Presidential Special Envoy chairs virtual session with 11 US companies and the US Chamber of Commerce to market Sri Lanka as a South Asia investment platform.
The oversubscribed JXG IPO allocated 243 million shares on a preferential basis to strategic investors, drawing analyst scrutiny over disclosure.
NDB has named Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP to review the Rs.13.2bn fraud, with findings to be submitted directly to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's merchandise exports fell 4.94% YoY to $1.18bn in March on weaker apparel, tea and spice earnings. EDB calls it a 'temporary moderation'.
Daily FT reports 200+ applications filtered to three foreigners and one local for Cabinet approval; Peter Hill under consideration for vacant chairmanship.
UN agency warns Gulf volatility could reverse inflation and household welfare gains through energy, food, remittance and tourism channels.
Economy ticket prices are 24% higher than a year ago as airspace closures, Gulf carrier disruption and jet-fuel spikes reshape long-haul routes: Teneo.
Transport Ministry advisor Sumudu Rathnayaka says automated expressway toll payment will launch before year-end, with procurement starting in coming weeks.
The Consumer Affairs Authority raided a Kandy shop that was hoarding gas while falsely telling customers stocks were unavailable, with legal action to follow.
Central Bank's Snapshot of the Sri Lankan Economy 2025 shows 5% real GDP growth, private sector credit up 25.2%, and government debt down to 91.6% of GDP.
A net inflow of Rs. 19.8 million on Tuesday broke the streak, though year-to-date outflows still top Rs. 22.4 billion.
ASPI ended up just 0.06% and S&P SL20 slipped 0.14% as Wednesday's Trump-extension relief rally faded; rupee weakened slightly to 316.75.
Prof. Priyanga Dunusinghe warns tourist arrivals have fallen 30%, agriculture and exports face external shocks, and 2026 growth will trail 2025.
The Petroleum Distributors' Association says Ceylon Petroleum Corporation's fixed per-litre margin is unsustainable and threatens filling-station viability.
Subscriptions of 55.2 million shares outran the 45 million offered, signalling investor appetite for Sri Lanka's largest diversified conglomerate.
Resources Development Consultants wins Cabinet contract for feasibility study on extending the line from Avissawella to Ratnapura.
Credit periods will be cut from 90 days to 30 days initially and phased out, the Insurance Association said, aligning with global practice.
Brent crude dipped 0.2% to $98.32 and WTI fell 0.3% as Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely and Vance's Islamabad trip was cancelled.
An LNG vessel paid USD 4 million to skip the Panama Canal queue as the Hormuz blockade pushes Asian refiners toward US oil and gas sourcing.
The PDMO secured Asia-Pacific honours at the Commonwealth Debt Management Forum in London — 15 months after its establishment under the 2024 Act.
Production dropped to 20.8 million kg in March from 24.4 million kg a year earlier, with High and Mid Grown teas the hardest hit, Asia Siyaka data show.
Combined three-year passenger and cargo handling contracts at Dubai International Airport replace agreements that have expired or expire in June.
British HC Andrew Patrick offers UK state and private sector partnerships for Sri Lanka's ports and airports at a meeting with Minister Karunathilaka.
Minister says Central Expressway Phase III is 75% complete; CT Smith flags Rs. 2 trillion 2026-28 pipeline alongside input-cost risks.