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PublishedDecember 18 2025
China’s youth-unemployment rate eases to 16.9% as graduates settle for less
Job market remains plagued by a mismatch between skills and vacancies, pushing more graduates towards blue-collar jobs or gig work
· Xinyi Wu
Who is 'Madame Alam'? Get to know the newest face of secure and confident banking
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· Julian Cirineo
Hong Kong stocks tread water as tech giants stumble on AI bubble jitters
Hang Seng Tech Index slides after US equities slump, while investors await inflation report
· Zhang Shidong
Battle for China’s durian market gets even juicier as Laos enters the fray
Laos could present a real challenge to other players in China’s vast durian market due to its low costs and logistical advantages
· Ralph Jennings
Elior Group begins training workers for Hong Kong aircraft disassembly industry
Company leaders optimistic firm can secure land for operations by third quarter of 2026, but call for tax breaks to boost nascent industry
· Ambrose Li
Show Putin Ukraine has financial support, Zelenskyy urges EU
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Long road after Ditwah - DailyNews
The Government’s efforts to rebuild the nation after its worst ever natural disaster continued last week amidst the continued influx of financial assistance from varied sources. This is while the opposition Sri Lanka Freedom party (SLFP) and former Speaker Asoka Ranwala were also in the limelight.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Waters Edge posts Rs 200 Mn profit, 102% growth in 2025 - DailyNews
During the period from May to November 2025, Waters Edge has achieved stable and robust growth in profitability compared to the corresponding period in 2024. The statement notes that this monthly performance is a result of the proper implementation of business plans and the optimal utilization of market opportunitie…
· Gayan Abeykoon
ComBank partners Overseas Realty to offer exclusive home loan packages for Mireka Seascape buyers - DailyNews
Continuing its role as Sri Lanka’s market leader in home loans and a bank that understands customers’ aspirations of homeownership, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, to provide tailor-made home loan facilities for buyers of condominium units a…
· Gayan Abeykoon
National Savings Bank opens ‘The Premier’ an exclusive premier banking experience - DailyNews
The National Savings Bank announced the opening of ‘The Premier’, an exclusive premier banking branch created to offer an elevated and personalized banking experience to its valued Premier customers.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 17.12.2025 ) - DailyNews
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· Gayan Abeykoon
Elderly allowance for Dec. today - DailyNews
The government has announced that the elderly allowance for the month of December this year will be credited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries today (18).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Multiple Financial contributions to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews
Financial contributions from local and international institutions and philanthropists continue to be received daily by the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Rapid financial relief for disaster-affected businesses: Loan repayment periods extended - DailyNews
To support the rapid recovery of industries and businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development held a special meeting yesterday (17) with senior officials from all banks, credit division representatives, officials from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the Developme…
· Gayan Abeykoon
‘A risk’: wealthy Chinese appear to shun Trump’s ‘gold card’ immigration scheme
Initial excitement fizzles amid limited benefits and security concerns, immigration agents say
· He Huifeng
Warner Bros rejects ‘inferior’ Paramount bid, backs Netflix merger
Warner Bros rebuffs Paramount’s hostile takeover, citing financial risks and backing Netflix merger as superior, stable, and shareholder-friendly
· Agence France-Presse
AMD chief Lisa Su commits to ‘deeper’ China investments after MIIT meeting
In Beijing on Wednesday, Su exchanged views with MIIT director on ‘strengthening cooperation’ in the digital economy and AI sectors
· Coco Feng
No ‘lowest-price’ requirement: China warns platforms on monopolistic tactics
Regulators tell platforms that demanding the ‘lowest price’ from vendors may not be permitted under new draft guidelines
· Xiaofei Xu
China bets big on copper processing, but ‘weaponisation’ risks are low: analysts
Beijing views copper as critical for EVs and AI, but a reliance on imported ore limits China’s ability to use the strategic metal as leverage
· Kandy Wong
Not lovin’ it: Chinese fume at McDonald’s prices, costlier ‘poor man’s meal’
Fast-food giant increases menu items by 0.5 to 1 yuan, testing pricing power in a deflationary market where per-capita dining spending has been plunging
· Luna Sun
Trump’s approval rating drops to 39% amid economic concerns: US poll finds - DailyNews
President Donald Trump’s approval rating slipped in recent days to nearly its lowest level of his current term as voters from his Republican Party soured on his handling of the economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Policy body urges China to confront economic challenges, confident of recovery
Official cites headwinds from imbalances between supply and demand, but says outlook is bright
· Sylvia Ma
Fitch пригрозило понизить рейтинг Euroclear из-за активов РФ
Американское рейтинговое агентство Fitch Ratings поместило долгосрочные рейтинги дефолта Euroclear Bank и Euroclear Holding на уровне AA в список на пересмотр с негативным прогнозом. Аналогичное решение принято в отношении рейтингов устойчивости, краткосрочных рейтингов и долговых обязательств компаний группы, следу…
· Сергей Ромашенко
Hong Kong launches consultation for 2026 budget focusing on economic growth
Finance chief says he will engage with public and ‘draw on collective wisdom’ while making sure coming budget aligns with five-year plan
· Denise Tsang
‘Invest in people’: how a new slogan signals a pivot in China’s economic policy
Beijing is expected to strengthen investment in welfare, pensions, education and other public services to unleash domestic demand, analysts say
· Frank Chen
‘Hard to go back’: frustrated with South Korea, men seek work, love in Japan
South Korea’s tough job market and marriage expectations have prompted many to settle down in the neighbouring country
· The Korea Times
HashKey shares debut flat in Hong Kong amid bitcoin bear market
The firm, one of 11 licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong, raised US$206 million in the city’s first crypto-native IPO
· Aileen Chuang
MetaX stock soars 700% in Shanghai debut as traders snap up Chinese GPU maker
MetaX closes at 829.90 yuan on Wednesday, from its IPO price of 104.66 yuan, after gaining as much as 755 per cent in intraday trading
· Zhang Shidong
Surviving the shocks: what China and the US learned from 2025’s trade war
Businesses and officials faced a year of disruption – and in some cases, resilience – as tariffs and export controls roiled global markets
· Frank Chen
China grid-equipment maker Sieyuan eyes Hong Kong listing after 665% surge
Sieyuan plans to issue new H shares equal to up to 15 per cent of its outstanding stock, as the company fast tracks global expansion
· Themis Qi
Mulled wine — a German Christmas market staple
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CBC Finance lists on Colombo Stock Exchange - DailyNews
CBC Finance Ltd, a subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC commemorated its listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) by way of the issuance of LKR 1.5 bn worth of debentures by the ceremonial ringing of the market opening bell on the CSE trading floor.
