Sri Lanka Targets US$4B Tourism Revenue in 2026
Sri Lanka sets a US$4 billion tourism revenue goal for 2026, aiming to rebound after missing last year’s US$5 billion target. Deputy Tourism
Tourism
International Economic Developments
Sri Lanka President Returns from India After AI Summit
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has returned from India after attending a high-profile artificial intelligence summit. During the visit, he held bilateral
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 23 feb 2026
Sri Lanka rupee remains flat in the spot market, while bond yields edge up on shorter tenors, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. Daily currency
Economics
AI Cuts Operational Costs at Sri Lanka E-Commerce
AI reduces operational costs at Sri Lanka e-commerce platform Kapruka, driving efficiency in back-office operations. The technology is helping the company optimize workflows
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 23 Feb 2026
Daily Central Bank figures that shape your financial decisions Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 305.61 313.14 AUD 214.08 223.56 CAD 222.24 230.35
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Feb 19, 2026
Gold price in Sri Lanka climbed sharply on February 19, 2026, reflecting firm global bullion momentum and local currency dynamics. The latest rates
Economics
Sri Lanka Economic Centers Reform Plan Unveiled
Sri Lanka economic centers are set for a structural overhaul as the government moves to centralize their management under a newly formed state-owned
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 19 feb 2026
Sri Lanka rupee strengthened slightly in the spot market on Thursday, even as government bond yields edged up across several maturities, reflecting cautious
Agriculture
Sahiwal Bulls Boost Sri Lanka Dairy Industry
Sahiwal bulls are set to transform Sri Lanka dairy industry development after seven high-quality animals were imported from Pakistan to enhance genetics, increase
Business
NSB Faces Rs7.9bn NPLs; Maldivian Loan Under Scrutiny
Sri Lanka’s National Savings Bank (NSB) is under scrutiny after COPE revealed Rs7.972 billion in non-performing loans, including an allegedly unauthorized $9 million