The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two projects totaling $300 million to expand and strengthen water supply and sanitation services across Sri Lanka.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $98 million loan to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to build an inclusive, secure, and resilient digital economy, enhance public service delivery, and strengthen the foundations for private sector-led growth.

The Colombo Bourse experienced a massive rally as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) jumped by 592.02 points (2.75%) to close at 22,123.39 points. This surge pushed the main market index above the 22,000 mark for the first time since July 6, 2026.

Sri Lankan businesses will have new avenues to access the Italian market and establish commercial partnerships following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Unioncamere, the Italian Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Handicraft and Agriculture.

Fitch Ratings has assigned NDB Wealth Money Fund a National Fund Credit Quality Rating (FCQR) of 'AA+f(lka)' and a National Fund Market Risk Sensitivity Rating (MRSR) of 'S2(lka)'.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has barred the Ernst & Young (EY) audit partners responsible for auditing National Development Bank (NDB) from conducting any further banking audits. The central bank has also compelled the lender to reconstitute its Board audit committee.