Total export earnings increase to USD 4,308.11 Mn in 1Q -2026
Sri Lanka’s total export earnings increased to USD 4,308.11 million in the first quarter of 2026, recording a growth of 1.59% compared to the same period in 2025, the Export Development Board said. Although export earnings in March were recorded at USD 1,467.31 million, it has decreased by 5.2 % compared to March last year.…
Opportunities explored to strengthen bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Republic of Korea
The Sri Lanka–Korea Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an awareness session titled “Doing Business with South Korea”, bringing together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea. The event was graced by Miyon Lee, Ambassador of the Republic…
Sri Lanka Tourism Club unveils global campaign
In a bid to attract high-end travellers to the country and help increase tourism receipts, the Sri Lanka Tourism Club (SLTC) has launched a major international promotional drive, bringing in global media partners to support it. The mentor behind the project, Dr. Prabath Ukkwatte, Co-founder of the SLTC, said the organisation has been in existence…
LOLC Finance secures Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026
LOLC Finance PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s largest Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), has reaffirmed its leadership in digital financial services, with its flagship platform iPay securing the Gold Award for Overall Excellence in Digital Payments for the seventh consecutive year at the LankaPayTechnnovation Awards 2026. The awards ceremony was held on March 24, at Cinnamon…
HNB ‘Singithi Jumbo’ brings Avurudu spirit
HNB PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s most customer centric Bank welcomed the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with HNB ‘Singithi Jumbo’ to revive the nation’s savings culture. Coal company documents The HNB ‘Singithi Jumbo’ campaign will run throughout April and May, a period when families traditionally visit relatives, exchange gifts and begin the New Year…
Shangri-La இலங்கையில் “Golden Hour” எனும் புதிய அனுபவத்தை அறிமுகப்படுத்துகிறது Shangri-La Colombo இல் புதிய Tiki Bar அங்குரார்ப்பண நிகழ்வு நடைபெறுகிறது
மாலை சாய்ந்து, இரவின் அமைதியான சூழல் மெதுவாக விரியும் அந்த இனிய நேரத்தில், Shangri-La Colombo மற்றும் Shangri-La Hambantota ஆகியவற்றில் புதிய cocktail அனுபவத்தை வழங்க Shangri-La முன்வந்துள்ளது. அத்துடன், Shangri-La Colombo இல் மாலைப்பொழுதை இனிதே செலவிடக்கூடிய வகையில் புதிய Tiki Barஐயும்அறிமுகம்செய்துள்ளது. வழமையான cocktail களுக்கான happy hour என்பதிலிருந்து விலகி, நேரத்தை மெதுவாக அனுபவிக்கச் செய்யும், சுவைகளின் ஆழத்தை உணர்த்தும், அந்த இனிய தருணங்களை நினைவில் நிலைத்திருக்கச் செய்யும் ஒரு புலன்சார்…
Opportunities for Sri Lankan exporters in Türkiye
Lütfü Turgut, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral trade relations. He highlighted opportunities for Sri Lankan exporters in several sectors while also pointing to collaboration opportunities, especially given the growing importance of governance and ethical trade standards, particularly for exporters seeking integration into global supply chains,…
Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process nearing completion
Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process is nearing completion, with significant progress recorded across negotiations and implementation, according to the latest 6th Co-Chairs Progress Report released by the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) recently. The report states Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring is also nearly complete. Signature of bilateral agreements is well advanced while not yet fully…
Sri Lanka’s Insurance Industry Development Roadmap launched
The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), in partnership with the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), unveiled Sri Lanka’s Insurance Industry Development Roadmap yesterday (21) in Colombo, with the participation of Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, attended the event as Chief Guest. The Roadmap is expected to serve as…
‘Govt committed maintaining energy supply for uninterrupted industrial activity’
Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, outlined the Government’s utmost priority of maintaining stability in energy supply to ensure uninterrupted industrial activity addressing the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) 40th Anniversary held in Colombo recently. He also focused on the need to strengthen Sri Lanka’s supply chains. “We can…