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Technology 4 min read

Digital Marketing Trends in Sri Lanka for 2026

Digital marketing in Sri Lanka is exploding, driven by 70%+ mobile penetration, growing social commerce and businesses finally prioritising online leads over traditional advertising. For Sri Lankan SMEs, 2026 means blending global tactics with local platforms, payment habits and search behaviour.da...

Jan 01, 2026 7

Technology 6 min read

Web Design Trends for 2026: A Guide for Sri Lankan Businesses

The web in 2026 is faster, smarter and far more human‑centred than even a year ago. For Sri Lankan businesses, working with an experienced web design company in Sri Lanka is now less about “just a website” and more about building a high‑performing digital experience that can adapt, person...

Jan 01, 2026 6

Industry News 3 min read

Sri Lanka Digital Tax Guide: Maximize LKR 50K Refunds Before 2026 Deadline

Maximize LKR 50,000+ tax refunds through Inland Revenue Department's streamlined e-filing portal before the January 31, 2026 deadline, leveraging personal allowances (LKR 100,000), education exemptions (LKR 50,000 per child), and freelance business deductions averaging 40% of gross income. Step 1:...

Dec 25, 2025 11

Industry News 3 min read

Guide: Landing Sri Lanka's LKR 300K IT Jobs with Global Clients

Securing LKR 300,000 monthly IT positions in Sri Lanka's booming 2026 job market demands systematic execution of this proven 7-step roadmap transforming entry-level coders into high-earning global professionals serving Fortune 500 clients. Step 1: Master React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript through fr...

Dec 25, 2025 7

Industry News 3 min read

Sri Lanka FIU AML Overhaul: Banking Prepares for 2026 Global Evaluation

Sri Lanka's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) issued comprehensive AML/CFT directives in December 2025, compelling the banking sector to invest LKR 5 billion in advanced transaction monitoring systems ahead of the critical 2026 FATF mutual evaluation review that determines global financial credibil...

Dec 25, 2025 7

Industry News 3 min read

Dialog Axiata's Nationwide 5G: Sri Lanka's Digital Backbone Live

Dialog Axiata activated Sri Lanka's most extensive 5G network in December 2025, delivering peak download speeds of 1.2Gbps to 1.5 million users across Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and emerging regional hubs including Jaffna and Matara. Covering 85% urban populations and 40% rural through 500 newly deploy...

Dec 25, 2025 9

Crypto & Blockchain 3 min read

2025 Crypto Trends: Stablecoins & DeFi Reshape Sri Lanka Wallets

The 2025 cryptocurrency ecosystem pivoted decisively toward stablecoins achieving $200 trillion cumulative volume and decentralized finance platforms delivering 15% annualized yields, attracting 500,000 Sri Lankan participants seeking reliable USD alternatives amid persistent 5.8% inflation eroding...

Dec 25, 2025 11

Crypto & Blockchain 3 min read

Bitcoin Slips Below $88K: Tax-Loss Selling Strategy for Sri Lankan Traders

Bitcoin plummeted below $88,000 on December 23, 2025, igniting $2 billion global tax-loss harvesting as institutional traders offset explosive 2025 capital gains before year-end deadlines, creating strategic opportunities for Sri Lanka's 500,000 crypto investors holding LKR 50 billion portfolios fa...

Dec 25, 2025 11

Career & Jobs 3 min read

Future of Recruitment Sri Lanka: AI Hiring Transforms Job Market

Sri Lanka's recruitment landscape undergoes radical transformation in 2026 as artificial intelligence platforms slash hiring timelines from 45 days to just 14 days, matching 80% of candidates through skills-first algorithms amid persistent 23% youth unemployment challenging 500,000 annual graduates...

Dec 25, 2025 11

Career & Jobs 3 min read

Top 5 High-Demand Jobs Sri Lanka 2026: IT Developers Earn LKR 300K Monthly

Sri Lanka's 2026 employment landscape crowns technology professionals as undisputed market leaders, with software developers commanding average monthly salaries of LKR 300,000, data analysts securing LKR 250,000, and digital marketing specialists earning LKR 200,000 amid World Bank projections of 1...

Dec 25, 2025 11

Finance & Banking 3 min read

Sri Lanka Banking Sector EPS to Rise 5% in 2026: SSCL Removal Dividend

Sri Lanka's banking sector projects earnings per share growth exceeding 5% in 2026 following the Strategic Services Company Limited (SSCL) removal from balance sheets, unlocking Rs20 billion in retained earnings available for shareholder dividends and business expansion. Commercial Bank, Hatton Nat...

Dec 25, 2025 6

Finance & Banking 3 min read

Bank of Ceylon Launches Sri Lanka's Largest Sustainability Bond: Green Lending Revolution

Bank of Ceylon's announcement on December 18, 2025, of Sri Lanka's largest sustainability bond issuance marks a transformative moment in the nation's financial landscape, targeting Rs50 billion to dramatically expand green and social lending programs. Oversubscribed 2.5 times by a mix of local inst...

Dec 25, 2025 6