Sri Lanka’s external sector in 2025 was increasingly underpinned by workers’ remittances, which surged to record levels, even as foreign tourism revenue lagged behind growth […]
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Sri Lanka Central Bank Acquires $250 Million Amidst Rupee Depreciation in December
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – In December 2025, Sri Lanka’s central bank purchased 250.8 million US dollars from the public, while selling back 28.3 million dollars, according […]
Five Policy Imperatives for Resilient Economic Recovery in Sri Lanka Post–Cyclone Ditwah
One of the defining trends in modern economic history is that debt defaults and external shocks have devastating and long-lasting economic effects, which are often amplified by […]
Julie Chung’s Impact: Navigating U.S.-Sri Lanka Relations Through Turbulent Times
Julie Chung, the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, is set to depart next week after a notable tenure of nearly four years, leaving behind a […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Remain Steady
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened in the spot market, closing at 309.00/30 against the US dollar, compared to the previous day’s […]
Turkish Airlines Elevates Colombo Route with State-of-the-Art A350-900 Aircraft
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national airline, has upgraded its Istanbul to Colombo route by introducing the long-range, wide-body twin-engine A350-900 aircraft, replacing the […]
Sri Lanka Expo 2026 Aims to Attract 1,500 International Buyers and Investors with Participation from 750 Exporters
Sri Lanka Expo 2026 is set to feature 750 exporters and host an investor forum, targeting the participation of 1,500 foreign attendees, including buyers, investors, […]
Achieve Your Self-Care Goals with The Body Shop’s End of Season Sale
The start of a new year often inspires personal transformations, and if enhancing your beauty routine or embracing more self-love is on your list of […]
Indra Traders Launches “Atwela” Program in Partnership with Bank of Ceylon, Celebrating Over 50 Years of Excellence in Vehicle Sales
Indra Traders, a prominent automobile dealership in Sri Lanka with over 50 years of experience in vehicle sales, has recently launched a special program named […]
TikTok Emerges as Sri Lanka’s Premier Platform for Content Discovery
TikTok’s Search feature has evolved into a significant discovery tool, attracting millions to the platform to explore new ideas, acquire practical skills, find inspiration, and […]
Sri Lanka Successfully Sells Additional Rs10 Billion in Treasury Bills Following Auction
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Public Debt Management Office of Sri Lanka has successfully sold treasury bills worth 10,000 million rupees on tap at average yields […]
NDB Bank Partners with KCC for “Revive Sri Lanka | Rising Stronger” Initiative
NDB Bank has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s SME and MSME sectors by participating in the “Revive Sri Lanka, Rising Stronger” initiative, […]
IIHS Multiversity: Sri Lanka’s Premier Global Health University Unveiled
In an increasingly interconnected world, higher education is undergoing significant transformation. Rising international study costs, tightening visa regimes, and growing global demand for skilled professionals […]
Binance’s 2025 Year-End Report: Exploring Trust, Liquidity, and Web3 Innovations
In 2025, Binance achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first global exchange to secure full authorization under the internationally recognized framework of the Abu […]
Parakrama Dissanayake Named Adviser on Maritime Logistics to Sri Lanka’s President
Parakrama Dissanayake, a seasoned professional in the maritime industry, has been appointed as an advisor to Sri Lanka’s President Anura Dissanayake on matters related to […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Holds Steady as Bond Yields Rise
The Sri Lankan rupee opened at 309.15/30 against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, remaining relatively stable compared to Thursday’s rate of […]
Parenthood Global Sets the Stage for Family-Friendly Workplaces in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has reached a pivotal moment in the development of inclusive employment practices with the successful organization of the Parent-Inclusive Workplaces Summit 2025. This […]
Hemas Opens 75th Piyawara Preschool in Homagama
The Hemas Outreach Foundation has announced the inauguration of its 75th Piyawara Preschool, marking a pivotal advancement in early childhood development in Sri Lanka. This […]