FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Sri Lankan rupee concluded trading at 309.45/60 against the US dollar in the spot market, showing minimal movement from the previous […]
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New IPS Publication: Empirical Evidence on Sexual and Gender-based Violence Faced by Migrant Female Domestic Workers
A recent study conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has shed light on the severity and nature of sexual and […]
Earthfoam dominates 2025 awards season with five major national honors
Earthfoam Private Limited, a leading manufacturer and exporter of natural and organic latex-based mattresses, toppers, and pillows in Sri Lanka, has achieved remarkable success in […]
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited inaugurates business operations for 2026
Sri Lanka Insurance Life Ltd and Sri Lanka Insurance General Ltd officially commenced their business operations for the year 2026 on January 1st at the […]
Sri Lanka current account surplus $82mn in Nov 2025, rupee falls faster
Sri Lanka achieved an external current account surplus of $82 million in November 2025, according to data released by the central bank. This development comes […]
SPAR Group, South Africa, Pledges Rs. 35 Mn to the ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund
SPAR Group, South Africa, has committed Rs. 35 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, strengthening its support for the country’s recovery efforts following Cyclone […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Depreciates 5.6% Against US Dollar in 2025
According to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the Sri Lankan rupee depreciated by 5.6% against the US dollar in 2025. […]
Sri Lanka construction increases in November 2025: PMI
Sri Lanka’s construction sector experienced growth in November, achieving a Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) value of 66.2, compared to 64.3 in the previous month, according […]
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger, bond yields steady
Sri Lanka’s rupee commenced trading at 309.25/70 against the US dollar in the spot market on Thursday, marking an improvement from the previous day’s rate […]
Construction increased in November 2025
The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction) showed a positive trend, with the Total Activity Index rising to 66.2 in November […]
Sri Lanka’s central bank closes its public debt department
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced the closure of the Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division from the […]
Sri Lanka President warns of challenges ahead in new year message
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – In his New Year message, President Anura Dissanayake emphasized the long journey ahead for Sri Lankans and called on citizens to unite […]
Sri Lanka ends 2025 with inflation at 2.1-pct, food prices spike in Dec
According to data from Sri Lanka’s state statistics office, the country’s inflation rate stood at 2.1 percent for the 12 months leading up to December […]
Sri Lanka 2025: A Year of Recovery, Reforms, and Ruin
In 2025, Sri Lanka, under the governance of the National People’s Power (NPP), experienced significant challenges and developments. The year was marked by efforts to […]
CCPI based headline inflation remained unchanged in December 2025
The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), with a base year of 2021=100, reported a year-on-year headline inflation rate of 2.1% for December 2025, maintaining the […]
Prime Group Makes a Landmark Contribution of LKR 200 Million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
Guided by a clear vision to provide value beyond business, Prime Group has made a landmark contribution of LKR 200 million to the Rebuilding Sri […]
Sri Lanka rupee improves at close but still weak, bond yields up
On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened in the spot market, closing at 309.60/80 against the US dollar, recovering from the previous day’s rate of 310.00/310.20, […]
Sri Lanka stocks close up, index gains 41.7-pct over 2025
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) of Sri Lanka concluded the year with a notable increase in its main All Share Price Index (ASPI), which rose […]