Monash–UCL partnership strengthens Australia–Sri Lanka education investment ties

Hayleys Fentons Limited announced the launch of Hayleys Mobility, a new venture delivering cutting-edge new-energy vehicle solutions and infrastructure, supporting the country’s transition towards sustainable mobility. This initiative comes in...

India And Sri Lanka Hold 1st Joint Working Group Meeting On Agriculture

New Delhi: India and Sri Lanka discussed collaboration in key areas, including farm mechanisation, organic and natural farming, seed sector development, agri-entrepreneurship, agricultural education, soil health management, market access, and...

Sri Lanka rupee weakens to 304.40/55 to US dollar, bond yields down

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee opened around 304.45/55 to the US dollars in the spot market Thursday around the same levels as the closing a day earlier while bond yields were flat after a fall. The rupee has fallen from 302.55/60 to the US...

Sri Lanka rupee at 304.45/55 to US dollar, bond yields flat

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee opened around 304.45/55 to the US dollars in the spot market Thursday around the same levels as the closing a day earlier while bond yields were flat after a fall. The rupee has fallen from 302.55/60 to the US...

Sri Lanka and Pakistan to Deepen Cooperation in Marine Tourism and Blue Economy Growth

October 30, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to work together on new ventures in coastal and marine tourism aimed at strengthening the blue economy, generating employment, and enhancing regional links through sustainable...

Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025 concludes with resounding success

Key speakers put spotlight on AI’s transformative power in retail The Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025, hosted by the Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA), concluded successfully at the Shangri-La Colombo, bringing together over 500 retail leaders,...

Sri Lankan flag flies high at Asia eCommerce Awards 2025

Xiteb Ltd., CEO and xCommerz Founder Dr. Dhanesh R. Jayathilaka Bringing pride to Sri Lanka, xCommerz, the next-generation online commerce platform by Xiteb Ltd., has won the Silver Award for “Best eCommerce Innovation” at the prestigious Asia...

TRCSL reviews telecom innovation, R&D progress

TRCSL Director-General Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Bandula Herath The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) recently held the second Progress Presentations of its Research and Development (R&D) Program, showcasing pioneering...

Sri Lanka: Regulator expands insurance awareness campaign to Northern Province

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), the Sri Lankan insurance regulator, continued its island-wide insurance awareness campaign with a series of programmes in the Northern Province. The move followed the successful launch of...

President Dissanayake vows to end Sri Lanka’s drug menace

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attends the inauguration of 'Nation United-National Drive' anti-narcotics operation, in Colombo on October 30, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday...

Daraz Sri Lanka and Industry Ministry join to empower SMEs growth

Daraz Sri Lanka, in partnership with Industry Ministry and Entrepreneurship Development, conducted a specialised training session under the National Relationship Officer (RO) Program. The initiative, led by the Industry Ministry, aims to enhance...

High-level meeting discusses airport security improvements for Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike

Sri Lanka’s defence secretary and deputy minister of ports and aviation met on October 23 to discuss security at Bandaranaike International Airport. Secretary of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (retired), Deputy Minister of Ports and...

India’s Next Smart Bet For Cross-Border Investments: Why Sri Lanka’s City Of The Future Is Creating Waves

As India looks outward to sustain its growth momentum, Port City Colombo offers a strategic base that combines proximity, cost efficiency, and long-term fiscal incentives for cross-border expansion. INDIA’S GROWTH ON THE GLOBAL STAGE India’s rapid...

Sri Lankan shares rise as utilities, healthcare stocks gain

Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Wednesday, led by utilities and healthcare stocks. The CSE All-Share index .CSE settled 0.39% higher at 22,777.12. Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) and Swadeshi Industrial Works were the top percentage gainers on the...

Changing patterns of cinnamon marketing in Sri Lanka

The journey of Sri Lanka’s cinnamon industry is a story of resilience, adaptability, and innovation Developing new cinnamon products while improving existing ones has been a major concern among the policymakers and exporters of cinnamon over the...

Celeste represents Sri Lanka at Asia Marketing Federation Awards 2025 following dual national wins

Celeste team Celeste was named the Country Winner in two key categories by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), earning the honour of representing Sri Lanka at the Asia Marketing Federation (AMF) Awards 2025, which was recently held in...

Experts call for greater cyber-vigilance as Sri Lanka faces up to $ 1 b in cybercrime losses

ContinuityNZ Director/Principal Consultant Nalin Wijetilleke Strengthening cyber-resilience through global standards Building awareness and accountability in age of cybercrime By Amira Cader As Sri Lanka grapples with an estimated $ 450 million to...

Singer Finance and Hayleys Mobility partner to drive EV mobility forward in Sri Lanka

Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC and Hayleys Mobility Ltd. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen access to sustainable and affordable financing solutions for newly introduced electric vehicles (EVs) in Sri Lanka....

SciTech | Nov 02, 2025 | 11 min read Cause of chronic kidney disease still a mystery

Others SciTech One in every 20 agricultural workers in Tamil Nadu could be having chronic kidney disease (CKD), with every other affected individual possibly having CKDu (chronic kidney disease with an unknown cause) -- a type known to affect...

Global thought leaders to headline Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025

A powerhouse roster of international and regional experts will headline the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, setting the stage for a world-class dialogue on reform, resilience, and investment-led growth. Organised by The Ceylon...