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CoPF VIDEO: Technical breakdown of the public finance system that led to the misuse of public funds
CoPF Special Discussion | 2026 06 23 Special investigation by the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) into the disappearance of US $ 2.5 million in foreign debt settlement money from the Treasury and the related cyber security breakdown. Under the leadership of the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, Dr. Harsha de Silva, special […]
Sri Lanka Represented at Asia’s Inaugural AX (AI Transformation) in QA Conference in South Korea
The AX (AI Transformation) in QA conference, Asia’s inaugural event dedicated to AI-driven Quality Assurance, was held on 18 June 2026 at the Science and Technology Center in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. Organized by AsiaSTA (Asian Software Testing Alliance), the conference brought together leading researchers, technology experts, and Quality Assurance professionals from across Asia to […]
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Launches Scale Up 2.0 to Support Sri Lanka’s SME Ecosystem
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has officially launched Scale Up 2.0, its flagship National SME Forum for 2026, which will take place on 11th August 2026 at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, under the theme “Connected, Competitive, Ready to Grow.” As SMEs continue to face challenges in accessing markets, securing finance, meeting evolving business requirements and […]
Dedicated development teams: an enhanced alternative that’s offered by the best software outsourcing companies in Sri Lanka
Software outsourcing has long since gained popularity, with the rise of remote work and cloud computing. Now, businesses and agencies alike are asking questions that help teams deliver efficiency and excellence together. One such question revolves around software outsourcing engagement models. Dedicated development teams is one such model that is extensively being considered for its […]
EDB, IFC and EU Strengthen Export Readiness of Eastern Province SMEs through ExpoNavigator Programme
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully conducted the 7th Provincial ExpoNavigator Programme under the Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative (SLEEI) 2026 on 9–10 June 2026 in Batticaloa. Implemented under the EU’s regional programme ‘Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in […]
High Commissioner attends Opening of LOLC Pakistan’s New Head Office
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Rear Admiral Fred Seneviratne (Retd), attended the inauguration ceremony of the new Head Office of LOLC Microfinance Bank Pakistan, on 06 July 2026 located in Gulberg, Islamabad. The ceremony was attended by the Chairman of LOLC Microfinance Bank Limited, Krishan Thilakaratne, together with members of the senior […]
Government Moves to Establish a Fair and Transparent Presidential Pardon System
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has received a committee report recommending a more systematic, fair and transparent mechanism for granting presidential pardons to sentenced prison inmates, marking a key step in the government’s wider prison reform agenda. The report was formally handed over on Thursday (July 10) by retired Supreme Court Judge S. […]
CCC’s Commercial Document Registration Division Expands Export Support with New Pharmaceutical Documentation Service
The Commercial Documents Registration Division (CDRD) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has expanded its export support services with the introduction of the Free Sale Letter for Pharmaceuticals, providing Sri Lankan pharmaceutical manufacturers and exporters with an additional document certification service to support their export processes and compliance requirements in international markets. The new service […]
Negombo Prison Temporarily Closed Following Emergency; Mahamodara and Old Bogambara Re-opened
Following an emergency incident on July 5 and 6, 2026, that left Negombo Prison severely damaged, the Ministry of Justice and National Integration has declared the site a crime scene and ordered its temporary closure. To facilitate ongoing investigations and subsequent renovations, inmates have been transferred to other facilities. To manage the resulting population shift […]
We will help countries build greater energy, food, trade & economic resilience: Joint Statement by IEA, IMF, WB Group & WTO
The Heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), and World Trade Organization (WTO) met on July 7 as part of the high-level coordination group established in April to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy, trade, and economic impact of the war in the Middle East. Following […]
Hambantota International Port Sets New Monthly Records for RoRo and Container Throughput
June volumes reach 90,219 vehicles and 80,325 TEUs as operational preparedness and customer engagement drive record performance Hambantota International Port (HIP) recorded its highest-ever monthly throughput in both RoRo and containers in June 2026, handling 90,219 vehicles and 80,325 TEUs. The dual milestone marks a new high for the port’s two fastest-growing business segments. It […]
VIDEO: Are Sri Lankans now richer than Indians? Here’s what the World Bank says
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. So why is it still a lower-middle-income country while Sri Lanka, Vietnam and the Philippines have moved up? In this video, we explain how the World Bank classifies countries, why per capita income matters more than the size of the economy, and what India needs to […]