Seven Sri Lankan fishermen arrested in Nagapattinam

EDB Charts Export-Led Growth Strategy Through 2030 Roadmap

The Export Development Board (EDB) convened the National Consultative Forum on the Strategic Export Development Roadmap 2026–2030 at its head office, uniting senior government officials to align policy, institutions, and strategy for Sri Lanka’s export-led economic transformation. The EDB is formulating a National Export Development Plan to guide growth over the next five years, targeting $36 billion in export revenue by 2030. The forum aimed to raise awareness of the roadmap and secure cross-s

27 Jan, 2026

CPA Sri Lanka and APIBA Partner to Advance Professional Education

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Sri Lanka (CPA Sri Lanka) and the Asia Pacific Institute of Business Analytics (APIBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at CPA House, Colombo, to strengthen accounting and finance professional education and develop future-ready professionals for Sri Lanka’s corporate and financial sectors. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Senior Professor Harendra Dissabandara, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri La

27 Jan, 2026

Central Bank Expected to Hold Rates Ahead of IMF Review

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is widely expected to keep its key interest rate at 7.75% on Wednesday, according to a Reuters poll, as an IMF delegation reviews the sixth tranche of a $2.9 billion assistance package. All surveyed economists cited stable inflation, healthy credit growth, and steady economic expansion as reasons for maintaining the benchmark rate. The CBSL has held rates steady since May, supporting recovery from the 2022 financial crisis driven by a severe dollar shortage.

27 Jan, 2026