FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Tehran government’s ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alireza Delkhosh, declared that Iran is prepared to defend itself without external assistance in the […]
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Sri Lanka Stocks Edge Higher, Boosted by Banking and Capital Goods Sectors
The Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a modest increase of 0.10 percent on Friday, driven by select bank and capital goods stocks, according to data available […]
Bitget Reaches $18 Billion in Tokenized Stock Volume with Strong 82% Institutional Backing: Messari Research Reports
Bitget, recognized as the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has been featured in a recent Messari research report that delves into the platform’s evolving market […]
FAO Unveils $16.5 Million Appeal to Support Sri Lanka
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued an appeal for $16.5 million aimed at supporting the recovery of livelihoods and enhancing food […]
Permia Sensing Triumphs in UAE FoodTech Challenge with Innovative Sri Lankan Technology
Permia Sensing, an agriculture company leveraging AI technology and specializing in palm trees, has been honored as a winner of the UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026 […]
IMF Highlights Sri Lanka’s Cost-Recovery Focus in Electricity Pricing Policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that there will be no immediate changes to the electricity pricing objectives under Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported program. This […]
Sri Lanka Chamber Unveils Prestigious National Business Excellence Awards 2026
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) has officially launched the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026. This prestigious event aims to celebrate […]
Janashakthi Life Bolsters Executive Team with Strategic Leadership Appointments
Janashakthi Life, a prominent entity in the insurance sector and a subsidiary of the Janashakthi Group (JXG), is pleased to announce the addition of two […]
Champions Emerge at DFCC Bank-Powered Faldo Junior Series Sri Lanka at RCGC
The Faldo Junior Series Sri Lanka, sponsored by DFCC Bank, successfully concluded its championship event at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) after three days […]
Sri Lanka’s Top Educators Celebrated at 2025 National Educator Awards for Excellence in Higher and General Education
The National Educator Awards 2025 took place on November 26, 2025, at Monarch Imperial in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, celebrating outstanding educators from Sri Lanka’s higher […]
Assetline Finance Earns Prestigious ISO 14064 Certification for Sustainability Achievements in Greenhouse Gas Verification
Assetline Finance Limited (AFL), the financial services division of the David Pieris Group, has reached a noteworthy sustainability achievement by securing independent verification of its […]
Concord Apparel and Footwear Honored with Prestigious Presidential Export Awards
Two prominent subsidiaries of Guston Limited, Hong Kong—Concord Apparel (Pvt) Ltd, Avissawella, and Concord Footwear (Pvt) Ltd, Ulapane—have reached a significant achievement by earning top […]
Sri Lanka Seeks Foreign Workers Amid 20,000-Strong Construction Workforce Shortfall
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Leading construction firms in Sri Lanka have submitted a request to import 7,500 workers to address an anticipated shortage of 20,000 staff […]
Agoda Selects Colombo as Premier Wesak Travel Destination in 2026 Asia Guide
Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, Colombo, has been highlighted in Agoda’s month-by-month travel guide for 2026. The global digital travel platform recommends the city as a […]
SriLankan Airlines Unveils Global Branding Campaign for Colombo Nawam Maha Perahera 2026
SriLankan Airlines, the national airline of Sri Lanka, has launched a significant international branding initiative to promote the Colombo Nawam Maha Perahera 2026, one of […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Declines as Bond Yields Hold Steady
On Friday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.50/60 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing a slight decline from Wednesday’s rate of […]
JAT Holdings Honors Over 800 Painters at 6th Pintharu Abhiman Convocation, Advancing Careers with NVQ Certification
JAT Holdings PLC recently celebrated a significant achievement with the successful conclusion of the 6th JAT Pintharu Abhiman Convocation, where over 800 painters were recognized […]
MTI Unveils Strategic Plan for Industrial Growth to Empower Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Fund
MTI Consulting has successfully completed a performance review of the Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe and developed turnaround strategies for the organization. “The assignment benefitted […]