University of West London opens Sri Lanka Branch Campus
University of West London opens Sri Lanka Branch Campus, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s higher education sector with the launch of
Education and Career
Economics
New regulations tighten monitoring of import payments
New regulations tighten monitoring of import payments as the Sri Lankan government introduces a tougher regulatory framework designed to strengthen oversight of outward
Apparel and Fashion
SEC rejects Hela Apparel request to defer trading suspension
SEC rejects Hela Apparel request to defer trading suspension after Sri Lanka’s capital market regulator refused the company’s request to postpone regulatory action,
Business
C.W. Mackie appoints Mangala Perera as Group CEO
C.W. Mackie appoints Mangala Perera as Group CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as the diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate strengthens its executive team
Tourism
FitsAir launches exclusive direct service between Colombo and Ahmedabad
FitsAir launches exclusive direct service between Colombo and Ahmedabad, marking a significant milestone in regional aviation connectivity and creating the only non-stop air
Economics
IMF team to visit Sri Lanka this week
IMF team to visit Sri Lanka this week as officials prepare for a formal staff mission that will assess the country’s ongoing economic
Business
Sri Lanka, Thailand urge stronger business ties
Sri Lanka, Thailand urge stronger business ties as both countries seek to deepen economic cooperation by encouraging greater engagement between their private sectors,
Logistics
Colombo Port transhipment growth accelerates as CWIT ramps up operations
Colombo Port transhipment growth accelerates as CWIT ramps up operations, with the latest figures showing strong gains in container volumes as the country’s
Economics
Indian diplomat meets Sri Lanka’s business leaders
Indian diplomat meets Sri Lanka’s business leaders as part of a fresh round of discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, expanding investment
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 22 Jun 2026
Sri Lanka rupee at 333.50/334.50 to US dollar spot remained stable in the foreign exchange market on Monday, while government bond yields were