The Fintech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL) has announced a strategic cross-border fintech collaboration with the Singapore-based APIX Platform, following the successful conclusion of the FinTech World Cup – Sri Lanka Regional Competition held on 31st March 2026 at Port City Colombo. The event convened fintech start-ups, financial institutions, investors, and policymakers, reinforcing Colombo’s growing…
LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network, announced its partnership with Weixin Pay (popularly known as WeChat Pay) to enable cross border QR payment acceptance at LANKAQR merchants at a launch held on 24th March 2026 at NH Collection, Colombo. Through this collaboration, Weixin Pay customers travelling to Sri Lanka will be able to seamlessly scan…
National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) confirms that it has identified a fraudulent activity involving internal personnel acting in collusion with external parties. The matter has been promptly reported to law enforcement authorities, and both internal and external investigations are currently underway. At this stage, the Bank is working closely with authorities to pursue recovery…
Reuters – Oil prices surged on Thursday and equities markets around the world were mixed in volatile trade as traders weighed conflicting developments and remarks related to the Iran war. European shares trimmed losses, as some major Wall Street indexes and U.S. bond prices clawed back gains on news that Iran was drafting a protocol…
The World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka today launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Sri Lanka’s continued recovery, help achieve its 7% medium-term economic growth target, and support job creation. “We are committed to building on the continued macroeconomic stability, strengthened governance and revenue-based fiscal consolidation that we have already…
A visiting delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (02) to discuss Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic reform programme and progress under the IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility. During the discussions, attention was drawn to the current status of Sri Lanka in relation to the fifth…
Support from the EU-Funded JURE Project Introduces Transparency to the Appointment of Key Justice Sector Roles The Ministry of Justice and National Integration today officially launched its new Management Information System (MIS) and revamped website, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to modernize Sri Lanka’s justice sector and strengthen institutional efficiency, transparency, and accountability….
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently convened a high-level meeting between the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and a broad cross-section of Sri Lanka’s export industry to discuss the current fuel distribution mechanism and its impact on the export sector. Held at the CPC Head Office, the meeting was convened at the initiative of…
Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group have agreed to form a coordination group to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy and economic impacts of the war in the Middle…
Agoda’s Top Picks for Thrilling Jungle Safari Adventures in Asia Digital travel platform Agoda has identified a selection of jungle safari destinations across Asia, where diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes await. With a growing interest in nature-based travel, jungle safaris offer unique opportunities to explore the rich biodiversity and natural beauty of Asia’s forests and national…
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