Shares of WealthTrust Securities Limited (WTS) are set to begin trading tomorrow on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Diri Savi Board under the ticker symbol […]
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“Hands Off Venezuela” – Protest outside US Embassy in Colombo
Frontline Socialist Party and several other groups gathered outside the United States Embassy in Colombo this evening to protest U.S. actions in Venezuela. Protesters held […]
Asian stocks extend record rally while oil, dollar drift
Asian stocks continued their record ascent on Tuesday, building on momentum from Wall Street, where gains in oil companies and financials propelled the Dow Jones […]
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, bond yields edge lower
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Tuesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee commenced trading at 309.90/310.10 against the US dollar in the spot market, reflecting a slight weakening from […]
President Instructs Ministry Secretaries to Ensure Optimal Utilization of 2026 Budget Allocations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has underscored the importance of achieving development goals through effective management of limited financial resources. In light of current financial constraints, […]
Sri Lanka budget deficit to rise 1.4-pct in 2026 on Cyclone spending
Sri Lanka’s budget deficit is projected to increase by 1.4 percent, reaching 6.5 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026. This rise is […]
Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourist arrivals in 2026
Sri Lanka aims to welcome 3 million tourists in 2026, following a record 2.36 million visitors last year, as announced by a senior official on […]
Sri Lanka hikes diesel, premium fuel from January 2026
Sri Lanka’s state-operated Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced an increase in fuel prices, effective from midnight on January 5. The price adjustment affects all fuel […]
Sri Lanka to complete SOP for foreign research vessels in two months: Minister
Sri Lanka is set to finalize the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for managing foreign research vessels within the next two months, according to Foreign Minister […]
CBSL Extends Perpetual Treasuries’ Primary Dealer Suspension for Another Six Months
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced an extension of the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from operating as a Primary Dealer. […]
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields up slightly
The Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading in the spot market on Monday at 309.95/310.05 against the US dollar, showing a slight decline from Friday’s closing […]
Sri Lanka stocks gain 0.66-pct on diversified financials, construction shares
Investor interest in diversified financials and construction shares propelled Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to a 0.66 percent increase on Monday, according to data […]
HelaGo Launched: A Locally-Built Platform Bringing a New Era of Fair Ride-Hailing to Sri Lanka
HelaGo, Sri Lanka’s newest locally-developed ride-booking platform, was officially launched today at Waters Edge, Colombo, with over 200 HelaGo drivers in attendance. The introduction of […]
Bourse Recovery Sees ASPI Cross 23,000 Again
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded Monday’s trading session on a positive note, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) once more surpassing the significant […]
Shield Restraint Systems (Pvt) Ltd Unveils State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Sri Lanka
Shield Restraint Systems (Pvt) Ltd has officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at the Export Processing Zone in Wathupitiwala, Nittambuwa. This development marks a significant […]
INSEE Lanka appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, known as INSEE Lanka, has announced the appointment of Eng. Thusith C. Gunawarnasuriya as its Chief Executive Officer, effective January […]
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals rise 4.2-pct in Dec 2025, after Ditwah
According to data released by the tourism development authority, Sri Lanka experienced a modest increase in tourist arrivals, rising by 4.2% compared to the previous […]
First Capital Asset Management Limited Appoints Kavin Karunamoorthy to the Board of Directors
First Capital Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of First Capital Holdings PLC, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kavin Karunamoorthy as a Non-Independent Executive […]