Sri Lanka’s annual Workers’ Remittances (Inflows) surpassed the USD 8 billion mark for the first time in history in 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The Central Bank’s most recent report shows that total Workers’ Remittances (Inflows) for 2025 amounted to USD 8.07 billion, marking a…
The annual plastic insurance card currently issued by insurance companies to vehicle owners will be phased out in the future. In its place, arrangements are underway to introduce a permanent digital insurance card (e-card), developed under the guidance of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL). A special awareness programme was organized by the…
(Reuters) – China’s annual consumer price inflation accelerated to a 34-month high in December, driven by rising food prices, but the full-year rate slumped to the lowest in 16 years while producer deflation persisted, indicating persistent softness in demand. The December consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.8% from the same month in 2024, National Bureau…
Wealthtrust Securities Limited marked the debut trading of its 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares (Symbol: WLTH.N0000) on the Diri Savi Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today (8th January 2026) which saw a 167.14% price share increase by the end of the trading day. The Initial Public Offer (IPO), which took place on 17th December…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) resumed regular trading today (08) following the unexpected market disruption experienced yesterday, recording a strong rebound marked by a turnover exceeding Rs. 12 billion. Trading commenced as usual this morning after yesterday’s session was halted amid irregular transactions. The most notable highlight of today’s trading was a total turnover of…
Lanka Securities (Pvt) Ltd has rejected media claims linking the firm to the recent trading disruption at the Colombo Stock Exchange, stating it did not place any irregular pre-open orders. NOTICE Lanka Securities (Pvt) Ltd wishes to clarify reports relating to the recent trading disruption at the Colombo Stock Exchange. Lanka Securities did not place…
The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), the apex professional body representing the nation’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector, has announced the appointment of its new Council for 2026 at the 37th AGM Of CSSL held at Cinnamon Life Colombo, marking a historic milestone as the Society celebrates 50 years of service to Sri…
Dialog Television, Sri Lanka’s #1 Pay-TV service provider, announced that it has secured the exclusive media rights in Sri Lanka for all International Cricket Council (ICC) events from 2026 to 2028, alongside a free-to-air broadcast collaboration with TV Supreme. This landmark agreement positions Dialog Television as the official Pay-TV broadcaster of ICC events in Sri…
Synogen, a clean energy engineering and technology company, has successfully commissioned one of Sri Lanka’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic projects – a 6.4 MWp installation for Best Pacific Textiles Lanka (BPTL). Now fully operational at BPTL’s manufacturing facility in Pannala, the rooftop solar system supplies a substantial portion of the plant’s daytime electricity requirements through…
In a forward-looking policy agenda released today (08), the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) projected that the nation’s economy will grow by around 4-5% in 2026, building on the momentum from the past two years despite recent challenges like Cyclone Ditwah. The announcement underscores a commitment to macroeconomic stability as the foundation for sustained…
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