The outgoing Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Ethiopia, Theshantha Kumarasiri, has confirmed ongoing discussions with Ethiopian Airlines to initiate direct flights between Addis Ababa and […]
Category: Top Stories
The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Gold Surges Past $4,900/oz as Goldman Sachs Projects $5,400 by Year-End
Gold prices have reached a historic peak of $4,904.66 per ounce as of January 22, driven by geopolitical tensions, a weakening US dollar, and expectations […]
DPMC Launches Bajaj Electric Three-Wheeler in Sri Lanka, Pioneering Sustainable Mobility
Bajaj, Sri Lanka’s most trusted three-wheeler brand, represented by David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC), has announced the launch of the Bajaj Electric Three-Wheeler. […]
China Backs Sri Lanka’s Agricultural Revival Efforts
A meeting addressing the challenges in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector and related environmental issues was convened yesterday morning at the Presidential Secretariat. This discussion was […]
Hyundai Union Raises Alarm Over Humanoid Robot Initiative, Citing Job Security Concerns
Hyundai Motor’s labor union in South Korea issued a warning to the automaker on Thursday, cautioning against the deployment of humanoid robots without union consent. […]
Sri Lanka Pioneers Digital Transformation for a Data-Driven Agricultural Future
Sri Lanka has made significant strides in transforming its agriculture sector with the official launch of several key initiatives: the Agriculture Enterprise Architecture Framework, the […]
Colombo Stock Exchange Contributes LKR 25 Million to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Initiative
The Colombo Stock Exchange has made a significant contribution of LKR 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund. This generous donation was formalized through […]
Northern Investment Summit 2026 Paves the Way for Regional Transformation into Investment Hub
The Northern Province emerged as a focal point in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape by hosting the Northern Investment Summit 2026 on January 21st and 22nd. […]
SLIM Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2025 Achieves Record-Breaking 300+ Entries in Marketing Excellence
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) has announced a significant milestone for the country’s marketing, advertising, and creative sectors, as the Effie Awards Sri […]
Chetak Returns: Iconic and Resilient, Ready for a New Era
David Pieris E-Mobility (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of the David Pieris Group of Companies, proudly announces the launch of the Bajaj Chetak, marking the revival […]
EDB Enhances Sri Lanka’s Global Trade with Orientation for New Mission Leaders
The Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka convened an orientation programme on January 16, 2026, for the newly appointed Heads of Sri Lanka Missions […]
Hayleys PLC Unveils Rs. 6 Interim Dividend and Launches Rs. 9 Billion Rights Issue
Hayleys PLC has announced its Board of Directors’ decision, made during a meeting on January 21, 2026, to approve an interim dividend of Rs. 6 […]
Sunshine Holdings to Acquire Majority Stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon
Sunshine Holdings PLC (SUN), a diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, has announced plans to acquire a 75% stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon (Private) Limited […]
Sri Lanka’s Labour Force Participation Climbs to 49.9% in Q3 2025; Unemployment Steady at 4.3%
In the third quarter of 2025 (July–September), Sri Lanka’s labor force participation rate increased to 49.9%, as reported in the latest quarterly bulletin from the […]
CBL Group Expands Global Reach with Strategic Acquisition of Indonesian Coconut Leader TJT
CBL Group, a leading diversified food manufacturing conglomerate in Sri Lanka, has announced the strategic acquisition of PT Tri Jaya Tangguh Indonesia (TJT), a substantial […]
IMF Chief Pledges Continued Support for Sri Lanka in Meeting with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya engaged in a meeting with Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in Davos, Switzerland. This […]
Gold Surges Past $4,800 Amid US-EU Tensions Over Greenland
Gold prices soared to an unprecedented level, surpassing $4,800 per ounce on Wednesday. This increase was driven by heightened demand for safe-haven assets and a […]
CSE Market halt sparks constitutional debate in Sri Lanka
Do the CSE’s Actions on 7 January 2026 Breach Fundamental Rights? On 7 January 2026, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), with the concurrence of the […]