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China’s Third-Quarter Growth Reaches 4.5%, Narrowly Beating Forecasts

Oct 20, 20262 weeks ago 4 min read

BEIJING, October 20, 2026 — China’s economy expanded by 4.5% in the third quarter, slightly exceeding market expectations as strong exports helped offset weak domestic…

Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

Oct 19, 20263 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s total government expenditure is projected to increase by 12.6% to Rs. 4.993 trillion in 2027, from Rs. 4.434…

Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months

Oct 19, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka generated US$2.245 billion in tourism earnings during the first nine months of 2026, although revenue from the sector…

SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents

Oct 19, 20263 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 19, 2026 — SANKEN GEN has been established as an independent international group, bringing together the Group’s overseas construction operations, real estate interests…

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

Oct 18, 20263 weeks ago 5 min read

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

November 6, 2026

COLOMBO, November 6, 2026 — A high-level dialogue at Port City Colombo has highlighted the need for a two-year actionable…

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Expressway Revenue Loss Tops Rs. 4.6 Billion as Audit Flags Major Financial and Control Gaps

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COLOMBO, September 25, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s expressway network suffered…

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Parliament to Vote Today on 22nd Amendment and Judicature Amendment Bills

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COLOMBO, September 25, 2026 — Parliament is scheduled to vote…

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CSE Expands SME Capital-Market Access as Anuradhapura and Jaffna Businesses Explore New Funding Options

September 24, 2026

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…

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

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

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