Tourist arrivals top 168,000 in October
Sri Lanka welcomed 168,625 international tourists in October, with India continuing to dominate the tourism market, according to the latest…
Author: Financial Editor
Vehicle Import Expenditure Drops 34% in September
Sri Lanka’s expenditure on vehicle imports declined by 34% year-on-year in September 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year,…
EU to provide €10 million grant to promote sustainable trade with Sri Lanka
The European Union has agreed to provide a €10 million grant to Sri Lanka to strengthen sustainable trade relations and…
GASL invites Lanka’s Gem and Jewellery Industry to attend JEWELS 2026
Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry is being called to take its place on a global platform as the JEWELS…
Sri Lanka–Italy Business Council elects Dushy Jayaweera as President at 27th AGM
The Sri Lanka–Italy Business Council (SLITBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 27th Annual General Meeting recently, electing…
Sri Lanka courts Indonesian investors at Jakarta Business Forum
Sri Lanka presented itself as a strategic gateway to South Asian markets at Sri Lanka Connect 2026, a bilateral business…
Sri Lanka targets UK market to boost export earnings through Expo 2027
Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to expand export earnings and attract investment from the United Kingdom, using Sri Lanka…
Essential economic policies must be implemented regardless of public opinion – CBSL Governor
Economic policies essential to the country must be implemented irrespective of whether they are popular or unpopular among the general…
Seylan reports an impressive PAT of LKR 9.1 Bn
Seylan Bank reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of LKR 14,044 Mn in Q3 2026, compared with LKR 12,809 Mn…
Colombo Gem and Jewellery exhibition opens doors for Lanka’s export industry
Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery sector, a vital contributor to the country’s export earnings, took a decisive step toward the…