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Supported by the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) with a total grant allocation of USD1mn
Sri Lanka–China Business Council celebrates 25th anniversary, reaffirms commitment to bilateral trade
Gatz at City of Dreams Sri Lanka brings live entertainment to Colombo
International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, announced it would invest up to USD 10 million
Expanded at a slower rate in August 2026 according to a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank
It will focus on 5 districts across the island: Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Gampaha, Jaffna, and Hambantota.
Indo-Lanka chamber hosts dialogue on Sri Lanka’s investment future
"The current policy dates back to 1999. We are now developing a new National Mineral Policy for 2026
Over 200 stakeholders engage in practical application of Sri Lanka’s Green Finance Taxonomy under EU initiative
European Union Supports launch of Sri Lanka’s Revised National Green Reporting System Guidelines in partnership with U...
Steps to promote environmentally friendly electric vehicles (EVs) in tourist zones are being considered,
The two companies signed an agreement to establish 4 new retail outlets in the Colombo region in September last year.
Including the president's hometown of Thambuttegama
Around 499.66 million rupees, (excluding VAT)
To be done in two phases through contractors selected through bidding procedure.
Capacity-building programme aimed at promoting the Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) concept
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
There have been 1,022,022 visitors to the island in the first 5 months.
EDB moves to expand island wide testing and certification facilities to boost export competitiveness
Amidst rising raw material costs and labour shortages
"Several state-owned institutions run vehicles without insurance."
Government denies leaking information for two private firms to open 4,000 LCs. Claimed only 1,762 LCs opened on May 15
"No Letters of Credit were established for BYD vehicles a day immediately prior to the relevant Gazette"
Beneficial ownership transparency: Building trust and strengthening governance in Sri Lanka
The infrastructure will support regional distribution needs across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Country sees improved daily average arrivals in first 17 days of May compared to 2025
For the improvement of the 5.56 km stretch of the Malabe-Kaduwela Road
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