Sulakshana Jayawardena appointed Acting Chairman of BOI
Sulakshana Jayawardena appointed Acting Chairman of BOI as Sri Lanka aims to attract high-quality foreign investment and enhance business-friendly policies under his leadership.
Investments
Manufacturing
Dockyard gets major boost from DCI fleet services deal
Dockyard gets major boost from DCI fleet services deal as Colombo Dockyard strengthens its regional position through a strategic agreement to service India’s
Finance
JXG IPO opens tomorrow
JXG IPO opens tomorrow as the parent company of the Janashakthi Group moves to raise fresh capital from the market, marking a significant
Agriculture
Tea prices extend slide for third straight month in March
Tea prices extend slide for third straight month in March as Sri Lanka’s national tea auction averages continued to weaken, reflecting sustained downward
Economics
CIMA President meets Treasury Secretary on skills, economic growth
CIMA President meets Treasury Secretary on skills, economic growth as Sri Lanka steps up engagement with global professional bodies to strengthen human capital
Finance
Fraud-hit NDB share price falls 15% after trading halt lifted
Fraud-hit NDB share price falls 15% after trading halt lifted as investors reacted sharply to recent fraud disclosures, triggering significant selling pressure when
Finance
NDB Board gets flack for ignoring high Rs. 12.3 b receivables arising from CEFT deals
NDB Board gets flack for ignoring high Rs. 12.3 b receivables arising from CEFT deals as governance concerns intensify following revelations of a
Finance
IMF staff-level agreement to be signed tomorrow: President
IMF staff-level agreement to be signed tomorrow: President announced in Parliament, signaling a critical step in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery with expected inflows
Manufacturing
Vogue Jewellers achieves double recognition at BMPC Awards 2026
Vogue Jewellers achieves double recognition at BMPC Awards 2026, marking a significant milestone as the company secured top honours for its people governance
Tourism
Sri Lanka to convert courts at Galle Fort for tourism project
Sri Lanka to convert courts at Galle Fort for tourism project as the government moves to enhance visitor experience and unlock the heritage