· Gayan Abeykoon
HNB Assurance marks milestone in its ‘Technological Transformation Journey’ - DailyNews
HNB Assurance PLC completed all major phases in its multi-year transformation programme, an integral component of the Technological Transformation Pillar under the company’s SET Framework – (Sales Force Expansion, Exceptional Customer Service and Technological Transformation), introduced in 2022 when the company int…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Assetline Finance Kiribathgoda Branch relocates - DailyNews
Assetline Finance, the flagship company under the financial services arm of David Pieris Holdings, has relocated to a new, enhanced premises at Kandy Road, Kiribathgoda.
· Gayan Abeykoon
NDB signs MoU with Toyota Lanka to offer flexile leasing solutions - DailyNews
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyota Lanka, reinforcing the Bank s commitment to offering customers convenient, flexible and affordable leasing solutions for some of the world s most trusted vehicles.
· Gayan Abeykoon
AIA recognised as ‘Sri Lanka’s Top Most Valuable Brands for 2025’ - DailyNews
AIA Sri Lanka has been recognised in CEO Magazine’s special edition, ‘Sri Lanka’s Top 25 Most Valuable Brands for 2025,’ an acknowledgment of the company’s exceptional brand strength, market leadership and strategic vision.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Siyapatha Finance opens 60th branch in Warakapola - DailyNews
Siyapatha Finance PLC opened its 60th branch in Warakapola, improving accessibility for reliable financial solutions to the local community while strengthening the Company’s islandwide branch network.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 16.12.2025 ) - DailyNews
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· Gayan Abeykoon
Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Digital Industry through meaningful Industry engagement - DailyNews
The Market Readiness and International Market Access Workshop for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Information Technology sector, organised by the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA), was held yesterday (16) at the ICTA Auditorium.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Asian Regional Debt Management Conference in SL - DailyNews
The Asian Regional Debt Management Conference organized by the Asian Development Bank annually will be co-hosted by Sri Lanka in 2026.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CBSL conducts International Research Symposium - 2025 - DailyNews
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) conducted the International Research Symposium – 2025 during December 08-10, 2025 under the theme of “Stability for Prosperity” at the CBSL John Exter International Conference Hall, to mark the 75th Anniversary of the CBSL.
· Gayan Abeykoon
A welcome development - DailyNews
Foreign remittances from Lankan migrant workers are set to reach an All-Time High in the current year according to our main story yesterday, quoting Central Bank statistics. It said US$ 7.1 billion was received from Lankan migrant workers from January to November 2025 — a 20 percent increase over 2024 earnings. Duri…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hatton National Bank donates Rs. 100 Mn to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews
The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, launched to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah and to facilitate national recovery efforts, continues to attract generous support from local and international organizations, the business community and philanthropists.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Gas-loving Trump cedes electric car market to China
When US President Donald Trump recently announced the rollback of vehicle fuel efficiency regulations, he called it the end of the "green new scam."
· Stuart Braun
Poland arrests teen, alleging Christmas market attack plot
Polish authorities said on Tuesday that they had arrested a 19-year-old university student on suspicion of plotting an attack on a Christmas market and seeking contact with the self-styled "Islamic State" terrorist group.
· Mark Hallam
Germany's housing market 'contaminated' by widespread racism
Housing is a basic existential need and affects everything from a person's career chances to physical and mental health. At the same time, finding a suitable place to live can be hard in Germany — and even harder for people who are not white Germans.
· Helen Whittle
Why South Korea is becoming China’s new bargain travel hotspot amid Japan spat
A slump in the won is making South Korea increasingly affordable for mainland tourists just as China warns against travel to Japan
· Yeon Woo Lee
Xpeng, Li Auto given approval to test ‘hands-off’ L3 cars amid slowing market
Deregulation to legalise L3 technology represents a leap forward in commercialising autonomous driving systems in China
· Daniel Ren