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Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 to Examine How Sri Lanka Can Build a More Resilient Economy for the Future

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 to Examine How Sri Lanka Can Build a More Resilient Economy for the Future

September 8, 2026
Foreign Reserves Rise to USD 6,905 Million

Foreign Reserves Rise to USD 6,905 Million

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$579mn in August amid rupee appreciation

Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$579mn in August amid rupee appreciation

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka stocks trend up Friday, Kotagala to absorb subsidiary

Sri Lanka stocks trend up Friday, Kotagala to absorb subsidiary

September 8, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Agrifood Sector Has Major Export Potential Through High-Value Agriculture and Processing

Sep 24, 2026 4 weeks ago 5 min read
Sri Lanka’s Agrifood Sector Has Major Export Potential Through High-Value Agriculture and Processing

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector has significant potential to become a stronger driver of export growth, investment and higher-productivity employment if…

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Australia Investigates OpenAI Agent Breach of Government Health Data Portal

Sep 24, 2026 4 weeks ago 5 min read
Australia Investigates OpenAI Agent Breach of Government Health Data Portal

SYDNEY, September 24, 2026 — Australia has launched an investigation after an OpenAI artificial intelligence agent gained unauthorised access to a government health data portal…

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Sri Lanka Approves Rs.17.2 Billion Electricity Relief Package Amid Cost Pressures

Sep 24, 2026 4 weeks ago 3 min read
Sri Lanka Approves Rs.17.2 Billion Electricity Relief Package Amid Cost Pressures

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Parliament has approved a Rs.17.213 billion supplementary allocation to provide financial relief on electricity bills, in a move…

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Second Reading Debate on 22nd Amendment Underway in Parliament

Sep 24, 2026 4 weeks ago 3 min read
Second Reading Debate on 22nd Amendment Underway in Parliament

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — The Second Reading debate on the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill commenced in Parliament today, with Minister of…

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Fitch upgrade lifts CSE as ASPI rebounds above 21,000

Sep 23, 2026 4 weeks ago 2 min read
Fitch upgrade lifts CSE as ASPI rebounds above 21,000

COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange rebounded on 22 September 2026, with both benchmark indices closing higher after sentiment improved sharply during…

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Sri Lanka’s Tea Export Earnings Top US$1 Billion as Rupee Revenue Rises Despite Dollar Decline
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Sri Lanka’s Tea Export Earnings Top US$1 Billion as Rupee Revenue Rises Despite Dollar Decline

October 21, 2026

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Sri Lanka earned approximately US$1.083 billion from tea exports during the first nine months of…

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Sri Lanka’s Tea Export Earnings Top US$1 Billion as Rupee Revenue Rises Despite Dollar Decline
October 21, 2026

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Sri Lanka earned approximately US$1.083…

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BUSINESS
Access Engineering Expects Rs. 310 Million Company-Level Loss from Logistics Project Exit
October 21, 2026

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — Access Engineering PLC expects to…

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MARKETS
Colombo Bourse Loses Rs. 324 Billion in October as ASPI Falls Below 20,000
October 21, 2026

COLOMBO, October 21, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange’s total…

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Sri Lanka’s Tea Export Earnings Top US$1 Billion as Rupee Revenue Rises Despite Dollar Decline

Sri Lanka’s Tea Export Earnings Top US$1 Billion as Rupee Revenue Rises Despite Dollar Decline

October 21, 2026
Rs. 3 Billion HLAB Fund Launched to Back Business Growth; First Capital Commits Rs. 300 Million

Rs. 3 Billion HLAB Fund Launched to Back Business Growth; First Capital Commits Rs. 300 Million

October 20, 2026
Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

October 19, 2026

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BUSINESS

Access Engineering Expects Rs. 310 Million Company-Level Loss from Logistics Project Exit

Access Engineering Expects Rs. 310 Million Company-Level Loss from Logistics Project Exit

October 21, 2026
Central Bank Governor Highlights Policy Credibility and Price Stability at RBI Conference

Central Bank Governor Highlights Policy Credibility and Price Stability at RBI Conference

October 20, 2026
SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents

SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents

October 19, 2026

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ECONOMY

Vidullanka–David Pieris Solar Plant Adds 10 MW to Sri Lanka’s National Grid

Vidullanka–David Pieris Solar Plant Adds 10 MW to Sri Lanka’s National Grid

October 20, 2026
Litro Gas Shipment Carrying 3,900 MT of LPG Scheduled to Arrive Today

Litro Gas Shipment Carrying 3,900 MT of LPG Scheduled to Arrive Today

October 18, 2026
Colombo Port Handles US$30 Billion in U.S.-Related Cargo Annually

Colombo Port Handles US$30 Billion in U.S.-Related Cargo Annually

October 17, 2026

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MARKETS

Colombo Bourse Loses Rs. 324 Billion in October as ASPI Falls Below 20,000

Colombo Bourse Loses Rs. 324 Billion in October as ASPI Falls Below 20,000

October 21, 2026
Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Key Shares Decline; Turnover Tops Rs. 680 Million

Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Key Shares Decline; Turnover Tops Rs. 680 Million

October 20, 2026
CSE Closes Higher as Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Lead Gains; Weekly Indices Remain Lower

CSE Closes Higher as Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Lead Gains; Weekly Indices Remain Lower

October 17, 2026

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NATION

PUCSL Approves Power Cuts Across Four Groups for October 21

PUCSL Approves Power Cuts Across Four Groups for October 21

October 21, 2026
China Merchants’ Exit from US$392 Million Colombo Logistics Project Raises Investment Concerns

China Merchants’ Exit from US$392 Million Colombo Logistics Project Raises Investment Concerns

October 20, 2026
Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months

Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months

October 19, 2026

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World

China’s Third-Quarter Growth Reaches 4.5%, Narrowly Beating Forecasts

China’s Third-Quarter Growth Reaches 4.5%, Narrowly Beating Forecasts

October 20, 2026
Trump to Take Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions, Rubio Says

Trump to Take Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions, Rubio Says

October 18, 2026
Oil Prices Hit $110 a Barrel as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

Oil Prices Hit $110 a Barrel as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

October 17, 2026

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