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Stocks Slip as Rising Oil, Inflation Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

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

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

Hambantota Port Targets Two Million TEU Capacity as Suez Return Opens New Opportunities

Oct 23, 20262 weeks ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Hambantota International Port is preparing to increase its annual container handling capacity to two million TEUs in the first quarter…

Colombo Stocks End Lower as Crossings Account for 77.6% of Turnover

Oct 23, 20262 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Colombo stock market indices closed lower as price declines in Distilleries, Hatton National Bank and Dialog Axiata weighed on the…

ADB Approves US$100 Million to Expand Livelihood Support and Social Protection in Sri Lanka

Oct 22, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved US$100 million in financing to strengthen Sri Lanka’s social protection system, expand economic…

NDB Reports Rs. 7.7 Billion Nine-Month Profit After Fraud Charges; Q3 Earnings Reach Rs. 2.9 Billion

Oct 22, 20263 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — National Development Bank PLC (NDB) reported a post-tax profit of Rs. 7.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30,…

Sri Lanka’s NCPI Inflation Steady at 8.1% in September as Food Prices Accelerate

Oct 22, 20263 weeks ago 1 min read

COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), remained unchanged at 8.1% year-on-year in September 2026,…

BIZ BREAKING

Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Top US$7 Billion in October, Rising 3.2%

COLOMBO, November 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets rose to US$7.086 billion at the end of October 2026,…

BIZ BREAKING

Sri Lanka’s Tea Export Earnings Top US$1 Billion as Rupee Revenue Rises Despite Dollar Decline

October 21, 2026

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Sri Lanka earned approximately US$1.083…

BUSINESS

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

October 21, 2026

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Access Engineering PLC expects to…

MARKETS

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

October 21, 2026

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange’s total…

BIZ BREAKING

Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Top US$7 Billion in October, Rising 3.2%

Port City Colombo FinTech Dialogue Calls for Two-Year Growth Roadmap

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

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BUSINESS

HIPG and Al-Futtaim Logistics Explore Stronger Gulf Vehicle Links and Port Investment Opportunities

John Keells Forum Explores Property and Equity Investment Strategies for Long-Term Wealth

Export Manufacturers Can Access TIEP Tax Concessions Through Industry Ministry: Handunnetti

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ECONOMY

Higher Wages, Lower Living Standards: Sri Lanka’s Real Take-Home Pay, 2017–2026

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

November 4, 2026

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

November 2, 2026

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MARKETS

Colombo Stocks End Week Higher as ASPI Gains 5.4%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 3 Billion

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

November 5, 2026

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NATION

Passenger Drone Test Flights Begin at Colombo Port City Ahead of November 11 Demonstration

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

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

November 5, 2026

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World

IMF Chief Warns AI Slowdown Could Complicate Central Banks’ Inflation Fight

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