THE ECONOMIC TIMES LK https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html SL targets 4 m tourists, $ 8 b revenue in 2030 CBSL maintains overnight policy rate at 8.75% Amana Bank recognised as Sri Lanka’s ‘Best Bank’ at IFN Awards People’s Bank celebrates World Children’s Day and World Elder’s Day with special benefits BOI sets January 2027 start for infrastructure work at two Northern industrial zones EDB Appoints 24 New Advisory Committees for 2026–2029 and Launches Export Performance Indicators 2025 DFCC Bank Achieves ISO 22301:2019 Certification NDB directors seek foreign firm’s assistance to recover defrauded funds Cabinet clears Rs. 511.78 m contract for wastewater network at Batticaloa textile investment zone EDB brings export push to Trincomalee, targets fisheries, agriculture and tourism SMEs People’s Bank secures four accolades at Commonwealth Business Excellence Awards Sri Lanka Tourism Celebrates World Tourism Day 2026 – Embracing Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence CSE & Global Green Growth Institute Invite Applications for Technical Assistance on GSS+ Bond Listings Classic Travel Crowned Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Company as Classic Travel and Classic Destinations Win Double Honours at the World Travel Awards 2026 Toyota Lanka’s LiteAce: Built for Business and steer it to the next level EDB and SLAMERP Partner to Boost Energy Efficiency and Profitability in Rubber Manufacturing Capital One Launches Donatello for Bespoke Wealth Management Clients CB releases “Sri Lanka Socio-Economic Data – 2026” Publication Seylan Bank Islamic Banking Unit Secures Three Prestigious SLIBFI Awards for Excellence in Islamic Finance Sri Lanka apparel export earnings drop by 7.4% in August Tourism crosses 1.7 m arrivals, but remains behind 2025 pace Stock trading continuing to be dogged by global market volatility Amana Bank opens Self Banking Centre in Eravur Pattu DFCC Bank and SriLankan Airlines Partner to Reward Journeys Beyond Borders American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka appoints Bertram Paul as President at 34th AGM Parliament: SOC approves Promotion of Export Agriculture (amend.) Bill Lead Agencies Convene to Accelerate Implementation of National Export Development Plan 2026–2030 SLFFA Elects New Leadership at 45th AGM, Sets Sights on Positioning Colombo as Regional Cargo Hub Union Bank Sri Lanka upgrades card platform with BPC DFCC Bank Signs Master Trade Loan Agreement with India Exim Bank HNB Launches Supiri Weera Jumbo, Movie and Cartoon Series, to Mark 35 Years of HNB Singithi IRD Tax Collection Exceeds Rs. 2,040 Billion by Q3 2026 APIT concerns raised in talks between government and banking sector Sri Lanka central bank seeks bids for EDS system Commercial Bank scales up ADB credit line to empower Jaffna SMEs Commercial Bank reaffirms environmental commitment with nationwide coastal and aquatic cleanup drive DFCC Bank named Sri Lanka’s Best Cash Management Bank by The Asian Banker EDB and Western Province join hands to strengthen exports, investments and promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027 Govt plans major tax overhaul and full digitization to boost efficiency Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$64.2mn in September amid depreciation pressure IMF airs Sri Lanka reform progress at Sampath Bank Economic Forum Exports: ‘Value-added tea exports need protection’: PA Union Bank modernises credit card issuing with BPC SmartVista to deliver next-generation payment experiences in Sri Lanka AirAsia named World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 17th consecutive year Wendy’s franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain struggles HNB Bank receives ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification for CCU financial services NGJA Chief: Reforms to Boost Gem Industry Balance of payments: External current account returns to surplus Sampath Bank launches Sri Lanka’s first community-powered book discovery platform at Colombo International Book Fair Pan Asia Bank’s Rs. 5 Bn debenture issue oversubscribed