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A discussion on how boards can better prepare organisations for complex cyber disruption.
Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) recommendations for the upcoming national budget
Sri Lanka doesn't need another craft revival. It needs a creative economy.
The world is now reevaluating the role of economic interconnectedness in global affairs, according to this IMF article
From domestic strength to regional growth: Rethinking the retail consumer opportunity
For too long, our tax system has been weighed down by duplication, inconsistency, and policy drift.
More closely the single policy rate is targeted the, the bigger the crisis Sri Lanka will have
How did money become so bad and so unstable in this century
Sri Lankan President requested the Prime Minister to accord serious consideration to amicably resolve current impasse
Sri Lanka is facing external and domestic monetary headwinds in 2026
Unless nipped in the bud, currency depreciation will lead to political instability
Chung engaged in Sri Lanka for freedom of expression and to change anti US-sentiment narrative
The priviledge of 'Government Acceptance' should be ended to stop the next default
An Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) article draws from lessons of the post-tsunami housing programme
Japanese doc stuns Sri Lanka patients by bowing to them
An Institute of Policy Studies article looks at urgency of restoring transport links, supporting farmers
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 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 | - | - |
This time it is a freshwater tsunami engulfing the entire country
Hunky dory depreciation is due to a flaw in the exchange rate policy
Advocata Institute article examines recurring instability in rice market
Regional Centre for Strategic Studies discusses research priorities for Global South
Reports of ships failing to call at Colombo because of potential delays in the Port of Colombo, are a major concern
Women leaders who hold political positions need proper training and recognition to maintain leadership positions
Spreading cost-push Mercantilism may help macro-economists escape accountability but it will not help the masses
Reforms to tackle rigidities in land, labour markets or opening up to trade, investment help improve resource allocation
Deloitte webinar unpacks the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025
EV users contribute less to state coffers
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