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Fuel Subsidy, Vehicle Import Surcharge Shield Economy from Stronger Inflation Pressure – CBSL Governor

Oct 1, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 1, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s fuel subsidy and higher taxes on vehicle imports have helped contain inflationary pressure while limiting foreign exchange outflows,…

Port City Colombo Steps Up Gulf Investment Drive Across UAE, Oman and Qatar

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ABU DHABI, October 1, 2026 — Port City Colombo is intensifying efforts to attract Gulf capital into Sri Lanka, with a seven-day investment roadshow across…

Fuel Prices Rise as New Rates Take Effect Across Sri Lanka

Oct 1, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 1, 2026 — Revised fuel prices have come into effect across Sri Lanka from today, with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) increasing the…

Paperless Customs Declaration Process Takes Effect Across Sri Lanka

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COLOMBO, October 1, 2026 — Sri Lanka Customs has officially introduced its new Paperless Customs Declaration Process, marking a major step towards digitalising and modernising…

CSE Indices Close Lower as Turnover Tops Rs. 1.6 Billion

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COLOMBO, October 1, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed lower, with both benchmark indices ending in negative territory as price declines in key counters…

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

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COLOMBO, October 31, 2026 — Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of Bank of Ceylon, People’s Bank and…

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BEIJING, October 20, 2026 — China’s economy expanded by 4.5%…

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