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Category: Top Stories
The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Trump Proposes Replacing Income Tax with Tariffs to Ease American Burden in Key Speech
US President Donald Trump, in his annual State of the Union address, defended his extensive tariffs on foreign nations, asserting that those who “exploited the […]
Asia Markets Climb Amid Optimism in AI Sector, Anticipation Builds for Trump Speech
Asia’s financial markets experienced an upswing on Wednesday, driven primarily by gains in Korean chipmakers, as investors showed increased confidence in the perceived safety of […]
United Tractors & Equipment Secures Rs. 1.4 Billion Motor Grader Contract
The Cabinet of Ministers has sanctioned the acquisition of 75 motor graders intended for use in government development programs, following a National Competitive Bidding process. […]
Cabinet Endorses Revamped National Tariff Policy After Thorough Review
Sri Lanka has endorsed the implementation of an updated National Tariff Policy following a thorough review aimed at enhancing compliance, improving clarity, and aligning the […]
Sri Lankan Scientist Duleeka Sandamali Gunarathne Honored with 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Energy Award for Global South Innovators
Five pioneering women scientists from the Global South have been recognized with the 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists, honoring their contributions to […]
Sri Lanka’s Smaller Banks Spotlighted Amid Central Bank’s Consolidation Efforts
Fitch Ratings views the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) recent reintroduction of a consolidation framework for the banking sector as generally beneficial for the […]
Tourist Arrivals Surpass 500,000 Mark in Early 2026
Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka have exceeded the half-million mark this year, as per the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). […]
Strong Export Growth Paves Way for Promising 2026 Outlook
Sri Lanka’s export sector launched into 2026 with a robust start, showcasing a notable year-on-year growth of 13.71%, indicating a revitalized momentum in external trade […]
Capital Alliance Expands Market Influence with Third Closed-End Fund Listing on CSE
The units of the “CAL Three Year Closed End Fund” have been officially listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). A total of 841,263,375 units […]
Asian Markets Fluctuate Amid Wall Street Selloff Impact
Asian stock markets faced early turbulence on Tuesday, following a significant selloff on Wall Street that unsettled investors. The market sentiment was adversely impacted by […]
Sri Lanka’s National Inflation Plummets to 2.4% in January 2026
According to the latest data from the Department of Census and Statistics, the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) indicates a decrease in the overall rate […]
TWC Capital Guides CBL Group in $25 Million Acquisition in Indonesia
TWC Capital (PVT) LTD, the corporate financial advisory arm of TWC Holdings, has successfully served as the exclusive buy-side financial adviser to CBL Group for […]
Court of Appeal Reinstates Order in Tuk-Tuk License Dispute
The Court of Appeal has intervened in the ongoing debate regarding the legality of foreign tourists driving tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka using International Driving Permits […]
Sri Lanka Poised to Captivate Global Attention at ITB Berlin 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is set to launch its exclusive promotional activities at ITB 2026, which will take place at Messe, Berlin, […]
Tripadvisor Ranks Mirissa and Bentota Among Asia’s Top Beaches
Two Sri Lankan beaches, Mirissa Beach and Bentota Beach, have been recognized among Asia’s top coastal destinations in the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of […]
MAS Transforms Methliya Facility, Halts Garment Production
MAS Holdings has announced a strategic shift to enhance its fabric manufacturing capabilities in response to a sustained downturn in global apparel demand. As part […]
SEC and SLAASMB Form Strategic Partnership to Enhance Financial Reporting and Governance
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB) have recently strengthened their collaboration […]