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AI Mart Rolls Out Mobile App to Scale Sri Lanka’s AI Adoption
Colombo – AI Mart has launched the mobile version of its AI marketplace, in a move aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence adoption across Sri Lanka’s consumer and enterprise segments. The Android app, now available on Google Play, provides users with access to a suite of AI-powered tools spanning legal research, taxation, business intelligence, education, and content
Sri Lanka Stocks Slide as Global Turmoil and Oil Shock Trigger Market Rout
A deeper correction could potentially push the index toward 18,500 Colombo – Sri Lanka’s stock market took a sharp hit this week as rising global tensions and surging oil prices triggered a wave of selling on the Colombo Stock Exchange, wiping out billions of rupees in market value and raising fresh concerns about the island’s fragile economic
Sri Lanka’s Recovery in Peril as Cyclone Fallout Meets Oil Shock
Colombo, March 2026 – Sri Lanka’s fragile economic comeback is facing a brutal reality check. Just as the island began clawing its way out of its worst financial crisis in decades, a devastating one-two punch Cyclone Ditwah at home and a surging global oil shock from the US–Iran conflict abroad is threatening to derail the recovery.
Chat2Find Revolutionizes Value Search with Major AI Upgrade to its Price Intelligence model
Chat2Find, the Sri Lanka leader in research-driven AI assistance, has announced a transformative upgrade to its flagship value-finding tool, Cheap2Find. This milestone update solidifies Chat2Find’s commitment to providing users with the most intelligent, comprehensive, and affordable search experience on the web. Chat2Find is the fastest growing AI company in Sri Lanka with over 12 specialised
DealBook.lk Launches as Sri Lanka’s Dedicated Marketplace for Corporate Deals
Colombo, Sri Lanka – DealBook.lk, a new digital marketplace for corporate transactions in Sri Lanka, has officially launched with a mission to connect global capital with high-quality private market opportunities across the country. The platform brings together institutional investors, family offices, strategic buyers, arrangers, sponsors, and founders on a single, curated marketplace designed to facilitate corporate
Truly Sri Lankan LLM: How Chat2Find Is Turning Local Knowledge into National AI Infrastructure
Sri Lanka’s AI conversation is shifting from curiosity to capability. The question is no longer whether large language models can answer questions, but whether they can answer them the Sri Lankan wayin Sinhala or Tamil, grounded in local law, aligned to school syllabi, and aware of how our institutions, markets, and public services actually work. This
Cheap2Find Joins AI Mart, Expanding Reach of AI-Driven Price Discovery and Services Platform
Colombo — Cheap2Find, the AI-powered price discovery and services search platform, has officially been onboarded to AI Mart, a leading marketplace for AI applications and tools. The move marks a significant milestone in Cheap2Find’s growth, positioning the platform for broader adoption among consumers, developers, and businesses worldwide. AI Mart serves as a central hub where AI solutions across
Sri Lanka Macro-Economic Review and 2026 Forecast
Colombo, Sri Lanka — LankaBIZ has published its much-anticipated Sri Lanka: Macro Economic Review & Forecast 2026, offering a detailed assessment of the nation’s economic performance and outlook as the economy navigates post-crisis recovery and new external challenges. The review, positioned as an authoritative analysis for policymakers, investors and business leaders, examines major economic developments in 2025
AI Mart Sri Lanka Strengthens Its AI Marketplace With New Generative Tools
AI Mart Sri Lanka, the country’s pioneering marketplace for artificial intelligence tools, has expanded its AI Store with the introduction of advanced Text-to-Image and Text-to-Video generation tools, launched in collaboration with global AI technology leader ByteDance. The latest additions enable users to instantly create high-quality images and videos using simple text prompts, meeting the fast-growing demand
Market Confidence Wavers as Sri Lanka Faces Severe Infrastructure Damage and Escalating Debt Pressures
Sri Lanka’s recent surge in investor optimism is unlikely to last, arguing that the country’s recovery remains “extremely fragile” especially in light of the devastating cyclone and floods that ravaged parts of the island this month. The assessment notes that the popular narrative of Sri Lanka being an “undervalued investment opportunity” stands in stark contrast
Sri Lanka’s Listed Sector Outlook Reshaped by Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape is set to enter a period of sharply diverging performance as Cyclone Ditwah drives sector-specific disruptions and opportunities. While the disaster has triggered widespread flooding and damaged connectivity across all districts, its economic consequences are expected to produce clear winners and losers within equity markets over the coming year. Insurance: Claims
Sri Lanka Navigating a Contested Recovery – Economic Brief
October 14, 2025, – Sri Lanka’s economy presents a complex and dualistic picture. Official metrics from multilateral institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) paint a portrait of a strong recovery, marked by commendable reform progress and outperforming macroeconomic indicators. However, a parallel narrative, drawn from on-the-ground
LankaLAW Sri Lanka’s First-ever AI for law despite false claims by Competitors
