Fitch: Climate Risk Emerges as Key Factor in Sovereign Ratings
Climate risk is poised to become a more significant factor in sovereign ratings, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency has…
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Foreign Investment in Sri Lanka Rupee Bonds Hits 28-Month Peak Following Surge in Demand
Foreign holdings in Sri Lankan government securities reached a nearly 28-month high last week, as offshore investors purchased approximately US$24.2…
Brussels Restaurant Unites Eastern and Western Flavors at Europe’s Power Hub
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Situated across the square from the European Parliament in Brussels, Tourane Fresh & Pure is a fusion…
Sri Lanka’s IT and BPO Export Revenue Underreported Post-Crisis: Expert Analysis
Sri Lanka’s official export revenue from the IT/BPO sector is reportedly lower than the actual income, as some proceeds are…
Sri Lanka’s Private Credit Decelerates in December 2025 as Ditwah and Government Borrowings Surge
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – In December 2025, credit extended by Sri Lankan commercial banks to private borrowers decreased to 182.8 billion…
Trade Unions Embrace Digitalisation and Modernisation to Boost Excise Revenue Collection
All trade unions have endorsed the digitalisation and modernisation programme designed to boost excise revenue collection. This agreement was reached…
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Revenue Declines by 5.6% from January to December
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange revenue from tourism in January 2026 decreased by 5.6 percent compared to the…
Rajitha Jayasuriya Reappointed as SLAEA Chair; 2026 Agenda Focuses on GSP+, Trade Agreements, and Digitalisation
The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) convened its Annual General Meeting on January 27, 2026, at the Cinnamon Life…
Sri Lanka Sees 31.1% Surge in Worker Remittances, Reaching US$751.1 Million in January 2026
Sri Lanka’s official remittances experienced a significant increase of 31.1% in January 2026, reaching US$751.1 million, according to data from…
Dialog Achieves Robust Growth and Enhanced National Impact in FY 2025
Dialog Axiata PLC announced its consolidated financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025, on February 6, 2026. The…