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Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Key Shares Decline; Turnover Tops Rs. 680 Million

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COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Colombo stock market indices closed lower as price declines in Dialog Axiata, Hatton National Bank and Hemas Holdings weighed on…

China Merchants’ Exit from US$392 Million Colombo Logistics Project Raises Investment Concerns

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COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — China Merchants Port Holdings’ withdrawal from a US$392 million logistics development at the Port of Colombo has raised concerns over…

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

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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

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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

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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…

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Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Top US$7 Billion in October, Rising 3.2%

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COLOMBO, November 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets rose to US$7.086 billion at the end of October 2026,…

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India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka

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Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero further remanded

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Venerable Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero, who was arrested by the Batticaloa…

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Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe

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