On February 3, 2026, Sri Lanka successfully completed the nationwide rollout of the ‘GovPay’ digital traffic fine payment system, marking a significant advancement in the […]
Category: Top Stories
The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Nuwara Eliya Shines as a Top Asian Hill Station in Agoda’s Latest Rankings
Digital travel platform Agoda invites travelers to explore Asia’s enchanting hill stations, where serene landscapes and cool climates provide a perfect retreat from the hustle […]
Sri Lanka Gears Up for Crucial Third Review on Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
A special discussion regarding Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on international standards for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) was convened on […]
Asian Markets Fluctuate as Oil Prices Rise and Gold Rebounds
Asian stocks experienced instability on Wednesday, mirroring steep declines in U.S. and European equities amid concerns that advancements in artificial intelligence might replace traditional software […]
Sri Lanka Delegation Engages with Saudi Public Investment Fund Officials to Explore New Investment Opportunities
A delegation from Sri Lanka, led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeyasinghe, engaged in a fruitful discussion with senior officials of […]
China Announces Ban on Concealed Car Door Handles Starting 2027
China has announced a ban on hidden car door handles for vehicles sold within the country, effective from next year. This decision aims to phase […]
Reliance and Export-Driven Sectors Propel Indian Stocks Following US Trade Agreement
Indian shares experienced a significant surge on Tuesday, with the benchmark Nifty index nearing record-high levels, driven by strong performances from Reliance and export-oriented stocks. […]
US Reduces Tariffs on India to 18% as India Commits to Ceasing Russian Oil Purchases
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with India, reducing U.S. tariffs on Indian imports from 50% to 18%. In return, […]
CSE Begins February with a Decline
On February 2nd, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a notable decline as major indices closed lower amidst moderate trading activity. The benchmark All Share […]
Sri Lanka Debuts Inaugural Country Pavilion at London’s Source Fashion Apparel Exhibition
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry reached a significant milestone by establishing its first country pavilion at Source Fashion 2026, held from January 13 to 15 at […]
Sri Lanka’s 2025 Vehicle Imports Surpass USD 2 Billion Mark
According to the External Sector performance data for December 2025 released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), vehicle imports in Sri Lanka surpassed […]
Marking Three Decades Since the 1996 Central Bank Bomb
Sri Lanka today commemorated the 30th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Central Bank headquarters in Colombo, an incident that resulted in the loss […]
CSE Achieves Remarkable 5.25% Growth in January
The Colombo Stock Exchange experienced losses for the second consecutive trading day on January 30, despite maintaining a strong overall performance for the month. The […]
Colombo Experiences Inflation Surge in January 2026
In January 2025, the overall year-on-year inflation rate, as measured by the CCPI, stood at 2.3%. By December 2025, this rate slightly decreased to 2.1%. […]
BOC Launches Sri Lanka’s Largest-Ever Sustainability Bond Issue
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) celebrated the listing of its first Basel III-compliant Tier II Sustainability Bond with a bell ringing ceremony at the Colombo […]
Enhancing Sri Lanka’s SSB Regulations: Tackling the Surge in Non-Sugar Sweeteners
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which account for nearly 75% of all deaths, have become a significant health challenge in Sri Lanka over the past few decades. […]
Indonesia Stock Exchange CEO Steps Down Amidst $80 Billion Market Turmoil
The head of the Indonesia Stock Exchange resigned on Friday following a warning from the index provider MSCI about a potential downgrade to “frontier” market […]
Trump Warns of Tariffs on Nations Supplying Oil to Cuba
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his campaign against Cuba by threatening to impose new tariffs on countries that supply oil to the Communist-run […]