Sri Lanka’s oldest automotive industry body has stepped up pressure on the government to dismantle what it calls a deeply flawed tax concession on used vehicle imports, warning that the policy is eroding state revenue, distorting competition and un

Capital market watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), confirmed it has identified the key players behind the price distortions that triggered an unprecedented halt on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) last week.

​Sri Lanka has secured its position as the third fastest-growing travel destination for Australian tourists in 2025, recording a 19 percent year-on-year growth in arrivals.

Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe kicked off the New Year with policies aimed at shifting gears from recovery in the economy to an enhanced growth while building resilience.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) halted trading minutes after the market opened yesterday, cancelling all trades executed during the session.

The government has decided to hold off on finalising the specific tourism revenue targets for 2026, until the completion of a comprehensive data-gathering exercise under the Tourism Satellite Accounting framework.

Sri Lanka’s equity market concluded 2025 on a robust trajectory, securing its position as the third-best performing market in the region, according to the data released by CT Smith Securities.

Industry leaders at the opening of FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 have called for the urgent implementation of key reforms discussed with the government to unlock the full potential of the country’s gem and jewellery sector, warning that regulatory delays a

The Port of Colombo reached a defining milestone in 2025, recording a throughput of 8,291,178 TEUs, the highest volume ever handled in its history.

A concessionary pledge loan scheme for small and medium scale paddy millers and cooperative societies is to be implemented from 1 January onwards to purchase paddy for the Maha season

The early December floods and landslides have caused the prices to move up a little in the month but the annual prices remained unchanged in a sign that the price pressures broadly remain muted, helping the Central Bank’s medium-term path towards i

Sri Lanka’s listed corporates saw their cumulative earnings contract by 11.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 176.5 billion in the quarter ended September 2025, breaking a seven-quarter streak of continuous growth.

Former Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) Secretary General Tuli Coory has passed away.

Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities have set an ambitious revenue target of US $ 4.5 billion for 2026, aiming to attract 2.7 million visitors by shifting focus toward high-spending demographics and untapped geographical markets to overcome the recent r

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is on the verge of a historic milestone as year-end arrivals move within striking distance of the all-time high recorded in 2018, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

Sri Lanka’s exports rose 5.56 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November 2025 to US $ 1.36 billion, supported by a steady growth in both merchandise shipments and services earnings, as the exporters sustained momentum amid the fragile global trade cond

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved an immediate disbursement of SDR 150.5 million, approximately US$ 206 million to Sri Lanka under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI).

Sri Lanka recorded over 3.9 million local malware incidents in the third quarter of 2025 alone, with nearly a quarter of users encountering offline threats, new data from global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reveals.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has announced plans to introduce a regulatory framework for “Digital Assets,” aiming to capture the growing interest of tech-savvy youth who

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has announced a strengthened collaborative mechanism with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank to combat a rising wave of sophi

The Sri Lankan construction sector recorded a robust double-digit growth of 12.2 percent in the third quarter of 2025, maintaining its recovery momentum and catalysing broader activity across the real estate and professional services sectors.

Sri Lanka’s total economic output measured by gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter ended in September 2025 expanded by a robust 5.4 percent, much higher than anyone would have expected or imagined,

Sri Lanka’s inbound tourism sector is witnessing a significant structural shift, as the international visitors increasingly bypass the traditional commercial hubs in favour of leisure destinations along the southern coast and hill country.

Sri Lanka placed its export sector at the centre of its economic revival agenda on Thursday as the government honoured the nation’s top performers at the 27th Presidential Export Awards, underscoring the industry’s role in driving growth, innovat

Sri Lanka needs to be proactive over changing global regulatory environments such as the European Union’s (EU) Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD) and its Forced Labour

The insurance companies in Sri Lanka have mobilised swiftly to provide relief following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, with the authorities confirming that the compensation payments for minor property damage have already begun.

The capital market regulator yesterday took the investor protection drive to a new level, this time by turning a scammer’s own sales pitch into evidence.

Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilise its finances after its debt default are expected to face fresh pressure due to the economic fallout from Cyclone Ditwah, Moody’s Investors Service said.

The Central Bank, in conjunction with licensed banks, presented a pandemic-era style relief package for flood-affected borrowers, including a debt moratorium of 3 to 6 months on a case-by-case basis.

Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities and private sector stakeholders have issued a unified message that the island remains fully open for travel, launching a coordinated strategy to counter negative perceptions following the recent adverse weather condi