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

Oct 16, 20263 weeks ago 6 min read

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,…

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

Oct 16, 20263 weeks ago 3 min read

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…

US Announces US$17 Million Investment to Digitise Colombo Port Operations

Oct 16, 20263 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 16, 2026 — The United States has announced a US$17 million investment to digitise operations at the Port of Colombo, aiming to accelerate…

CSE Indices Close Higher as Turnover Exceeds Rs. 1.5 Billion

Oct 16, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 16, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the session on a positive note, with both the All Share Price Index (ASPI)…

Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster, Claims Sub-One-Second 0–60 MPH Acceleration

Oct 16, 20263 weeks ago 4 min read

MCLENNAN, October 16, 2026 — Tesla has unveiled its long-awaited next-generation Roadster with a dramatic demonstration featuring midair flips, rocket-inspired propulsion technology and a claimed…

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Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

November 2, 2026

COLOMBO, November 2, 2026 — Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever monthly merchandise export earnings of US$1.377 billion in September 2026,…

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Sri Lanka foreign reserves rise 4.6% to $6.9 billion in August

September 9, 2026

COLOMBO, Sept 9 – Sri Lanka’s official foreign exchange reserves…

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India’s Economic Rise Creates New Opportunities for Sri Lanka as Rajnath Singh Highlights Expanding Bilateral Ties

September 8, 2026

India’s rapidly expanding economy and growing global trade footprint could…

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German Company Launches Rocket as Europe Enters Satellite Race

September 8, 2026

Germany’s Isar Aerospace has launched a rocket into orbit from…

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Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

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

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ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

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Fuel Import Costs Up 50%, Limiting Price Relief Despite Rs. 57 Billion Subsidy Allocation: Minister

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Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

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