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IMF Commends Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Progress as Seventh Review Continues

IMF Commends Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Progress as Seventh Review Continues

September 18, 2026
Visa Highlights Digital Growth Opportunities for Sri Lankan SMEs at National SME Forum

Visa Highlights Digital Growth Opportunities for Sri Lankan SMEs at National SME Forum

September 18, 2026
India Steps Up Push to Become Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub

India Steps Up Push to Become Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub

September 18, 2026
Oil Prices Set for Weekly Decline as Saudi Supply Concerns Ease

Oil Prices Set for Weekly Decline as Saudi Supply Concerns Ease

September 18, 2026

CSE Closes Higher as Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Lead Gains; Weekly Indices Remain Lower

Oct 17, 2026 2 weeks ago 2 min read
CSE Closes Higher as Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Lead Gains; Weekly Indices Remain Lower

COLOMBO, October 17, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market ended the week on a positive note, with gains in counters such as Dialog Axiata, Distilleries…

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Oil Prices Hit $110 a Barrel as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

Oct 17, 2026 2 weeks ago 5 min read
Oil Prices Hit $110 a Barrel as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

LONDON, October 17, 2026 — Global oil prices have climbed to their highest levels in months, with Brent crude touching $110 a barrel for the…

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Sri Lanka Seeks EU Investment Under €300 Billion Global Gateway Initiative

Oct 16, 2026 2 weeks ago 3 min read
Sri Lanka Seeks EU Investment Under €300 Billion Global Gateway Initiative

COLOMBO, October 16, 2026 — Sri Lanka has sought European Union (EU) investment to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), develop startup incubators and expand…

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Sri Lanka–Vietnam Business Council Targets US$ 1 Billion Bilateral Trade by 2030

Oct 16, 2026 2 weeks ago 6 min read
Sri Lanka–Vietnam Business Council Targets US$ 1 Billion Bilateral Trade by 2030

COLOMBO, October 16, 2026 — The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has launched the Sri Lanka–Vietnam Business Council to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and tourism ties,…

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Hambantota Port Handles Over 167,000 Vehicle Deliveries Amid Import Demand

Oct 16, 2026 2 weeks ago 3 min read
Hambantota Port Handles Over 167,000 Vehicle Deliveries Amid Import Demand

HAMBANTOTA, October 16, 2026 — Hambantota International Port (HIP) handled 167,569 vehicle deliveries between March 2025 and September 2026, highlighting its role in Sri Lanka’s…

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Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank
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Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank

October 31, 2026

COLOMBO, October 31, 2026 — Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of Bank of Ceylon, People’s Bank and…

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India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit
September 1, 2026

Rajnath Singh to meet Sri Lankan leadership Indian-funded reconstruction projects…

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Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank

Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank

October 31, 2026
Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

October 30, 2026
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

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BUSINESS

Sri Lanka Launches AgriConnect with US$665 Million in Investment Backing to Support Farmers and Agribusinesses

Sri Lanka Launches AgriConnect with US$665 Million in Investment Backing to Support Farmers and Agribusinesses

October 30, 2026
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

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ECONOMY

Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

October 30, 2026
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

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MARKETS

CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

October 30, 2026
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

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NATION

Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

October 30, 2026
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

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World

Oil Hits Six-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Attack Deepens Iran Escalation Fears

Oil Hits Six-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Attack Deepens Iran Escalation Fears

October 31, 2026
Binance Reserves US$6.34 Billion to Cover Losses as Partners Freeze US$3 Billion in Crypto

Binance Reserves US$6.34 Billion to Cover Losses as Partners Freeze US$3 Billion in Crypto

October 31, 2026
Binance Hit by Record US$6.3 Billion Crypto Theft as Analysts Point to North Korea

Binance Hit by Record US$6.3 Billion Crypto Theft as Analysts Point to North Korea

October 31, 2026

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President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 4 min read
President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution would be approved by Parliament soon after the Supreme Court communicates its determination to…

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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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