Blue Yonder Cognitive Solutions To Power the Future of Sri Lankan Retail
Blue Yonder Cognitive Solutions To Power the Future of Sri Lankan Retail Hayleys Retail Holdings Ltd, a member of the Hayleys Group, Sri Lanka’s largest diversified conglomerate, will launch and scale supermarket business on the Blue Yonder Platform DALLAS and COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – November 5, 2026 – Hayleys Retail Holdings Ltd, today announced that […]
Sri Lanka Fuel Price November 2026: Petrol and Diesel Prices Rise Again
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have increased for the second consecutive month, with Ceypetco raising prices for Petrol 92, Petrol 95, Auto Diesel and Super Diesel from 2 November 2026. Kerosene remains unchanged at Rs.285 per litre.
Sri Lanka Inflation October 2026: Why the Rise to 8.3% Matters
Sri Lanka’s inflation rose to 8.3% in October, its highest annual rate in more than three years. Food inflation reached 8.8%, while non-food and core inflation also increased. The latest figures raise an important question: how can Sri Lanka protect its economic recovery while households continue facing higher living costs?
AI in Banking: IMF Warns Sri Lanka That Trust Must Come Before Technology
Artificial intelligence is entering Sri Lanka’s banking system, but are financial institutions prepared for the risks? At the Central Bank’s 76th Anniversary Oration, IMF Chief Information Officer Shirin Hamid warned that deepfake fraud, unreliable AI-generated information and automated cyberattacks could threaten public confidence. Her message raises a bigger policy question: can Sri Lanka modernise banking without losing the trust on which its financial system depends?
NMRA Approval for Skincare Products: Are Sri Lankan Consumers Protected?
A skincare product can have attractive packaging, thousands of social-media followers and glowing influencer reviews. But what happens when consumers ask about NMRA approval and are told that an application is still pending? Sri Lanka’s cosmetics-registration system exists to examine product safety and quality, yet important legal gaps remain. This editor’s perspective asks why regulatory responsibility should come before marketing success.
AI and Critical Thinking: MIT Professor Eric So Warns Against Outsourcing Our Minds
AI can now write reports, solve problems and prepare professional work within seconds. But MIT Sloan professor Eric So warns that the convenience may have a hidden cost: people could gradually lose the thinking skills that make them valuable. His new book, The Collision: What AI Does to Us, explores why protecting independent judgement is becoming increasingly important.
Pine Labs and WEBXPAY bring the Indian payment experience to Sri Lanka – UPI, cards and netbanking, just like home
Pine Labs and WEBXPAY have launched a cross-border payments partnership, enabling Sri Lankan merchants to accept familiar Indian payment methods, including UPI, cards and net banking. The initiative aims to simplify checkout for Indian travellers and strengthen digital commerce between the two countries.
Human Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka: Why Wildlife Protection Cannot Wait
The death of tusker Kavantissa, continuing human–elephant conflict and railway accidents have renewed concerns about Sri Lanka’s wildlife protection. With approximately 7,450 wild elephants and communities facing serious danger, the country needs more than emergency responses. Stronger habitat protection, wildlife laws, veterinary services and lessons from international conservation systems could help build a safer future for people and animals.
AI Cyber Risks in Sri Lanka: Why the IMF’s Financial Stability Warning Matters
Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity for attackers and defenders alike, but the IMF’s latest warning goes beyond stolen passwords and online fraud. A cyberattack on shared digital infrastructure could disrupt several financial institutions simultaneously, turning a technical failure into a broader economic problem. For Sri Lanka, where digital banking and payments are becoming increasingly important, the challenge is no longer simply preventing attacks. It is ensuring that essential financial services can continue, and recover quickly, when prevention fails.
Sri Lanka Financial System Stability 2026: Confidence Rises, External Risks Build
Sri Lanka’s financial institutions are more confident about system stability, yet the risk they fear most is increasingly coming from outside the country. CBSL’s latest Systemic Risk Survey shows global macroeconomic risks rising sharply in importance, creating a new question for the recovery: can stronger banks absorb the next external shock without passing excessive pressure to borrowers?