All trade unions have endorsed the digitalisation and modernisation programme designed to boost excise revenue collection. This agreement was reached during a recent meeting held […]
Category: Top Stories
The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Rajitha Jayasuriya Reappointed as SLAEA Chair; 2026 Agenda Focuses on GSP+, Trade Agreements, and Digitalisation
The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) convened its Annual General Meeting on January 27, 2026, at the Cinnamon Life Hotel. The event gathered industry […]
Dialog Achieves Robust Growth and Enhanced National Impact in FY 2025
Dialog Axiata PLC announced its consolidated financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025, on February 6, 2026. The results reflect both the performance […]
Arj Samarakoon Urges Sri Lanka to Follow Australia’s Lead in Climate-Driven Economic Recovery
Climate shocks are increasingly influencing Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, with floods and extreme weather events posing risks that extend well beyond immediate damage. Key concerns […]
Sri Lanka Explores the Feasibility of Introducing Skydiving Adventures
A meeting to explore the feasibility of introducing skydiving activities in Sri Lanka took place at the Ministry of Defence on February 5. The session […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief Confirms Stability, Dismisses Concerns of Another Debt Restructuring
Sri Lanka will not experience another sovereign debt crisis, and the nation is set to commence the repayment of its outstanding external debts as scheduled, […]
Fitch Assigns ‘AA+(lka)’ Rating to Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings; Evaluates Proposed Debentures
Fitch Ratings has granted Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC (ASHH) a National Long-Term Rating of ‘AA+(lka)’, with a Stable Outlook. This rating is indicative of […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Confirms No Need for Further Debt Restructuring
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, firmly stated today that Sri Lanka does not require another debt restructuring. […]
ComBank and Visa Achieve Milestone with 100,000 Google Pay Transactions in Sri Lanka Debut
A significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital payments evolution was marked at Cinnamon Life as the Commercial Bank of Ceylon celebrated achieving 100,000 Google Pay […]
Amazon’s Capital Spending Surges by 50%, Shares Experience Downturn
Reuters – On Thursday, Amazon announced a projected increase of over 50% in capital expenditures for this year, aligning with its industry peers in a […]
CSE’s Intense Trading Activity Elevates Turnover to Rs. 11.11 Billion
Trading activity at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was notably vigorous from the market’s opening today, showcasing strong momentum throughout the early hours of the […]
U.S. Embassy Officials Collaborate with EDB to Enhance Trade and Investment Relations
Senior officials from the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, including Mr. Daniel Jaksan, the Economic and Commercial Officer, and Ms. Thiloma Abayanayaka, Commercial and Economic […]
World Bank’s Parameswaran Iyer Embarks on Strategic Visit to Sri Lanka
World Bank Group Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, aiming to enhance development cooperation and support the country’s […]
Applications Open for the Prestigious 2026 Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant
The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) is inviting applications for the Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2026. Established in 2018 in memory […]
Investor Forum in Port City Colombo Showcases Sri Lanka’s Remarkable Transformation
Sri Lanka conveyed a strong message of confidence, reform, and long-term opportunity at the Exclusive Port City Colombo Investor Forum held on January 27, 2026, […]
Dialog Launches Dialog Play, Ushering in a New Era of Entertainment in Sri Lanka
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading connectivity provider, has unveiled Dialog Play, a new brand identity that brings together Dialog Television and Dialog ViU into […]
Sri Lanka’s Capital Market Leaders Make Historic Debut with Investor Forum in Saudi Arabia
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka to the […]
Ex-Auditor General W.P.C. Wickramaratne Appointed to CT Land Development PLC Board
CT Land Development PLC has announced the appointment of Mr. Widana Pathiranage Chulantha Wickramaratne, the former Auditor General of Sri Lanka, as an Independent Non-Executive […]