Sri Lanka tourist arrivals improve in May after falling on ME conflict
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals improve in May after falling on ME conflict as the island nation recorded a gradual recovery in visitor numbers
Tourism
Technological Advancements
Crayon Software wins $1.8mn Microsoft contract for SriLankan Airlines
Crayon Software wins $1.8mn Microsoft contract for SriLankan Airlines after Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal to award the technology services
Forex Market
Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 20 May 2026
Sri Lanka rupee weaker; bond yields higher as currency market sentiment remained cautious while government securities continued to trade at elevated levels amid
Education and Career
PPIM, SL’s only ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner
PPIM, SL’s only ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner, has secured the highest level of accreditation awarded by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Agriculture
JICA-backed milk production project in dry zone gets green light
JICA-backed milk production project in dry zone gets green light as the Sri Lankan government approved a new technical cooperation initiative aimed at
Finance
Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases, becoming the latest global financial institution to restructure its workforce as artificial
Tourism
Sri Lanka Positioned as a High-Value Tourism and Innovation Hub
Sri Lanka Positioned as a High-Value Tourism and Innovation Hub was the central theme of a high-level fireside panel that brought together global
Business
Fairfirst Continues Its Winning Run in Leadership Excellence for the Sixth Year
Fairfirst Continues Its Winning Run in Leadership Excellence for the Sixth Year with multiple recognitions at the Great Manager Awards 2025, reaffirming the
Business
India–Sri Lanka Business Forum Highlights New Momentum in Trade, Investment and Connectivity
India–Sri Lanka Business Forum Highlights New Momentum in Trade, Investment and Connectivity as senior government representatives, business leaders, and policymakers from both countries
Business
David Pieris Automobiles and People’s Leasing collaborate to strengthen BAIC and GWM vehicle sales
David Pieris Automobiles and People’s Leasing collaborate to strengthen BAIC and GWM vehicle sales through a newly formalised strategic partnership aimed at expanding