From national digital strategy to the everyday decisions that help businesses grow, Sri Lanka Digital Day 2026 will bring policy and practical action into one conversation on 6 November 2026 in Colombo. It will take place concurrently with INFOTEL 2026, FITIS’s flagship ICT exhibition, scheduled for 6–8 November 2026. Organised by the Digital Services Chapter…
Reuters – Oil prices rose more than 2% on Thursday as diplomatic talks between the US and Iran showed little sign of progress, while investors focused on uncertainty about a potential US ban on diesel exports. Brent crude futures were up $2.43, or 2.36%, to $105.51 a barrel at 0940 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate…
Speaking at the 172nd Annual General Meeting of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon held at Colombo on September 19, 2026, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe highlighted key macroeconomic opportunities, structural challenges, and reputational risks facing Sri Lanka’s plantation industry. Dr. Weerasinghe pointed out that Sri Lanka’s economy has demonstrated resilience,…
Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC Director / CEO, Shanaka Samaradiwakara was appointed as Chairman of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PAC), while Kahawatte Plantations PLC Director / CEO Binesh Pananwala, was appointed as Deputy Chairman at the Association’s 172nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 19 September at the Cinnamon Grand. The event was graced by Central…
The collaboration brings together celebrity-led storytelling and Heritance’s distinctive hospitality to showcase Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural allure to Indian audiences. Heritance Hotels & Resorts has partnered with celebrity Sara Ali Khan to present the diverse allure of Sri Lanka to Indian audiences. Facilitated by Heritance Hotels & Resorts, the collaboration brings together travel, culture…
In a major initiative to highlight Sri Lanka’s expanding industrial capabilities, regional investment potential, and sustainable manufacturing ecosystem, the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka collaborated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to host a 25-member diplomatic delegation on a three-day tour of the Eastern Province. The visit aimed to showcase the region’s cultural,…
A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) highlights the significant contribution of Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector to the economy and identifies opportunities to drive export growth through high-value agriculture and agro-processing. The study finds that while primary agriculture accounts for 8.3% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the broader agrifood…
Reuters – Australian shares hit a more than three-month low on Thursday, with most sectors trading in negative territory, as a sharp rise in oil prices revived concerns that inflation could stay persistent and keep monetary policy tight. The S&P/ASX 200 index was down 1.2% at 8,658.10, as of 0010 GMT. The index fell as…
The inaugural day of the global “World CIO 200 Summit 2026,” bringing together Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and technology leaders spearheading digital transformation across public, enterprise, and social sectors, was held today (23) at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. Scheduled to run from September 23 to 25, the summit aims to position Sri Lanka as a global…
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see the tangible results of the commitment and sustained efforts towards restoring Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic stability, reflected in Fitch Ratings’ decision to upgrade the country’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating from ‘CCC+’ to ‘B-’, with a Stable Outlook. The upgrade is an important development in Sri Lanka’s economic…
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