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Energy Ministry Orders Companies to Maintain Minimum Fuel Stocks

Oct 6, 20263 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 6, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Energy Ministry has instructed relevant companies to maintain minimum fuel stock levels to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum…

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…

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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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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

September 8, 2026

Indonesian teams were searching on Tuesday for seven people including…

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