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14/04/2026

The Planters' Association of Ceylon (PA), the apex body of Sri Lanka's plantation industry, expressed growing concern over rising prices and limited availability of fertilizer amid the escalation of the crisis in the Middle East.

With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, shipping traffic through the region is reported to have dropped by 90%. Given that an estimated one-third of global trade in raw materials for production of fertilizer flows through the Strait, these interruptions are already disrupting fertilizer supply chains around the world.

After Russia, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Iran is the fourth-largest global supplier of urea, the most widely used fertilizer ingredient.

Given the dire implications on domestic agricultural production, the PA commended the Government's primary focus on safeguarding national food security, and welcomed the fertilizer subsidy for additional crops being increased up to Rs. 18,000. Such measures are part of a broader effort to support the agricultural sector during this period of volatility.

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14/04/2026

LankaPay, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Alipay+ have entered into a strategic collaboration to enhance Sri Lanka’s tourism appeal and drive international visitor arrivals, particularly from Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

The collaboration leverages the strength of the global ecosystem of Alipay+, Ant International’s unified wallet gateway, enabled locally through LankaPay, to position Sri Lanka as a preferred travel destination among international travellers. With over 40 international partners, including leading e-wallets and bank apps in Asia Pacific region, reaching over 1.8 billion user accounts, Alipay+ will actively promote travel to Sri Lanka through targeted campaigns designed to attract high-value tourists.

As part of this initiative, Alipay+ partner users will benefit from exclusive offers and promotions when making purchases using LankaQR in Sri Lanka. These incentives are expected to positively influence travel decisions and increase tourist spending within the country, thereby contributing to improved tourism earnings.

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14/04/2026

The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to ​oil markets where benchmark prices fell below $100 on Tuesday.

After a breakdown of weekend talks in Islamabad between the two adversaries, a U.S. official said there was continued engagement and ‌forward motion on trying to get to an agreement. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also said efforts were still under way to resolve the conflict.

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10/04/2026

Sri Lanka could face renewed food inflation pressures as global fertilizer prices surge sharply amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, a senior economist from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned today (10).

Addressing the launch of the Asian Development Outlook - April 2026 in Colombo, Ms. Liliya Aleksanyan highlighted that non-energy commodity prices, particularly fertilizers have risen significantly in recent weeks.

“Urea prices have jumped by over 50%, while ammonia prices have increased by nearly 40% since late February,” she said, noting that these inputs are critical for agricultural production.

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10/04/2026

The cost of a traditional kevili table for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has risen by 7%in 2026 compared to 2025.

A kevili table, a customary feature during New Year celebrations in Sri Lanka, includes an assortment of traditional sweetmeats symbolising prosperity and happiness.

In 2026, prices increased for six of the eight items included in the kevili table. The sharpest rise was recorded in aluwa which increased by 25.8% driven by a 43.6% increase in cashew prices. The steepest decline was recorded for milk rice, which fell by 14.1%, primarily due to a 17.5% reduction in coconut prices from the historically high levels recorded in 2025.

Beyond item-level changes, the overall increase in the kevili table 2026 was driven primarily by higher coconut oil and rice flour prices, which together accounted for nearly 80% of the total increase.

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09/04/2026

Nissan Sri Lanka, represented by Associated Motorways (AMW), is rewarding customers this April with a limited-time “Free Fuel” offer on the Nissan Magnite and Nissan Almera, delivering exceptional value and peace of mind from the moment they drive away.

Nissan Sri Lanka, represented by Associated Motorways (AMW), is rewarding customers this April with a limited-time “Free Fuel” offer on the Nissan Magnite and Nissan Almera, delivering exceptional value and peace of mind from the moment they drive away. Valid from 1st to 30th April 2026, the cam...

09/04/2026

Sri Lanka experienced 14,960,244 local malware incidents on user computers during 2025, with 37.4% of users in the country attacked by threats spread through removable USB drives, CDs, DVDs and other offline methods, according to the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin.

Sri Lanka experienced 14,960,244 local malware incidents on user computers during 2025, with 37.4% of users in the country attacked by threats spread through removable USB drives, CDs, DVDs and other offline methods, according to the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin. This places Sri Lanka in the 4...

09/04/2026

Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance at the Young Lions Sri Lanka Competition 2026 held in Colombo recently, with its talent securing wins in three of the four categories awarded.

Sweeps Three of Four Competition Categories Awarded Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka delivered a commanding performance at the Young Lions Sri Lanka Competition 2026 held in Colombo recently, with its talent securing wins in three of the four categories awarded. Sweeping top honours in the Media, PR and TV Ca...

09/04/2026

RMD Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, a leading HR consultancy specializing in human resources management, has announced its 3rd public Japanese Management Training Programme (MTP), starting 6th May 2026. This programme also marks the 60th MTP batch conducted in Sri Lanka, reinforcing RMD’s reputation in management development and organizational excellence.

RMD Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, a leading HR consultancy specializing in human resources management, has announced its 3rd public Japanese Management Training Programme (MTP), starting 6th May 2026. This programme also marks the 60th MTP batch conducted in Sri Lanka, reinforcing RMD’s reputation in man...

09/04/2026

Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection celebrated the rich heritage, vibrant culture, and authentic cuisine of Northern Sri Lanka with its signature “Jaffna Night” on 31st March. The evening was a heartfelt journey into Jaffna’s traditions, inviting guests to experience the warmth, flavours, and stories of this remarkable region.

Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection celebrated the rich heritage, vibrant culture, and authentic cuisine of Northern Sri Lanka with its signature “Jaffna Night” on 31st March. The evening was a heartfelt journey into Jaffna’s traditions, inviting guests to experience the warmth, fla...

09/04/2026

Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group and the World Food Programme

Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group and the World Food Programme The Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG) and the World Food Programme (WFP) met to discuss the global economic and food security impa...

09/04/2026

IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. Once the review is approved by the IMF Executive Board, Sri Lanka will have access to about US$700 million in financing.

IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. Once the review is approved by the IMF Executive Board, Sri Lanka will ha...