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Sri Lanka's Reserves: Build Them Wisely, Not at Any Cost

Srilanka, Sept. 14 -- The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe, deserves credit for placing the question of foreign-reserve accumulation within its proper broader context... Read More


Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to Undertake Official Visit to Thailand

Srilanka, Sept. 13 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to Thailand from 14 to 16 September 2026, at the invitation of the Minis... Read More


SL appeals to Human Rights High Commissioner to conclude country-specific mandates where national processes demonstrate progress

Srilanka, Sept. 10 -- Addressing the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 08 September 2026 during the General Debate under the Agenda Item 2, Permanent Representative ... Read More


Sampath Bank Appoints Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman

Srilanka, Sept. 10 -- Sampath Bank PLC announced the appointment of Mr. Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman, effective 10th September 2026, further strengthening the Bank's leadership as it adva... Read More


Opinion: For the first time, an idea that needs several ministries has the right place to go-the NBFC

Srilanka, Sept. 9 -- The Cabinet's announcement of 24 August carried more than an administrative decision. Read carefully, it has the power to become the turning point of Sri Lanka's economy, if what ... Read More


Singer partners with Mintpay to make every upgrade more flexible and rewarding

Srilanka, Sept. 8 -- Singer, one of Sri Lanka's largest and most trusted consumer durables retailers, has partnered with Mintpay, Sri Lanka's premier payments platform, to give customers a more flexib... Read More


Godrej consumer products consolidates international media operations under WPP media

Srilanka, Sept. 8 -- Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL), a leading emerging markets FMCG company, has appointed WPP Media as its global media agency partner for its international business spanning S... Read More


Vietjet's three-day 9.9 sale offers fares from USD90 on flights to Vietnam

Srilanka, Sept. 8 -- Vietjet is giving Sri Lankan travellers another reason to plan their next trip, with a three-day 9.9 sale featuring Eco tickets from USD90 one-way (inclusive of taxes and fees) an... Read More


Renegotiating Plantation Company Leases Mid-Tenure Could Impact FDI: Advocata Institute

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Plans to prematurely renegotiate the lease agreements of Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) set a dangerous precedent against security of tenure and risk discouraging foreign d... Read More


NYK's new-generation RoRo vessel AZALEA LEADER makes maiden call at Hambantota International Port

Srilanka, Sept. 6 -- Azalea Leader berthed at HIP Hambantota, Sri Lanka, August 2026: NYK's Azalea Leader, a new-generation LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), made its maiden call at Ham... Read More