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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.
Sri Lanka Central Bank Expected to Maintain Rates Ahead of IMF Evaluation
Sri Lanka’s central bank is anticipated to maintain its key interest rate at 7.75% on Wednesday, according to a recent Reuters poll. This decision coincides […]
S&P SL20 Rises Amid Slight ASPI Decline in Mixed Stock Market Performance
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a mixed performance today, with the two primary indices showing divergent trends. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) saw […]
Sri Lanka Surpasses $17.2 Billion in Export Performance for 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector demonstrated continued positive growth in 2025, achieving a year-on-year increase of 5.6%. According to statistics from Sri Lanka Customs and estimated […]
Land Donation Sought for New Housing to Aid Families Displaced by Cyclone Ditwah
A significant number of families have lost their homes and properties due to the devastation caused by Cyclone “Ditwah.” In response, the Government has initiated […]
Dialog Connects Sri Lankans with the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading connectivity provider, recently hosted an event to celebrate the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. This gathering […]
Gold Surges Beyond $5,000, Reaching Record High Amid Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices surged to an unprecedented high, exceeding $5,000 per ounce on Monday, as investors increasingly turned to this safe-haven asset amidst escalating geopolitical tensions. […]
IFC Commits $166 Million to Bolster Sri Lankan Enterprises and Propel Economic Growth
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a significant investment program of $166 million aimed at bolstering Sri […]
Sri Lanka Unveils Ambitious Vision as ‘Next Dubai’ with Tax Incentives to Woo UAE Investors
Sri Lanka is extending tax holidays of up to 15 years and positioning Colombo Port City as a burgeoning financial and trade hub, aiming to […]
Port City Colombo Launches into Active Development with Inauguration of First Residential Project
Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban development initiative has achieved a significant milestone with the commencement of construction on the first residential project within Port City […]
ASPI Surges to Historic 24,000 Mark in Landmark CSE Achievement
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a significant milestone today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached the 24,000 mark during intraday trading, marking […]
BOI Secures $1 Billion in Foreign Direct Investment for 2025
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has reached a major investment milestone in 2025, surpassing USD 1 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). […]
JPMorgan Acquires UK Pensions Tech Firm WealthOS, Internal Memo Reveals
JPMorgan Chase, a leading U.S. banking institution, has successfully completed the acquisition of WealthOS, a UK-based pensions technology platform. This information was disclosed in an […]
SLYCAN Trust Hosts Climate Finance Forum Amid Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah Response
On January 20, 2026, SLYCAN Trust held a High-Level Forum on Climate Finance and Climate-Related Extreme Events in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This event was part […]
Colombo Stock Market Achieves Landmark 24,000 Milestone
The Colombo Stock Exchange’s benchmark index, the All Share Price Index (ASPI), achieved a historic milestone by reaching the 24,000-point level for the first time […]
Suburban Land Values Skyrocket Amidst Stabilizing Urban Expansion – LPI 2025
The Sri Lankan land market experienced solid growth in 2025, with the suburbs of Colombo and districts within the Western Province emerging as pivotal contributors, […]
Sri Lanka Highlights Tourism Opportunities at Vakantiebeurs Fair 2026 in the Netherlands
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), in collaboration with a delegation of 15 leading local travel and tourism companies, represented Sri Lanka at the […]
Ex-Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana Engages in Discussions with President
Former Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday, January 22, to discuss Sri Lanka’s economic outlook […]