 Million from World Bank for Development of Northern and Eastern Provinces
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to allocate $100 million from the $1,000 million funding provided by the World Bank’s International […]
Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction Raise AED 8.8 Million to Enhance Global Humanitarian Efforts for Children
The Emirates Airline Foundation, in collaboration with Emirates Auction, has successfully raised AED 8.8 million (USD $2.4 million) to support humanitarian programs for underprivileged children […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Decline as Market Turnover Weakens
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a decline as investors appeared to be securing profits following positive earnings reports, according […]
Sri Lanka Enforces Re-registration for Pre-August 2019 SIM Cards
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka is set to implement new regulations requiring the re-registration of SIM cards issued prior to August 2, 2019, as announced […]