Oil prices surged on Thursday following increased attacks by Iran on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East. These developments have heightened fears of […]
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The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Sri Lanka Pioneers Global Biodiversity Efforts with Kunming Fund Initiative
Sri Lanka has been endorsed for a project under the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF), positioning the country among the first globally to move into large-scale […]
Colombo Stock Market Dips Despite Early Morning Surge
The Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a volatile trading session today, as early morning gains gave way to afternoon declines. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) […]
DP World Powers Logistics for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka
DP World, a leading global provider of integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions and the Global Logistics Partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has successfully […]
Trump Unveils Strategic US Refinery Project with India’s Reliance Partnership
Reuters – On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced plans for a new refinery to be constructed on the southern U.S. border, in collaboration with India’s […]
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Transfers Century-Long Business Legacy to National Archives
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has officially transferred its historic records to the National Archives Department of Sri Lanka, entrusting over a century of the […]
CSE Expands Capital Market Access with New Kegalle Branch
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has officially opened its Kegalle Branch to the public, further expanding its network across Sri Lanka. The inauguration ceremony was […]
Sri Lanka Expo 2026: Enhancing Global Trade Partnerships
Sri Lanka is intensifying its efforts to bolster global trade partnerships in anticipation of Sri Lanka Expo 2026. This premier international trade exhibition is set […]
ADB Chief Praises Sri Lanka’s Economic Stabilization Initiatives in Meeting with PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya engaged in discussions with Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), during her official visit to Manila. The […]
Volatile Oil Prices as IEA Considers Record-Breaking Release, Reports WSJ
Oil prices fluctuated on Wednesday following a report by the Wall Street Journal indicating that the International Energy Agency (IEA) is considering its largest ever […]
Shares Stabilize Amid Intensifying Oil Volatility and Middle East Conflict Impact on Markets
Shares stabilized on Wednesday following a brief decline in oil prices, although markets remained tense due to mixed signals from the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, […]
Millennium IT ESP Lands Rs. 2.2 Billion Oracle Exadata XIIM Contract with Sri Lanka Customs
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the contract award to Millennium IT ESP (Private) Limited for the supply and installation of an Oracle Exadata X11M […]
Sri Lanka’s Primary Money Laundering Threat: Drug Trafficking Unveiled
Sri Lanka has successfully concluded its National Risk Assessment (NRA) for 2024/25, focusing on Money Laundering (ML), Terrorist Financing (TF), and Proliferation Financing (PF). This […]
Sri Lanka Establishes Economic Surveillance Committee in Response to Middle East Conflict
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish a ‘Committee on Economic Surveillance’ aimed at assessing the potential economic impacts on Sri Lanka […]
Aliya Beer Launches International Expansion Strategy
DCSL Breweries Lanka (Pvt) Ltd is thrilled to announce the international launch of Aliya Beer, the newest beer brand from Sri Lanka. Following its successful […]
Sri Lankan Exporters Encouraged to Participate in Expo 2026 International Trade Exhibition
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has announced the organization of ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2026’, an international trade exhibition aimed at connecting local businesses […]
Oil Prices Plunge Over 6% Amid Trump’s Middle East De-escalation Forecast
Oil prices experienced a significant decline on Tuesday, following a peak at their highest level in over three years during the previous session. This drop […]
SriLankan Airlines Relaunches Flights to Riyadh and Dubai
SriLankan Airlines has announced its decision to reinstate daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai, following a temporary suspension due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle […]