President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has underscored the importance of achieving development goals through effective management of limited financial resources. In light of current financial constraints, […]
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The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourist arrivals in 2026
Sri Lanka aims to welcome 3 million tourists in 2026, following a record 2.36 million visitors last year, as announced by a senior official on […]
HelaGo Launched: A Locally-Built Platform Bringing a New Era of Fair Ride-Hailing to Sri Lanka
HelaGo, Sri Lanka’s newest locally-developed ride-booking platform, was officially launched today at Waters Edge, Colombo, with over 200 HelaGo drivers in attendance. The introduction of […]
SLPA, CMA CGM Ink Terminal Service Agreement to Strengthen Colombo Port
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Terminals and CMA CGM have recently entered into a Terminal Service Agreement designed to bolster business collaboration and attract […]
ComBank supports Sri Lanka’s DMC to strengthen country’s disaster readiness
Under its ‘Rebuild Together’ initiative, launched in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah to support recovery and mitigate future disaster risks, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon […]
Driving Growth: SEC and CSE Collaborate to Expedite Listings Through Advisor Awareness
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently conducted an awareness session for Corporate Finance […]
Stocks climb, oil volatile as investors assess Venezuela implications
Asian stocks experienced an uptick on Monday, while oil prices exhibited volatility as investors evaluated the impact of recent U.S. military action in Venezuela. This […]
Stocks climb, oil volatile as investors assess Venezuela implications
Asian stocks experienced gains while oil prices showed volatility on Monday, as investors weighed the ramifications of U.S. military actions in Venezuela and prepared for […]
Trump says US military operation in Colombia ‘sounds good to me’
Donald Trump’s comments about Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s leftwing president: Trump said the country was being “run by a sick man” and accused him of producing and selling […]
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 Inaugurated, Ushering in a New Era for the Island of Gems
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated at Cinnamon Life – The City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier gem and jewellery […]
US captures Venezuelan leader Trump says amid calls to respect international law
The United States has successfully apprehended Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, transporting them out of the country following a military operation, according to […]
Bullish Opening for Colombo Bourse: ASPI Rises 1.06% on First Day of 2026
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) commenced the new year on an optimistic note, marked by robust investor engagement that led to notable gains in key […]
Port of Colombo Records Historic High of 8.29 Million TEUs in 2025
In 2025, the Port of Colombo achieved a historic milestone by recording a throughput of 8,291,178 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), marking the highest volume ever […]
EDB Hosts Networking Session for New and Potential Exporters
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently organized a networking session at its Colombo headquarters, designed to provide new and aspiring exporters with the […]
Sri Lanka’s Economy Poised for Stronger Growth in 2026 Amid Cyclone Recovery Efforts, Says Central Bank Governor
Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to experience growth exceeding initial expectations in 2026, driven by reconstruction and rebuilding activities in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwa, […]
Sunshine Holdings PLC joins S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index
Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) will be included in the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index following the year-end index rebalance for 2025, as […]
TikTok reveals Sri Lanka’s top searches in 2025
TikTok has unveiled the most searched terms on its platform in Sri Lanka for 2025, offering insight into the topics that captured the nation’s curiosity […]
New IPS Publication: Empirical Evidence on Sexual and Gender-based Violence Faced by Migrant Female Domestic Workers
A recent study conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has shed light on the severity and nature of sexual and […]