People’s Bank has secured four accolades at the 4th Commonwealth Business Excellence Awards 2026, earning international recognition for its excellence across banking, digital innovation, youth and student banking, and SME
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Sri Lanka apparel export earnings drop by 7.4% in AugustSri Lanka apparel export earnings drop by 7.4% in August
Earnings from Sri Lankan apparel exports declined by 7.4% in August 2026 compared to the corresponding month in the previous year. Central Bank of Sri Lanka export figures revealed that
Tourism crosses 1.7 m arrivals, but remains behind 2025 paceTourism crosses 1.7 m arrivals, but remains behind 2025 pace
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has crossed the 1.7 million arrival mark for 2026, with over 23,000 visitors registered during the first four days of October, but arrivals remain about 2%
Stock trading continuing to be dogged by global market volatilityStock trading continuing to be dogged by global market volatility
The CSE indicated very dull and but volatile conditions yesterday as external and internal environmental factors continued to clog stock trading, market analysts said. Both indices reflected downward trends. The
EDB and Western Province join hands to strengthen exports, investments and promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027EDB and Western Province join hands to strengthen exports, investments and promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027
The officials of the Export Development Board (EDB) have taken measures to promote the upcoming Sri Lanka Expo scheduled to be held from 14 th to 17 January 2027. Mangala
Govt plans major tax overhaul and full digitization to boost efficiencyGovt plans major tax overhaul and full digitization to boost efficiency
Plans are underway to simplify Sri Lanka’s tax system for the upcoming year, making it both highly efficient and user-friendly, according to Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayawardena. Speaking
Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$64.2mn in September amid depreciation pressureSri Lanka Central Bank buys US$64.2mn in September amid depreciation pressure
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank bought a net US$64.2 million in September, official data showed, amid depreciation pressure on the local currency that touched a four-year low in the May this
IMF airs Sri Lanka reform progress at Sampath Bank Economic ForumIMF airs Sri Lanka reform progress at Sampath Bank Economic Forum
The absence of a staff-level agreement does not mean that the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme is off track, IMF Resident Representative for Sri Lanka Martha Tesfaye
St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union Announces Centenary Celebrations Marking 100 Years of Service to the Peterite CommunitySt. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union Announces Centenary Celebrations Marking 100 Years of Service to the Peterite Community
The St. Peter’s College Old Boys’ Union (OBU) today announced a year-long program of celebrations marking its Centenary: 100 years since the Union’s founding in 1927. The announcement was made
Balance of payments: External current account returns to surplusBalance of payments: External current account returns to surplus
Sri Lanka’s external current account recorded a surplus of $ 133 million in August following four consecutive months of deficits. The surplus was supported by the lower trade deficit compared