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President to Open Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 as Focus Shifts to Growth and Investment

Oct 12, 20264 weeks ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, October 12, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to inaugurate the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 today at Shangri-La Colombo,…

Sri Lanka Launches Second King Coconut Village in Badulla Under National Export Drive

Oct 12, 20264 weeks ago 4 min read

BADULLA, October 12, 2026 — Sri Lanka has launched its second king coconut village in Badulla District as the Government advances a nationwide programme to…

Trump Faces Backlash Over Planned Russian Diesel Imports Amid Global Energy Crisis

Oct 12, 20264 weeks ago 6 min read

WASHINGTON, October 12, 2026 — US President Donald Trump is facing mounting political and international criticism over plans to import large volumes of diesel from…

JETOUR Expands Sri Lankan Footprint with Second Showroom at Colombo City Centre

Oct 11, 20264 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 11, 2026 — Chinese automotive brand JETOUR is expanding its retail presence in Sri Lanka with the opening of its second showroom at…

“You can increase your fuel prices, but we won’t”: Govt tells private suppliers

Oct 11, 20264 weeks ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 11, 2026 — The Sri Lankan government has ruled out increasing fuel prices to accommodate the demands of private fuel suppliers, with Energy…

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

November 9, 2026

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

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India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today

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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in…

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Sri Lanka’s debt down in US$, GDP terms despite up in rupee : Deputy FinMin

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Sri Lanka’s debt burden measured in both debt-to-gross domestic product…

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In El Nino-hit Sri Lanka, wells run dry and farmer incomes shrink as drought deepens

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GALWELA YAYA, Sri Lanka Sept 3 (Reuters) – For 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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Colombo Stocks End Week Higher as ASPI Gains 5.4%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 3 Billion

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Passenger Drone Test Flights Begin at Colombo Port City Ahead of November 11 Demonstration

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