Economic recovery gathers pace as construction, finance drive 5.1% GDP growth
Economic recovery gathers pace as construction, finance drive 5.1% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026, as Sri Lanka’s post-crisis rebound broadened
Economics
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 16 Jun 2026
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 333/334.50 to US dollar spot on Monday, strengthening against the greenback as government bond yields fell sharply following
Finance
Fitch affirms Ostrum SRI Money Plus Fund at ‘Af’/’S1’
Fitch affirms Ostrum SRI Money Plus Fund at ‘Af’/’S1’, reaffirming the fund’s strong credit profile and very low sensitivity to market risk. The
Business
Payable acquisition by Short Circuit to boost digital payments
Payable acquisition by regional technology firm Short Circuit is expected to accelerate the growth of Sri Lanka’s digital payments ecosystem, strengthening the country’s
Tourism
Sri Lanka global promotion campaign to launch from end-July
Sri Lanka global promotion campaign is set to commence from the end of July as tourism authorities intensify efforts to attract more international
Business
Sri Lanka cinnamon export earnings target $300m amid demand surge
Sri Lanka cinnamon export earnings are being targeted to reach $300 million annually as the Government seeks to capitalise on rising global demand
Business
Sri Lanka export plan targets $36bn export revenue by 2030
Sri Lanka export plan is set to guide the country’s export sector over the next five years, with authorities targeting export earnings of
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 15 Jun 2026
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 335.50/336 to US dollar spot on Friday, strengthening from the previous trading session, while government bond yields fell
Business
Allianz Insurance Lanka expands customer access to insurance
Allianz Insurance Lanka expands customer access to selected insurance products through an enhanced partnership with Dedigama Group, aiming to make insurance services more
Business
Assetline Finance, preferred partner for GWM Experience Centre
Assetline Finance, preferred partner for GWM Experience Centre as Sri Lanka’s automotive retail sector takes a significant step forward with the launch of