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CSE Slips Below 21,000 as Turnover Hits Year-to-Date Low

Sep 29, 20264 weeks ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange started the week under pressure, with the benchmark ASPI falling below the 21,000 level as broad-based…

Electricity Tariff Cuts Remain Without Firm Timeline as Sri Lanka Expands Renewables

Sep 28, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Government has yet to set a firm timeline for electricity tariff reductions, with Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka saying…

Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

Sep 28, 20261 month ago 2 min read

GAMPAHA, September 27, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Government will introduce a Rs. 41 billion fuel subsidy covering the next…

Rupee Weakens Against Dollar as Selling Rates Move Towards Rs. 335

Sep 28, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — The Sri Lankan Rupee weakened further against the US Dollar at several commercial banks today, with dollar selling rates moving…

Sri Lanka sets sights on 4 million tourists and US$8 billion tourism revenue by 2030

Sep 27, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka is targeting four million tourist arrivals and US$8 billion in annual tourism revenue by 2030, as the Government…

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

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COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s third mutual evaluation by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) has commenced,…

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COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s third mutual evaluation…

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

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COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — Central banks adopting artificial intelligence…

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

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COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — The Cabinet of Ministers has…

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

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

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President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

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