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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

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

Oct 20, 20263 weeks ago 4 min read

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

Oct 20, 20263 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…

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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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2027 Appropriation Bill Presented to Parliament as Budget Process Begins

October 7, 2026

COLOMBO, October 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s parliamentary process for…

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City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Host Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Strengthening Colombo’s Regional Creative Position

October 6, 2026

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Senior Vice President-Colombo Hotels and Cinnamon…

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Sri Lanka-Thailand Visa-Free Travel Agreement Gets Cabinet Approval

October 6, 2026

COLOMBO, October 6, 2026 — The Cabinet of Ministers has…

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2027 Appropriation Bill Presented to Parliament as Budget Process Begins

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Host Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Strengthening Colombo’s Regional Creative Position

Sri Lanka-Thailand Visa-Free Travel Agreement Gets Cabinet Approval

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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