Month: October 2026

Sampath Bank PLC’s debenture issue attracted applications exceeding Rs. 10 billion, surpassing the maximum amount available under the offer. In a stock exchange disclosure, the bank said the issue would

Sri Lanka’s banks increased lending to overseas borrowers by more than 50 percent in the year to June 2026, with offshore loans accounting for over a third of their outstanding

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers have approved the publication of a new bill to establish a National Agency for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and provide the legal framework to promote and

The Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council (SLTBC) has sought a clear roadmap for implementing the Sri Lanka–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and details on proposed employment opportunities for 10,000 Sri Lankan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged continued support for Sri Lanka beyond the expiry of its current lending programme in March, while stressing that completing the remaining reviews and

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has ruled out a lower inflation target for now. It concluded that a goal below 5% would force a prolonged period of tight

Sri Lanka generated USD 2,245.2 million in tourism revenue during the first nine months of 2026, welcoming a total of 1,693,679 international visitors, according to official data released by the

Sri Lanka has presented US$65.1 million worth of investment opportunities in high-value agricultural exports, targeting technology-driven companies to transform traditional commodities into premium products for global markets. The Board of

Sri Lanka and China have discussed ways to deepen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation to support the island’s economic development. The discussions took place on Thursday (14) at the

Sri Lanka must earn free trade agreements (FTAs) through deep domestic reforms rather than expect them to follow from negotiation alone, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said.