Mr. Milinda Moragoda, Founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, hosted a luncheon meeting for Dr. S. Paul Kapur, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, on 23 June 2026. The meeting was attended by prominent business leaders, heads of diplomatic missions, policy experts, and representatives from key sectors of the Sri Lankan economy, offering an opportunity for constructive engagement…
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur arrived in Colombo on Sunday (21) for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening U.S.-Sri Lanka relations. During his visit, Kapur is scheduled to meet senior Sri Lankan government officials, private sector leaders, and representatives of U.S. companies operating in the country…
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has updated tourism earnings following the SLTDA’s (Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority) methodology revision. Earnings for May 2026 reached USD 155.7 million, bringing the cumulative total for January – May 2026 to USD 1,360 million. The revision significantly adjusted the figures for the first four months of the year: January:…
Sri Lanka’s export sector has demonstrated continued resilience and growth momentum, with total exports surpassing the US$ 7.3 billion during the first five months of 2026. The country’s combined merchandise and services exports reached an estimated US$ 7,393.39 million from January to May 2026, recording a 7.56% year-on-year growth compared to the corresponding period in…
Uber, Sri Lanka’s leading ride-hailing and delivery platform, today announced the launch of Uber Eats and Uber Rides in Ratnapura, further expanding its footprint across the island. Residents and visitors can now access food, groceries, everyday essentials, and reliable transportation through the Uber app, while local merchants, delivery partners, and drivers gain new opportunities to…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is supporting New Anthony’s Farm Group (NAF) to expand operations, strengthen efficiency, create jobs and enhance rural livelihoods at one of Sri Lanka’s top poultry producers. IFC’s investment will enable NAF—Sri Lanka’s only fully antibiotic-free poultry producer—to scale capacity, improve value chain efficiency,…
Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) has entered into an advisory engagement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to strengthen its capabilities in climate-smart agriculture (CSA) financing in the country. The engagement will support AFC in identifying opportunities within agricultural value chains and enhancing its risk management framework for…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) hosted a free online workshop on the implementation of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 which saw a strong turnout of approximately more than 410 participants. The workshop was conducted in collaboration with the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative (UN SSE),…
The Thailand–Sri Lanka Business Forum: Trade, Investment and Beyond, organized by the Royal Thai Embassy together with the Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council and the Sri Lanka–Greater Mekong Business Council, highlighted the opportunities created by the newly enacted Sri Lanka–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA). The forum, which brought together business leaders, diplomats, and government officials from…
Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile exports grew 7.96% in May 2026 to US$394.14 million, the industry’s best single-month performance so far this year and a sign that demand from key markets is beginning to firm up after a difficult start to the year. The United States led the gain, with shipments rising 15.36% to US$149.96…
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