UK Trade Envoy discusses exports growth, investment climate with Industry Minister
UK Trade Envoy discusses exports growth, investment climate with Industry Minister as Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening
Business
Business
Govt. targets $1 b gem industry as Sri Lanka pushes global hub ambitions
Govt. targets $1 b gem industry as Sri Lanka pushes global hub ambitions by introducing wide-ranging reforms aimed at increasing exports, improving value
Business
Ceylon Chamber AGM to spotlight UK ties, competitiveness
Ceylon Chamber AGM to spotlight UK ties, competitiveness as Sri Lanka’s premier business chamber prepares to bring together business leaders, policymakers and diplomats
Business
EU project prepares Sri Lanka rubber industry for deforestation regulations
EU project prepares Sri Lanka rubber industry for deforestation regulations as the country strengthens its readiness to comply with new European sustainability requirements
Forex Market
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
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