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Supreme Court held its first-ever paperless hearing; leads digital transformation with e-Filing initiative

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation with the implementation of its e-Filing Portal under the e-Courts Project. This i... Read More


Hambantota Intl Port Invests USD 108 Mn in New Cranes; Expands Container Terminal Capacity To 2 Mn TEU

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has signed an agreement to invest USD 108 million in new container handling equipment, marking a major expansion of its container term... Read More


Sri Lanka's Total Export Earnings Hit $1.4 Billion in February, Up 4.22% YoY

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Sri Lanka's total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, reflecting a notable year-on-year growth of 4.22% compared to ... Read More


Russian delegation in Sri Lanka for energy talks; signals fuel supply, fertilizer support, refinery interest

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Ministry of Energy said it is taking all necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted and reliable energy supplies amid disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middl... Read More


SEC and CSE Strengthen Role of Auditors of Watchlist Companies

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) jointly organized an awareness session recently, for auditors of companies which a... Read More


Iran Pledges Oil Support to Sri Lanka as Colombo Seeks Alternative Supplies

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Ambassador of Iran to Sri Lanka today reaffirmed Tehran's willingness to support Colombo with energy supplies, even as Sri Lanka turns to other markets amid ongoing global t... Read More


NDB's GSS+ Bond Issuance Breaks New Ground with Record LKR. 16 Bn Raised

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- National Development Bank PLC (NDB) commemorated raising LKR. 16 bn with its first ever issuance of BASEL III compliant GSS+ (Green, Social, Sustainable & Sustainability Linked)... Read More


Uber and PickMe urge Government to allocate higher fuel quotas

Sri Lanka, March 22 -- The country's leading app-based platforms, Uber and PickMe, have urged the government for support to keep Sri Lanka moving in light of the latest fuel constraints. Highlighting ... Read More


Sri Lanka and Brazil Successfully agree to elevate Bilateral Trade to USD 1 Billion

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Brazil were held on 20th March, 2026 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Touri... Read More


To reach US$8 billion, Sri Lanka apparel must grow differently

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Sri Lanka's apparel industry has earned its place in the global market through consistency, trust, and a strong reputation for ethical manufacturing. Over many years, we have sh... Read More