Sri Lanka Budget Deficit to Rise 1.4% in 2026
Sri Lanka budget deficit is expected to rise by 1.4 percent in 2026, reaching 6.5 percent of GDP, as the government allocates additional
Economics
Tourism
Sri Lanka Launches Free Visa Scheme in 2026
Sri Lanka free visa scheme will be implemented from the first quarter of 2026, enabling travelers from 33 additional countries to visit without
Business
Asia Siyaka Warehouse Sets ZeroCarbon Tea Logistics Benchmark
Asia Siyaka Warehouse ZeroCarbon certification has positioned Sri Lanka’s tea logistics sector on the global sustainability map, marking a historic milestone that strengthens
Business
Shield Restraint Systems Expands Sri Lanka Manufacturing Hub
Shield Restraint Systems Sri Lanka manufacturing facility marks a significant milestone in the country’s industrial growth, with a new USD 8.5 million investment
Tourism
Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals Rise Despite Cyclone Impact
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals rise modestly in December 2025, even as the island faced widespread disruption following Cyclone Ditwah. Official data highlights steady
Stock Market
Sri Lanka Stocks Gain on Strong Financials, Builders
Sri Lanka stocks gain as renewed investor interest in diversified financials and construction-related shares lifted the Colombo Stock Exchange to a firm close.
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 06 Jan 2026
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker in early trading as the currency slipped marginally against the US dollar while government bond yields edged lower
Business
Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka Donation Boosts Recovery
Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka donation has strengthened national recovery efforts as the professional body contributed Rs. 10 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding
Government Regulations
Perpetual Treasuries Suspension Extended to Protect Markets
Perpetual Treasuries suspension has been extended by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka as regulators continue investigations into the primary dealer’s activities. The
Finance
NDB Bank ERP Banking Integration Powers Smart Automation
NDB Bank ERP banking integration has taken a major step forward as National Development Bank PLC partners with IMPACT IT to automate business