Hayleys Debenture Issue Oversubscribed
Hayleys Debenture Issue Oversubscribed after strong investor demand pushed applications beyond the initial Rs. 5 billion offering, prompting the company to consider issuing
Finance
Economics
Colombo Port City Duty-Free Rules Amended
Colombo Port City Duty-Free Rules have been amended to allow overseas travellers to make purchases on two occasions within four days of arrival,
Energy
Sri Lanka Sovereign Rating Outlook Stable: Fitch
Sri Lanka Sovereign Rating remains resilient despite the ongoing global energy shock, with Fitch Ratings indicating that risks to the country’s credit profile
Gold Price
Sri Lanka gold price — Mar 18, 2026
22 Carat 8 Grams Gold Price today in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 366,900 as of 18 March 2026, reflecting ongoing movements in
Tourism
Mideast war hits tourism as cancellations rise in Sri Lanka
Mideast war hits tourism in Sri Lanka as industry stakeholders report growing cancellations and warn that urgent strategic adjustments are needed to sustain
Education and Career
Intech Campus CIM UK accreditation boosts marketing pathways
Intech Campus CIM UK accreditation marks a key milestone for Sri Lanka’s private education sector, enabling students to access globally recognised marketing qualifications
Education and Career
APIIT Sri Lanka biomedical sciences degree opens global careers
APIIT Sri Lanka biomedical sciences degree is opening new pathways for students to access globally recognised healthcare education while staying in the country,
Education and Career
NIBM SILAG partnership drives PNG education reform
The NIBM SILAG partnership marks a significant step in Sri Lanka’s global education footprint, showcasing how locally developed competency-based learning models can reshape
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 18 Mar 2026
Daily Central Bank figures shaping Sri Lanka’s currency outlook. Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 307.54 315.07 AUD 216.46 226.00 CAD 223.20 231.28
Economics
President calls for collective action to keep country functioning
President calls for collective action to keep country functioning as Sri Lanka navigates supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, with authorities