The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) launched its landmark strategic plan titled “12 Pillars One Vision for a Resilient Market,” presenting a transformative roadmap designed to position the country’s capital market as a primary engine for economic growth. Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara, Chairman of the SEC, unveiled the comprehensive framework at a…
Sri Lanka successfully showcased its export potential, investment opportunities, and tourism offerings at the Sri Lanka Business Forum and Networking Session held on 26 September 2025 during the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. Organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan, and supported by…
The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, increased to 61.1 in August 2025, indicating a continuous expansion in construction activities. As per the respondents, the ongoing increase in project availability, along with the resumption of some temporarily suspended projects, has strengthened the confidence of…
DFCC Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, a landmark LKR 3 billion issuance dedicated to financing projects that protect and sustain the country’s most vital resource – the ocean. This pioneering bond, carrying an expected rating of ‘A(EXP)(lka)’ from Fitch Ratings, will support projects in clean drinking water infrastructure, sustainable marine fisheries and…
The overall rate of inflation as measured by the CCPI on Y-on-Y basis is 1.5% in September 2025 and Y-on-Y inflation calculated for the month of August 2025 was 1.2%. The Y-on-Y inflation of Food Group decreased to 2.9% in September 2025 from 2.0% in August 2025 and the Y-on-Y inflation of Non Food Group…
Prof. Samitha Hettige Chinese President Xi Jinping recently attended a grand event to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Urumqi (capital of Xinjian). More than those who flag ‘Human Rights’ in Xinjiang (due to anti China politics), Sri Lankans thinking of the 76 year curse may read…
The Ministry of Tourism has issued a statement clarifying recent discussions on LGBTQ-themed tourism promotions, affirming inclusivity and equality for all travelers while stressing that no targeted campaign for LGBTQ+ tourists has been launched. The Ministry of Tourism wishes to address the recent public discourse surrounding the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau’s (SLTPB) communication regarding…
SriLankan Airlines, in collaboration with UnionPay International and Bank of Ceylon, has introduced UnionPay as a payment option on its official website, expanding its online payment ecosystem and offering greater convenience to the growing number of Chinese travellers. This addition not only enhances the airline’s range of payment options, which already includes Visa, MasterCard, Amex,…
• President invites Japanese business community to explore Sri Lanka’s emerging economic opportunities President Anura Kumara Dissanayake invited the Japanese business community to join in exploring the emerging economic opportunities in Sri Lanka, while further strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Japan and Sri Lanka and encouraging private sector participation. The President made these…
The Sri Lanka–Japan Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully led a high-level business delegation to Japan in September 2025, coinciding with the official visit of His Excellency Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The delegation, led by Mr. Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber…
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