Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 08 Jul 2026
Sri Lanka rupee weakened against the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday, while government bond yields edged higher across several maturities
Forex Market
Finance
Sampath Bank SLPA real-time dollar payment system modernises port transactions
Sampath Bank SLPA real-time dollar payment system has been launched to enable instant US dollar transactions for Sri Lanka’s maritime sector, helping streamline
Business
Industrial Asphalts stake sale to Arcasia, ATX
Industrial Asphalts stake sale has resulted in a change of control after Sri Lanka’s Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC transferred a 48.03% shareholding to
Energy
Hayleys Solar Colombo University solar power system
Hayleys Solar Colombo University solar power system has been commissioned at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, strengthening the institution’s commitment to
Energy
Power & Energy Expo Sri Lanka 2026 GoodWe Success
Power & Energy Expo Sri Lanka 2026 GoodWe concluded its participation by showcasing advanced solar inverter and battery technologies, reinforcing the company’s commitment
Business
HNB General Insurance Sri Lanka’s 50 Best Workplaces 2026
HNB General Insurance Sri Lanka’s 50 Best Workplaces 2026 recognition has positioned the insurer as the only general insurance company to be included
Real Estate
The Offices at Cinnamon Life GreenRE Gold Certification
The Offices at Cinnamon Life GreenRE Gold Certification has become a landmark achievement for Sri Lanka’s commercial property sector after the development became
Business
People’s Insurance Best General Insurance Company 2026
People’s Insurance Best General Insurance Company of the Year 2026 recognition has reinforced the insurer’s leadership in Sri Lanka after it secured the
Agriculture
oil palm cultivation Sri Lanka Needs Scientific Review
oil palm cultivation Sri Lanka should be assessed through scientific evidence rather than public perception, according to Emeritus Professor of Agriculture Dr. S.P.
Trade Relations
BELGOLUX-Sri Lanka Economic Forum Strengthens Ties
BELGOLUX-Sri Lanka Economic Forum brought together government officials, diplomats, investors, and business leaders to strengthen economic cooperation and identify new trade and investment