President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the entire transport system must undergo a rapid transformation to establish a more efficient, safe and technologically advanced transport system, thereby providing the public with a dignified and reliable service. The President conveyed this during a meeting held yesterday morning (12) at the Presidential Secretariat with officials from the…
President Dissanayake emphasises People-Centred Growth and Protection of the Central Highlands The newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Ms Shannon Cowlin, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (12), reaffirming the ADB’s continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development priorities….
Sri Lanka is on track to complete its external debt restructuring and secure the next tranche of IMF funding, Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma told International Sovereign Bond (ISB) holders yesterday, highlighting improved macroeconomic stability and strong reform momentum under the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF). He said agreements have been reached with creditors representing…
Central Bank of Sri Lanka (Central Bank) has noticed certain instances where residents in Sri Lanka transact within the country in foreign currency, rather than in Sri Lanka Rupees. In this connection, the Central Bank wishes to clarify that according to the provisions of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023…
By Ajay Banga The world moves on different wavelengths. Some are high-frequency shocks — wars, emerging technologies, market panics — that spike quickly and dominate our attention. Others are low-frequency forces that move slowly but relentlessly: demographics, globalization, water and food scarcity. The high-frequency waves feel urgent. The low-frequency waves reshape the system. That is…
Asia Pacific excluding China delivers third consecutive year of record development performance with nearly 200 organic deals signed, adding more than 28,000 rooms to its development pipeline Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR, “Marriott”) today announced that its Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region delivered another outstanding year of growth and strategic expansion in 2025, marking…
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has temporarily suspended the issuance of passports and visas due to a technical issue in its system. In a public notice issued by the Controller General, the Department stated that services will resume immediately once the system is restored. The Department expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to the…
One year ago, GovPay was launched to change how citizens interact with government services. Today, it is a key part of Sri Lanka’s digital governance journey, making public service delivery faster, more transparent, and centered around citizens. With over Rs. 2.7 billion in digital transactions, 252 government agencies onboarded, and thousands of services now available…
Three months on (February 2026) By Vimlendra Sharan, FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Three months after Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka in late November 2025, the headlines have moved on. In many places, the floodwaters have receded, emergency support has reached affected communities, and farmers are doing what they always do,…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board will organize a customer-centric specialized training program under the theme “Risk Management, Strategies and Incoterms to Win Competitiveness in International Trade Beyond Borders” on Wednesday, February 18th from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The workshop aims to enhance the export expertise of potential exporters and small and medium-scale entrepreneurs….
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