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World Bank, Sri Lanka launch $2bn country partnership framework

The CPF focuses on creating jobs through private sector-led growth, promoting reforms that improve the business climate,

June 23, 2026 3 min read

WSO2 founder Sanjiva Weerawarana to step down as CEO

Weerawarana founded WSO2 in August 2005 alongside Paul Fremantle and Davanum Srinivas, with backing from Intel Capital,

May 14, 2026 2 min read

Tharindra Kulasinghe joins board of Sri Lanka's Rockland

He is also chief information officer of Capital Alliance Limited

May 12, 2026 1 min read

Deepika Udagama, Esala Weerakoon join Sri Lanka think-tank RCSS

They replace M D D Pieris and Ranee Jayamaha who completed their terms.

May 4, 2026 2 min read
IPS Sri Lanka researchers awarded grad scholarships at top unis

IPS looks forward to their further contribution in strengthening national capacity in economic policy analysis

Sri Lanka cricketer Chaminda Vaas joins Access Real Estate as brand ambassador

Access Real Estate Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Appoints Chaminda Vaas as Brand Ambassador

Wasantha de Silva elected President of Sri Lanka Pakistan Business Council

The SLPBC aims to promote trade, services, and tourism between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

July 24, 2025 2 min read

Sunny Leone loves Sri Lanka 'orange coconut'

Leone's first Bollywood film was partly shot in Sri Lanka

July 15, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka leader meets ex-South African President Mbeki

Mbeki will meet President and Cabinet members during his visit, will be chief guest at CMG event

June 27, 2025 2 min read

From sacking to praising; Sri Lanka outgoing FinMin Secretary retires after tough reforms

Mahinda Siriwardena oversaw the implementation of IMF-led tough economic reforms

June 18, 2025 2 min read

"A beacon of moral clarity in turbulent times": Sri Lanka President on Pope

Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88

April 21, 2025 2 min read

In Memoriam: Sri Lanka economist Sisira Jayasuriya, 1946-2025

Sri Lanka-born economist Sisira Kumara Jayasuriya, spent much of his professional life in Australia

March 7, 2025 8 min read

Ex-Reuters photojournalist appointed as director at Sri Lanka’s President Media Division

Lokuhapuarachchi was forced to flee the country under former president Mahinda Rajapaksa regime in 2007.

February 25, 2025 2 min read

Stasshani Jayawardena appointed chairperson of Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence

Appointed chairperson of Aitken Spence, and group companies Browns Beach Hotels and Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings

February 7, 2025 1 min read

Nitesh Banga to head Virtusa

Banga replaces Santosh Thomas who spearheaded the company's expansion

February 7, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's SEC pays tribute to ex-Chairman Ken Balendra

"Commitment to the advancement of the market economy has left an indelible mark on the broader financial sector

February 5, 2025 2 min read
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Ken Balendra, Sri Lanka top corporate leader passes away

Former chairman of John Keells Holdings and several large companies including Brandix and Ceylon Tobacco,

February 3, 2025 1 min read

Top Sri Lanka entrepreneur Harry Jayawardena passes away

He was the founder of the Stassen group of companies

February 3, 2025 1 min read

Living with Lenin and Risking HELL

He was born Hirohito Edward Jayasinghe to a radical communist—Jones Alexander Jayasinghe

January 12, 2025 6 min read

Jimmy Carter, in death, becomes symbol of lost political 'decency' in US

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December 31, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka Port City Economic Commission gets new chairman, members

Harsha Amarasekera PC chairman,

December 13, 2024 1 min read
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Bilinda Devage Nandadeva elected from Sri Lanka to UNESCO intangible heritage body

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December 9, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Media Minister Jayatissa appointed as Cabinet Spokesman

President Dissanayake appoints second cabinet spokesman since Sept 22.

November 19, 2024 1 min read

Samanmalee Chandrasiri appointed to Ceylon Tobacco Company Board

She is a globally experienced HR professional with nearly two decades of HR expertise.

November 8, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka’s CMG appoints Lalith Fernando as GFD

Fernando has been a finance, business operation expert

October 31, 2024 1 min read

Hareendra Dissabandara new Sri Lanka SEC Chairman

Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara appointed SEC chairman

October 8, 2024 1 min read