The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its projections for Sri Lanka’s international reserves for 2025, according to a recent country report related to the […]
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ILO estimates up to 374,000 workers affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka
A recent brief by the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah on Sri Lanka’s labour market following the cyclone’s landfall […]
Gold, silver price surge after Fed halted quantity tightening
Gold and silver prices surged, with some base metals also showing upward movement, as markets responded to the latest Federal Reserve rate cuts and the […]
A Christmas Reflection: Finding Light in the Debris
As we stand on the threshold of Christmas 2025, the usual festive sparkle feels a bit dimmed this year, doesn’t it? We are a nation […]
Foreigners buy Sri Lanka rupee bonds amid currency fall
Foreign investors purchased approximately 2.4 million US dollars’ worth of Sri Lankan government securities in the week ending December 18, according to data from the […]
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields up
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 309.65/75 against the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, weakening from 309.50/65 recorded the previous day, according to […]
Sri Lanka stocks rebound 0.13-pct, driven by Dockyard
Colombo Dockyard saw renewed positive momentum on Tuesday, contributing to a 0.13 percent gain in the Colombo Stock Exchange All Share Price Index (ASPI), according […]
HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival Continues to Support Youth Development with its Third Edition of the Future Writers Program
The HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival has announced the launch of the third edition of its Future Writers Program, underscoring its ongoing commitment to […]
ComBank’s Cyclone Ditwah recovery support crosses Rs. 125 Mn
As part of its ‘Rebuild Together’ initiative, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced a commitment exceeding Rs. 125 million to support recovery efforts following […]
Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise, 12-month up 16bp
Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields increased across all maturities at Tuesday’s auction, according to data released by the Public Debt Management Office. The 12-month Treasury […]
Onestep Solutions’ 25-Year Journey of Trust, Technology, and Transformation
Onestep Solutions, a leading provider of accounting software and financial outsourcing services, has marked its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of sustained growth and service […]
Sri Lanka Insurance Supports 1000 Families in Flood-Affected Areas
Sri Lanka Insurance Life and Sri Lanka Insurance General, in collaboration with the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), have provided essential assistance to 1,000 […]
Sri Lanka awards Litro cylinder contract to Thailand-based SMPC
The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has approved the awarding of a contract for the procurement of gas cylinders for the state-owned Litro Gas Lanka Limited […]
EDOTCO Strengthens Sri Lanka’s Telecom Network Resilience with 400 Resilient Power Systems
EDOTCO Services Lanka Pvt Ltd (EDOTCO Sri Lanka) has deployed 400 resilient power systems throughout Sri Lanka to enhance the reliability of telecommunications networks during […]
A Trusted Voice at the Helm of Sri Lanka’s Financial Discourse
At a time when clarity, credibility, and context matter more than ever, Financial Chronicle stands out as a principled platform shaping Sri Lanka’s economic and public policy […]
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited powers Colombo Motor Show 2025 as Official Insurance Partner
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL), recognized as the nation’s most trusted general insurance provider and the leading name in the motor insurance sector, […]
Cheap Laptops, Costly Consequences: Inside Sri Lanka’s Growing IT Hardware Illegal Import Crisis
Sri Lanka’s laptop and computer equipment market is undergoing significant changes due to a surge in illegal imports, counterfeit products, and used devices entering the […]
Tiesh Unveils the ‘Prism Collection’
Tiesh Sri Lanka, a distinguished jewellery house renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design, has unveiled its latest high-jewellery line, the Prism Collection. Drawing […]