Sri Lanka’s exporters are adapting to a transformed global landscape characterized by unpredictable costs, volatile currencies, and unstable trade routes. While opportunities for growth still […]
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The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Parliamentary Group Explores Economic Prospects for Sri Lanka
On March 23, 2026, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) focused on Sri Lanka convened an informal briefing at the UK Parliament to examine the nation’s […]
Oil prices dip 1% following report of Trump’s willingness to reconsider campaign strategies regarding Iran.
Oil prices experienced a decline during Asian trading on Tuesday, reversing previous gains, after reports surfaced that U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed a willingness […]
Colombo Stock Exchange Ends Day in the Red as Major Indices Experience a Drop
The Colombo stock exchange experienced a decline as trading concluded on the 30th, with both primary indices finishing in the red. The All Share Price […]
International strains and local challenges converge to challenge delicate business confidence.
In March, a series of challenges emerged, stemming from heightened tensions in the Middle East and impacting Sri Lanka’s economic outlook, raising alarms about potential […]
Sri Lanka’s Economic Prospects Shine with the Introduction of Graphene
Last weekend, the Kingsbury Colombo hosted an exclusive business conclave aimed at promoting investments in graphene technology, drawing considerable attention from both local and international […]
Brent heads for record monthly jump as Houthi attacks widen Gulf conflict
Oil prices continued their upward trend on Monday, with Brent crude poised for a historic monthly increase, following the Yemeni Houthis’ initial attacks on Israel […]
EWIS Introduces EWIS AEGIS, an AI-Powered Platform to De-Risk Enterprise Legacy Modernisation
EWIS has unveiled EWIS AEGIS, an innovative AI-driven platform developed in Sri Lanka aimed at assisting organizations in modernizing their crucial legacy systems with enhanced […]
Stocks dive in Asia, Brent crude heads for record monthly rise
Asian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday as investors braced themselves for an ongoing conflict in the Gulf region, which is already driving […]
SLT-MOBITEL contributes to national development through innovation, resilience, and a people-first vision
SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka’s National ICT Solutions Provider, is combining innovation, resilience, and a people-first vision to amplify efforts at expanding the country’s digital transformation agenda. […]
Galle City Centre to Open Tomorrow, Introducing a New Lifestyle Experience to the South
A new era of retail and lifestyle is set to begin in Southern Sri Lanka as Galle City Center (GCC) prepares to open its doors […]
ComBank first to enable 3D Secure authentication for LankaPay/JCB cards
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has further strengthened its digital payments leadership by becoming the first bank in Sri Lanka to enable 3D Secure (3DS) […]
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Delegation Completes Prestigious International Trade Facilitation Programme at IIFT, New Delhi
A delegation of 30 professionals from the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently completed a specialised residential training programme on International Trade Facilitation at the Indian […]
No price increase for confectionery products until May – LCMA
The Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers Association (LCMA) has announced that prices of biscuits, ice cream, chocolate, and other confectionery products will not be increased until May. […]
Court of Appeal Rules in Favour of Central Bank, Sets Aside Order of the RTI Commission on EPF Transactions
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, setting aside a decision of the Right to Information (RTI) […]
Tourist Arrivals in Sri Lanka Surpass 700,000
The number of foreign tourists who have arrived in the country so far in 2026 has exceeded 700,000, reports say. According to the latest data […]
BrandRadar unveils Sri Lanka’s first AI Visibility Summit
BrandRadar by Roar Global recently hosted Sri Lanka’s first AI Visibility Summit, bringing together senior marketers, corporate decision-makers, and industry leaders to examine how AI […]
SriLankan Airlines Records Revenue Increase with AI and ML-Powered Revenue Management System
SriLankan Airlines has recorded a revenue increase following the implementation of a next-generation, AI and Machine-Learning (ML) powered Origin and Destination (O&D) revenue management platform. […]