As Sri Lanka’s finance company sector continues its uneven recovery, LB Finance PLC has emerged as a standout performer, delivering strong growth and stability at a time when many peers remain cautious or constrained.
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Sri Lanka’s land market performance in 2025 reveals more than rising prices; it reflects a fundamental realignment in how and where economic value is being created. The latest Land Price Index from LankaPropertyWeb shows that suburban districts have overtaken central Colombo as the engine of land sales growth, reshaping investment patterns and development priorities.
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The launch of construction at Colombo Port City’s first residential development is being hailed as a turning point, but beneath the optimism lies a more complex investment story still unfolding.
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Sri Lanka’s economic rebound between 2024 and 2025 represents one of the sharpest post-crisis turnarounds in recent emerging market history. However, IFC officials warn that stabilisation alone is not enough, and that the real test of the IMF-supported programme lies in converting short-term gains into long-term resilience.
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the closure of its Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division of PDD to the Payments and Settlements Department (PSD), effective 01 January 2026.
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Colombo Port City has entered 2026 with renewed momentum as the flagship development transitions into full-scale commercial operations,
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Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam yesterday said the industry’s strong performance in 2025 is expected to carry into next year, with projections of three million tourist arrivals and $5 billion in revenue for 2026.
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As Sri Lanka prepares to host FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s flagship gem and jewellery exhibition, industry leaders acknowledge a striking contrast.
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Sri Lanka’s apparel exports reached $4.57 billion during the first 11 months of 2025, recording a 5.42% year-on-year increase,
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Sri Lanka surpassed 2.3 million tourist arrivals on 26 December 2025, marking its strongest post-crisis performance and nearing the 2018 record of 2.33 million visitors,
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