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
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Public–Private partnership: Cabinet approves bill to establish PPP agencyPublic–Private partnership: Cabinet approves bill to establish PPP agency
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
SL–Thailand Business Council seeks FTA roadmap, 10,000 job opportunitiesSL–Thailand Business Council seeks FTA roadmap, 10,000 job opportunities
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
PM urges private sector to take risks, invest in skills to stem brain drainPM urges private sector to take risks, invest in skills to stem brain drain
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday called on the private sector to take calculated risks, invest in workforce development and help create meaningful employment opportunities at home, warning that the
CBSL warns of rising credit risks despite financial system stabilityCBSL warns of rising credit risks despite financial system stability
Sri Lanka’s financial system remained stable during the first half of 2026, supported by economic recovery, improved fiscal performance and adequate capital and liquidity buffers, although rising household borrowing and
ComBank empowers next generation with 200th STEM ClassroomComBank empowers next generation with 200th STEM Classroom
Reinforcing its commitment to digital education and future-ready skills, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reached a significant milestone in its contribution to Sri Lanka’s education sector with the opening
Govt. backs export drive with new plan, pledge of policy consistency: EDBGovt. backs export drive with new plan, pledge of policy consistency: EDB
The Government is placing exports at the centre of its growth strategy, backing a new national export plan with a commitment to policy consistency, wider trade agreements and new incentives,
Seylan Bank surpasses Rs. 1 Tn in total assetsSeylan Bank surpasses Rs. 1 Tn in total assets
Seylan Bank PLC, has surpassed LKR 1 trillion in total assets, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s growth journey and strengthening its position among Sri Lanka’s leading private sector
ComBank brings stakeholders together to prepare Lanka’s agriculture sector for El NiñoComBank brings stakeholders together to prepare Lanka’s agriculture sector for El Niño
In response to emerging climate risks, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched a proactive initiative through its Development Credit Department, to equip Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector against the potential
Pan Asia Bank-National Chamber of Commerce support SMEsPan Asia Bank-National Chamber of Commerce support SMEs
Pan Asia Bank partnered with the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) to strengthen entrepreneurial capabilities. In line with the bank’s sustainable development goals and its memorandum of