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President to Open Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 as Focus Shifts to Growth and Investment

Oct 12, 20263 weeks ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, October 12, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to inaugurate the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 today at Shangri-La Colombo,…

Sri Lanka Launches Second King Coconut Village in Badulla Under National Export Drive

Oct 12, 20263 weeks ago 4 min read

BADULLA, October 12, 2026 — Sri Lanka has launched its second king coconut village in Badulla District as the Government advances a nationwide programme to…

Trump Faces Backlash Over Planned Russian Diesel Imports Amid Global Energy Crisis

Oct 12, 20263 weeks ago 6 min read

WASHINGTON, October 12, 2026 — US President Donald Trump is facing mounting political and international criticism over plans to import large volumes of diesel from…

JETOUR Expands Sri Lankan Footprint with Second Showroom at Colombo City Centre

Oct 11, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 11, 2026 — Chinese automotive brand JETOUR is expanding its retail presence in Sri Lanka with the opening of its second showroom at…

“You can increase your fuel prices, but we won’t”: Govt tells private suppliers

Oct 11, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 11, 2026 — The Sri Lankan government has ruled out increasing fuel prices to accommodate the demands of private fuel suppliers, with Energy…

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Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

November 2, 2026

COLOMBO, November 2, 2026 — Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever monthly merchandise export earnings of US$1.377 billion in September 2026,…

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Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

November 2, 2026

COLOMBO, November 2, 2026 — Home Lands has showcased Sri…

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Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank

October 31, 2026

COLOMBO, October 31, 2026 — Fitch Ratings has upgraded the…

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Oil Hits Six-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Attack Deepens Iran Escalation Fears

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COLOMBO, October 31, 2026 — Oil prices rose more than…

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Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

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CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

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ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

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Fuel Import Costs Up 50%, Limiting Price Relief Despite Rs. 57 Billion Subsidy Allocation: Minister

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Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

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President to Open Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 as Focus Shifts to Growth and Investment

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