In 2025, Hambantota International Port (HIP) achieved a milestone by recording a 175% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes, despite facing one of the most […]
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The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025 Sets Ambitious Industry Goals
The inaugural Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025, recently held, marked a significant step towards shaping a modern, inclusive, and investment-ready digital economy in the country. […]
Galle, Sri Lanka Celebrated as a Premier Honeymoon Destination by TripAdvisor for 2026
Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, has unveiled its first Travelers’ Choice® Awards category for 2026: Best of the Best Destinations. This category celebrates […]
CDS and NDB Bank Join Forces to Revolutionize Digital Dividend Payouts
The Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has joined forces with National Development Bank PLC […]
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Nations Engaging in Trade with Iran
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on goods from countries maintaining commercial ties with Iran. This measure aims […]
Alphabet Reaches $4 Trillion Valuation Amid AI-Driven Optimism
Alphabet briefly achieved a market valuation of $4 trillion on Monday, as the Google parent company’s enhanced focus on artificial intelligence (AI) eased doubts about […]
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Confident in Sri Lanka’s Path to Progress
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, engaged in productive discussions with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, during the latter’s brief visit […]
Stock Market Experiences First Downturn of 2026
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced its first market decline of 2026 on January 12, as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) decreased by 45.79 […]
Social Security Council Marks Historic Milestone in Progress
The Sri Lankan Social Security Board, established three decades ago, has reached an unprecedented milestone in 2025. The board, which focuses on establishing and managing […]
Sri Lanka Unveils Innovative Smart Bus Ticketing System for the First Time
Sri Lanka has marked a significant milestone in its public transportation sector with the introduction of its first Smart Bus Ticketing System. This system allows […]
Sri Lanka Welcomes Over 67,000 Tourists in the First Eight Days of 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that 67,762 tourists visited the country during the first eight days of 2026. On January 6, […]
Empowering Sri Lanka’s Future: A Strategic Blueprint for Inclusive Growth and Resilience (2025-2030)
The book titled “Sustaining Transformative Growth in Sri Lanka (2025–2030)”, a collaborative effort by ODI Global and the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA), was officially […]
Dialog and UnionPay International Partner to Transform Sri Lanka’s Digital Payment Landscape
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading connectivity provider, has announced a significant strategic partnership with UnionPay International, one of the largest and fastest-growing global payment […]
India Provides 15 Additional Bailey Bridges to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Highways in Sri Lanka
Financial Chronicle – India will construct 15 Bailey Bridges as part of a $450 million cyclone recovery package aimed at reconstructing Sri Lanka’s damaged infrastructure, […]
Marriott Bonvoy Secures Major ICC Partnership, Featuring Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup
Marriott Bonvoy and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have entered into a strategic partnership, designating Marriott International’s acclaimed travel platform as the Official Accommodation Partner […]
Sri Lanka Achieves Historic Milestone with Worker Remittances Exceeding USD 8 Billion in 2025
Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone as its annual Workers’ Remittances (Inflows) surpassed the USD 8 billion mark for the first time in history […]
The Auditor General Is Missing in a Functioning Democracy
If Sri Lanka were a functioning republic, the absence of an Auditor General for nearly a month would be a constitutional scandal. Instead, it has […]
Wealthtrust Securities Limited Market Debut on CSE’s Diri Savi Board
Wealthtrust Securities Limited commenced trading of its 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares (Symbol: WLTH.N0000) on the Diri Savi Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today, […]