First-ever Salesforce Innovation Day in Colombo, expanded John Keells collaborations and a four-pillar strategy place AI, digital skills, startups and enterprise transformation at the centre of the company’s Sri Lanka push Salesforce is deepening its presence in Sri Lanka through a broader focus on artificial intelligence, connected customer data, digital skills development, startup support and […]
Sri Lanka Approves Rs.7.5bn Paddy Loan Scheme Small and medium-scale rice millers are set to receive interest-free financing of up to Rs.25 million to purchase paddy at government-guaranteed prices, as Sri Lanka expands its 2026 Yala procurement programme beyond the capacity of the Paddy Marketing Board. Published: 26 August 2026Dateline: Colombo, Sri LankaSri Lanka has […]
Food inflation accelerated to 4.9% and core inflation reached 6.0%, while non-food prices remained the largest contributor to the national increase. Sri Lanka’s national inflation rose to 7.2% in July 2026, its highest level since June 2023. Food inflation accelerated to 4.9%, non-food inflation remained elevated at 9.2%, and core inflation increased to 6.0%. Sri […]
