Sampath Bank Pioneers Seamless PayPal Integration for Sri Lankan Digital Professionals.
Sampath Bank has become the first financial institution in Sri Lanka to offer direct PayPal integration via its Sampath Vishwa platform, enabling easier fund withdrawals for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
Trump Links Regional Peace Settlement to Mass Expansion of Abraham Accords.
US President Donald Trump has proposed that major regional powers, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan, must join the Abraham Accords as a condition for a broader peace settlement with Iran.
Central Bank Imposes Stricter Loan-to-Value Limits on Vehicle Financing.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has tightened Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios for vehicle financing, effective May 25, 2026, to mitigate systemic financial risks and manage rapid credit expansion.
Sri Lanka Boosts Cervical Cancer Screening with Nationwide Equipment Expansion.
The Ministry of Health has added 18 new Colposcopy machines to the state hospital network to improve early detection and treatment of cervical cancer, increasing the total capacity to 33 units.












