Last week we examined how rural tourism can deliver deeper, more inclusive economic benefits to Sri Lanka. This week, a sudden global shock demands urgent
In February 2026, MAS Holdings, a leading player in Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile sector, announced a significant operational shift at its Methliya facility located
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is set for a significant boost this winter season as charter flights from Moldova commence operations, bringing approximately 1,500 tourists primarily
Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery has been shaken once again. In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which struck in late November 2025, more than 120
Sri Lanka’s LB Finance PLC, one of the country’s most prominent non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Sri
Sri Lanka’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to introduce a Code of Ethics for capital market influencers, a move aimed at protecting
Sri Lanka’s largest bank, Bank of Ceylon (BOC), is preparing to raise up to Rs. 20 billion through Basel III‑compliant Tier II Sustainability Bonds. The
Sri Lanka’s industrial sector has faced repeated shocks over the past few years, but Cyclone Ditwah marked one of the most disruptive events for large-scale
The President’s Media Division announced yesterday that visiting US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker conveyed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that
Investor protection in Sri Lanka has entered a new phase. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has not only warned against fraudulent
