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LONDON, October 17, 2026 — Global oil prices have climbed to their highest levels in months, with Brent crude touching $110 a barrel for the…
COLOMBO, October 16, 2026 — Sri Lanka has sought European Union (EU) investment to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), develop startup incubators and expand…
COLOMBO, October 16, 2026 — The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has launched the Sri Lanka–Vietnam Business Council to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and tourism ties,…
HAMBANTOTA, October 16, 2026 — Hambantota International Port (HIP) handled 167,569 vehicle deliveries between March 2025 and September 2026, highlighting its role in Sri Lanka’s…
COLOMBO, October 16, 2026 — The United States has announced a US$17 million investment to digitise operations at the Port of Colombo, aiming to accelerate…
BIZ BREAKING
The proposed introduction of a family doctor system in Sri Lanka should be implemented in a manner that strengthens, rather than undermines, the country’s free healthcare system, Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance Chairman and Specialist Dr Chamal…
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Attorney-at-Law Dr. Ajith Rohana retired today after completing an illustrious 38-year career in Sri Lanka Police. A ceremonial police guard of honour was held at the Welagedara Stadium in Kurunegala to mark his…
Rajnath Singh to meet Sri Lankan leadership Indian-funded reconstruction projects to be reviewed Singh is also expected to review the progress of Indian-funded projects in Sri Lanka, including reconstruction programmes supported by US$450 million in Indian assistance following damage caused…
BUSINESS
COLOMBO, September 16, 2026 — DIMO has partnered with Union Bank PLC to provide exclusive financing solutions for customers purchasing selected TATA Commercial Vehicles, TATA…
MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka has transitioned to BBDO Sri Lanka following Omnicom’s global integration, marking the next chapter for an agency built on strong creative…
From left: Renuke Wijayawardhane, Shanti Gnanapragasam, Nabiha Mohamed and Dr. Thisuri Wanniarachchi HNB Finance Plc has strengthened its Board with the appointment of four Independent…
ECONOMY
As Sri Lanka moves beyond economic stabilisation, attention is increasingly turning to how the country can maintain its growth momentum while preparing for the challenges…
The latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka shows that the country’s official reserve assets increased by 4.6% to USD 6,905 million by…
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank bought a net US$579 million in August, official data showed, amid a stabilizing local currency that touched a four-year low in…
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The Sri Lankan Government has launched a special islandwide dengue-control programme from today (September 14) to September 19, as authorities take preventive measures against a…
world
Germany’s Isar Aerospace has launched a rocket into orbit from Norway as Europe aims to boost its ability to independently send satellites into space. The…
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has warned that the world is witnessing its highest number of state-linked armed conflicts since the…
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has issued a stark warning over the rapid development of artificial intelligence, cautioning that inadequate regulation…
Panama could impose further restrictions on ship traffic through the Panama Canal as a strengthening El Niño raises concerns over worsening drought conditions and declining…