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 […]
Category: Top Stories
The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Sri Lanka Bottled Water Association seeks suspension of MRP gazette
The Sri Lanka Bottled Water Association (SLBWA) has requested President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to revoke or temporarily suspend the gazette introducing maximum retail prices (MRPs) […]
NDB’s GSS+ Bond Issuance Breaks New Ground with Record LKR. 16 Bn Raised
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) commemorated raising LKR 16 billion with its first-ever issuance of BASEL III compliant GSS+ (Green, Social, Sustainable & Sustainability Linked) […]
Sri Lanka Proposes Mattala Airport As Emirates & Qatar Airways Hub
One Mile at a Time – It’s being reported that the government of Sri Lanka has initiated preliminary discussions with both Emirates and Qatar Airways, […]
IMF highlights Sri Lanka’s resilience, warns of Middle East risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that Sri Lanka’s economic reform programme has made “very significant progress,” showcasing strong growth, low inflation, and improving external […]
President meets leading exporters to address export sector issues
Government to Prioritise Export Sector, Intervene to Overcome Challenges – President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Government will take all necessary measures and […]
IMF Team to Visit Sri Lanka for Combined 5th and 6th Reviews
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from March 23 to April 9, 2026, to conduct discussions with local […]
Banks to maintain uninterrupted services; SLBA urges public to use digital channels
The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) has assured the public that banks will continue to operate on all five weekdays as an essential service, despite […]
Bondholders Agree to Restructure SriLankan Airlines $175 Mn Bond
Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando announced that bondholders have agreed to restructure the USD 175 million bond issued by SriLankan Airlines. Addressing […]
Oil crosses $110 a barrel after gas field strike
BBC – Oil prices rose above $110 (£82.78) a barrel after Iranian media reported an airstrike hitting a facility on the world’s largest natural gas […]
Middle East War Wipes Off Rs. 1.14 Trillion from Colombo Stock Market
Sri Lanka’s stock market has suffered a significant setback, with over Rs. 1 trillion wiped off its value amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. […]
Oil rises 3% after Iran strikes Middle East energy facilities
Reuters – Oil prices rose as much as 3% on Thursday after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on […]
UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka Spearheads Corporate Sustainability Ecosystem Building with New Patrons and Partners
UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (Network Sri Lanka) convened corporate leaders and partners yesterday for a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony, welcoming new […]
Nations Trust Bank Partners with National Chamber of Exporters to Strengthen Support for Sri Lankan Exporters
Nations Trust Bank (NTB) partnered with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) to support Sri Lankan exporters and strengthen export-led economic growth […]
Colombo bourse rebounds after five-day sell-off
The Colombo stock market witnessed a notable recovery today (18), providing some relief to investors after a steep decline over five consecutive sessions. The All […]
To reach US$8 billion, Sri Lanka apparel must grow differently
By Felix Fernando, Chairman, Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has earned its place in the global market through consistency, trust, and […]
SLAMERP Celebrates 40 Years of Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Rubber Products Export Industry
The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary, marking four decades of contribution to the growth […]
ComBank becomes Patron of two Working Groups of UNGC Network Sri Lanka
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has taken a leadership role in advancing key sustainability priorities of the United Nations Global Compact Network Sri Lanka by […]