CBSL tightens rules on structural changes in finance companies
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has introduced new rules governing structural changes in licensed finance companies (FCs), tightening oversight of investments, business expansion, capital adjustments and other major corporate changes. The new Finance Business Act Directions No. 04 of 2026 on Structural Changes consolidate the regulatory framework applicable to FCs and revoke three previous directions.…
Australia’s MDF, Thema collection join hands to promote sustainable and wellness tourism
Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF), in collaboration with Thema Collection, is set to bring together Sri Lankan tourism stakeholders to promote sustainable and wellness tourism as key drivers of the country’s future tourism growth. The industry dialogue, titled “Positioning Sri Lanka as a Sustainable & Wellness Destination,” will be held on August 21 from 2…
Sri Lanka records 113,000 tourist arrivals in August
Sri Lanka has recorded a number of 113,307 tourist arrivals during the first 16 days of August, bringing the country’s total tourist arrivals to 1,456,725, between 1 January to 16 August 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). India topped as the leading source of tourists during the…
Global tourism campaign with Australia as first priority market
Sri Lanka has launched an interim global digital media and public relations campaign to strengthen its presence in key international tourism markets, beginning with Australia as the first priority destination. Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said the initiative marks a major shift from traditional business-to-business promotion towards a broader, consumer-focused global campaign aimed…
Sri Lanka Tourism launches digital tourism campaign
Sri Lanka is launching a new digital and PR tourism campaign aimed at increasing arrivals, boosting revenue, extending visitor stays and spreading benefits across the country. Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam said the initiative under the theme “Sri Lanka in a New Light” focuses on four goals: higher arrivals, increased earnings,…
Govt, ADB sign special loan agreement of US$ 200 Mn
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have officially signed a special loan agreement of US$ 200 million to be provided by the ADB to rebuild the damage caused by Cyclone Ditva that recently hit the country and to improve the livelihoods of the affected people. The loan agreement was signed on the…
Growing Together with Gampaha, Strengthening Communities and Supporting Sri Lanka’s Mobility Journey Forward
Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the nation’s most trusted mobility and logistics solutions provider, continues to strengthen its presence across Sri Lanka by expanding its branch network and bringing Toyota’s trusted products and services closer to communities. With a strong focus on Quality, Durability, Reliability and Safety, Toyota Lanka remains committed to delivering dependable mobility solutions…
Land Valuation Index for Colombo District grows at 5.9% pace
According to the latest reports released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Land Valuation Index (LVI) compiled for the Colombo District has grown at a moderate pace of 5.9 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to the first half of 2025. It is noteworthy that all three sub-indices of the Land…
“Orion Tower II” இனை அறிமுகப்படுத்தும் Orion City; இலங்கையின் புத்தாக்கத்திற்கான அமைவிடத்தின் அடுத்த கட்டம்
சுமார் இரண்டு தசாப்தங்களாக, அலுவலக பணியிடங்களை உருவாக்குவதற்கு அப்பால், நிறுவனங்கள் புத்தாக்கங்களைப் படைக்கவும், இணைந்து செயற்படவும், வளர்ச்சி அடையவும் கூடிய ஒரு செழிப்பான வணிகச் சமூகத்தை உருவாக்குவதில் ‘Orion City’ உறுதியுடன் செயற்பட்டு வருகிறது. இன்று, ஓரியன் சிட்டி இலட்சியமிக்க கட்டுமானத் திட்டங்களில் ஒன்றான ‘Orion Tower II’ இன் அறிமுகத்தை பெருமையுடன் அறிவித்துள்ளது. இதற்கான கட்டுமானப் பணிகள் 2026 ஓகஸ்டில் ஆரம்பிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளதோடு, 2029 ஜனவரியில் நிறைவடையும் என இலக்கிடப்பட்டுள்ளது. இதற்கான முதலீடானது, இலங்கையின் முன்னணி ஒருங்கிணைந்த…
CCIB to strengthen SL–Romania tourism, investment links
The newly established Colombo representative office of the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) could play an important role in strengthening economic, tourism and investment ties between Sri Lanka and Romania, Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said. Addressing the opening ceremony in Colombo yesterday (18), Prof. Ranasinghe said Romania had emerged as…