Port City Colombo and the Business of Longer Stays
Port City Colombo is positioning itself to reshape Sri Lanka’s tourism proposition by encouraging visitors to stay longer, spend more widely and combine
Tourism
Manufacturing
The Colombo Border Tops Off All Three Towers
The Colombo Border has reached a major construction milestone, with Prime Lands Residencies PLC confirming the completion of the superstructures of all three
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 14 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka rupee was quoted at 328.90/329.00 against the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, reflecting a slight weakening, while government
Tech Industry
CDB supports University of Peradeniya with LKR 40m AI Zone
CDB supports University of Peradeniya with a LKR 40 million investment to restore and modernize critical IT infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, creating
Stock Market
Foreign Selling on Colombo Bourse Nears LKR 56.5 Billion Year-to-Date, Led by JKH
Foreign investors remain net sellers on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with year-to-date outflows nearing LKR 56.5 billion, led by JKH.
Treasury Market
Government Securities Yields Climb Across Medium- and Long-Term Tenors
Treasury bond yields climb up to 20bps week-on-week in Sri Lanka, with the steepest moves in the five-to-nine-year segment of the curve.
Fixed Income & Bonds
PDMO Raises LKR 150 Billion in T-Bond Auction as 2030 Maturity Draws Bulk of Demand
Sri Lanka's PDMO raises LKR 150 billion in a T-Bond auction across 2030, 2034 and 2037 maturities as yields firm across the
Daily Market Snapshot
Colombo Bourse Edges Higher on Thin Trading as Treasury Raises LKR 150 Billion
ASPI ticks up on thin trading as Sri Lanka's Treasury raises LKR 150 billion via T-Bonds and secondary market yields rise.
Finance
CSF Calls for Stronger Trade Adjustment Mechanism
The think tank calls for independent analysis, transparent monitoring and targeted support for firms and workers affected by tariff reforms. CSF urges independent
Finance
Sampath Bank Appoints Dilip de S. Wijeyeratne
Sampath Bank has appointed Dilip de S. Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman, effective 10 September 2026, strengthening its leadership as the financial institution advances