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Sri Lanka's central bank is seeking a Red Team Specialist on a three-year contract to strengthen proactive threat intelligence, network defence and breach simulation by running intelligence-led red team engagements and hunt missions. The role includes tracking ransomware groups, phishing kits and fraud on the dark web; applicants must be under 30 as of Oct 31.
SLEIS 2026 will examine Sri Lanka's Health Economy at a summit on 12-13 October 2026, with the session 'Reimagining Healthcare for a Modern Health Economy' featuring executives from Hemas and Sunshine and moderated by Sunshine's CEO; sponsors include Dialog and Hayleys. Registrations are open.
The Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 will feature a session 'Reimagining Healthcare for a Modern Health Economy' on Oct 12-13 to explore private-sector investment and opportunities across healthcare services, pharmaceuticals and medical technology. Panelists include Hemas Holdings (HHL.N0000) and Sunshine Holdings (SUN.N0000).
Colombo stocks opened higher as the ASPI rose 0.15% to 21,068.04 with turnover Rs57.56m. Market positive contributors included LOFC, HAYL, DIAL and COMB while SEMB, MELS and HHL fell; VLL said its project firms won bids to build 18.7MW/93MWh BESS with VLL equity share ~Rs600m.
Newly elected SLAITO President Bobby Jordan Hansen called for a formal role for the association in shaping tourism policy and a genuine level playing field, urging unregistered operators be formalised rather than punished. She said 95% of members are SMEs, urged market-specific promotion to boost bookings, and warned that overseas migration of hospitality workers is eroding service standards.
Prime and Melwa's Prime Marina 2 at Port City Colombo is a new marina-front development offering residences, corporate suites and retail facing the marina; units are advertised from Rs. 59 million onwards.
Sri Lanka ranked 10th among the world's fastest-improving travel and tourism economies in the WEF's TTDI 2026, recording a 4.3% score gain between 2024 and 2026. The report notes record global tourism growth and says Sri Lanka posted 2.36 million visitors and about $3.2 billion in tourism earnings in 2025.
Janashakthi Life marked its 32nd anniversary, reporting assets of Rs.41.1 billion, equity of Rs.16.7 billion and an A- rating from Lanka Rating Agency. The event, held with founder C.T.A. Schaffter present, highlighted the brand's legacy and recent workplace and brand awards.
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life (SLIC Life) has partnered with DOK Solutions Lanka to digitise life-policy documentation, introducing customised digital policy books and printed policy certificates to replace the traditional printed policy book to improve accessibility, efficiency and reduce paper use.
DFCC Bank was named Sri Lanka's Best Cash Management Bank for 2026 by The Asian Banker, highlighting its DFCC iConnect transaction banking platform and digital cash-management capabilities. The award recognises the bank's payments, collections, liquidity management and ERP-integration features for corporates and SMEs.
Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando met the National Executive Committee of the Banking and Finance Forum to discuss harnessing banking professionals' expertise, finalising 2027-2029 collective agreements for state-owned banks and proposals on Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT).
Vallibel Finance opened two new branches in North Central Province, a second branch in Anuradhapura City and one in Bakamuna, to expand regional reach and financial inclusion. The company, which offers leasing, deposits, gold loans and auto-draft facilities, has surpassed Rs.200 billion in assets.
Colombo Stock Exchange's 2025 Annual Report was ranked Sri Lanka's No. 1 and won the LACP Gold Award for the third consecutive year, also earning Asia-Pacific top-100 and a global Gold Industry Award. The report highlights the launch of CSE Clear (first CCP), nationwide branches, XBRL rollout and GSS+ bonds raising ~LKR 82 billion.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka has invited expressions of interest for procurement of an enterprise data solution (EDS) system, with EOIs due by 1430 SL time on October 26; inquiries via the CBSL Procurement and IT Departments and details at the CBSL tenders site.
Sri Lanka defended restricting new rooftop solar connections to the Net Plus scheme for applications after Sept 21, saying the move in the National Electricity Policy prevents non-solar consumers subsidising costly nighttime generation. Net Plus allows payment for daytime surplus but requires users to pay for higher-cost night power.
