Business
People’s Bank secures four accolades at Commonwealth Business Excellence Awards
People’s Bank has secured four accolades at the 4th Commonwealth Business Excellence Awards 2026, earning international recognition for its excellence…
Sinhala
Sri Lanka apparel export earnings drop by 7.4% in August
Earnings from Sri Lankan apparel exports declined by 7.4% in August 2026 compared to the corresponding month in the previous…
Economy
Tourism crosses 1.7 m arrivals, but remains behind 2025 pace
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has crossed the 1.7 million arrival mark for 2026, with over 23,000 visitors registered during the…
Business
Stock trading continuing to be dogged by global market volatility
The CSE indicated very dull and but volatile conditions yesterday as external and internal environmental factors continued to clog stock…
Business
EDB and Western Province join hands to strengthen exports, investments and promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027
The officials of the Export Development Board (EDB) have taken measures to promote the upcoming Sri Lanka Expo scheduled to…
Tech
Govt plans major tax overhaul and full digitization to boost efficiency
Plans are underway to simplify Sri Lanka’s tax system for the upcoming year, making it both highly efficient and user-friendly,…
Business
Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$64.2mn in September amid depreciation pressure
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank bought a net US$64.2 million in September, official data showed, amid depreciation pressure on the local…
Business
IMF airs Sri Lanka reform progress at Sampath Bank Economic Forum
The absence of a staff-level agreement does not mean that the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme is…
Economy
Regulatory reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry: NGJA Chief
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) is working on policy and regulatory reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s gem and…
Business
Balance of payments: External current account returns to surplus
Sri Lanka’s external current account recorded a surplus of $ 133 million in August following four consecutive months of deficits.…