Sri Lanka’s vehicle sales experienced a decline across various categories by 9.7 percent in November 2025, marking the second consecutive month of reduced sales, according […]
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From Investor Forum to Financial News Authority: The Evolution of Financial Chronicle
Financial Chronicle traces its origins to May 8, 2010, when it was launched as the Sri Lanka Equity Forum, an online community created to give […]
Sri Lanka cyclone: More than a million still need aid weeks after Ditwah floods
Nearly a month after Cyclone Ditwah tore across Sri Lanka, more than a million people – including over half a million children – remain in […]
Sri Lanka’s Exports Show Resilience as Earnings Reach US$ 15.8 Billion
Sri Lanka’s export sector sustained its upward momentum, recording a. 5.8% year-on-year growth during the January–November period, according to the Export Development Board. Based on Sri Lanka […]
Indian Vehicle Imports Lose Ground as Japanese Brands Dominate Sri Lanka’s Car Market
The import of Indian-origin vehicles to Sri Lanka has declined sharply, according to the latest monthly vehicle registration review by J. B. Securities, marking a significant […]
Sri Lanka, Vietnam explore deeper ties in health, trade, and tourism
Officials from Sri Lanka and Vietnam convened this week to discuss enhancing cooperation in the health, trade, and tourism sectors, according to a government announcement. […]
Sri Lanka rupee closes flat, bond yields down
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Friday, the Sri Lankan rupee remained stable at 309.65/75 against the US dollar in the spot market, despite experiencing depreciation in […]
Google may finally let you change your Gmail address without losing old emails: Here is how it will work
Google is set to introduce a new feature that addresses a long-standing issue for Gmail users, allowing them to change their existing Gmail username while […]
Colombo Bourse Ends Higher as Indices Extend Gains
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended today’s (Dec 26, 2025) trading session on a positive note, with key indices recording moderate gains amid healthy activity […]
ComBank and Colonial Motors in year-long partnership to promote Mazda vehicles
Committed to enhancing customer lifestyles and making top-tier mobility accessible, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered a strategic partnership with Colonial Motors (Ceylon) Limited, […]
Sweet dreams above the clouds
Beginning in December, Emirates is enhancing the sleep experience for First Class customers with new loungewear, luxurious bed linens, and a refined turndown service. To […]
Sri Lanka re-opens Haggala botanical gardens for tourists
The Ministry of Environment has announced that Sri Lanka’s Haggala Botanical Gardens, located in the Nuwara Eliya district, reopened to both domestic and foreign tourists […]
SITC Campus Donates Rs. 1 Million to ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund
In a significant gesture of national solidarity, Cader Rahmathulla, CEO of SITC Campus, has contributed Rs. 1,000,000.00 to the ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund. This fund […]
Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
An Arkansas Powerball player has won an astounding $1.817 billion (£1.34 billion) jackpot in a Christmas Eve drawing, marking it as the second-largest lottery prize […]
Sri Lanka bond yields open down, rupee weaker
Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.70/80 against the US dollar on Friday morning, showing a slight depreciation from 309.65/75 in the spot market, according […]
Inaugural flight from Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka for winter season lands at BIA
The inaugural winter season flight from Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka successfully arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday, marking the commencement of seasonal travel between […]
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals exceed last year by Dec 21 despite Ditwah
According to data from the tourist promotion office, Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals reached 154,609 by December 21, 2025, an increase from 150,563 in the previous […]
Gold hits record high on safe-haven demand, Fed rate-cut bets
In early Asian trading on Friday, gold prices soared to an unprecedented high, driven by strong safe-haven demand and growing anticipations of additional interest rate […]