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Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on 17 February 2026 during her visit to Sri Lanka. This coincides with the 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s IMF membership as well as the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s 75th anniversary. At a meeting…
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99x, a global leader in product engineering, has once again strengthened its position as one of Sri Lanka’s leading technology exporters by securing the Gold Award in the Extra-Large Category under the ICT, BPO & Related Services Sector at the 33rd National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Awards. The prestigious awards ceremony, organised by the National…
Hayleys Group, Sri Lanka’s largest and most diversified conglomerate, celebrated groundbreaking achievements of its teams at the Chairman’s Awards 2025, recognising national firsts that advance global priorities in energy transition, food security, resilience and social impact. The event, now in its 13th year, reinforced people-led innovation as a driver of resilience and long-term competitiveness across…
Prime Lands Residencies PLC has achieved notable recognition at the TAGS Awards 2025, securing the Silver Award in the Land and Property Companies Sector. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the company has been honoured at the TAGS Awards, demonstrating sustained excellence in corporate reporting practices. The achievement reflects the company’s steadfast commitment to…
This Women’s Day, XpressJobs is proud to collaborate with John Keells Stock Brokers to create impact beyond celebration through the #SHEinvests initiative, designed to educate, engage, and empower women with the knowledge and confidence to achieve financial independence. As part of this initiative, XpressJobs clients will have the exclusive opportunity to host a Financial Literacy…
Retail IT (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading retail technology solutions provider, recently hosted “Retail Industry: Technology Trends 2026 – The Enterprise Experience” at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, unveiling its 2026 roadmap for enterprise retail transformation. The forum explored how retailers and large organisations must evolve amid growing operational complexity, integration requirements, and heightened security expectations….
CEAT Kelani Holdings, Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer of pneumatic tyres, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to promoting safer mobility with the completion of its flagship ‘CEAT Cares’ School’s Road Safety Equipment Distribution programme for 2025-26. Marking the 16th year of the initiative, the company extended its community road safety efforts to 30 more schools across…
Fitzky, a visionary fitness platform redefining how Sri Lankans access workouts, now announces the official launch of its ‘Fit Pass’, a flexible fitness solution designed to give users access to multiple gyms and studios through a single pass. Built on Fitzky’s vision of making fitness more accessible and affordable to everyone, Fit Pass offers a…
Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Radisson Hotel Colombo and Radisson Hotel Kandy are strengthening their commitment to sustainability with the introduction of a fleet of electric vans across the portfolio, marking a move toward cleaner, more efficient operational mobility. The new fleet, supplied by Evolution Auto, includes KYC electric vans for urban hotel operations and larger…
Ring in the Lunar New Year in grand style as City of Dreams Sri Lanka unveils a bold and immersive celebration to welcome a year of prosperity, fortune, and new beginnings. From 17th February to 3rd March, the resort transforms into a vibrant canvas of auspicious energy, inspired by the traditions of Chun Jie (Spring…
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched Gracy AI, the first animated digital human in crypto designed to bring real leadership thinking into one-on-one conversations with users. Built around the experience and decision-making approach of Bitget CEO Gracy Chen, Gracy AI moves beyond charts and short-term signals. Instead, it gives users a space…
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Dr Parakrama Dissanayake has officially assumed office as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority today, 17 February 2026. He has previously served as Chairman of the SLPA on two separate occasions and brings extensive experience in maritime operations, logistics, and corporate management. Dr Dissanayake has held senior positions in both the public and…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva said Sri Lanka “has come a long way” following a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. In a post on X, the International Monetary Fund chief said the government’s reform programme is delivering for the country and its people, stressing the importance of staying the…
A high-level Japanese delegation paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat. Discussions centred on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing plans for a Sri Lanka–Japan export-industrial corridor. The meeting followed the President’s official visit to Japan last September, during which a Memorandum of Cooperation on the proposed…
SriLankan Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, has secured another regional first by becoming the first airline in South Asia to be awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for Live Animals Logistics Certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Regarded as the premium global standard for the air transport…
Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd (AASL) has set a new record, facilitating the highest number of passenger movements in a single month by handling 1,045,097 passengers in January 2026 through Sri Lanka Airports. This surpasses the previous record of 1,034,687 passengers recorded in January 2018.
The 2026 amendments1 to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) Act mark an important shift in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. By harmonising national policy with global standards, these revisions improve governance, streamline oversight, and provide the regulatory certainty required for large-scale international investment. What do the 2026 CPCEC Act Amendments Unlock for Investors? Structured…
The Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill was considered and approved by the Committee on Public Finance. This took place at a meeting of the Committee held in Parliament on 10.02.2026 under the Chairmanship of Hon. Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva, with the participation of Hon. Deputy Ministers Chathuranga Abeysinghe, (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyaratne,…
Charting a new path for economic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Sri Lanka–Japan Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue was successfully held yesterday (16) at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development auditorium. A key highlight of the programme was the signing and exchange of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between the relevant ministries…
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By Prof. Samitha Hettige Prime Minister D.S. Senanayaka, a master horseman sphere headed the combined efforts of many patriots including Anagarika Dharmapala & Edward Henry Pedris etc. to gain dominion status from the British on 4th February 1948. Celebrating the 78th independence anniversary President AKD stressed below points to his people (Ref. Media). A firm…
The approval rating of the government polled at 65% in early-February 2026, in the latest round of the Gallup style “Mood of the Nation” poll by Verité Research. With a ±3 percentage point error margin, the approval rating has remained statistically stable from the 62% polled a year ago. The polling partner was Vanguard Survey (Pvt)…
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…
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