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Dipped Products Opens Rs. 4.2 Billion Glove Manufacturing Plant in Katunayake EPZ

Oct 13, 20262 weeks ago 2 min read

KATUNAYAKE, October 13, 2026 — Dipped Products PLC (DPL), the Hayleys Group’s glove manufacturing business, has commenced operations at a new Rs. 4.2 billion manufacturing…

MF Projects Sri Lanka’s Economic Growth to Moderate to 3.7% in 2027

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COLOMBO, October 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s economic growth is projected to ease to 3.7% in 2027 from an estimated 4% in 2026, according to…

CSE Closes in Red as Hemas, LOLC Holdings and Cargills Weigh on Market Sentiment

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COLOMBO, October 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed lower as selling pressure on heavyweight counters, including Hemas Holdings, LOLC Holdings and Cargills, dragged…

Sri Lanka to Provide Rs. 6,000 Stationery Allowance to 1.5 Million Students in 2027

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COLOMBO, October 13, 2026 — The Government has approved the continuation of its school stationery assistance programme for 2027, providing Rs. 6,000 each to 1.5…

US Hopes Russian Diesel Deal Will Help Bring Moscow Back to Ukraine Peace Talks

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WASHINGTON, October 13, 2026 — The Trump administration is seeking to use a controversial deal allowing Russian diesel exports to encourage Moscow to resume negotiations…

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

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COLOMBO, October 27, 2026 — Asian equity markets rallied on Tuesday as Anthropic’s US initial public offering filing renewed enthusiasm…

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Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

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COLOMBO, October 18, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen…

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Litro Gas Shipment Carrying 3,900 MT of LPG Scheduled to Arrive Today

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COLOMBO, October 18, 2026 — Litro Gas Lanka Limited is…

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Trump to Take Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions, Rubio Says

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WASHINGTON, October 18, 2026 — US President Donald Trump will…

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

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