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

Oct 7, 20263 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed on a mixed note today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) edging higher on…

2027 Appropriation Bill Presented to Parliament as Budget Process Begins

Oct 7, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s parliamentary process for the 2027 national budget formally commenced today with the presentation of the Appropriation Bill for…

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

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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Senior Vice President-Colombo Hotels and Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka General Manager Kamal Munasinghe (right) with AOD Founder…

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

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COLOMBO, October 6, 2026 — The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign a visa exemption agreement between Sri Lanka and Thailand, allowing…

Sri Lanka Economy Returns to Pre-Crisis Levels, but Recovery Remains Uneven – World Bank

Oct 6, 20263 weeks ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, October 6, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s economy has returned to pre-crisis levels, marking a major milestone in the country’s recovery, but the benefits of…

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Ceylon Chamber Urges Review of Draft Laws to Protect Investor Confidence and GSP+ Access

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COLOMBO, October 29, 2026 — The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has called for a careful review of proposed national security…

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Yala’s Drought Shows the Growing Cost of Climate Stress on Sri Lanka Tourism

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YALA, Sri Lanka, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Mugger crocodiles bask…

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Reservoir levels fall near 50% amid dry spell

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Water levels in reservoirs across Sri Lanka have dropped to…

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Sri Lanka Tourism Faces Fresh Pressure as War Drives Up Energy Costs

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Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing a more challenging 2026…

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