Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Alibaba.com's Export Strategist to Guide Sri Lankan SMEs on Expanding Global Footprint

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host a special session on May 29th featuring a high-level executive from Alibaba.com, aimed at helping Sri Lankan Small and Medium Enterprises ... Read More


UK Trade Envoy on inaugural visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The UK Prime Minister's Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka, Lord Hannett of Everton, is visiting Colombo from 25th-28th May. This is his first visit to Sri Lanka since he was appointed in ... Read More


Strong April 2025 performance of Sri Lanka's Apparel sector; JAAF

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Sri Lanka's apparel industry recorded an encouraging 15.14% year-on-year growth in April 2025, reflecting a notable rebound in demand from major global markets. According to data ... Read More


Sri Lanka's Exports Surge to USD 5.5 Billion in First Four Months of 2025

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Sri Lanka's export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first four months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 5,583.25 Mn, marking a robus... Read More


Stakeholders validate apparel curriculum for persons with disabilities

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- A diverse group of stakeholders from Sri Lanka's apparel industry, vocational training institutes, the Department of Social Services, Vocational Training Authority, Tertiary and V... Read More


ComBank and MD/CEO Sanath Manatunge clinch top honours as 'Sri Lanka's Best' from The Asian Banker

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Commercial Bank of Ceylon and its Managing Director/CEO Mr Sanath Manatunge have been named the 'Best Managed Bank' and the 'Best Bank CEO' in Sri Lanka respectively by The As... Read More


Hambantota International Port Group Enhances Vehicle Clearance Efficiency

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has responded decisively to recent complaints regarding delays in vehicle clearance. Since February 2025, more than 9,151 vehicles, both... Read More


Sri Lankan Delegation to Engage in Tariff Talks in Washington

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- A Sri Lankan delegation is set to participate in discussions in Washington, D.C., focusing on tariff-related matters, following an invitation extended by the Office of the United ... Read More


IMF Puts Spotlight on Sri Lanka's Electricity Reforms, Financing Assurances Review for Next Tranche

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The much-anticipated approval of Sri Lanka's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is expected "in the coming weeks," but i... Read More


Central Bank further reduces Overnight Policy Rate by 0.25-pct

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Monetary Policy Board decided to reduce the OPR by 25 bps to 7.75% at its meeting held yesterday, thereby easing monetary policy further. The Board arrived at this decision af... Read More