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 […]
Category: Top Stories
The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
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 […]
ADB Announces Financial Support Package to Help Asia and Pacific Mitigate Impacts from Middle East Conflict
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced a financial support package to help its developing member countries (DMCs) mitigate the economic and financial impacts resulting […]
Colombo Bourse Jumps Over 3% Amid Broad-Based Rally
Sri Lanka’s stock market recorded a notable upswing on Tuesday (24), with both main indices posting strong gains, reflecting improved investor sentiment. The All Share […]
Planters’ Association Urges Fair Electricity Tariffs to Sustain Sri Lanka’s Plantation Industry
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) has called for the implementation of a more sustainable electricity tariff framework and energy generation policy, citing the severe […]
Dialog Surpasses 800+ 5G Sites, Driving Sri Lanka’s Fastest 5G Expansion and Advancing the Nation’s Digital Future
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has announced the expansion of its 5G network to over 800 live sites spanning 24 districts, reinforcing […]
Ceylon Chamber marks 187 years of supporting business and country
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce proudly marks its 187th anniversary on 25th March, reflecting a long-standing commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s businesses and contributing to […]
APAC Sovereigns Face Greater Downside from a Prolonged Iran Conflict
Fitch Ratings – Asia-Pacific sovereign credit profiles face heightened downside risks from a prolonged Iran conflict, as the region’s heavy reliance on imported oil and […]
MAS advances Plan for Change strategy as Texo and Noyon facilities become bluesign® System Partners
MAS Holdings, Sri Lanka’s largest apparel manufacturer, announced that two of its subsidiaries, Texo (Pvt) Ltd, a cotton fabric processing mill, and Noyon Lanka, a […]
ComBank empowers mothers through restoration of historic De Soysa Hospital Maternity Ward
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has undertaken the renovation of Ward No. 03 at the historic De Soysa Hospital for Women in celebration of International […]
Indian sugar mills rush export deals on record-low rupee, rising global prices
Reuters – Indian sugar mills have returned to the export market, locking in 100,000 metric tons of shipments in a week after a slump in […]
Oil falls over 13% on Trump postponing military strikes on Iran energy infrastructure
Reuters – Oil prices fell by over 13% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would order the military to postpone any strikes […]
ADB Delegation Visits Colombo Port to Review Development Projects and Operations
A high-level delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by its President Masato Kanda, conducted a site visit to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority […]
Sri Lanka’s National Inflation dips to 1.6% in February 2026
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the NCPI on a Year-over-Year basis, was 1.6% in February 2026, while inflation calculated for January 2026 […]
ADB President Arrives in Sri Lanka for High-Level Visit Focused on Economic Engagement and Disaster Assessment
President of the Asian Development Bank, Masato Kanda, arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (23) for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening economic […]
WindForce expands battery storage portfolio with Panadura project award
WindForce PLC has been awarded a new grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Panadura, marking its 13th project under Sri Lanka’s national BESS […]
SEC and CSE Strengthen Role of Auditors of Watchlist Companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) jointly organized an awareness session recently for auditors of companies […]
Uber and PickMe urge Government to allocate higher fuel quotas
The country’s leading app-based platforms, Uber and PickMe, have urged the government for support to keep Sri Lanka moving in light of the latest fuel […]