Foreign investors acquired approximately USD 3 million worth of Sri Lankan government securities in the week ending January 1, according to data from the Central […]
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Sri Lanka targets 3.0 million tourists in 2026 with better marketing
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka aims to attract 3.0 million tourists by 2026, supported by enhanced marketing efforts, according to Buddika Hewawasam, Chairman of the […]
Sri Lanka’s coconut export revenue crosses USD 1 bn in Jan-Oct last year: Ministry
Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing USD 1 billion in exports of coconut and coconut-based products within the first ten months of […]
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields slightly lower
On Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee closed at 309.75/85 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing a slight depreciation from the previous day’s […]
Kaspersky reveals the journey of stolen data after phishing attacks
New data from Kaspersky reveals that in 2025, over 117 million phishing links were clicked in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Fortunately, these were detected and […]
Bullish Opening for Colombo Bourse: ASPI Rises 1.06% on First Day of 2026
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) commenced the new year on an optimistic note, marked by robust investor engagement that led to notable gains in key […]
Sri Lanka’s SEC eases minimum public holding rules to boost liquidity
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka has approved amendments to the listing rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to offer greater […]
Sri Lanka stocks close up, led by construction and banks
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a positive start to the year 2026, as indicated by provisional data available on […]
Port of Colombo Records Historic High of 8.29 Million TEUs in 2025
In 2025, the Port of Colombo achieved a historic milestone by recording a throughput of 8,291,178 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), marking the highest volume ever […]
EDB Hosts Networking Session for New and Potential Exporters
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently organized a networking session at its Colombo headquarters, designed to provide new and aspiring exporters with the […]
Sri Lanka power utility seeks electricity tariff hike of 11.57-pct
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed a tariff increase of 11.57% to boost revenues and recover part of the losses incurred in the […]
Sri Lanka’s Economy Poised for Stronger Growth in 2026 Amid Cyclone Recovery Efforts, Says Central Bank Governor
Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to experience growth exceeding initial expectations in 2026, driven by reconstruction and rebuilding activities in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwa, […]
Sri Lanka sells extra Rs1bn Treasury bills after auction
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Public Debt Management Office of Sri Lanka has successfully sold treasury bills worth 1,000 million rupees at an average interest rate […]
Sarvodaya Development Finance and FINAP launch CIXOR PayDay, a next-generation WageTech solution for on-demand salary access
Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF), in partnership with Fintechnology Asia Pacific Lanka Pvt Ltd (FINAP), has launched CIXOR PayDay, an innovative digital WageTech platform. This […]
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields down
The Sri Lankan rupee was trading at 309.75/85 against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, showing a slight decline from the previous […]
NDB Bank Elevates the Festive Experience at Splash Shopping Fiesta 2025 at Kandy City Centre
NDB Bank proudly partnered with Kandy City Centre as the Official Banking Partner of Splash Shopping Fiesta 2025, the largest shopping festival of the season, […]
Ferentino Tyres redefines OEM tyre market in Sri Lanka with unmatched 75% value share
In a remarkable ascent, Ferentino Tyres has established itself as the unrivaled leader in Sri Lanka’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tyre market, capturing an impressive […]
Art of Italian Coffee in Sri Lanka : La Dolce Tazza Celebrates a Landmark Success
Colombo recently experienced a sophisticated celebration of Italian coffee culture with the successful conclusion of “La Dolce Tazza – The Art of Italian Coffee.” This […]