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President to Open Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 as Focus Shifts to Growth and Investment

President to Open Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 as Focus Shifts to Growth and Investment

October 12, 2026
Sri Lanka Launches Second King Coconut Village in Badulla Under National Export Drive

Sri Lanka Launches Second King Coconut Village in Badulla Under National Export Drive

October 12, 2026
Trump Faces Backlash Over Planned Russian Diesel Imports Amid Global Energy Crisis

Trump Faces Backlash Over Planned Russian Diesel Imports Amid Global Energy Crisis

October 12, 2026
JETOUR Expands Sri Lankan Footprint with Second Showroom at Colombo City Centre

JETOUR Expands Sri Lankan Footprint with Second Showroom at Colombo City Centre

October 11, 2026

Home Lands Completes Piling for Port City’s Central Park Boulevard Ahead of Schedule

Oct 15, 2026 2 weeks ago 4 min read
Home Lands Completes Piling for Port City’s Central Park Boulevard Ahead of Schedule

COLOMBO, October 15, 2026 — Home Lands Group has completed 100% of piling work for its ultra-luxury residential development, Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo,…

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IRD Sets November 30 Deadline for 2025/2026 Income Tax Returns

Oct 15, 2026 2 weeks ago 2 min read
IRD Sets November 30 Deadline for 2025/2026 Income Tax Returns

COLOMBO, October 15, 2026 — The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded individuals registered for income tax to submit their income tax returns for the…

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Sri Lanka Wins Leading Wellness Destination Award at SATA 2026

Oct 15, 2026 2 weeks ago 2 min read
Sri Lanka Wins Leading Wellness Destination Award at SATA 2026

MALÉ, October 15, 2026 — Sri Lanka has been named the Leading Wellness Destination at the 10th South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, securing the…

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CSE Closes in Red as Dialog Axiata and Key Counters Weigh on Indices

Oct 15, 2026 2 weeks ago 2 min read
CSE Closes in Red as Dialog Axiata and Key Counters Weigh on Indices

COLOMBO, October 15, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the trading session in negative territory, with declines in Dialog Axiata, Carson Cumberbatch and…

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Petrol-Only Vehicles Fall Below 50% of Global Auto Market for First Time

Oct 15, 2026 2 weeks ago 5 min read
Petrol-Only Vehicles Fall Below 50% of Global Auto Market for First Time

TOKYO, October 15, 2026 — Petrol-only vehicles accounted for less than half of global new-vehicle sales for the first time in the first half of…

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Ceylon Chamber Urges Review of Draft Laws to Protect Investor Confidence and GSP+ Access
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Ceylon Chamber Urges Review of Draft Laws to Protect Investor Confidence and GSP+ Access

October 29, 2026

COLOMBO, October 29, 2026 — The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has called for a careful review of proposed national security…

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ECONOMY
Sri Lanka Targets 960 MW Battery Storage Capacity by Mid-2027
September 19, 2026

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka plans to expand…

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Singapore Airlines Named World’s Best Airline for 2026
September 19, 2026

LONDON, September 18, 2026 — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been…

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Seat Belts Now Mandatory for All Expressway Passengers
September 19, 2026

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — All passengers travelling in vehicles…

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Ceylon Chamber Urges Review of Draft Laws to Protect Investor Confidence and GSP+ Access

Ceylon Chamber Urges Review of Draft Laws to Protect Investor Confidence and GSP+ Access

October 29, 2026
Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

October 28, 2026
Asian Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives AI Optimism Ahead of Major Earnings

Asian Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives AI Optimism Ahead of Major Earnings

October 27, 2026

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Japan Grants Rs. 4.56 Billion for Kelani River Pumping Project to Protect Businesses and Communities

Japan Grants Rs. 4.56 Billion for Kelani River Pumping Project to Protect Businesses and Communities

October 29, 2026
IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

October 28, 2026
LAUGFS Gas Explores Investment and Potential Stake Sale in Hambantota LPG Terminal

LAUGFS Gas Explores Investment and Potential Stake Sale in Hambantota LPG Terminal

October 27, 2026

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ECONOMY

World Bank Forecasts 23% Rise in Commodity Prices as Energy and Food Costs Climb

World Bank Forecasts 23% Rise in Commodity Prices as Energy and Food Costs Climb

October 29, 2026
Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

October 28, 2026
Sri Lanka’s Exports Reach US$13.6 Billion in Nine Months as September Sets Monthly Record

Sri Lanka’s Exports Reach US$13.6 Billion in Nine Months as September Sets Monthly Record

October 27, 2026

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MARKETS

Colombo Stocks Rise as Banking and Telecom Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 2.2 Billion

Colombo Stocks Rise as Banking and Telecom Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 2.2 Billion

October 29, 2026
CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

October 28, 2026
Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

October 24, 2026

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Central Bank Names 27 Prohibited Scheme Entries, Warns Public Over Companies and Apps

Central Bank Names 27 Prohibited Scheme Entries, Warns Public Over Companies and Apps

October 29, 2026
President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

October 28, 2026
Sri Lanka Navy Officer Honoured for Near-Perfect GPA and Awards at US Naval Postgraduate School

Sri Lanka Navy Officer Honoured for Near-Perfect GPA and Awards at US Naval Postgraduate School

October 27, 2026

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World

Jio Surges 27% on Market Debut, Reaches US$137 Billion Valuation

Jio Surges 27% on Market Debut, Reaches US$137 Billion Valuation

October 29, 2026
Luxury World Cruise Suspended in Cambodia as Soaring Fuel Costs Strand Passengers

Luxury World Cruise Suspended in Cambodia as Soaring Fuel Costs Strand Passengers

October 28, 2026
Bolsonaro’s Party Recognises Lula Victory as Trump Questions Brazil Election Without Evidence

Bolsonaro’s Party Recognises Lula Victory as Trump Questions Brazil Election Without Evidence

October 27, 2026

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India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (08) on an official visit. Accordingly, he is scheduled to undertake his…

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