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iPay participate at LankaQR Awareness Programme in Trincomalee

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Reinforcing its commitment to advancing Sri Lanka's digital economy, iPay participated in the LankaQR Awareness Programme conducted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on June 5-6, i... Read More


CHEC commences construction of Home Lands Skyline Pentara Residencies

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) commenced construction of Pentara Residencies by Home Lands Skyline, a premium twin-tower super high-rise residential development in Colom... Read More


CDB holds SMB Fair at Kandy Sahas Uyana

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Under the umbrella of CDB's sustainability strategy, the sixth Small and Medium Business (SMB) Fair was held at the Kandy Sahas Uyana on June 19 and 20, where CDB notched yet anot... Read More


HNB, CFA Society Sri Lanka strengthen ties to support finance professionals

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- HNB PLC renewed its partnership with the CFA Society Sri Lanka (CFA SSL) as its official banking partner. This renewed collaboration underscores their shared vision of bolstering ... Read More


Headline inflation accelerates to 6.8% in June

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka's headline inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), accelerated further to 6.8% year-on-year in June 2026, up from 5.5% in May, driven mainly by c... Read More


Sri Lanka's first plastic alternatives centre boosts artisan livelihoods in Sigiriya

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka's first Plastic Alternatives and Craft Experience Centre, established by the ZeroPlastic Movement near Sigiriya, has completed its first tourism season, demonstrating ho... Read More


New BOI Chairman vows to restore agency's authority, drive FDI growth

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Duminda Hulangamuwa, the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has pledged to restore the agency's former authority and rebuild it into a genuine ... Read More


Cumulative remittances increase by 26.0%, YoY to US$ 3.9 Bn

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The external sector performance continued to reflect the impact of the war in the Middle East, with the current account recording a deficit for the second consecutive month in May... Read More


'Fuel price reduction insufficient'

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The reduction in fuel prices implemented by the Government in light of falling global crude oil prices is entirely insufficient, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament ... Read More


Government lacks concrete plan to ease rising CoL - Namal

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa stated that the Government lacks a concrete plan to ease the rising cost of living and has failed to deliver meaningful results despite being in power for ... Read More