ADB approves emergency financing for crisis response
ADB approves emergency financing to strengthen rapid crisis response capabilities across Asia and the Pacific, introducing a new mechanism designed to deploy funds
Finance
Trade Relations
Sri Lanka, Russia reaffirm cooperation at Inter-MFA talks
Sri Lanka, Russia reaffirm cooperation at Inter-MFA talks, underscoring their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding collaboration across political, economic, and multilateral
Economics
Sri Lanka’s exporters ask CPC for prioritized fuel supply
Sri Lanka’s exporters ask CPC for prioritized fuel supply, raising concerns over fuel accessibility and distribution inefficiencies that could disrupt production and delivery
Logistics
Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port expands capacity as transshipment volumes increase
Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port expands capacity as transshipment volumes increase, highlighting the port’s growing strategic role in global shipping as rerouted maritime traffic
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 06 Apr 2026
Sri Lanka rupee holds steady, bond yields flat, reflecting stable currency movements and subdued activity in the government securities market as investors adopt
Finance
Sri Lanka sees 10,113 new active credit cards in January 2026
Sri Lanka sees 10,113 new active credit cards in January 2026, reflecting a steady rise in consumer confidence as lower interest rates and
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Apr 02, 2026
22 Carat Gold Price in Sri Lanka stood at Rs. 355,850 for 8 grams (1 pawn) on April 2, 2026, reflecting ongoing shifts
Tourism
Free visa scheme advances as Cabinet clears path for rollout
Free visa scheme advances as Cabinet clears path for rollout in Sri Lanka, as the Government moves closer to implementing a long-delayed policy
Finance
Suresh Shah assumes office as HNB Chairman
Suresh Shah assumes office as HNB Chairman as Hatton National Bank PLC ushers in a new phase of leadership, appointing a seasoned corporate
Energy
Rs. 243 b Maha Oya pumped storage project gets Cabinet nod
Rs. 243 b Maha Oya pumped storage project gets Cabinet nod as Sri Lanka moves to strengthen its energy storage capacity, marking a