Sri Lanka is better prepared to deal with the economic shocks that may arise from the increase in oil prices in the global market today, compared to the severe financial crisis of 2022, says Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. “As long as there is oil in the global market,Continue Reading
The government has decided to celebrate the “National Tax Day” on April 2 with great pride from this year onwards. Accordingly, it will be held on April 2nd, coinciding with the 94th anniversary of the Department of Inland Revenue, giving priority to all religious observances. The aim of the programmeContinue Reading
Marking International Women’s Day 2026 under the global theme ‘Give to Gain’, the Bank of Ceylon, one of the leading government bank in Sri Lanka with over 2,300 customer service touch points islandwide, reaffirms its commitment to empowering women through inclusive and accessible financial solutions. Aligned with the United NationsContinue Reading
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and NSE IFSC LIMITED (NSEIX), an international multi-asset exchange and wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to strengthen capital market cooperation between Sri Lanka and India Bringing together the senior leadership of bothContinue Reading
Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka, has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the Confectionery Products – Large Sector category at the prestigious National Export Awards 2025, organised by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE). The company’s achievement in the highly competitive Large Sector categoryContinue Reading
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today revealed the comprehensive results of its 2025 Security Initiative. Bybit has implemented an industry-leading, multi-layered defense architecture that has successfully protected thousands of users and set a new benchmark for proactive security in the digital asset space. In 2025, $17Continue Reading
The World Trade Centre (WTC) Colombo has been honoured with the Gold Award for the Most Energy Efficient Building in Sri Lanka at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority under the guidance of the Ministry of Power and Energy. TheContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s economic resurgence is taking center stage as the nation prepares to host the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026. Backed by a foundation of stable macroeconomics and disciplined policy reform, the Board of Investment (BOI) will partner with the European Union, the Asian Development Bank, and UN ESCAP toContinue Reading
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, People’s Bank has announced an expansive suite of exclusive benefits and financial empowerment programmes under its flagship ‘Vanitha Vasana’ brand. This year’s initiative is designed to pay tribute to the multifaceted roles played by Sri Lankan women—as leaders, caregivers, and economicContinue Reading
SDB bank relocated its Warakapola Branch to a new location with a modern, fresh look and ample parking, further strengthening its commitment to delivering an enhanced, customer-centric banking experience. The newly refurbished branch, located at Colombo Road, Warakapola, opened to customers on March 3. The relocation reflects SDB bank’s ongoingContinue Reading