Sri Lanka Rupee and Bonds Update – 11 May 2026
Sri Lanka rupee flat against the US dollar in Monday’s spot market trading, while government bond yields remained broadly stable ahead of Treasury
Forex Market
Healthcare
Healthcare for children through President’s Fund support
Healthcare for children is set to receive stronger support in Sri Lanka through a new collaboration between the President’s Fund and the Janashakthi
Energy
Renewable energy developers in dire straits over dues
Renewable energy developers in dire straits have urged the Government to intervene immediately as payment defaults linked to electricity supplied to the national
Education and Career
Higher education reforms in the offing in Sri Lanka
Higher education reforms in the offing were highlighted by the Government as Sri Lanka prepares to introduce wide-ranging changes to universities and early
Agriculture
Aswesuma days disrupt tea plucking: Smallholders warn
Aswesuma days disrupt tea plucking as smallholder tea owners across Sri Lanka raise concerns over severe labour shortages allegedly linked to welfare payment
Tech Industry
Infinix unveils NOTE 60 Series with AI Matrix Display
Infinix unveils NOTE 60 Series with first-ever AI Matrix Display, Snapdragon as the smartphone brand introduced its latest device lineup in Sri Lanka
Healthcare
Comfort beyond medical care at Make-A-Wish Sri Lanka
Comfort beyond medical care has become the guiding philosophy behind the work of Make-A-Wish Sri Lanka, which recently marked its first anniversary by
Finance
MSMEs CBSL and Australia Partner to Boost Digital Financial Literacy
MSMEs CBSL and Australia partner to boost digital financial literacy through a new pilot initiative aimed at strengthening access to finance, improving institutional
Economics
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to host mineral sands conf
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to host mineral sands conf as industry stakeholders, policymakers, and international experts prepare to discuss the future development of
Manufacturing
East Asia currency volatility To Benefit SL Rubber Manufacturers
East Asia currency volatility To benefit SL rubber manufacturers as shifting foreign exchange trends across major Asian manufacturing economies continue to create pricing