Sri Lankan PM Harini Aamarasuriya, a Hindu College alumnus, to visit India tomorrow

Sri Lankan PM Harini Aamarasuriya will visit India for her maiden trip to the neighbouring nation since taking charge of the office on October 16. According to the Ministry of External Affairs website, she will discuss bilateral issues of mutual...

We will be out of the grey list very soon, says Syrian Finance Minister

Syrian Finance Minister Yisr Barnieh said on Wednesday that Damascus is working with the US Treasury and International Monetary Fund on a banking compliance strategy, as the country seeks to secure American business investment. On the sidelines of...

India and EU hold FTA talks in Brussels as New Delhi steps up global trade diplomacy with parallel negotiations, including with the US

India's trade negotiations with the European Union (EU) have moved into an advanced phase, with both sides reporting substantial progress after the 14th round of discussions held in Brussels from October 6 to 10, 2025. The week-long round covered...

Red Dot Representations strengthens trade partnerships with multi-city roadshow across Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai

Red Dot Representations has successfully concluded a three-city travel trade roadshow across Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai, held from 7–10 October 2025. The initiative brought together senior travel professionals and international tourism...

China faces impossible choice: Build factories to beat US or save its crumbling economy?

SINGAPORE, Oct 16 — China’s Communist Party meets this month to map a five-year vision that prioritises high-tech manufacturing in its quest to upgrade its sprawling industries and project global power as its rivalry with the US intensifies,...

Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya’s 3-day visit begins today, key bilaterals on the table

After visiting China, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will undertake a three-day visit to India, her first since assuming the charge of the top office, from Thursday.The Sri Lankan PM, who wrapped up her three-day visit to China on...

Economic Summit 2025: Sri Lanka’s Test of Investor Confidence

By: Staff Writer October 14, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s decision to host the Economic and Investment Summit 2025 in December could become a turning point in rebuilding investor confidence and restoring economic momentum after years of crisis....

Sri Lanka Slips into Asia’s Top Fraud-Risk Nations

By: Staff Writer October 14, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s precipitous slide in the 2025 Global Fraud Index marks a moment of reckoning for its financial and digital governance systems. According to the latest report by Sumsub, in partnership with...

NDB Bank partners United Motors Lanka to strengthen passenger and commercial vehicle financing

NDB Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Motors Lanka PLC (UML). This strategic partnership enables customers to access flexible, affordable, and innovative leasing solutions across UML’s renowned range of passenger and...

Sampath Bank and Micro Cars collaborate to deliver unmatched benefits on vehicle purchases

Micro Cars Group Director Asela Lihinikaduwa (left) and Sampath Bank Chief Operating Officer Deepal De Silva exchange the agreement in the presence of representatives from both institutions Sampath Bank PLC entered into a Memorandum of...

Dr. Asanga Tennakoon appointed new General Manager/CEO of RDB Bank

Dr. Asanga Tennakoon The Regional Development Bank (RDB), Sri Lanka’s premier state-owned development bank, third largest branch network with 272 branches, has announced the appointment of Dr. Asanga Tennakoon as its new General Manager/Chief...

Banks Can Now Offer Rupee-Loans In Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal

This Monday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday allowed Indian banks and their overseas branches to extend rupee-denominated loans to persons who are residing in the countries including Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in a latest move aimed at...

Sri Lanka's tax policies fueled 2022 economic crisis, hit education funding: Rights body

New York, October 15 (IANS): Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, has revealed that Sri Lanka's tax policies played a driving role in the country's devastating 2022 economic crisis and have contributed to the chronic underfunding...

Turmoil and the economy

As Pakistan faces increasing domestic unrest and a conflict on the Afghan border, the country’s ability to revive a largely moribund economy must remain in question. This is increasingly the writing on the wall, amid growing internal discord...

Sri Lanka requires ETA for all short-stay visitors from Wednesday

All travellers, including those from Bangladesh, visiting Sri Lanka for short-stay purposes (tourism or business) are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via the official website www.eta.gov.lk with effect from Wednesday....

Moody’s Warns Sri Lanka’s Recovery Still Fragile despite Progress

Sri Lanka’s latest sovereign rating review by Moody’s Ratings paints a picture of cautious optimism, one of gradual recovery tempered by deep-seated fiscal weaknesses and persistent debt pressures. While acknowledging the nation’s improving...

Digitalisation: The Engine of a Re-Emerging Sri Lanka – Vision 2030 Edition

Author’s Note In an era when technology shapes destiny, Sri Lanka stands at the threshold of a digital renaissance. Having witnessed the transformation of nations through innovation and transparency, I am convinced that our own resurgence depends...

Sri Lankan PM to visit India for the first time on October 16

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will visit India from October 16-18, marking her first official trip since taking office. She will meet political leaders, deliver a keynote in Delhi, visit IIT Delhi and NITI Aayog, and strengthen...

SL vs NZ, Women’s World Cup 2025: Sri Lanka’s Nilakshi de Silva’s Fiery Fifty Draws Massive Praise

In the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup match against New Zealand, Nilakshi de Silva scored a record 26-ball fifty, finishing 57* to help Sri Lanka post 258/6, earning widespread praise for her fiery, game-changing innings in a crucial clash for Sri...

Sri Lankan PM to make first official visit to India from October 16-18

She will meet Indian political leaders to discuss bilateral issues of mutual interest. As part of her visit, she will deliver the keynote address at the NDTV World Summit, an event jointly organised by NDTV and the Chintan Research Foundation in...