In terms of Section 70(1) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka released its annual Financial Stability Review (FSR) for 2025. This statutory report provides an assessment of the stability of the financial system, identifies and evaluates the associated risks and vulnerabilities, and outlines…
Aligning with Sri Lanka’s vision to become a digitally empowered economy by 2030, an Investor Forum for ‘Digital Economy Growth of Sri Lanka’ was held on 6 October 2025, at Pullman Melbourne On The Park. Over 70 participants including Victorian government officials, industry stakeholders, regulators, academics and potential investors joined the event. The Investor Forum…
JF Packaging Limited will open its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on October 30, 2025, offering 51,724,144 ordinary voting shares at a price of LKR 11.60 per share. The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has granted in-principle approval for the company’s application to list its shares by way of an Offer for Subscription on either the Main…
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Shanghai, China successfully organized a Technology Upgardation & exposure visit parallel to China International Sewing Machinery & Accessories Show (CISMA) 2025 from 24th to 28th September 2025 in Shanghai, China for the Sri Lankan Apparel sector companies. The exposure visit…
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou visited Sri Lanka from September 24 to October 9, 2025, to discuss recent macroeconomic developments and progress in implementing economic and financial policies under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. At the end of the mission, Mr. Papageorgiou issued the following statement: “IMF…
A special meeting between officials from the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was held today at the ministry’s main auditorium. During the discussion, ministry officials presented a detailed analysis of their goals and strategies for 2030 to the IMF representatives. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as…
WindForce PLC has strengthened its leadership in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector by acquiring a 51% equity stake in Safe Power International (Pvt) Ltd, a company established to develop a new 10 MW wind power project in Alankuda, Puttalam. The remaining 49% stake in Safe Power International is held by Arinma Power (Pvt) Ltd. A…
The strategic panel discussion brought together leading voices from academia, policy, and industry to showcase collaborative pathways for national digital economy growth Sysco LABS Sri Lanka successfully hosted the inaugural ‘Sysco LABS Dialogues – Academia, Policy & Industry in Information and Communications Technology’ recently, highlighting how committed public–private partnerships serve as an essential catalyst for…
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) successfully convened an exclusive forum for institutional fund managers themed “Be a Part of the Capital Market’s Growth Story – One Vision for A Resilient Market” recently. The forum, directed towards the nation’s foremost institutional fund managers, was…
The Government of Sri Lanka, working with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has introduced a special programme for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This initiative allows MSMEs lacking adequate collateral to obtain loans through 13 selected banks and financial institutions, including Seylan Bank. Through the collaborative launch of the National Credit Guarantee Institution Ltd….
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