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COLOMBO, November 15, 2026 — The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) will hold its National Budget Forum 2026 on November 19 to…
COLOMBO, November 15, 2026 — The Government spends nearly Rs. 900 billion annually on public sector salaries alone, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda…
COLOMBO, November 15, 2026 — LAUGFS Gas increased the price of its 12.5 kg cylinder by Rs. 1,775 to recover higher global gas prices, freight…
November 15, 2026 — Binance said it aims to restore withdrawals across all remaining networks and assets by the end of next week as it…
COLOMBO, November 14, 2026 — The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) said Budget 2027 could have included stronger measures to attract foreign direct investment, calling…
BIZ BREAKING
COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget estimates total government revenue and grants at Rs. 6,180 billion, with an overall fiscal deficit of Rs. 1,753 billion, equivalent to 4.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), including supplementary provisions for…
COLOMBO, November 11, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed the final proposals for the 2027 Budget, saying it will focus on extending the benefits of economic stability to the public while advancing transformative development. In a statement shared…
COLOMBO, November 10, 2026 — The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has barred the Ernst & Young partners responsible for auditing National Development Bank from undertaking further banking audits and required the lender to reconstitute its Board Audit Committee, officials…
COLOMBO, November 9, 2026 — The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to submit a fresh application for the European Union’s GSP+ scheme under its new 10-year trade framework, describing continued preferential access as essential to…
BUSINESS
COLOMBO, November 14, 2026 — The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) said Budget 2027 could have included stronger measures to attract foreign direct investment, calling…
COLOMBO, November 14, 2026 — Hayleys PLC reported consolidated revenue from continuing operations of Rs. 358 billion for the six months ended September 30, 2026,…
COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group reported gross income of Rs. 318.79 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026,…
COLOMBO, November 12, 2026 — Sri Lankan fruit specialists and Chinese entrepreneurs met at the Fruit Research and Development Institute in Horana on November 10…
ECONOMY
COLOMBO, November 15, 2026 — LAUGFS Gas increased the price of its 12.5 kg cylinder by Rs. 1,775 to recover higher global gas prices, freight…
COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has welcomed two Budget 2027 proposals aimed at expanding investor participation…
COLOMBO, November 12, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the Government’s 2027 Budget proposals to Parliament today, outlining its spending priorities, revenue projections,…
OLOMBO, November 9, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances reached US$735.6 million in October, increasing 3.31% year-on-year and lifting cumulative inflows for the first ten…
MARKETS
COLOMBO, November 14, 2026 — Sri Lankan stocks closed lower on November 13, a day after the Government presented its 2027 Budget proposals, with the…
COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher, supported by price gains in Sri Lanka Telecom, Distilleries and Dialog Axiata, with turnover…
COLOMBO, November 10, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a sharp rally, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbing 592.02 points, or 2.75%,…
COLOMBO, November 7, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange ended the week on a positive note, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gaining 5.4%…
NATION
COLOMBO, November 15, 2026 — The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) will hold its National Budget Forum 2026 on November 19 to…
COLOMBO, November 15, 2026 — The Government spends nearly Rs. 900 billion annually on public sector salaries alone, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda…
COLOMBO, November 12, 2026 — A website named oversight.lk was launched on November 11 under the instructions of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to provide the…
MATARA, November 11, 2026 — Minister of Industries Sunil Handunnetti participated in the opening of National Sathosa’s first wholesale outlet in Matara today, marking a…
world
November 15, 2026 — Binance said it aims to restore withdrawals across all remaining networks and assets by the end of next week as it…
NEW YORK, November 10, 2026 — Nvidia shares plunged nearly 7.5% in early trading on Monday, temporarily wiping approximately US$335 billion from its market value,…
NEW YORK, November 10, 2026 — Oil prices fell sharply on Monday, with Brent crude extending losses beyond US$7 a barrel after settlement, as US…
BEIJING, November 9, 2026 — China will extend the suspension of an additional 24% tariff on imports from the United States for another two months…