Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath held productive discussions with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi today (12/01), during the latter’s brief visit to Sri Lanka. The meeting aimed at further strengthening bilateral engagement and advancing the Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two countries. Both Ministers reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and time-tested…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded its first market decline of 2026 today (12), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) falling by 45.79 points during the trading session. Accordingly, the ASPI closed at 23,608.51 points at the end of the day’s trading. This marks the first instance in 2026 where the stock market indices have…
The Sri Lankan Social Security Board, which started 30 years ago, has achieved the highest progress in its history in 2025, aiming to set up and run a pension scheme for workers in unorganized sectors, said that the Sri Lanka Social Security and Community Empowerment The ministry is mentioning. The board has managed to raise…
A National Breakthrough in Public Transport Digitalization Powered by Ceylon Business Appliances with Nimbus Ventures. Sri Lanka has taken a historic step forward with the launch of its first Smart Bus Ticketing System, enabling passengers to pay fares using contactless cards, digital wallets, and QR payments. This advancement places the country among global leaders in…
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority says that 67,762 tourists have arrived in the country in the first eight days of 2026. The highest tourist arrivals during those eight days were recorded on January 6, with 9,275 tourists arriving on that day. According to data released by the SLTDA, a total of 11,367 tourists have…
The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), the senior-most automotive association in South Asia affiliated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, has called on the government of Sri Lanka to abolish the 15% depreciation that is currently granted on used vehicle imports. The CMTA emphasizes that this policy not only lacks any plausible justification but…
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) says it has identified individuals primarily responsible for the abnormal share price movements reported on January 7, while noting that additional parties may also be involved. Speaking on the matter, SEC Officer in Charge and Deputy Director General Tushara Jayaratne said several individuals have already been…
The book titled “Sustaining Transformative Growth in Sri Lanka (2025–2030)”, jointly produced by ODI Global and the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA), was officially launched on 8 January 2026 at the Sri Lanka Foundation in Colombo, under the patronage and participation of the book’s eight authors. Sri Lanka stands at a critical crossroads. Having emerged…
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, proudly announced its landmark strategic partnership with UnionPay International, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing global payment networks. The agreement was signed in the presence of the Chairman of China UnionPay and UnionPay International, Mr. Dong Junfeng and the Director / Group Chief Executive of Dialog…
Marriott Bonvoy Forges Global Partnership with International Cricket Council, Offering Members Unparalleled Access to Global Cricket Events Marriott Bonvoy appointed Official Accommodation Partner in multi-year strategic partnership. Marriott Bonvoy and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have signed a strategic partnership which will see Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform appointed the Official Accommodation Partner for ICC through…
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