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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


Going Beyond the US Reciprocal Tariffs: Sri Lanka's Exposure to the Tariffs and Exemptions

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- By Dr Asanka Wijesinghe The United States' (US) proclamation of "reciprocal tariffs" dealt a blow to the global trade system based on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) principle... Read More


ComBank ends Q1 as first private sector banking group on cusp of Rs 3 Tn. assets milestone

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Loan book grows by Rs 116.75 Bn. in 3 months to Rs 1.642 Tn. Net interest income up 23.53% to Rs 34.21 Bn. Improves provision cover and interest margin alongside balance sheet g... Read More


Hameedia launches 'We Create' - Sri Lanka's first-ever online tailoring platform

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Hameedia, Sri Lanka's leading menswear brand, recently launched 'We Create', the country's first-ever digital tailoring platform, via www.envoylondontailorstore.com. This innovati... Read More


NSBM signs loan agreement with BOC to accelerate phase II University development

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- NSBM Green University has signed a strategic loan agreement with the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) to support the ongoing Phase II development of its Homagama campus in a signing ceremony ... Read More