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Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

Oct 28, 20263 weeks ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — Capital raised through the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) could reach a record Rs. 200 billion this year, Chief Executive Officer…

President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

Oct 28, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to accelerate projects aimed at increasing passenger capacity and improving facilities at Katunayake…

Luxury World Cruise Suspended in Cambodia as Soaring Fuel Costs Strand Passengers

Oct 28, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

PHNOM PENH, October 28, 2026 — Passengers aboard the luxury residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey have been left stranded in Cambodia after its US-based…

Asian Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives AI Optimism Ahead of Major Earnings

Oct 27, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 27, 2026 — Asian equity markets rallied on Tuesday as Anthropic’s US initial public offering filing renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence investments, ahead…

LAUGFS Gas Explores Investment and Potential Stake Sale in Hambantota LPG Terminal

Oct 27, 20263 weeks ago 1 min read

COLOMBO, October 27, 2026 — LAUGFS Gas PLC is exploring strategic options for its wholly owned subsidiary, LAUGFS Terminals Limited, including commercial partnerships, external investment…

BIZ BREAKING

Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP

COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget estimates total government revenue and grants at Rs. 6,180 billion, with…

NATION

Minister Sunil Handunnetti joins Ceylon Gemlogue ’26 as Sri Lanka charts new direction for gem industry

September 27, 2026

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship…

WORLD

Iran Pushes for Diplomacy After Trump Rejects Hormuz Peace Proposal

September 27, 2026

NEW YORK, September 27, 2026 — Iran is continuing to…

ECONOMY

Fitch Upgrade Signals Improving Confidence in Sri Lanka’s Post-Crisis Economy

September 27, 2026

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s latest sovereign credit-rating…

BIZ BREAKING

Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP

President Reviews Final 2027 Budget Proposals, Pledges Wider Benefits from Economic Stability

November 11, 2026

CBSL Bars EY Audit Partners from Banking Audits Following Rs. 13.6 Billion NDB Fraud

November 10, 2026

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BUSINESS

Ceylon Chamber Says Budget 2027 Could Do More to Attract Foreign Investment

November 14, 2026

Hayleys Reports US$1 Billion First-Half Revenue Milestone as Pre-Tax Profit Rises 49%

November 14, 2026

ComBank Group Nine-Month Income Rises 18.9% to Rs. 318.8 Billion; Profit Reaches Rs. 52.2 Billion

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ECONOMY

LAUGFS Gas Says Rs. 1,775 Price Increase Reflects Higher Import and Financing Costs

SEC Welcomes Budget 2027 Measures to Broaden Capital Market Access for Students and SMEs

President to Present 2027 Budget Today with Rs. 4.99 Trillion in Proposed Expenditure

November 12, 2026

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NATION

NCE to Hold Budget 2027 Forum for Exporters and Business Community on November 19

Nearly Rs. 900 Billion Spent Annually on Public Sector Salaries, Jayatissa Says

Opposition Launches oversight.lk to Track Government Budget Performance

November 12, 2026

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World

Binance Targets Full Withdrawal Reopening by End of Next Week After US$6.3 Billion Hack