Sri Lanka’s March Tourist Arrivals Climb 9.62-pct Year-on-Year
Sri Lanka's tourism industry shows robust performance in early 2025, with JanuaryMarch statistics revealing significant growth. The first quarter recorded …
Major Currencies Strengthen Against US Dollar Despite Tariffs: Fitch Ratings
The currencies of most major economies have appreciated against the US dollar since the start of 2025, despite the massive jump in US tariffs, Fitch Ratings …
Fitch Rates Commercial Bank’s Proposed Basel III Subordinated Green Bond ‘A(EXP)(lka)’
Fitch Ratings has assigned Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC's (COMB; AA-(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated Basel III-compliant subordinated green …
Port City Colombo Champions ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Forum 2025 In Thailand As Official Partner
Port City Colombo participated as a Platinum Partner at the ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Business Forum 2025, held on 3rd April, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event …
NSBM Green University partners with American University, USA
Her Excellency Julie J. Chung, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka “It is a proud moment to witness this partnership between American University and NSBM Green …
CEAT’s share in Sri Lanka’s Original Equipment tyre market tops 90-pct
Six years after it entered into its first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partnership in Sri Lanka, CEAT Kelani Holdings has grown into a significant …
Sri Lanka, IMF Discuss EFF Progress, US Tariff Impact
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation concluded successfully today, April 7, 2025, at the …
Ripple Effects: How US Trade Policies Cast a Long Shadow Over Sri Lanka and Beyond
By Uddeepa Peiris MBA, PDGBA, Bcom(Sp), RIA, ACPM, CMA (Passed Finalist),ASA (CPA) Introduction In an interconnected global economy, the trade policies of …
IMF Warns of “Significant Risk” to Global Economy Following US Tariffs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning regarding the potential impact of newly announced U.S. tariffs on the global economy. In a …
‘Liberation Day’ Takes US Tariff Rate Back to Level Last Seen in 1909: Fitch Ratings
US tariffs have reached levels that are transforming the global economic outlook, significantly raising US recession risks and constraining the Federal …
Ceylon Chamber Expresses Deep Concern over US Tariffs
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce expresses deep concern over the imposition of a 44% tariff on Sri Lankan exports to the United States (US). With the US …
Implications of 44-pct US Tariff on SL Trade & Strategic Response: Assessing Economic Impact
By Dr Gayan GunewardanaBSc, MBA, GARF/FRM, CIMA/CGMA, AIB, Ph.D. Introduction The imposition of a 44% reciprocal tariff by the U.S. on Sri Lankan …
Sri Lanka’s Apparel industry responds to new U.S. tariffs; Engages Government on way forward
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has expressed its concern over the Reciprocal Tariff policy announced by the U.S regime earlier today. The new tariffs proposed …
MEDIQUIPMENT powers Sri Lanka’s healthcare with South Asia’s first AI-powered radiology equipment
MEDIQUIPMENT Limited, a leading provider of cutting-edge medical technology, has once again redefined healthcare standards in Sri Lanka with the successful …
Celebrating progress and partnerships: EZVIZ’s new product launch in Sri Lanka
EZVIZ, a global leader in smart home security solutions, proudly hosted its event, ‘EZVIZ: LEADING SMART HOME EMPOWERMENT 2025’ at Cinnamon Life last week. …
Strengthening Sri Lanka’s reputation for responsible sourcing
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has long been held up as a leader in ethical manufacturing, and that reputation has been further validated by a strong …
CCPI in March 2025 signals easing of deflationary conditions
In line with the Central Bank’s near term projections, deflationary conditions commenced easing in March. Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on- …
Shyam Sathasivam succeeds veteran leader Vish Govindasamy at Sunshine Holdings PLC
Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) announced that Vish Govindasamy will be stepping down from his executive role within the Group to a Non- Executive role as …
Xapp by NDB Wealth Simplifies Investing for Everyone
NDB Wealth introduces Xapp, a seamless digital investment platform designed to remove barriers to investing and make wealth-building more accessible than ever. …
CMA CGM SILVERSTONE Makes Maiden Call at Hambantota International Port
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) welcomed vessel CMA CGM Silverstone, a pure car carrier operated by CMA CGM, marking her first-ever call at a Sri …