The number of foreign tourists who have arrived in the country so far in 2026 has exceeded 700,000, reports say. According to the latest data […]
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The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
BrandRadar unveils Sri Lanka’s first AI Visibility Summit
BrandRadar by Roar Global recently hosted Sri Lanka’s first AI Visibility Summit, bringing together senior marketers, corporate decision-makers, and industry leaders to examine how AI […]
SriLankan Airlines Records Revenue Increase with AI and ML-Powered Revenue Management System
SriLankan Airlines has recorded a revenue increase following the implementation of a next-generation, AI and Machine-Learning (ML) powered Origin and Destination (O&D) revenue management platform. […]
Oil, Equity Prices Shape Iran War Adverse Scenario Macroeconomic Impact
The effects of higher oil prices and declining equity markets would be the main drivers of the negative global economic impact from an adverse scenario […]
Sri Lanka Hosts Landmark International Destination Wedding at Shangri-La Hambantota
Sri Lanka proudly welcomes over 800 international guests for the destination wedding of entrepreneur Mujtaba Shaikhani and Dr. Hafsha Merchant, a distinguished aesthetic medicine doctor […]
Fuel-thirsty Asian countries line up for Russian oil
Reuters – Asian countries including Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka are preparing to purchase Russian oil as the ongoing war in Iran […]
The BOI facilitates Blue Arc Manufacturing, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s first specialized substation assembly for global export
Blue Arc Manufacturing and the BOI have signed an agreement to establish the first containerized substation assembly factory in Sri Lanka. This facility will specialize […]
Sri Lanka’s February Exports Rise 4.22% to USD 1.4 Billion
Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, reflecting a notable year-on-year growth of 4.22% compared to […]
Gold steady as markets assess Mideast ceasefire talks
Reuters – Gold prices held steady on Thursday, as investors awaited clearer signs of progress in Middle East de-escalation efforts and remained cautious ahead of […]
A decisive step towards driving Sri Lanka into a digital economy: Access Unlocked V2.0
The Government of Sri Lanka has planned to digitize 100% of all government transactions by the year 2030 and to build a massive digital economy […]
Stocks on edge as Middle East ceasefire talks take centre stage
Reuters – Asian stocks struggled for direction while the dollar held firm on Thursday as investors treaded cautiously amid dizzying developments in the Middle East, […]
ADB Announces $100 Million Additional Support for Sri Lanka to Navigate Global Economic Headwinds
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and announced that ADB stands ready to provide $100 million […]
JXG announces IPO to drive expansion and strengthen governance
JXG, the parent company of the Janashakthi Group, a growing Sri Lankan financial conglomerate comprising First Capital Holdings PLC, Janashakthi Insurance PLC, and Janashakthi Finance […]
ADB President Masato Kanda Meets CBSL Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe
Mr. Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), met with Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), last […]
British Support for Training and Development in Sri Lanka’s Public Service Reforms
A special discussion was held on the 24th at the Minister’s Office, “Nila Medura,” Narahenpita, between the Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, […]
Sri Lanka’s banking leaders convene in Colombo to tackle rising fraud risks in digital payments co-hosted by IFINITY and BPC
Senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s banking sector convened in Colombo on 17 March for the “Fraud Management Deep Dive 2026”, co-hosted by IFINITY, a BFSI-focused […]
Stocks bounce and oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire reports
Reuters – Stocks rose and oil fell on Wednesday on reports the U.S. is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war on Iran, and had […]
CB keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged
The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75%. The Board […]