Assetline Finance PLC, Preferred Partner at David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd First GWM Flagship Experience Centre
Assetline Finance PLC (AFIN), a member of the David Pieris Holdings, is pleased to be the preferred finance partner for the launch of Sri Lanka’s first GWM Flagship Experience Centre at Access Towers, Colombo by David Pieris Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd (DPA). This state‑of‑the‑art facility marks a significant milestone in the country’s evolving automotive retail landscape. […]
Sri Lanka Single-Use Plastic Bottles Ban 2026: Government Leads the Charge
Sri Lanka has taken another bold stride in the battle against plastic pollution. From 31 May 2026, the purchase and use of single-use plastic bottles has been officially banned across all state institutions nationwide. A special circular issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government places direct responsibility on heads of […]
Sri Lanka PIC-NET 2026: Public Sector Digital Transformation Launch
The Sri Lanka PIC-NET 2026 marks a major step forward in the country’s digital economy journey. The Ministry of Digital Economy has officially launched the Public Impact Champions Network (PIC-NET) as a pilot institutional network to accelerate the digitalization of public services. This initiative was announced during an awareness programme for coordinating executive officers held […]
CBSL Be Scam Proof Month 2026: Sri Lanka’s National Anti-Fraud Campaign
The CBSL Be Scam Proof Month 2026 is a timely national initiative by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Launched on 02 June 2026, this month-long awareness campaign aims to strengthen public resilience against financial scams and protect the financial well-being of citizens across the country. The campaign comes as Sri Lanka continues to expand […]
Sri Lanka Enteroviral Meningitis 2026: Ministry Guidelines Explained
Sri Lanka enteroviral meningitis has emerged as a notable public health concern in Sri Lanka in May 2026. The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health has issued detailed national guidelines to control and prevent its spread, particularly in schools and community settings. This analysis examines the current situation, official response, and broader implications for […]
Sri Lanka EPF RR Form 2026: New Onboarding Rules for Employers & Employees
The Sri Lanka EPF RR Form 2026 marks a significant policy shift by the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. As of 1 April 2026, the traditional RR-06 form has been officially discontinued and replaced by the streamlined new RR Form under the ongoing Member Re-Registration Project. This change […]
Middle East Crisis Sri Lanka Labour Market Impact 2026
The Middle East Crisis Sri Lanka Labour Market 2026 situation highlights growing challenges for the country’s economy and workforce. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East is creating a slow-moving shock that affects global labour markets, with clear spillover effects on Sri Lanka through reduced migrant deployments, […]
Sri Lanka to Formulate Inbound Labour Migration Policy to Regulate Foreign Workers
In a significant policy shift, Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved the formulation of an Inbound Labour Migration Policy to regulate foreign workers entering the country for employment. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held on 18 May 2026 and published on 20 May 2026. The proposed policy aims to create a structured framework […]
Why Is the Sri Lankan Rupee Weakening in 2026? A Bloomberg Analysis
The Sri Lankan rupee has emerged as Asia’s worst-performing currency this month, with its slide intensifying due to speculation of further weakening, according to Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando. In an interview with Bloomberg, the minister highlighted that importers are aggressively buying dollars while exporters are delaying the conversion of their […]
Why CBSL Says the Economy Faces New Uncertainty – Sri Lanka’s 2026 Growth Outlook
Why CBSL says the economy faces uncertainty? Sri Lanka’s economic recovery entered 2026 with strong momentum, but the growth outlook has become more uncertain due to global instability, higher energy prices and pressure on the external sector. Earlier in the year, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka expected the economy to grow by around 4–5% […]