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CSE Indices Close Lower as Turnover Surpasses Rs. 3.2 Billion

Oct 6, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 6, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed lower on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices ending in negative territory as selling pressure on…

China’s Deflationary Pressures Deepen as Domestic Demand Remains Weak

Oct 6, 20263 weeks ago 3 min read

BEIJING, October 6, 2026 — China’s economic recovery is facing mounting pressure as weak domestic demand, persistent industrial overcapacity and a prolonged property downturn continue…

Sri Lanka, ADB Map Out Development Priorities for 2026–2029

Oct 6, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 6, 2026 — Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have begun discussions on a multi-year development programme for 2026–2029, with the…

AkzoNobel to Sell Southeast Asia Paints Business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 Billion

Oct 5, 20263 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 5, 2026 — AkzoNobel has agreed to sell its Southeast Asian decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion, marking a major…

Multilac Upgrades Colombo Municipal Council Day Care Centre for Children’s Day

Oct 5, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 5, 2026 — Multilac has completed a series of facility improvements at the Colombo Municipal Council Day Care Centre as part of a…

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Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

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COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s third mutual evaluation by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) has commenced,…

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Handful of Men Have Almost Unlimited Power Over AI : UN Rights Chief

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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has…

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Panama Canal May Slash Ship Traffic Further as Powerful El Niño Intensifies

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Panama could impose further restrictions on ship traffic through the…

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Journalists missing in Indonesia after volcano mission

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Indonesian teams were searching on Tuesday for seven people including…

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

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