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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.
Asia shares wary, oil choppy on Hormuz doubts
Reuters – Asian markets were in a wary mood on Monday as hostilities in the Gulf kept oil prices elevated, complicating an inflation outlook that […]
Oil poised for further gains as Middle East conflict threatens export facilities
Reuters – Oil prices could extend gains at Monday’s open as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran entered a third week, putting oil infrastructure at risk […]
Discussion between President and Ministry Secretaries on Maintaining Essential Services amid the Middle East Conflict
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and ministry secretaries, along with several heads of institutions, was held today (15) at the Presidential Secretariat regarding […]
Banks Hike Oil Price Forecasts, and Some See $150 Crude
Oilprice.com – Investment banks are scrambling to revise up their oil price forecasts as the Middle East war cripples supply from the most important oil-producing […]
More Tourists, Less Revenue: Sri Lanka’s Tourism Earnings Fall Despite Record Arrivals
Sri Lanka recorded the highest number of tourist arrivals in history during the first two months of 2026, although tourism earnings declined during the same […]
Consulate General partners with Tata Group for Rebuilding Sri Lanka Initiative
Following discussions with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai and an on-the-ground assessment in Sri Lanka, the Tata Group has initiated a project […]
Gulf Oil Producers Have Already Lost $15 Billion Since the Start of the War
Oil producers in the Arab Gulf have already lost at least $15.1 billion in oil and gas revenues since the start of the Middle East […]
The Embassy of Sri Lanka hosts “Explore the Treasures of Sri Lanka”: Attracting Luxury Travel Specialists in Belgium
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brussels, in collaboration with Andrews the Travel Company in Sri Lanka, hosted a special destination awareness event titled “Explore […]
Port City Colombo and Orel It Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Technology Services Backbone
Port City Colombo has strengthened its technology services ecosystem by signing a strategic partnership agreement with OREL IT. The partnership marks an important step in […]
John Keells Hotels PLC to Divest Cinnamon Citadel in Rs. 2.77 Billion Deal with Dedigama Group
John Keells Hotels PLC has entered into an agreement to divest its controlling stake in the company that owns the well-known Cinnamon Citadel in Kandy. […]
DFCC Bank’s Pioneering Blue Bond Gains Global Recognition with Multiple International Listings
DFCC Bank PLC has achieved another significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance journey with the supplementary international listing of its pioneering Blue Bond on […]
John Keells Properties Unveils Vauxhall DSTRCT; Over 100 Apartments sold by Launch
“`html John Keells Properties (JKP), Sri Lanka’s premier real estate developer, has unveiled its latest residential development, Vauxhall DSTRCT, introducing a striking 60-storey residential tower […]
Asian Markets Tumble Amid Iran Conflict, Sustaining High Oil Prices and Dampening Rate-Cut Prospects
Asian stocks experienced a downturn on Friday, marking a second consecutive week of declines. The ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran has […]
U.S. Grants 30-Day License for Nations to Purchase Stranded Russian Oil, Prompting Price Drop
Oil prices saw a decline on Friday morning following the U.S. government’s issuance of a 30-day license permitting countries to purchase Russian oil and petroleum […]
FitsAir Introduces Direct Ahmedabad-Colombo Flights in Partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism
Direct passenger flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo are set to commence on May 15, facilitated by a partnership among City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Cinnamon […]
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Diplomats for Prestigious Evening Event
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently facilitated a high-level networking event at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, bringing together Sri Lanka’s business, diplomatic, and government sectors. […]
Dipped Products PLC Celebrates Golden Jubilee with Market Opening Bell Ceremony
Dipped Products PLC (DPL) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary by ringing the market opening bell on the trading floor of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), […]