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Category: Top Stories
The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Asian stocks rally as oil retreats, Fed in spotlight
Reuters – Asian shares rallied on Wednesday as oil prices paused their gains, with markets turning to the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting to see how […]
Oil prices ease as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal
Reuters – Oil prices eased on Wednesday to pare back some of Tuesday’s sharp gains after the Iraqi government and Kurdish authorities reached a deal […]
Sri Lanka Records 5% GDP Growth in 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy recorded a 5.0% growth in 2025, with all key sectors contributing positively, according to the Department of Census and Statistics Sri Lanka. […]
Central Bank Outlines Financial Sector Performance in 2025
Macrofinancial Conditions Domestic macrofinancial conditions strengthened further in 2025, supporting continued credit expansion, although external vulnerabilities remained a concern. Credit growth accelerated markedly, with total […]
India in talks for six FTAs with Australia, Sri Lanka, Peru, Chile and others
The Hindu Businessline – India is currently negotiating six Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with different countries and regional groups as part of its efforts to expand […]
NPCI International Strengthens UPI Merchant Acceptance in Sri Lanka to Enable Seamless Payment Experience for Indian Tourists
For merchants: UPI provides access to a large, digitally savvy customer base, improves cash management, reduces dependence on physical currency and enhances operational efficiency. For […]
Oil prices bounce back 3% as Iran war halts supply
Reuters – Oil prices rose around 3% on Tuesday, clawing back some of the previous session’s losses on renewed supply fears, with the Strait of […]
EDB and Verité Research Strengthen Export Readiness of Women-Led Exporters in Kandy
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with Verité Research, successfully conducted its second training programme, “Leveraging Trade Data for Export Success,” for […]
Oil gains over 2% as market weighs Iran war supply risks
Reuters – Oil prices rose more than 2% in early trade on Tuesday, reversing some of the previous session’s losses, on worries about supply with […]
Sri Lanka Manufacturing and services activities expand in February 2026
Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in February 2026. Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Slide as Global Turmoil and Oil Shock Trigger Market Rout
A deeper correction could potentially push the index toward 18,500 Colombo – Sri Lanka’s stock market took a sharp hit this week as rising global tensions and […]
MAS Announces Relocation of Thurulie Operations
On 16th March 2026, the management of MAS announced to employees at the Thurulie facility the decision to relocate manufacturing operations of the plant to […]
UDA Launches ‘Mother Lanka’ Digital Platform to Boost Public Participation in Urban Development
The Urban Development Authority (UDA), under the Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, today (16) officially introduced the “Mother Lanka” digital platform at an […]
George Steuart Partners with the Sri Lanka Natural History Society to Promote Sri Lanka’s Ecological Legacy
George Steuart & Company, Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment founded in 1835, has partnered with the Sri Lanka Natural History Society (SLNHS), one of the […]
Aitken Spence Travels Achieves Prestigious GSTC Certification, Setting a New Benchmark for Sustainable Tourism in Sri Lanka
Aitken Spence Travels, Sri Lanka’s leading Destination Management Company, is delighted to announce the achievement of the internationally recognized certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism […]
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Calls for Public Support for Financial Inclusion Survey 2026
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has initiated actions to launch a nationwide survey to gather data and information on financial inclusion, with the aim […]
Discussion chaired by the President on measures to be taken amid disruptions to energy supply networks due to the Middle East conflict
A special discussion on the next steps to be taken in view of the situation arising from the conflict in the Middle East was held […]