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

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

September 8, 2026
Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

September 8, 2026
All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026

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

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

September 1, 2026

Mahaweli River Water Levels Rise as Kandy Areas Face Flood Risk

Sep 20, 2026 4 weeks ago 1 min read
Mahaweli River Water Levels Rise as Kandy Areas Face Flood Risk

COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Authorities have issued a flood warning for several areas in Kandy District as water levels in the Mahaweli River continue…

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Sri Lanka Connects First Grid-Scale Battery Storage Facility to National Grid

Sep 19, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
Sri Lanka Connects First Grid-Scale Battery Storage Facility to National Grid

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka has connected its first grid-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to the national electricity grid, marking a…

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Sri Lanka Targets Middle Eastern Tourists With Wellness and Wildlife Experiences

Sep 19, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Sri Lanka Targets Middle Eastern Tourists With Wellness and Wildlife Experiences

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka is strengthening its efforts to attract more travellers from the Middle East by promoting wellness, wildlife, cultural and…

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Sri Lanka Targets 960 MW Battery Storage Capacity by Mid-2027

Sep 19, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
Sri Lanka Targets 960 MW Battery Storage Capacity by Mid-2027

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka plans to expand its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity to nearly 960 MW by the end of…

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Singapore Airlines Named World’s Best Airline for 2026

Sep 19, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
Singapore Airlines Named World’s Best Airline for 2026

LONDON, September 18, 2026 — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named the World’s Best Airline for 2026 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, reclaiming the…

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

October 19, 2026

COLOMBO, October 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s total government expenditure is projected to increase by 12.6% to Rs. 4.993 trillion…

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Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion
October 19, 2026

COLOMBO, October 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s total government expenditure…

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Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months
October 19, 2026

COLOMBO, October 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka generated US$2.245 billion…

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BUSINESS
SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents
October 19, 2026

COLOMBO, October 19, 2026 — SANKEN GEN has been established…

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BIZ BREAKING

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
IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

October 17, 2026
Sri Lanka Seeks EU Investment Under €300 Billion Global Gateway Initiative

Sri Lanka Seeks EU Investment Under €300 Billion Global Gateway Initiative

October 16, 2026

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BUSINESS

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
Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

October 18, 2026
Prime Lands and Melwa Join Hands for Mixed-Use Development in Port City Colombo

Prime Lands and Melwa Join Hands for Mixed-Use Development in Port City Colombo

October 17, 2026

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ECONOMY

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
Hambantota Port Handles Over 167,000 Vehicle Deliveries Amid Import Demand

Hambantota Port Handles Over 167,000 Vehicle Deliveries Amid Import Demand

October 16, 2026

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MARKETS

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
CSE Indices Close Higher as Turnover Exceeds Rs. 1.5 Billion

CSE Indices Close Higher as Turnover Exceeds Rs. 1.5 Billion

October 16, 2026
CSE Closes in Red as Dialog Axiata and Key Counters Weigh on Indices

CSE Closes in Red as Dialog Axiata and Key Counters Weigh on Indices

October 15, 2026

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NATION

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
Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

October 17, 2026
Rs. 3.09 Billion Surgical Ward Complex Planned for Tangalle Hospital

Rs. 3.09 Billion Surgical Ward Complex Planned for Tangalle Hospital

October 17, 2026

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World

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
Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster, Claims Sub-One-Second 0–60 MPH Acceleration

Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster, Claims Sub-One-Second 0–60 MPH Acceleration

October 16, 2026

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