Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 19 Jun 2026
Sri Lanka rupee at 333.50/334.00 to US dollar spot edged stronger on Friday as government bond yields continued to decline, reflecting sustained investor
Forex Market
Technological Advancements
SL-Japan research collaboration leverages explainable AI to strengthen public health
SL-Japan research collaboration leverages explainable AI to strengthen public health through a landmark international research project that demonstrates how artificial intelligence can support
Real Estate
Prime & Melwa become leading property investor in Port City Colombo
Prime & Melwa become leading property investor in Port City Colombo after acquiring their third and one of the most sought-after land parcels
Finance
Sri Lanka’s central bank warns against Singhe Capital Investment
Sri Lanka’s central bank warns against Singhe Capital Investment after an investigation found the company had allegedly accepted public deposits in violation of
Stock Market
Sri Lanka’s Hela Apparel Holdings stock trading suspended
Sri Lanka’s Hela Apparel Holdings stock trading suspended after the Colombo Stock Exchange halted trading in the company’s shares, citing the firm’s failure
Business
Sri Lanka’s Softlogic Life to buy 60-pct of Bangladesh’s Diamond Life Insurance for $1.9mn
Sri Lanka’s Softlogic Life to buy 60-pct of Bangladesh’s Diamond Life Insurance for $1.9mn marks a significant step in the insurer’s regional growth
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 18 Jun 2026
Sri Lanka rupee at 334.50/335.00 to US dollar spot as the local currency weakened marginally against the US dollar on Thursday, while government
Technological Advancements
Kaspersky: One in three victims of tech-enabled abuse
Kaspersky: One in three victims of tech-enabled abuse reveals that digital abuse frequently extends beyond online platforms, with many victims experiencing significant impacts
Technological Advancements
Kaspersky discovers new corporate phishing technique
Kaspersky discovers new corporate phishing technique using a popular AI-powered web development platform, highlighting how cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting legitimate online services to
Tourism
Sun Siyam & StudioSixty7 Win Two International Property Awards
Sun Siyam & StudioSixty7 Win Two International Property Awards highlights the hospitality group’s latest international recognition for exceptional interior design across its luxury