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Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Executes Over $1.1 Billion in Unsterilized Forex Sales to Address Debt Repayment
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Recent data from Sri Lanka’s central bank reveals that it has sold 356.1 billion rupees (approximately 1.1 billion US dollars) of foreign […]
Commercial Bank of Sri Lanka and GAIA Greenenergy Join Forces to Launch Green Loans and Leases Initiative
Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank and GAIA Greenenergy Holdings are collaborating to provide green loans and leases, enabling customers to purchase solar power systems at affordable […]
Sri Lanka Rupee Steady as Bond Yields Decline
The Sri Lankan rupee maintained its position against the US dollar, closing at 309.45/50 in the spot market on Thursday, consistent with the previous day’s […]
CSE’s Intense Trading Activity Elevates Turnover to Rs. 11.11 Billion
Trading activity at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was notably vigorous from the market’s opening today, showcasing strong momentum throughout the early hours of the […]
“La Bamba: Veracruz Anthem Aims to Elevate Sri Lanka as an Entertainment Hub, Say Organizers”
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – In a bid to establish Colombo as a prominent entertainment hub in South Asia, Sri Lanka’s Cinnamon Life City of Dreams, in […]
Fairfax Increases Investment in Sri Lanka’s John Keells Holdings
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Canada-based Fairfax Financial Group has expanded its investment in John Keells Holdings, a prominent Sri Lankan company, according to market sources. […]
Emirates Flight Catering Launches Major Biodigester to Slash CO₂ Emissions by 2,000 Tonnes Annually
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is enhancing its waste management strategy through the introduction of a custom-built biodigester, notable for its substantial commercial scale and capacity. […]
Scybers Unveils Advanced SOC for Cutting-Edge AI Security Solutions Worldwide
Scybers has announced the inauguration of its cutting-edge Cyber Defense Center in Chennai, enhancing its global security operations and bolstering its capacity to offer 24×7 […]
U.S. Embassy Officials Collaborate with EDB to Enhance Trade and Investment Relations
Senior officials from the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, including Mr. Daniel Jaksan, the Economic and Commercial Officer, and Ms. Thiloma Abayanayaka, Commercial and Economic […]
Cinnamon Life Emerges as Colombo’s Premier Valentine’s Day Haven
This Valentine’s season, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams invites Colombo to celebrate love on a grand scale, transforming the destination into a vibrant playground […]
World Bank’s Parameswaran Iyer Embarks on Strategic Visit to Sri Lanka
World Bank Group Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, aiming to enhance development cooperation and support the country’s […]
Applications Open for the Prestigious 2026 Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant
The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) is inviting applications for the Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2026. Established in 2018 in memory […]
Investor Forum in Port City Colombo Showcases Sri Lanka’s Remarkable Transformation
Sri Lanka conveyed a strong message of confidence, reform, and long-term opportunity at the Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Forum held on January 27, 2026, […]
Dialog Launches Dialog Play, Ushering in a New Era of Entertainment in Sri Lanka
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading connectivity provider, has unveiled Dialog Play, a new brand identity that brings together Dialog Television and Dialog ViU into […]
Sri Lanka’s Capital Market Leaders Make Historic Debut with Investor Forum in Saudi Arabia
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka to the […]
Ex-Auditor General W.P.C. Wickramaratne Appointed to CT Land Development PLC Board
CT Land Development PLC has announced the appointment of Mr. Widana Pathiranage Chulantha Wickramaratne, the former Auditor General of Sri Lanka, as an Independent Non-Executive […]
GovPay Digital Traffic Fine System Successfully Launched Nationwide
On February 3, 2026, Sri Lanka successfully completed the nationwide rollout of the ‘GovPay’ digital traffic fine payment system, marking a significant advancement in the […]