Sri Lanka Banks Boost Dollar Assets, Fund Foreign Nations
Sri Lanka banks have strategically increased their dollar assets while reducing foreign borrowings, with a growing focus on lending to foreign governments and.
Industry & Analysis
Examining specific industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, including trends, challenges, and opportunities within each sector.
Finance
Healthcare
Sri Lanka Ageing Population Surge Sparks Urgent Action
Sri Lanka ageing population is projected to rise sharply, with one in four citizens expected to be over 60 by 2041. This demographic.
- October 17, 2025
Finance
CSE Market Cap Hits Record High in Bold Rally
CSE market cap reached a historic milestone as total market capitalization surged past Rs. 8 trillion, marking a 40.48% year-to-date rise. The Central.
- October 16, 2025
Finance
CSE Market Capitalisation Crosses Rs. 8T Milestone
The CSE market capitalisation surpassed Rs. 8 trillion for the first time, reflecting renewed investor confidence and robust trading activity. Key indices ended.
- October 15, 2025
Finance
Global Alliance for Banking on Values Leads AI and Climate
The Global Alliance for Banking on Values is spotlighting AI and climate change at its Asia-Pacific meeting in Sri Lanka, showing how ethical.
- October 15, 2025
Manufacturing
Long-Term Thinking Powers Sri Lanka’s Manufacturing
Long-term thinking in Sri Lanka’s manufacturing industry is proving to be a quiet yet powerful force for resilience and growth. While many businesses.
- October 14, 2025
Finance
Laugfs halts Dubai unit after US sanctions
Laugfs has suspended operations of its Dubai unit SLOGAL Energy DMCC and launched a legal and compliance review after the US Treasury’s Office.
- October 14, 2025
Finance
Sri Lanka banks hold Rs1.1trn state deposits
Sri Lanka banks have received Rs1.1 trillion in deposits from the government by the end of the second quarter of 2025. This marks.
- October 13, 2025
Finance
Sri Lanka banks boost foreign investments
Sri Lanka banks have shifted their financial strategy, cutting foreign borrowings and increasing overseas investments as monetary stability improves. This move reflects growing.
- October 13, 2025