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Sri Lanka's Textile and Apparel sector strengthens ESG transparency with new GRI-backed initiative

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- A new sustainability initiative is set to enhance the resilience, competitiveness, and global standing of Sri Lanka's apparel sector. The Improving Transparency for Sustainable B... Read More


IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, visited Colombo during July 21-25, 2025, to discu... Read More


Opinion: Attracting FDI and managing BOP?

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- By Indika Hettiarachchi Retained profits or reinvested earnings of existing Foreign Direct Investment ("FDI") backed ventures usually comprise a significant share of Sri Lanka's... Read More


President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake a State Visit to Maldives

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to Maldives from 28-30 July 2025 at the invitation of the President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu. During the visit, ... Read More


The Once and Future Industrial Northern Province

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- By Jekhan Aruliah The Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Yarlparnam, CCIY, was born in the short period of optimism in 2019. When the Sri Lankan Civil War, at that time alrea... Read More


Supreme Court Holds State and Corporate Actors Accountable in X-Press Pearl Disaster and Aftermath

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- In a landmark judgment the Supreme Court today (July 24) delivered its judgment in Fundamental Rights petitions in relation to the X-Press Pearl maritime disaster, one of the wor... Read More


Macktiles Lanka makes history as first to real porcelain perfection with 100pct Sri Lankan minerals

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- In a singular moment that rewrites the narrative of global manufacturing excellence, Macktiles Lanka (Private) Limited has achieved what was once considered impossible: creating ... Read More


Macktiles Lanka makes history as first to achieve real porcelain perfection with 100pct SL minerals

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- In a singular moment that rewrites the narrative of global manufacturing excellence, Macktiles Lanka (Private) Limited has achieved what was once considered impossible: creating ... Read More


Capital Market Content to Be Integrated into Proposed Financial Literacy Curriculum

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- A seminar on "Financial Literacy" was held on 18th July 2025 at the Ministry of Education, providing a platform for stakeholders involved in ongoing education sector reforms to c... Read More


Central Bank of Sri Lanka keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 7.75-pct

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Monetary Policy Board decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75% at its meeting held yesterday. The Board arrived at this decision afte... Read More