Sampath Bank PLC is further establishing its role as a catalyst for inclusive economic growth through its “200 Women Startups Development Programme,” initiated under the […]
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Asian Paints Causeway Sets New Industry Benchmark with ‘Night of Champions’ Auto Refinish Launch
Asian Paints Causeway, a leading force in the auto refinish sector, recently marked a significant milestone in automotive innovation at its “Night of Champions” event. […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Decrease
The Sri Lankan rupee was quoted at 309.75/85 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, compared to 309.72/77 the previous day, according […]
SOLA Festival’s Revival: Pioneering a Sustainable Model for Conscious Festival Culture
The SOLA Festival is set to make a return to Sri Lanka’s south coast, continuing its evolution as a cultural movement dedicated to redefining festivals […]
TikTok Unveils Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report
TikTok has unveiled its Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting its continuous efforts to foster a secure digital environment for its users. The report, […]
President Reviews Ambitious 2026 Strategy for Advancing the Digital Economy
A meeting was convened yesterday morning at the Presidential Secretariat to review the progress of projects implemented under the Ministry of Digital Economy for 2025 […]
Tech-Driven Surge Steadies Global Economy After Tariff Turmoil
Risks are mounting, particularly due to the concentration of tech investment and the adverse effects of trade disruptions, which may accumulate over time. The International […]
Sri Lanka Revises Gem Border Tax to Reclaim Status as Global Trade Hub
Sri Lanka is revising the basis for imposing value-added tax (VAT) on imported rough stones to revive its gem trade, which has shifted to Thailand, […]
Sri Lanka Commits Rs 2 Billion to Revitalize Beira Lake
The polluted waters of Beira Lake in Colombo, Sri Lanka, are set to undergo a 2.5 billion rupee restoration project aimed at enhancing safety for […]
Overseas Investors Divest Sri Lanka Rupee Bonds Following Recent Acquisitions
Foreign investors divested approximately 3.1 million USD worth of Sri Lankan government securities in the week ending January 14, following a modest buying trend in […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Stabilizes as Bond Yields Decline
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee closed in the spot market at 309.72/77 against the US dollar, slightly changing from Friday’s close of […]
Browns Beach Hotels Set to Exit Colombo Stock Exchange
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Browns Beach Hotels in Sri Lanka has announced its decision to delist from the Colombo Stock Exchange. The company has coordinated with […]
HNB Unveils ‘Nana Savi Mehewara’ Initiative to Aid Cyclone Ditwah-Affected Children’s Education Nationwide
HNB PLC has initiated ‘Nana Savi Mehewara,’ a comprehensive national program aimed at supporting the educational needs of children affected by Cyclone Ditwah. This initiative […]
Ceylinco Life Welcomes Dr. Kelum Senanayake as New Consultant
Ceylinco Life has announced the appointment of industry veteran Dr. Kelum Senanayake as a Consultant, enhancing the company’s strategic focus on capability building, training excellence, […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Decline as Dockyard and Banks Weigh Down Market
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, the stock market in Sri Lanka closed lower, according to data from the Colombo Stock Exchange. The All Share Price […]
Vallibel Finance of Sri Lanka Launches Rs2.1 Billion Rights Issue Initiative
Sri Lanka’s Vallibel Finance is set to raise 2.11 billion rupees through a rights issue, offering one new share for every eight existing shares at […]
Baladaksha Mawatha Flyover Inaugurated, A Rs. 3.2 Billion Infrastructure Milestone
The Baladaksha Mawatha flyover was inaugurated today, enhancing connectivity from Galle Face to Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha in Kompanna Vidiya. This newly opened infrastructure measures […]
Fitch Assigns ‘BBB+(lka)’ Rating to Nations Trust Bank’s Debt in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank has announced a proposed debenture issue amounting to 15 billion rupees, which has received an expected National Long-Term Rating of […]