COLOMBO (News 1st) – The 46th Annual Convention of the Capital Maharaja Group commenced this afternoon at Stein Studios in Ratmalana, with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attending as the Chief Guest.CEO of MBC Networks Ltd. Buddhi Wickramanayake, was honoured with the prestigious ‘Executive o...

The most iconic symbols of power from the global hit series Game of Thrones are officially hitting the auction block. Heritage Auctions has announced that the original, screen-used trio of dragon eggs gifted to Daenerys Targaryen in the series premiere will be sold to the highest bidder on July...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 200 million emergency assistance package for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction following Cyclone Ditwah.According to a statement released by the ADB, the package comprises a USD 100 million regular loan and a USD 100 milli...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has unveiled an ambitious National Export Development Plan for 2026–2030, positioning exports at the heart of the country’s economic recovery and future growth strategy, with a bold target to increase total exports to 36 billion US dollars by the end of the decade.The p...

Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year high after a surge in global energy prices.On Tuesday, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its so-called policy rate to 1% from 0.75% - its highest level since 1995.The decision comes as some other central banks have raised intere...