A meeting addressing the challenges in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector and related environmental issues was convened yesterday morning at the Presidential Secretariat. This discussion was […]
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Sri Lanka’s Interbank Rates Decline as Central Bank Increases Dollar Purchases
Easing of Sri Lanka’s interbank rates over the past week is being observed, highlighted by a decline in both call money and gilt-backed repo rates, […]
Bay One Residences Unveiled in Colombo’s China-Funded Port City
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – ICC, an engineering and construction group, has launched Bay One Residences Colombo, an apartment project located in Sri Lanka’s China-backed Port City […]
Sri Lanka Expands Treasury Bill Offerings with Additional Rs25bn Sale
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s public debt management office has successfully sold treasury bills worth 25,018 million rupees on tap, with average yields of 7.93 […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Experience Downturn
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Thursday, Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 309.75/85 against the US dollar in the spot market, a slight depreciation from the previous […]
Hyundai Union Raises Alarm Over Humanoid Robot Initiative, Citing Job Security Concerns
Hyundai Motor’s labor union in South Korea issued a warning to the automaker on Thursday, cautioning against the deployment of humanoid robots without union consent. […]
“Savor Spain: A Culinary Journey at Hilton Colombo”
This January, Hilton Colombo is set to infuse a Spanish flair into its dinner buffet at Graze Kitchen with “From Spain to Graze,” an exclusive […]
SLIIT Celebrates Staff Excellence at 2025 “Stars of SLIIT” Awards Ceremony
The 2025 SLIIT Staff Awarding Ceremony, “Stars of SLIIT,” held on December 28, 2025, at Shangri-La, Colombo, marked another significant milestone in SLIIT’s annual tradition […]
Vonlan Lanka Honored with Prestigious Presidential Environmental Gold Award
Vonlan Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, based in Yatiyantota, has been honored with the Gold Award in the CIB Category at the Presidential Environmental Awards Ceremony organized […]
Sri Lanka Unveils Innovative Digital Platform to Revolutionize Data-Driven Agriculture
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka has introduced a comprehensive suite of tools and a national digital platform for cultivation data and data-driven decision-making, with support […]
Sri Lankan Stocks Achieve New Highs as Indices Edge Upward
The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka saw a modest increase on Thursday, according to data published on its website. The All Share Price Index […]
Sri Lanka Pioneers Digital Transformation for a Data-Driven Agricultural Future
Sri Lanka has made significant strides in transforming its agriculture sector with the official launch of several key initiatives: the Agriculture Enterprise Architecture Framework, the […]
MEGAKEM Introduces MEGAPROOF HI-BUILD, Revolutionizing Sri Lankan Waterproofing Standards
MEGAKEM Engineering (Pvt) Ltd., a subsidiary of Wardena Venture Holdings, recently introduced MEGAPROOF HI-BUILD, an innovative high-build elastomeric waterproofing coating. The formal launch event took […]
Colombo Stock Exchange Contributes LKR 25 Million to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Initiative
The Colombo Stock Exchange has made a significant contribution of LKR 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund. This generous donation was formalized through […]
Sri Lanka Achieves 4.74% Increase in Tea Exports for 2025
In 2025, Sri Lanka’s tea exports reached 257.44 million kilograms, marking a 4.74 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to industry data. Export […]
Northern Investment Summit 2026 Paves the Way for Regional Transformation into Investment Hub
The Northern Province emerged as a focal point in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape by hosting the Northern Investment Summit 2026 on January 21st and 22nd. […]
Suwasevana Hospital and NITF Enhance Agrahara Benefits for Government Employees with MoU Renewal
Suwasevana Hospital in Kandy, a leading healthcare provider in the Central Province with over four decades of service since its establishment on August 1, 1985, […]
SLIM Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2025 Achieves Record-Breaking 300+ Entries in Marketing Excellence
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) has announced a significant milestone for the country’s marketing, advertising, and creative sectors, as the Effie Awards Sri […]