Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is now moving into a more complex phase. Stabilisation has created space for reform, but households are still adjusting to a much higher cost base. The official poverty ...

On 28th May 2026, a high-level delegation from the Sri Lanka Chamber of Garment Exporters (SLCGE) met with the Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe ...

EDB Chairman and CEO Mangala Wijesinghe noted that while the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector possesses considerable capacity, export revenues remain below the level they should be. He emphasized ...

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Sampath Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) late last month to jointly promote financial literacy, broaden awareness of capital market ...

Mr. Tushara Jayarathna, Deputy Director-General and Officer-In-Charge, Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka; Ms. Shayani Weeresinghe, Sustainable Business Specialist (GSS+ Bonds Activity ...

Sri Lanka’s government has pledged to abolish the long-standing duty-free vehicle import scheme for public officials, with the cancellation of existing permits to be formalized in the 2027 Budget. The ...

Enables channeling of global digital earnings directly into bank accounts via ComBank Digital. The Commercial Bank of Ceylon, reaffirming its leadership in introducing the latest ...

Continuing its long-standing service to the nation at its 49th Annual General Meeting., the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) has appointed veteran entrepreneur and ...

The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 bps to 8.75%. Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and Standing Lending Facility ...

Sri Lanka’s tighter macroprudential restrictions on vehicle and gold-backed lending will benefit lenders’ risk profiles, particularly those of finance companies, Fitch Ratings says. The Central Bank ...

Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,380.93 million in April 2026, marking a year-on-year growth of 6% compared to April 2025. Based on provisional data ...

Ltd has formally commenced its highly anticipated world-class marina living experience at Port City Colombo, marking a significant milestone in the development of one of the region’s most prestigious ...