Southern Cross University (Australia) and NSBM Green University (Sri Lanka) will sign a groundbreaking partnership this Friday, 24 October, to deliver an offshore program that will allow Sri Lankan students to earn Australian degrees locally at NSBM – without needing to relocate to Australia. This collaboration aims to expand access to globally recognised qualifications, enhance academic…
The Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) is pleased to announce that the technical issues which caused the recent disruption to the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) services have been fully resolved. All affected online government services are now fully operational and accessible to the public. ICTA assures the public and government institutions that…
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) announced today that Foreign Direct Investment inflows including foreign commercial loans for investments to BOI-approved enterprises have reached USD 827 million during the period January to September 2025, marking a remarkable 138 percent increase compared to the corresponding value during the period in 2024. This Investment inflow came from four sources:…
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), actively participated in a series of high-level bilateral and multilateral meetings during the 2025 World Bank Group/ International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., during October 13–18, 2025. Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, during his participation at the Annual…
Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, was recognised with the prestigious “A Grade” award by Global Finance Magazine at the 2025 World’s Best Bank Awards Ceremony, held on the sidelines of the World Bank Group/International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., from October 13–18, 2025. The accolade…
Sri Lanka’s capital markets have the potential to play a transformative role in financing growth and attracting long-term investment. On Day One of the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2025, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the sector deep dive “Capital Markets: Catalyst for Growth” will examine how equity and debt markets can…
Sri Lanka made a strong presence at the TTG Travel Experience 2025, Italy’s leading international travel and tourism fair, held from 8 to 10 October 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre. The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Milan, organized the country’s participation, marking another…
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) organized a progress review meeting on provincial tourism development and coordination on 17 October 2025 at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. The meeting was attended by Hon. Ruwan Ranasinghe, Deputy Minister of Tourism. Mr. Dheera Hettiarachchi , Chairman , Sri Lanka Convention Bureau(SLCB) & Sri Lanka Institute of…
99x, a leading technology company headquartered in Norway with operations in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Portugal, and Brazil, reaffirmed its commitment to developing global tech talent. The company continues to focus on people development through mentorship, international projects, and exposure to global best practices. A recent visit to its Malaysian office showcased this approach to talent,…
Reuters – India’s RBL Bank sees an opportunity to start a wealth management business after Emirates NBD buys a 60% stake for $3 billion, Chief Executive R Subramaniakumar said on Sunday. The Middle Eastern bank will invest 268.53 billion rupees ($3.05 billion) in the private lender through a preferential issue of shares in the deal announced on Saturday,…
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