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

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

September 8, 2026
Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

September 8, 2026
All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026

All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026

September 7, 2026
India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

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

September 1, 2026

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

Oct 18, 2026 3 weeks ago 5 min read
Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

COLOMBO, October 18, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) controls and improve corporate transparency are gaining importance ahead of an upcoming…

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

Oct 18, 2026 3 weeks ago 2 min read
Litro Gas Shipment Carrying 3,900 MT of LPG Scheduled to Arrive Today

COLOMBO, October 18, 2026 — Litro Gas Lanka Limited is expecting a shipment carrying 3,900 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to arrive in…

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

Oct 18, 2026 3 weeks ago 4 min read
Trump to Take Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions, Rubio Says

WASHINGTON, October 18, 2026 — US President Donald Trump will take up to 60 days to assess the economic implications of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs…

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Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

Oct 17, 2026 3 weeks ago 4 min read
Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

TOKYO / COLOMBO, 17 October 2026 — Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to a roadmap for a Sri Lanka–Japan Export-Oriented Industrial Corridor following talks with…

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IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

Oct 17, 2026 3 weeks ago 5 min read
IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

COLOMBO, October 17, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has signalled its readiness to continue supporting Sri Lanka beyond the expiry of its current…

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

November 5, 2026

COLOMBO, November 5, 2026 — Stocks rallied at the Colombo Stock Exchange during the first hour of trading today, with…

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CSE Indices End Lower as Investor Activity Remains Moderate
September 10, 2026

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BUSINESS
GEM SRI LANKA 2027 Takes Its Global Ambition to Bangkok
September 9, 2026

Sri Lanka’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition, GEM SRI LANKA…

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

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

November 5, 2026
Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

November 4, 2026
CAL Signs Deal to Acquire 51% of Hong Kong Fund Manager Asia Frontier Capital

CAL Signs Deal to Acquire 51% of Hong Kong Fund Manager Asia Frontier Capital

November 3, 2026

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BUSINESS

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

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

November 4, 2026
Hayleys Solar Inaugurates Two Kosgama Projects with Combined Capacity of 5 MW

Hayleys Solar Inaugurates Two Kosgama Projects with Combined Capacity of 5 MW

November 3, 2026
Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

November 2, 2026

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ECONOMY

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

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

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

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

October 30, 2026

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MARKETS

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

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

November 4, 2026
ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

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

November 2, 2026
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

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NATION

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

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

November 5, 2026
Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

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

November 4, 2026
Fuel Import Costs Up 50%, Limiting Price Relief Despite Rs. 57 Billion Subsidy Allocation: Minister

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

November 3, 2026

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World

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

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

November 5, 2026
Laurini Officine Meccaniche Unveils 150-Ton Demolition Giant with 50-Meter Reach at World Demolition Summit in Madrid

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

November 4, 2026
Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

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

November 3, 2026

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