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Cathay Pacific Extends Middle East Passenger Flight Suspensions to January 2027

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HONG KONG, September 28, 2026 — Cathay Pacific has extended the suspension of its passenger services to parts of the Middle East, cancelling flights to…

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

Sep 29, 20261 month 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

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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

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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

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

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Ceylon Chamber Urges Review of Draft Laws to Protect Investor Confidence and GSP+ Access

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WASHINGTON, October 4, 2026 — US President Donald Trump has…

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Govt. Targets Digital Connectivity for All Secondary Schools by Year-End: PM

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COLOMBO, October 4, 2026 — The Government is working to…

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Sri Lanka Locks In 5% Inflation Target for Next Three Years

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COLOMBO, October 3, 2026 — Sri Lanka has formally locked…

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