Hayleys Engineering has signed the project agreement to construct Hayleys Retail's first supermarket in Colombo 10 using a purpose-built steel structure; Hayleys Engineering will handle design, steel fabrication, civil construction and erection as the initial rollout of Hayleys' supermarket network.
Google's Mandiant reported that hacking group ShinyHunters renewed 'mass exploitation' of an Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability, affecting dozens of systems globally from May 27 to June 9. Victims spanned universities, technology, healthcare and other sectors; the FBI is investigating and ShinyHunters has claimed it accessed FBI personnel data.
Parliament passed the 22nd Amendment with 158 votes to 62, clearing the required two‑thirds majority and raising Supreme Court judges' retirement age from 65 to 67 and Court of Appeal judges from 63 to 65. Parliament also passed the companion Judicature Amendment raising High Court retirement age to 63 and increasing the High Court cap to 120 judges.
Fitch says global growth is holding up but real policy interest rates are rising; it raised its 2026 global GDP forecast to 2.6% (up 0.2pp). Fitch expects the US Fed to hike again in December and hold rates around 4.25% next year, citing energy-price shocks and ongoing AI/IT capex as key influences on yields and growth.
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized illicit drugs estimated at more than Rs. 55 billion so far this year. Operations have detained about 300 suspects and 50 vessels and confiscated 1,080 kg heroin, 590 kg meth, 256 kg cocaine, over 4m pills, 51 kg hashish and 55,000 kg beedi leaves.
ADB forecasts growth in developing Asia and the Pacific will moderate to 5.0% in 2026 from 5.5% in 2025 and edge up to 5.1% in 2027, trims 2026 inflation to 4.2%, and warns that a strong El Niño and geopolitical risks could push up food and energy prices.
Advocata CEO Dhananath Fernando warned Sri Lanka must shift from stabilisation to growth or risk renewed instability, noting 5.1% Q1 and 4.2% Q2 growth. He called for land and labour reforms and urged pursuing RCEP membership alongside a separate India trade deal.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka will announce its Monetary Policy Board decision at 7:30 a.m. on 30 Sept; the current Overnight Policy Rate is 8.75% and headline inflation rose to 8.0% YoY in August, above the CBSL target band.
The Inland Revenue Department said a valid TIN certificate will be compulsory from 1 November 2026 for opening bank accounts, registering vehicles, land and businesses, obtaining credit cards and for share transfers. A printed IRD e‑Services verification showing NIC and TIN may substitute for the certificate; individuals should obtain a TIN in advance via the IRD portal.
The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) warned exporters face certification delays and cost pressures, with tea export earnings down 17.22% YoY to $116.73m in July 2026. It said imported rubber is cheaper than local supplies, hurting value-add, and will boost FTA awareness and run an AI-driven digital marketing programme with NIBM.
An IPS study finds Sri Lanka's agrifood sector contributes 24.5% of GDP and 42.0% of employment and urges development of high-value, export-oriented agribusiness to boost growth and jobs. It identifies six export clusters (cinnamon, spices, coconut products, fruit & vegetable processing, seafood and tea) and notes strong recent export gains.
The SLTDA hosted the National Celebration of World Tourism Day 2026 at Taj Samudra, Colombo, focused on digital transformation and AI; the Tourism Start-Up Competition attracted 52 applications, shortlisted 25 and selected 12 winners (six each in tertiary and commercial categories). The event stressed AI adoption and collaboration across government, industry, academia and tech to boost competitiveness and visitor experiences.
LANKATILES showcased "Living Sculpture" at CFW Couture + Trousseau 2026, installing mosaic-clad blocks and plinths as three-dimensional elements integrated into the runway. The installation continues its multi-year design collaboration with Colombo Fashion Week and highlights the brand's design-led positioning.
Yamamoto Motor Corporation (Private) Limited will take its 'From the Road to the Racetrack' campaign to the Gunner Supercross at Minneriya on 27 September 2026, with Jacques Nathan Gunawardena racing in the MX 250cc Open and MX 125cc categories under number 99. Gunawardena, a five-time national champion with extensive national and international experience, will represent the brand.