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Fitch Assigns Sri Lanka's Hayleys Fentons First Time 'A+(lka)' National Rating

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Fitch Ratings has assigned Sri Lanka-based Hayleys Fentons Limited (HFL) a National Long-Term Rating of A+(lka). The Outlook is Stable. The rating reflects HFL's leading market... Read More


JAAF stresses need for proven VAT refund system to safeguard export stability post-SVAT

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) today reaffirmed its commitment to working with government authorities as Sri Lanka prepares to remove the Simplified Value Added Ta... Read More


Sri Lanka's Export Earnings hit USD 11.6 Bn in January-August 2025

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Sri Lanka's export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the first eight months of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 11,554.32 Mn. This reflect... Read More


Central Bank of Sri Lanka keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- 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 aft... Read More


Colombo Stock Exchange revises Transaction Fees for Corporate Debt Securities

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced a revision to the transaction fees applicable to Corporate Debt Securities traded on its Automated Trading System (ATS) following appr... Read More


Sri Lanka's banks present far-reaching proposals to Finance Minister to drive economic recovery

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Sri Lanka's banking sector has placed itself at the heart of the country's economic recovery roadmap, presenting a far-reaching set of proposals for inclusion in the 2026 Nation... Read More


Sri Lanka charts course for a renewable future with launch of Green Hydrogen Policy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Ministry of Energy, together with the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka hosted the Renewable Hydrogen S... Read More


HNB felicitates employees who completed 25 years of service

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank, HNB PLC organized a ceremony recently to felicitate their employees who completed 25 years of service at the Bank. HNB organized a gala... Read More


World Bank Vice President Concludes First Official Visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The World Bank's Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday. During his two-day visit, he met with President Anura ... Read More


New Rs. 2000 Note to Be Accepted in Banks After Cash-handling Machine Calibration: CBSL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note on 29 August 2025 to mark its 75th Anniversary. In order to facilitate the smooth ... Read More