The Government will step up efforts to channel domestic savings into productive investment through Sri Lanka’s capital market as the country moves from macroeconomic stabilisation towards a broader economic transformation, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said. Addressing a Colombo forum held under the theme “From Resilience to Sustainable Growth – […]
Pelwatte Dairy Industries Limited has partnered with the St. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia Sailing Team as a sponsor for the Royal Thomian Sailing Regatta, reaffirming the company’s commitment to youth development, sporting excellence and the wellbeing of future generations of Sri Lankans. As a proudly 100% Sri Lankan dairy brand, Pelwatte recognises the importance of […]
DFCC Bank further strengthened its regional development-finance relationships recently hosting representatives of Bhutan Development Bank Limited and the Asian Development Bank’s Bhutan Resident Mission for a five-day knowledge-sharing programme. The programme focused on inclusive finance, SME and MSME development, women-focused banking and sustainable funding. It enabled the participating institutions to exchange experiences, examine approaches that […]
The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), representing the authorised franchise holders of automobile brands in Sri Lanka, successfully conducted its annual quiz competition, the “CMTA Mastermind Quiz Competition 2026,” bringing together 16 teams from its member companies for an exciting contest of knowledge, teamwork and quick thinking. A much-anticipated event in the CMTA’s annual calendar, […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank is building foreign currency reserves without exerting any pressure on the rupee, Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. Sri Lanka’s Reserves have been growing at a slow pace and it has to build around US$8 billion by end of this year, as committed to the International Monetary Fund. The latest number shows reserves […]
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) marked its 76th anniversary with a high-level oration on how artificial intelligence is reshaping central banking, held at the Central Bank Atrium on 23 October 2026. The oration was delivered by Shirin Hamid, Chief Information Officer and Director of the Information Technology Department at the International Monetary Fund […]
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) reviewed sectoral issues, export-market requirements and overseas trade plans at its Council meeting on 20 October 2026. Held in partnership with Prime Group and Melwa at the Prime Marina Sales Suite in Port City, the meeting considered matters the Chamber is taking up with authorities. The […]
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce conducted a Business Promotion Mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, from 13 to 17 October 2026, to strengthen Sri Lanka–Indonesia business relations and explore opportunities for trade, investment and private sector collaboration. Led by Sheamalee Wickramasingha, Chairman and Group Managing Director, CBL Group, the delegation comprised representatives from CBL Global Foods Limited, […]
Business events have evolved far beyond simple knowledge-sharing gatherings to become powerful economic engines that shape destinations, catalyse infrastructure development, and transform local communities. During the Asia on the Global Stage: Attracting the Next Generation of Business Events panel discussion at ITB Asia, convention bureaus from Singapore, Sri Lanka, Perth, and Uganda discussed how the […]
Sri Lanka’s export earnings rose 5.04% year-on-year to US$13.61 billion in the first nine months of 2026, supported by growth in merchandise and services exports, with electrical and electronic components, spices and processed food among the strongest-performing sectors. Total exports during January–September increased from US$12.96 billion in the corresponding period last year, according to the […]