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Sri Lanka's Gross Official Reserves Surpasses USD 6.8 Bn in Dec 2025, Highest Level Since Crisis

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Central Bank has announced that Gross Official Reserves (GOR) surged to over US dollars 6.8 billion by the end of 2025, marking the highest level of reserves recorded since th... Read More


Thespian Jith Pieris (1947-2026)

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- January 8, 2026 (LBO) - Jith Pieris, among the most notable figures Sri Lanka's theatre circuit, has past away. Kumar de Sliva paints a colourful portrait of Pieris's life and wo... Read More


Nihal Seneviratne Sri Lanka Sec. General of Parliament (1934-2026)

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- January 8, 2026 (LBO) - Nihal (Galba) Seneviratne, former Sri Lanka Secretary General of Parliament, passed away on January 6th at the age of 91. With a career of over 30 years in... Read More


U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung to Depart Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung will depart Sri Lanka on January 16 after almost four years of dedicated service, marking the conclusion of her tenure as the United State... Read More


CSE Halts Market Trading to Ensure a Fair and Orderly Market

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- WealthTrust Securities Limited commenced trading on Diri Savi Board on 07th January 2026 and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) observed unusually high prices of certain transaction... Read More


SEC and CSE Collaborate to Expedite Listings Through Advisor Awareness

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) conducted an awareness session for Corporate Finance Advisors focu... Read More


ComBank & Mastercard launch SL's first Dynamic Currency Conversion for online payments

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- As part of Commercial Bank of Ceylon's sustained efforts to strengthen tourism-related businesses and improve convenience for foreign travellers, the Bank has partnered with Mast... Read More


SEC Eases Minimum Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introductions to Boost Market Flexibility

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has approved amendments to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Listing Rules to provide greater flexibility regarding the M... Read More


VIDEO: The Salary Trap - Why The System Keeps You Broke

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Ever feel financially insecure despite a stable job? This video offers crucial financial education to help you understand why you might be struggling with debt management and how... Read More


Nine Direct Flights to Bring Tourists from Moldova to Mattala This Winter, Says Former Ambassador

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Vision Air has finalized plans to operate nine direct flights from Moldova to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) this winter season, according to Udayanga Weeratunga,... Read More