Strong Demand for Sri Lanka’s First Post-Default Dollar Bond
Sri Lanka has raised US$50 million from its first domestic Dollar Bond auction since the 2022 debt crisis, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s financial recovery.
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NTB Gets Regulators’ Nod to Take Over HSBC Retail Banking
Nations Trust Bank has received approval from the Central Bank to acquire HSBC Sri Lanka’s retail banking business in a deal worth Rs. 18 billion plus taxes.
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Stability, Valuations and Reforms Position Sri Lankan Equities for Re-Rating
Sri Lanka’s equity market may be on the brink of a major re-rating as political stability,
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Sri Lanka Market Rally Gains Momentum as Stability Lifts Investor Confidence
Sri Lanka’s capital market is poised for a strong multi-year upswing as political stability, economic recovery, and undervalued equities attract renewed investor interest,
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Banks, Insurers to Assist Sri Lanka’s Cyclone-Affected Communities
The Government is working with banks and insurance companies to support households, SMEs, and businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah and the recent flooding,
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Luxury Cruise Arrival Boosts Post-Disaster Tourism Recovery
Sri Lanka’s tourism revival received a timely lift yesterday as the luxury cruise ship Mein Schiff 6 docked at Colombo Port carrying more than 2,000 international visitors.
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Swiss Trader Secures Litro’s 2026 LPG Deal amid Scrutiny
Sri Lanka’s Litro Gas Lanka has awarded its 2026 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply contract to Switzerland-based Geo Gas Trading SA,
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Kerner Haus Enters Serviced-Office Market with Colombo Launch
Kerner Haus Global Solutions PLC has signed a Property Management Agreement with VKM Services Ltd.
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NCE Calls for Urgent State Help as Floods Hit Exporters
The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) has sounded an urgent alarm over the widespread floods that have disrupted production and damaged facilities across Sri Lanka’s export sector.
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Imported Vehicles: A Hidden Economic Liability
Beyond the headline numbers, the resurgence in vehicle imports is creating serious structural risks. According to the Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA),
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