The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Sri Lanka will raise $ 3 billion through International Sovereign Bond issues by 2028, but the Government will decide whether to tap global markets, Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament yesterday. The IMF’s combined fifth and sixth review staff report under the Extended Fund […]
DFCC Bank has launched the DFCC Student File, bringing together tuition fee payments, education financing, foreign exchange services and selected travel benefits to help students and their families manage the financial arrangements associated with overseas education. Receiving a university admission is an important milestone, but it also begins a demanding period of financial planning. Families […]
The Imperial Institute of Higher Education (IIHE), one of Sri Lanka’s established private higher education institutions with three decades of academic excellence, has announced the appointment of Shehan Kumar as its new Chief Executive Officer. A recipient of the Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka (TOYP) award, Kumar brings over 25 years of global corporate […]
TEDxColombo, one of the most prominent and long-standing TEDx events in Sri Lanka, proudly announces the 14th edition of its flagship event, scheduled for Sunday, November 29th, 2026, at the iconic Temple Trees. Known for pushing boundaries and sparking dialogue, TEDxColombo 2026 promises another unforgettable day of insight, inspiration, and bold new ideas – brought […]
High-level engagements strengthen regional partnerships and advance Port City Colombo’s Gulf investment strategy Port City Colombo hosted an exclusive investor forum at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi on 25th September 2026, bringing together senior UAE business leaders, investors, and institutional stakeholders for a focused morning of dialogue on Sri Lanka’s investment proposition and the opportunities […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said it has approved $ 100 million in financing to support reforms and investments that will strengthen social protection, economic inclusion, and well-being and resilience among the poor and elderly in Sri Lanka. The financing comprises a $50 million policy-based loan and a $50 million project loan. The ‘Promoting […]
Sri Lanka is positioning itself to become a dominant global force in the gem and jewelry sector, with plans to establish an international-standard gem hub complete with advanced research, laboratory, and exhibition facilities in Colombo by 2030. The announcement was made by the Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development, Sunil Handunnetti, during the 2026 Annual […]
The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI), Sri Lanka’s premier industrial chamber, hosted the ‘CNCI Achiever Awards 2026’ at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo, on October 15, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development. The annual flagship event recognises and rewards outstanding Sri Lankan industrialists for their remarkable achievements and excellence […]
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s remarkable near two-and-a-half-decade run as Sri Lanka’s best bank was recognised on the global stage recently when Sanath Manatunge, the Bank’s Managing Director/CEO accepted the 24th Best Bank award presented to the Bank by Global Finance. The Global Finance Annual Awards ceremony for 2026 was held at the Dusit Thani […]
The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) further strengthened its focus on the evolving Boardroom agenda with the successful conclusion of the first Executive Masterclass by its HR and Talent Governance Forum, titled “Redefining Human Capital: Shaping the Future of Work,” held on 18 September 2026 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The Masterclass follows the launch of SLID’s HR and […]