Business and Economy

The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka wishes to inform our valued registered participants and all stakeholders that the Sri Lanka Investment forum 2026, scheduled for 30March 2026, in collaboration with its partners—the European Union (EU), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the United Nations Economic and Social CommissionContinue Reading

Seylan Bank PLC has introduced a new feature to its SME loans portfolio, offering loan decisions within three working days for facilities below Rs. 25 million, once the required documentation is submitted. The initiative is designed to address one of the most common challenges faced by small and medium enterprisesContinue Reading

In a critical response to Sri Lanka’s escalating fuel shortages driven by Middle East tensions and QR rationing. The Export Development Board (EDB) has introduced a priority programme to ensure exporters receive their essential fuel stocks without delay. Treating the export sector as the nation’s top priority, this government-backed initiativeContinue Reading

The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), in collaboration with the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), has marked a significant milestone in the country’s insurance sector with the signing of agreements to establish a Centralised Insurance Data Repository System a first-of-its-kind national initiative to unify insurance industry data. TheContinue Reading