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SEC and CSE Strengthen Role of Auditors of Watchlist Companies

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) jointly organized an awareness session recently, for auditors of companies which a... Read More


Opinion: Oil, Inflation and the QR System

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Recent unrest in the Middle East has raised concerns that Sri Lanka may face a shortage of oil supply. Because oil plays such a central role in the economy-powering transportati... Read More


Iran Pledges Oil Support to Sri Lanka as Colombo Seeks Alternative Supplies

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Ambassador of Iran to Sri Lanka today reaffirmed Tehran's willingness to support Colombo with energy supplies, even as Sri Lanka turns to other markets amid ongoing global t... Read More


NDB's GSS+ Bond Issuance Breaks New Ground with Record LKR. 16 Bn Raised

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- National Development Bank PLC (NDB) commemorated raising LKR. 16 bn with its first ever issuance of BASEL III compliant GSS+ (Green, Social, Sustainable & Sustainability Linked)... Read More


Uber and PickMe urge Government to allocate higher fuel quotas

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- The country's leading app-based platforms, Uber and PickMe, have urged the government for support to keep Sri Lanka moving in light of the latest fuel constraints. Highlighting ... Read More


Sri Lanka and Brazil Successfully agree to elevate Bilateral Trade to USD 1 Billion

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Brazil were held on 20th March, 2026 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Touri... Read More


IMF Team Set to Visit Colombo for Crucial Dual Review

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that a staff team led by Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou will visit Colombo from March 26 to April 9, 2026. This mission is d... Read More


Oil Equilibrium: Why Global Energy Prices Could Redefine Sri Lanka's Economic Future

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- 1. Introduction: When Oil Moves, Economies Shift In the modern global economy, oil is more than a commodity; it is a macroeconomic force that shapes inflation, trade balances, ... Read More


Import Price Shocks of the Hormuz Crisis 2026: How Will This Affect Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The supply shock in the commodity market directly affects 39.3% of imports of Sri Lanka, or USD 8.3 Bn, across 951 products. The price shock extends beyond petroleum and petroch... Read More


To reach US$8 billion, Sri Lanka apparel must grow differently

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Sri Lanka's apparel industry has earned its place in the global market through consistency, trust, and a strong reputation for ethical manufacturing. Over many years, we have sh... Read More