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Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

November 2, 2026

Tucker Carlson Warns of Possible Nuclear Strike on Iran Within Days — Markets and Energy Supply at Risk.

November 2, 2026

ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

November 2, 2026

CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

November 2, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Tax Revenue Surpasses Rs. 2 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2026

Oct 3, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 3, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) collected more than Rs. 2.04 trillion in tax revenue during the first nine months…

Banking Strength Fails to Reverse CSE Slide as ASPI Falls 42 Points

Oct 3, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, October 3, 2026 — Strength in banking and financial counters failed to offset broader selling pressure at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday, with…

Sri Lanka’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 4% in Q2 2026

Oct 3, 20261 month ago 1 min read

COLOMBO, October 3, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate increased to 4.0% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 3.8% during the corresponding quarter…

UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain in Suspected Terror Plot

Oct 3, 20261 month ago 2 min read

DUBAI, October 3, 2026 — The United Arab Emirates has said a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly attempted to carry out a terrorist attack aboard a flight…

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

Oct 2, 20261 month 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…

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Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

November 2, 2026

COLOMBO, November 2, 2026 — Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever monthly merchandise export earnings of US$1.377 billion in September 2026,…

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Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

September 8, 2026

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Agriculture Department…

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ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

September 8, 2026

Canvasses more than 350 merchants and activates cashback campaign with…

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Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

September 8, 2026

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) recently hosted…

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Latest news

Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

Tucker Carlson Warns of Possible Nuclear Strike on Iran Within Days — Markets and Energy Supply at Risk.

ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

Sri Lanka’s Tax Revenue Surpasses Rs. 2 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2026

Banking Strength Fails to Reverse CSE Slide as ASPI Falls 42 Points

Sri Lanka’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 4% in Q2 2026

UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain in Suspected Terror Plot

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

Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

BIZ BREAKING

Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank

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

BUSINESS

Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

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

ECONOMY

CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

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

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ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

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

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

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

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