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…
The Sri Lanka–USA Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce – focusing on strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and business ties between Sri Lanka and the United States, recently hosted a timely webinar on the evolving US tariff regime and its implications for Sri Lankan exporters. The session brought together trade experts and industry leaders…
Sri Lanka Socio-Economic Data – 2025”, the annually published data folder of the CBSL, is now available for public information. The current data folder is the 48th volume of the series. This easy-to-carry booklet contains information categorised under 14 topics, namely, Country Profile; Key Economic Indicators; Country Comparisons; Socio-Economic Conditions; Human Resources; National Accounts; Agriculture;…
The Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2025, themed “Gateway to Growth: Asia’s Emerging Opportunity”, will be held on 2–3 December at the Shangri-La Colombo. A key sector deep dive on Day One will examine how Sri Lanka can broaden its export base and deliver sustained growth through diversification. The session, “The New Age of…
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