In a country where cricket is more than a sport and every delivery is felt in the heart, FM Derana was announced as the Official Radio Broadcaster in Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at a media briefing held on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at the Sea Festival Hall of the…
The Colombo Stock Exchange’s benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) hit a new all-time high of 23,708.70 points today (14), surpassing the previous record of 23,659.70 points set on 12 November 2025. The ASPI gained 100.90 points (0.43%) to close at 23,708.70 points, which is a new all-time high. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 has gained…
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry made a strong and impactful presence at Source Fashion London 2026, held from 13th to 15th January at Olympia London, United Kingdom, reinforcing the country’s position as a reliable and competitive global sourcing destination. The Sri Lanka Pavilion, comprising 20 stalls, featured leading apparel manufacturers, including 12 small and medium-scale enterprises…
Amber Adventures (Pvt) Ltd, the developer of the BOI-approved Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project, has warned that it may pursue legal action to recover its investment following what it describes as arbitrary obstruction by state authorities threatening the continuation of the project. In an urgent notice addressed to the Chairman and Director General of the Board…
TV Derana has been awarded as a premier national brand at the Superbrands 2025 Awards Ceremony held in Colombo. Significantly, TV Derana emerged as the only media brand to be conferred with the prestigious ‘Superbrand’ status at this year’s event, underscoring its leadership and influence within Sri Lanka’s media landscape. The Superbrands 2025 Awards were…
CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately US$300 million in foreign direct investment to advance Phase II of the Port City Colombo project, marking a significant investment commitment at the start of the New Year and reinforcing confidence in Sri Lanka’s long-term growth prospects. The investment…
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka today announced an additional $2 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total U.S. assistance for the response to $4 million. This new funding builds on $2 million in U.S. assistance announced in December 2025 within 72 hours of the cyclone’s landfall, underscoring…
Sri Lanka should seek to change the targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe noted. Speaking during TV Derana’s current affairs program 360° last night (12), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said a discussion…
BYD has retained its position as the world’s largest seller of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), recording total global sales of 4,602,436 units in 2025. The achievement marks another major milestone for the company and reinforces its leadership in the global transition towards sustainable mobility. In 2025, BYD also became the world’s largest seller of battery…
Hambantota International Port (HIP) closed 2025 with a landmark performance, recording a 175% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes despite what has been widely recognised as one of the most challenging years for the global port industry. HIP handled 8.24 million metric tonnes of cargo in 2025, up from 3.0 million metric tonnes in 2024,…
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