Home -

EDB Appoints 24 Export Advisory Committees to Drive Sri Lanka’s US$36 Billion Export Target

Oct 9, 20261 month ago 4 min read

Minister Sunil Handunnetti, EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe COLOMBO, October 9, 2026 — Sri Lanka has established 24 export advisory committees for 2026–2029 to help remove regulatory…

Sri Lankan Exporters Secure US$50,000 in Orders at Maldives Trade Exhibition, Negotiate Further US$150,000

Oct 9, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 9, 2026 — Sri Lankan exporters have secured approximately US$50,000 in confirmed orders and are negotiating a further US$150,000 in potential business following…

Sri Lanka Customs Revenue Surpasses September Target by 32% as 2026 Collections Near Annual Goal

Oct 9, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 9, 2026 — Sri Lanka Customs collected Rs. 258.3 billion in September, exceeding its monthly revenue target by 32.1%, as stronger collections from…

Sri Lankan Scientist Themiya Nanayakkara Helps Discover Record-Breaking Radio Burst from 10 Billion Years Ago

Oct 9, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 9, 2026 — Sri Lankan scientist Themiya Nanayakkara has contributed to a landmark international astronomy discovery involving the oldest fast radio burst ever…

CSE Indices Close Lower as Rs. 2.7 Billion Turnover Concentrates in Key Counters

Oct 9, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 9, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed in negative territory as selling pressure on heavyweight counters, including Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka,…

BIZ BREAKING

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…

NATION

SLIM DIGIS 2.6 Brings Sri Lanka’s Digital Marketing Industry Into the Global Spotlight

September 23, 2026

COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s digital marketing industry…

MARKETS

Global Oil Stays Above US$100 as Sri Lanka Holds Fuel Prices Amid Rising Business Costs

September 20, 2026

COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Sri Lankan businesses are facing…

WORLD

Canada, India Push to Finalise Trade Deal by Year-End

September 20, 2026

MUMBAI, September 20, 2026 — Canada remains optimistic about concluding…

BIZ BREAKING

BUSINESS

Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

ECONOMY

Sri Lanka’s Remittances Reach US$735.6 Million in October; Ten-Month Inflows Top US$7.6 Billion

MARKETS

Colombo Stocks End Week Higher as ASPI Gains 5.4%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 3 Billion

NATION

World

China Extends Suspension of 24% Additional Tariff on US Goods for Two Months

BIZ BREAKING

No Post Found

BUSINESS

No Post Found

ECONOMY

No Post Found

MARKETS

No Post Found

NATION

No Post Found

world

No Post Found

Latest news

Foreign Reserves Rise to USD 6,905 Million

Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$579mn in August amid rupee appreciation

Sri Lanka stocks trend up Friday, Kotagala to absorb subsidiary

Sri Lanka rupee at 328.20/40 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

EDB Appoints 24 Export Advisory Committees to Drive Sri Lanka’s US$36 Billion Export Target

Sri Lankan Exporters Secure US$50,000 in Orders at Maldives Trade Exhibition, Negotiate Further US$150,000

Sri Lanka Customs Revenue Surpasses September Target by 32% as 2026 Collections Near Annual Goal

Sri Lankan Scientist Themiya Nanayakkara Helps Discover Record-Breaking Radio Burst from 10 Billion Years Ago

CSE Indices Close Lower as Rs. 2.7 Billion Turnover Concentrates in Key Counters

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

SLIM DIGIS 2.6 Brings Sri Lanka’s Digital Marketing Industry Into the Global Spotlight

Global Oil Stays Above US$100 as Sri Lanka Holds Fuel Prices Amid Rising Business Costs

Canada, India Push to Finalise Trade Deal by Year-End

BIZ BREAKING

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

Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Top US$7 Billion in October, Rising 3.2%

Port City Colombo FinTech Dialogue Calls for Two-Year Growth Roadmap

BUSINESS

Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

HIPG and Al-Futtaim Logistics Explore Stronger Gulf Vehicle Links and Port Investment Opportunities

John Keells Forum Explores Property and Equity Investment Strategies for Long-Term Wealth

ECONOMY

Sri Lanka’s Remittances Reach US$735.6 Million in October; Ten-Month Inflows Top US$7.6 Billion

Higher Wages, Lower Living Standards: Sri Lanka’s Real Take-Home Pay, 2017–2026

LAUGFS Seeks Temporary Hambantota Terminal Access as Three LPG Shipments Due in November

MARKETS

Colombo Stocks End Week Higher as ASPI Gains 5.4%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 3 Billion

EPF Equity Portfolio Valued at Rs. 204.94 Billion, More Than Double Investment Cost

Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Banking Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 3.9 Billion

NATION

EDB Recognises Sri Lanka Expo 2027 Partners Ahead of Major International Trade Exhibition

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

Port City Colombo Holds First India Investor Forum to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties

World

China Extends Suspension of 24% Additional Tariff on US Goods for Two Months

IMF Chief Warns AI Slowdown Could Complicate Central Banks’ Inflation Fight

Nasdaq 100 Loses US$2.5 Trillion as Democrat Election Gains Deepen AI Investment Fears