The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce welcomes the positive development in the reduction of the labour-related tariff imposed on Sri Lankan exports to the United States, from 12.5% to 10%, following ...

The Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal Award invites Sri Lanka to rethink how people and nature can thrive together The Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal Award introduces a new way of thinking about design in Sri Lanka, one ...

Led by the UN Global Compact Asia-Pacific Regional Hub and hosted in collaboration with UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka, the regional event reflects a shared commitment to advancing responsible ...

Ms. Manuri Weerasinghe\| Director Corporate Affairs, SEC, Mr. Tushara Jayaratne \| Acting Director General, SEC, Ms. Nilupa Perera \| ...

Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and sustained growth, with the country’s total exports surpassing the US$ 9 billion milestone during the first half of 2026. Combined ...

Mercantile Investments & Finance PLC (MI Finance) has successfully concluded its Rights Issue, raising Rs. 1.1 billion in new capital. The Issue was oversubscribed, demonstrating a resounding ...

To ensure maximum utilization of solar energy across the power grid, Minister Karunathilaka highlighted the construction of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as a vital upcoming development. As ...

Headline inflation accelerated to 6.8% (y-o-y) in June 2026, mainly due to higher domestic energy and food prices. Headline inflation is expected to remain above the target of 5% in the near term ...

A new Circular will be issued to give effect to the process of issuance of permits for mining, transportation and trade of metals, sand, soil, gravel and clay.The President appointed a Presidential ...

Sri Lanka’s public healthcare system carries an enormous load. Hospitals are stretched, waiting lists are long, and the demand for specialist care continues to grow. It is within this reality that ...

Under the latest IMF extended fund facility program, Sri Lanka has achieved substantial increase in tax revenue – to a level never seen in the history. Data show that for the first quarter of 2026, ...

Sanath Manatunge, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been appointed Chairman of the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), one of the country’s most ...