Industry & Analysis

Examining specific industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, including trends, challenges, and opportunities within each sector.

Finance

$ 625,000 payment to US Post goes missing

$ 625,000 payment to US Post goes missing as Sri Lankan authorities launch investigations into a financial transaction that has failed to reach.

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Finance

Tech veteran Shanil Fernando resigns from NDB Board

Tech veteran Shanil Fernando resigns from NDB Board effective 27 April 2026, marking a notable development in the leadership structure of National Development.

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Apparel and Fashion

Apparel sector flags urgent policy window as 1Q exports fall 8%

Apparel sector flags urgent policy window as 1Q exports fall 8% as Sri Lanka’s garment industry faces rising costs, global uncertainty, and weakening.

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Apparel and Fashion

Sri Lanka strengthens global presence at Techtextil and Texprocess 2026

Sri Lanka strengthens global presence at Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 as the country’s textile sector gains international exposure, reinforcing its position as a.

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Tech Industry

Sri Lanka tech firms net $2mn in prospects in Tokyo

Sri Lanka tech firms net $2mn in prospects in Tokyo as local ICT companies expand their footprint in Japan, leveraging international exposure and.

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Finance

Sri Lanka’s Construction Guarantee Fund ‘BB(lka)’ Rating affirmed

Sri Lanka’s Construction Guarantee Fund ‘BB(lka)’ National IFS Rating affirmed by Fitch highlights continued resilience despite challenging operating conditions and elevated risks in.

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Finance

Abans Finance debenture issue closes today, initial Rs. 1 b offer oversubscribed

Abans Finance debenture issue closes today, initial Rs. 1 b offer oversubscribed as strong investor demand drives subscriptions beyond the initial tranche, prompting.

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Tech Industry

Digital Economy Ministry says $ 2.5 m Treasury breach not system hack

Digital Economy Ministry says $ 2.5 m Treasury breach not system hack as authorities clarify that the incident was likely the result of.

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Tech Industry

Motadata empowers British School of Colombo with proactive IT operations

Motadata empowers British School of Colombo with proactive IT operations through a modernized digital infrastructure designed to enhance visibility, improve system reliability, and.

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Tech Industry

SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 4.0 sets benchmark

SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 4.0 sets benchmark as a leading platform driving women’s leadership and inclusion across Sri Lanka’s digital economy, bringing.

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