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Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

Access Engineering Expects Rs. 310 Million Company-Level Loss from Logistics Project Exit

Oct 21, 20262 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Access Engineering PLC expects to recognise a loss of approximately Rs. 310 million in its standalone company financial statements following…

Colombo Bourse Loses Rs. 324 Billion in October as ASPI Falls Below 20,000

Oct 21, 20262 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange’s total market capitalisation has fallen by nearly Rs. 324 billion since the beginning of October, with…

PUCSL Approves Power Cuts Across Four Groups for October 21

Oct 21, 20262 weeks ago 1 min read

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Scheduled power interruptions will affect four electricity supply groups in Sri Lanka today as part of measures to manage electricity…

Rs. 3 Billion HLAB Fund Launched to Back Business Growth; First Capital Commits Rs. 300 Million

Oct 20, 20262 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Hatch, Lankan Angel Network and BOV Capital have launched HLAB, a Rs. 3 billion investment fund aimed at supporting early…

Central Bank Governor Highlights Policy Credibility and Price Stability at RBI Conference

Oct 20, 20262 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stressed the importance of institutional credibility, strong monetary policy…

BIZ BREAKING

Plantation Sector Calls for Longer Leases and Investment Reforms as Costs Rise and Output Falls

COLOMBO, November 6, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s plantation sector faces growing pressure to secure long-term investment as rising production costs,…

BUSINESS

STC Expands Own-Brand Portfolio with Three New Products

October 4, 2026

STC Management team with chief guest: From left: Wasantha Dissanayake,…

WORLD

Trump Says Iran Has ‘Virtually Given Up’ Plans for Nuclear Weapons

October 4, 2026

WASHINGTON, October 4, 2026 — US President Donald Trump has…

NATION

Govt. Targets Digital Connectivity for All Secondary Schools by Year-End: PM

October 4, 2026

COLOMBO, October 4, 2026 — The Government is working to…

BIZ BREAKING

Plantation Sector Calls for Longer Leases and Investment Reforms as Costs Rise and Output Falls

ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour

Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

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BUSINESS

Hemas H1 Revenue Rises 9.5% to Rs. 66.6 Billion as Strong Q2 Restores EBITDA Growth

JAT Holdings’ Revenue Rises 36% to Rs. 7.01 Billion as Foreign Operations More Than Double

JKH’s Attributable Profit Surges 213% to Rs. 5.17 Billion in Q2; PBT Reaches Rs. 7.95 Billion

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ECONOMY

LAUGFS Seeks Temporary Hambantota Terminal Access as Three LPG Shipments Due in November

CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

November 2, 2026

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

October 30, 2026

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MARKETS

EPF Equity Portfolio Valued at Rs. 204.94 Billion, More Than Double Investment Cost

Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Banking Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 3.9 Billion

Colombo Stocks Rise as Dialog, Overseas Realty and Hayleys Lead Gains; Turnover Tops Rs. 1.5 Billion

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NATION

Port City Colombo Holds First India Investor Forum to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties

Fitch Upgrades People’s Leasing, MBSL and CBC Finance; Outlooks Stable

Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

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World

Nasdaq 100 Loses US$2.5 Trillion as Democrat Election Gains Deepen AI Investment Fears

‘Next Barack Obama’ Emerges as Clear Frontrunner for 2028 US Presidential Race

Laurini Officine Meccaniche Unveils 150-Ton Demolition Giant with 50-Meter Reach at World Demolition Summit in Madrid