A public pursuit of better governance, as well as conditions set by an international lender, helps roll back an era of corruption.
A Sri Lankan Feast on a Tropical Modernist Estate
The chef Cynthia Shanmugalingam cooked a meal that celebrated the country’s heirloom produce and homegrown creative culture.
Expert says franchising Sri Lanka’s safest bet for achieving swift economic growth
Additional Director General Sonya Chowdhry yesterday highlighted the potential of franchising as a low-risk and proven approach to stimulate economic recovery, propelling the nation towards its lofty …
IMF reaches agreement with Sri Lanka on $344m
The International Monetary Fund announced Friday it had reached agreement on a loan program review with Sri Lanka which will make around $344 million available to support the country’s economic …
ComBank adjudged ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ by Global Finance for 23rd year
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again been recognised as the ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ by the US-based Global Finance magazine, conferring this coveted accolade on the bank for an unprecedented …
IMF Gives Initial Nod to Sri Lanka for $344 Million Loan Tranche
The International Monetary Fund reached a staff level agreement with Sri Lanka, paving the way toward unlocking the next tranche of funds under an existing $3 billion loan program.
HNB hosts ‘Luxury Living 2025’ to connect homebuyers with Sri Lanka’s premier property developers
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), through its Personal Financial Services (PFS) Division, successfully hosted ‘HNB Luxury Living 2025’, an exclusive event curated to connect high-net-worth individuals …
Why Sri Lanka’s Rejection of a Land Bridge With India Is the Right Call
Physical connection to India could dissuade other countries from deepening ties with the island, as it will be seen as New Delhi’s client state.
Sri Lanka Obit Pope Francis Global Reax
A Catholic woman prays in front of a portrait of Pope Francis at a church in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) …
Spot US dollar 299.86/95 Sri Lanka rupees, bond yields flat
Sri Lanka’s rupee depreciated to close at 292.86/95 to the US dollar in the spot market Tuesday, weaker from 299.25/40 Monday, dealers said, while bond yields were broadly steady.