Sri Lanka Hotel Bookings Dip After Cyclone Impact
Sri Lanka hotel bookings declined in December following Cyclone Ditwah, according to industry leaders, even though physical damage to tourist hotels remained limited
Tourism
Real Estate
HNB Home Loans Support Silk Rajagiriya Housing Project
HNB home loans will be offered to buyers of Silk Rajagiriya, as Hatton National Bank partners with Baili Investments Lanka to support homeownership
Business
Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 Signals Strong Investor Confidence
Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 will take place in Colombo on March 30, bringing global and domestic investors together to examine investment-ready opportunities,
Forex Market
Today’s Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka – 29 Jan 2026
Keep an eye on Central Bank rates to stay ahead of currency trends Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate USD 305.94 313.47 AUD 213.50
Investments
JP Morgan Buys WealthOS in Strategic Pension Tech Deal
JP Morgan buys WealthOS in a move to expand its retirement and pension planning capabilities, acquiring a technology firm with operational links to
Government Regulations
Sri Lanka IRD Field Program Expands Tax Compliance Drive
Sri Lanka IRD field program initiatives were rolled out in Colombo and surrounding suburbs to improve tax compliance and formally expand the national
Government Regulations
Sri Lanka Sugar-Reduction Policies Spur Artificial Sweeteners
Sri Lanka sugar-reduction policies have unintentionally fuelled a surge in artificial sweeteners, according to the Institute of Policy Studies, raising concerns over misleading
Stock Market
Sri Lanka Stocks Rise as Earnings Lift Market Mood
Sri Lanka stocks closed higher on Wednesday as improving corporate earnings and a steady monetary policy stance encouraged investors, helping the broader market
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 29 Jan 2026
The Sri Lanka rupee opened slightly stronger against the US dollar on Thursday, signalling tentative stability after weeks of pressure, while government bond
Economics
Sri Lanka IMF EFF Deal Continues Without Changes
Sri Lanka IMF EFF agreement remains unchanged after discussions with the International Monetary Fund, which reviewed the country’s economic path following Cyclone Ditwah,