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Dipped Products Opens Rs. 4.2 Billion Glove Manufacturing Plant in Katunayake EPZ

Oct 13, 20264 weeks ago 2 min read

KATUNAYAKE, October 13, 2026 — Dipped Products PLC (DPL), the Hayleys Group’s glove manufacturing business, has commenced operations at a new Rs. 4.2 billion manufacturing…

MF Projects Sri Lanka’s Economic Growth to Moderate to 3.7% in 2027

Oct 13, 20264 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s economic growth is projected to ease to 3.7% in 2027 from an estimated 4% in 2026, according to…

CSE Closes in Red as Hemas, LOLC Holdings and Cargills Weigh on Market Sentiment

Oct 13, 20264 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed lower as selling pressure on heavyweight counters, including Hemas Holdings, LOLC Holdings and Cargills, dragged…

Sri Lanka to Provide Rs. 6,000 Stationery Allowance to 1.5 Million Students in 2027

Oct 13, 20264 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 13, 2026 — The Government has approved the continuation of its school stationery assistance programme for 2027, providing Rs. 6,000 each to 1.5…

US Hopes Russian Diesel Deal Will Help Bring Moscow Back to Ukraine Peace Talks

Oct 13, 20264 weeks ago 7 min read

WASHINGTON, October 13, 2026 — The Trump administration is seeking to use a controversial deal allowing Russian diesel exports to encourage Moscow to resume negotiations…

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

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COLOMBO, November 9, 2026 — The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to submit a fresh…

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Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

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COLOMBO, November 9, 2026 — Fitch Ratings has upgraded Commercial…

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Higher Wages, Lower Living Standards: Sri Lanka’s Real Take-Home Pay, 2017–2026

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COLOMBO, November 8, 2026 — Formal-sector gross wages, on the…

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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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