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All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026

September 7, 2026

India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

September 1, 2026

Govt Opens Rs. 95 Billion Financing Push for Businesses in Record Credit Drive

Oct 2, 20264 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 2, 2026 — Sri Lankan businesses are set to gain access to a record Rs. 95 billion in concessionary financing in 2026, with…

ADB Approves $100 Million Loan to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Skills and Youth Employment

Oct 2, 20264 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 2, 2026 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million results-based loan to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to modernise its…

Sri Lanka Plans Simpler Tax System, Customs Levies to Be Phased Out From 2027

Oct 2, 20264 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 2, 2026 — The government plans to introduce a simplified tax framework from 2027, including the gradual removal of additional levies imposed alongside…

Rs. 22 Billion Uma Oya Development Project to Benefit 5,000 Families

Oct 2, 20264 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 2, 2026 — A Rs. 22.017 billion development project aimed at strengthening irrigation and water security in Monaragala is expected to benefit approximately…

CSE Snaps Six-Session Losing Streak as Buying Interest Improves

Oct 2, 20264 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 2, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange snapped a six-session losing streak on Thursday, with both benchmark indices closing higher as buying interest…

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Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

October 30, 2026

COLOMBO, October 30, 2026 — Union Bank reported a 104% increase in profit after tax to Rs. 701 million for…

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

September 8, 2026

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

September 8, 2026

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

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Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

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CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

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Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

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Jio Surges 27% on Market Debut, Reaches US$137 Billion Valuation

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Latest news

All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026

India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

Govt Opens Rs. 95 Billion Financing Push for Businesses in Record Credit Drive

ADB Approves $100 Million Loan to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Skills and Youth Employment

Sri Lanka Plans Simpler Tax System, Customs Levies to Be Phased Out From 2027

Rs. 22 Billion Uma Oya Development Project to Benefit 5,000 Families

CSE Snaps Six-Session Losing Streak as Buying Interest Improves

Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

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

Journalists missing in Indonesia after volcano mission

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

BIZ BREAKING

Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

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

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

BUSINESS

Sri Lanka Launches AgriConnect with US$665 Million in Investment Backing to Support Farmers and Agribusinesses

Japan Grants Rs. 4.56 Billion for Kelani River Pumping Project to Protect Businesses and Communities

IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

ECONOMY

Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

World Bank Forecasts 23% Rise in Commodity Prices as Energy and Food Costs Climb

Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

MARKETS

CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

Colombo Stocks Rise as Banking and Telecom Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 2.2 Billion

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

NATION

Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

Central Bank Names 27 Prohibited Scheme Entries, Warns Public Over Companies and Apps

President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

World

Jio Surges 27% on Market Debut, Reaches US$137 Billion Valuation

Luxury World Cruise Suspended in Cambodia as Soaring Fuel Costs Strand Passengers

Bolsonaro’s Party Recognises Lula Victory as Trump Questions Brazil Election Without Evidence