LankaLAW developed by Chat2Find, is officially recognized as Sri Lanka’s first publicly launched Artificial Intelligence platform for legal research and analysis. Introduced on March 30, 2024, LankaLAW marked a significant milestone in the nation’s legal technology landscape by integrating AI-driven research tools with Sri Lankan case law and statutory data. While similar platforms have since emerged, public records
AI Mart (Sri Lanka) Onboards Apilage AI and Forges Ahead with New Local and Global Collaborations
Colombo, Sri Lanka Sept 29, 2025 – AI Mart, Sri Lanka’s leading marketplace for artificial intelligence solutions, continues to grow as Apilage AI officially joins the platform, following the early onboarding of Chat2Find and its suite of AI products. Apilage AI Multilingual platform brings a strong focus on education and productivity, offering features such as AI-powered study support, personalized
LankaTax Emerges as Sri Lanka’s AI-Driven Tax Assistant in Evolving Fiscal Landscape
Colombo, Sri Lanka — September 25, 2025 — In a fast-changing fiscal landscape where tax compliance often feels daunting, LankaTax has emerged as a pioneering digital assistant. Marketed as “Sri Lanka’s First-ever AI Assistant for Tax Evaluation & Compliance,” the platform is designed to simplify tax obligations for individuals and businesses through artificial intelligence. www.lanktax.net Origins and Launch
Sri Lanka to Launch Its First-Ever AI Marketplace: “The AI Mart” in September 2025
Colombo, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka is set to reach a new technological milestone with the launch of its first-ever Online AI Marketplace, “The AI Mart,” brought to the market by innovative tech company Chat2Find. Scheduled to open in September 2025, The AI Mart will offer a wide range of AI-powered products and services, catering to both businesses and individual
NewsDive Surpasses 20,000 Visitors within its First Week, Marking a Breakthrough for AI powered News in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 19 August 2025 – NewsDive, Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered, on-demand news aggregator developed by Chat2Find, has achieved an impressive milestone of over 20,000 visitors within its first week of launch. The strong debut underscores the growing demand for personalized, multilingual, and AI-driven news platforms both in Sri Lanka and globally. Launched on July 31, 2025,
NewsDive Unveils “Listen to News” Audio Feature
Listen to Latest News August 10, 2025 — NewsDive, the AI-driven news aggregator known for delivering real-time, localized news digests, has expanded its multimedia toolkit by launching a brand-new “Listen to News” audio capability. This initiative aims to cater to today’s on-the-go news consumers, merging convenience with accessibility. What’s NewNewsDive’s updated interface now includes an
Chat2Find Emerges as Sri Lanka’s Homegrown AI Productivity Powerhouse
Colombo, August 8, 2025 – In a tech landscape dominated by global giants, Sri Lanka’s own Chat2Find is making waves with a growing suite of artificial intelligence tools tailored for the nation’s legal, business, educational, and consumer needs. Founded in 2023, Chat2Find has rapidly expanded beyond a single chatbot into a multi-platform AI ecosystem. The company’s portfolio now includes
Why the Tour de France Is a More Rewarding Spectacle Than Formula 1 for Viewers
In the world of global sports entertainment, both the Tour de France and Formula 1 (F1) hold legendary status each offering its own brand of adrenaline and athleticism. But when it comes to pure viewer experience, many argue that cycling’s grandest race provides a richer, more immersive experience than the spectacle of high-speed motorsport. Here’s why the Tour de France arguably delivers
Sri Lanka’s First-ever AI News Aggregator ‘News Dive’ to be Launched by Chat2Find
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 18th July 2025 In a groundbreaking development for Sri Lanka’s digital media space, Chat2Find, a pioneering local AI startup, to launch NewsDive, the country’s first AI-powered news aggregator in August 2025. This innovative platform is set to revolutionize how Sri Lankans and global users consume news, by using intelligent algorithms to deliver the most relevant, real-time
Sri Lanka Faces $403 Million Blow from U.S. Tariff Hike despite New Digital VAT
Colombo, July 12, 2025 – Sri Lanka is bracing for a significant hit to its foreign exchange earnings as the United States increases import tariffs on Sri Lankan goods from 10% to 30%, effective August 1, 2025. According to new estimates, the move will slash Sri Lanka’s net export earnings by approximately $439 million annually, assuming exporters
Hotel Sector Earnings Review: Q4 FY2024 Highlights and Valuation Insights
The hotel sector performance provides a comparative snapshot of 32 listed hotel companies based on their earnings per share (EPS) for the four quarters of FY2024, alongside valuation indicators such as Net Asset Value (NAV), Price to Earnings (PE), and Price to Book Value (PBV) ratios. This data allows for a comprehensive analysis of profitability
Undervalued Finance Stocks Offer Strong Upside in NBFI Sector – June 2025 Analysis
Colombo, June 29 – A fresh analysis of the Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) sector reveals significant undervaluation in several leading finance counters, with strong upside potential based on forecast earnings and fair value estimates. According to data compiled as at June 26, 2025, stocks such as CDB.X, ALLI.N, CDB.N, and CFIN.N present compelling investment opportunities for medium-term