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Trump Administration Proposes Up to $70,000 Fee for International Students Seeking Work Training

Oct 8, 20262 weeks ago 3 min read

WASHINGTON, October 8, 2026 — The Trump administration has proposed a major increase in fees for international students seeking work-based training in the United States,…

BOI Accelerates Northern Province Investment Drive with Two New Export Processing Zones

Oct 7, 20262 weeks ago 4 min read

JAFFNA, October 7, 2026 — The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) is accelerating plans to transform the Northern Province into a new investment…

CSE and Commercial Bank Join Forces to Expand Capital Market Access for Sri Lankan Businesses

Oct 7, 20262 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 7, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…

CSE Closes Mixed as ASPI Edges Higher While S&P SL20 Declines

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COLOMBO, October 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed on a mixed note today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) edging higher on…

2027 Appropriation Bill Presented to Parliament as Budget Process Begins

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COLOMBO, October 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s parliamentary process for the 2027 national budget formally commenced today with the presentation of the Appropriation Bill for…

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Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

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COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Global oil prices rose sharply on Thursday, with Brent crude reaching a five-month closing high…

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

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

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