President Leads Discussion on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
A high-level discussion on the critical preparations for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Mutual Evaluation (ME) by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) was …
USAID Collaborates With Open University to Offer First Certificate Program in Migration Law and Policy
The United States through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is proud to announce the successful completion of the first …
‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Capital Market Investor Forum Set for March 2025 in Colombo
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in association with the Stock Broker industry, will host the …
Sri Lanka’s November Exports Reach USD 1.27 Bn Amidst Minimal Growth
Total exports for November 2024, including both merchandise and services, were recorded at US$ 1,269.33 million, reflecting a marginal increase of 0.04% …
Opinion: Untold Lessons – Economic Insights from History for Sri Lanka’s Crisis
by M. Rizwan Muzzammil With a new government in power, Sri Lanka finds itself grappling with immense economic challenges. The burden of enormous debts …
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrives in Colombo
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrived in Colombo on a formal visit on 21st December 2024. The visiting ship was …
Fitch Upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’ from Restricted Default
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'CCC+', from 'RD' (Restricted Default). Fitch typically does …
CSE announces changes to S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the following changes to the S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents as part of the 2024 Year-End Rebalance, …
Sri Lanka’s first 12-hour endurance karting championship concluded at SpeedBay!
The much-anticipated SpeedBay 12-Hour Endurance Karting Championship 2024 was held for the first time in Sri Lanka last Saturday (October 19) at SpeedBay, …
NSBM opens doors for public in Jan 2025
NSBM Open Day’ for January 2025 Intake at NSBM Green University organized under the theme of “Experience the Splendour of a Green University” is …
USD 25 Mn Project at Hambantota International Port’s Industrial Park
Following Hambantota Port Group’s (HIPG) recent investment in upgrading crane facilities to expand container operations at the Hambantota International Port …
Asian Development Bank extends USD 150 mn line of credit to CEB
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) signed an agreement on 19th December 2024, for ADB to provide a loan of $150 million to CEB. …
Twinery leads Sri Lankan innovation as it celebrates 100 granted patents
Traditionally recognized in the fields of agriculture and tourism, Sri Lanka has often been overlooked as a hub for technological innovation. Twinery, the …
Worklenz: Empowering Sri Lankan Businesses with Open-Source Innovation
Sri Lanka's technology sector is rapidly evolving, with a notable shift toward open-source solutions that provide businesses with cost-effective, customizable …
India-SL Partnership to Drive Digital Transformation: Strategic & Timely Move – Colombo Chamber of Commerce
The Colombo Chamber of Commerce commends President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent official visit to India, describing it as a significant step toward …
27 victims of human trafficking rescued from Myanmar repatriated to Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in coordination with Sri Lanka Missions in Myanmar and Thailand, successfully facilitated the …
VIDEO: Sri Lanka’s President Vows to Protect Indian Interests in Trip to New Delhi
Sri Lanka's president Anura Kumara Dissanayake is on a three-day trip to New Delhi. The president promised Indian PM Modi that Sri Lankan land will never be …
Vision Care Celebrates Festive Season with Exclusive Discounts on Designer Sunglasses
Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s leading provider of vision, hearing, and eyewear solutions, is spreading joy this holiday season with an exclusive promotion …
Opinion: Breaking Free from Tradition – How Sri Lanka Can Forge an Innovative Future in Education
By Jithendra Antonio In a rapidly evolving landscape marked by relentless technological advancement, the education system of Sri Lanka faces a pivotal moment …
Sri Lanka Reports High Participation in ISB Exchange Offer, Aiming for 98-pct Conversion
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance has announced the successful expiration of its Consent Solicitation and Exchange Offer for International Sovereign Bonds …