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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’

September 8, 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

September 1, 2026

Rain to Continue Across Sri Lanka on October 23; Southwest Wet Weather Expected Until October 27

Oct 22, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 22, 2026 — Rain is expected across Sri Lanka throughout October 23, while wet weather in the southwestern parts of the country is…

Trump Says US Is Not Negotiating with Iran, Signals Developments ‘Fairly Soon’

Oct 22, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

WASHINGTON, October 22, 2026 — US President Donald Trump said Washington is not negotiating with Iran and indicated that developments could come soon, as uncertainty…

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

Oct 21, 20263 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Sri Lanka earned approximately US$1.083 billion from tea exports during the first nine months of 2026, crossing the billion-dollar mark…

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

Oct 21, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Access Engineering PLC expects to recognise a loss of approximately Rs. 310 million in its standalone company financial statements following…

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

Oct 21, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange’s total market capitalisation has fallen by nearly Rs. 324 billion since the beginning of October, with…

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JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

November 9, 2026

COLOMBO, November 9, 2026 — The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to submit a fresh…

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

October 7, 2026

JAFFNA, October 7, 2026 — The Board of Investment of…

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

October 7, 2026

COLOMBO, October 7, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)…

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

October 7, 2026

COLOMBO, October 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed…

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Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

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Sri Lanka’s Remittances Reach US$735.6 Million in October; Ten-Month Inflows Top US$7.6 Billion

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

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

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China Extends Suspension of 24% Additional Tariff on US Goods for Two Months

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Latest news

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

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

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

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

Rain to Continue Across Sri Lanka on October 23; Southwest Wet Weather Expected Until October 27

Trump Says US Is Not Negotiating with Iran, Signals Developments ‘Fairly Soon’

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

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

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

JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

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

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

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

BIZ BREAKING

JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

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

BUSINESS

Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

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

ECONOMY

Sri Lanka’s Remittances Reach US$735.6 Million in October; Ten-Month Inflows Top US$7.6 Billion

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

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

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

World

China Extends Suspension of 24% Additional Tariff on US Goods for Two Months

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

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