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Sri Lanka woos BRI investors

Sri Lanka yesterday invited investors, businesses, and institutions within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to explore the opportunity that Sr…

JKOA brings 4G connectivity to Sri Lanka’s feature phone market

As Sri Lanka’s mobile landscape enters a new phase of connectivity, JKOA is bringing 4G technology beyond the smartphone market with the launch…

Sri Lanka targets doubling maritime sector’s economic contribution to 5-10%

Sri Lanka is targeting a sharp expansion in the economic contribution of its maritime sector, with the Government seeking to increase it from ar…

Global expert delivers blunt verdict on Sri Lanka’s banks

Sri Lanka is overbanked relative to regional peers and should brace for consolidation, 3A Ventures International Partner and Director – Asia Cyr…

Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council reaffirms commitment to strengthening bilateral business relations

The Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently convened its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Chamber p…

How N-able and FIS are bringing global treasury technology to Sri Lanka’s banks

Sri Lanka’s financial institutions are navigating a period of significant pressure. Tightening regulatory requirements, rising customer expectat…

Sajith and Harshana clash over Commonwealth Lawyers Association

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara yesterday clashed in Parliament over the standing of the Commonweal…

NTB proposes Rs. 13.87 b Rights Issue to nearly double stated capital

Nations Trust Bank PLC yesterday said it proposes to float a Rs. 13.87 billion Rights Issue that, if fully subscribed, will nearly double its st…

NCE Export Awards: Over three decades of recognising Sri Lanka’s export excellence

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) is preparing to host the 34th Annual NCE Export Awards in December 2026 to celebrate the re…

A reply to “Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation”

Introduction Whilst appreciating and endorsing Prof. Asoka Seneviratne’s thoughts on transforming the SL economy and ideas for the Government to…

Sri Lanka, India to sign three defence cooperation agreements

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said Sri Lanka and India are set to further strengthen their longstanding defence partnership…

UNDP, Environment Ministry sign $ 4.5 m biodiversity project

The Environment Ministry and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) signed a Project Document recently for a five-year, $ 4.507 million i…

Lawyers report only two suspicious transactions in six years: CBSL

The country’s legal profession filed only two Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) between 2020 and…

Sri Lanka, Thailand discuss new visa arrangement

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said Sri Lanka is negotiating a new bilateral visa arrangement…

US flags SL about Iranian vessels

The US Embassy in Colombo has informed Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry of the presence of several Iranian vessels in international waters and inqui…

Namal criticises Dissanayake’s hospital visit remarks, cites drug shortages

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa yesterday said the Government should not suppress people’s right to seek hospital treatmen…

UN delegation calls on President’s Chief of Staff

The United Nations (UN) has pledged support for Sri Lanka’s efforts to resettle people displaced by Cyclone Ditwah, while discussions with the G…

Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has stepped up efforts to address operational challenges faced by Japanese investors, with the fifth…