Sri Lanka has recorded a notable improvement in its global standing on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today (10) by Transparency International. According to the data, Sri Lanka showed a positive trajectory over the past year moving up 14 places in the index, which ranks more than 180 countries and territories on perceived levels…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended trading today (10) on a weaker note, with the broader market retreating amid reduced investor activity. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) declined by 103.17 points to close at 23,651.09. In contrast, the more liquid S&P SL20 Index recorded only a marginal decline, shedding 3.27 points to settle at…
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to introduce new regulations to re-register subscriber information of mobile phone SIM cards issued prior to 02 August 2019.
In accordance with the terms of its Macro-Linked Bonds (MLBs) and Governance-Linked Bonds (GLBs), the Sri Lankan Government has scheduled an investor call for tomorrow, 11 February 2026. The investor call will include a presentation on the Debt Report published on 31 December 2025, along with updates on key fiscal, macroeconomic, and governance-related developments relevant…
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will hold the 27th Session of the EU – Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo on 12 February 2026. This high-level meeting will bring together senior officials from both sides to review and strengthen partnership across several areas including governance, human rights, trade, development cooperation, and other bilateral…
2,100 Thai cruise passengers arrived at Hambantota International Port (HIP) this week aboard the MV Celebrity Millennium. The call points to the emergence of Thailand as a promising new market for Sri Lanka’s cruise tourism. The Malta-flagged Celebrity Millennium, operated by Celebrity Cruises, arrived from Phuket on 2 February 2026 with 2,171 passengers and 969…
Quarterly Financial Review Tokyo Cement Group (Tokyo Cement) reported a turnover of Rs. 14,523 million compared to Rs. 11,639 million over the same period of the previous year, and a profit after tax of Rs. 332 million compared to Rs. 1,006 million over the same period of the previous year, for the 3rd Quarter ending…
CNBC – The world’s largest YouTuber by subscriber count, Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has acquired the financial services app Step, marking his company’s entry into fintech with a focus on serving younger users. Step is advertised as an all-in-one money app for teens and young adults to manage money, build credit and access…
Celebrates 140 years of the brand’s innovation The Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka is proud to announce that it has successfully hosted a historic gathering of 635 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as officially verified and certified by BDO Partners Chartered Accountants, establishing a new benchmark for the largest gathering of Mercedes-Benz cars in the world in one…
The five-day Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for a delegation from the Ministry of Health, Government of Sri Lanka, formally commenced today at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi. Hosted by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs,…
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