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Sri Lanka Inflation Rises to 8% as Food Prices Drive August Increase

Sri Lanka Inflation Rises to 8% as Food Prices Drive August Increase

September 11, 2026
India to Support Sri Lanka Army in Establishing Artificial Intelligence Lab

India to Support Sri Lanka Army in Establishing Artificial Intelligence Lab

September 11, 2026
CSE Ends Lower as Investors Focus on Banking and Capital Goods Stocks

CSE Ends Lower as Investors Focus on Banking and Capital Goods Stocks

September 11, 2026
Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage

Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage

September 11, 2026

CSE Indices Close Lower as Turnover Surpasses Rs. 3.2 Billion

Oct 6, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
CSE Indices Close Lower as Turnover Surpasses Rs. 3.2 Billion

COLOMBO, October 6, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed lower on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices ending in negative territory as selling pressure on…

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China’s Deflationary Pressures Deepen as Domestic Demand Remains Weak

Oct 6, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
China’s Deflationary Pressures Deepen as Domestic Demand Remains Weak

BEIJING, October 6, 2026 — China’s economic recovery is facing mounting pressure as weak domestic demand, persistent industrial overcapacity and a prolonged property downturn continue…

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Sri Lanka, ADB Map Out Development Priorities for 2026–2029

Oct 6, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Sri Lanka, ADB Map Out Development Priorities for 2026–2029

COLOMBO, October 6, 2026 — Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have begun discussions on a multi-year development programme for 2026–2029, with the…

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AkzoNobel to Sell Southeast Asia Paints Business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 Billion

Oct 5, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
AkzoNobel to Sell Southeast Asia Paints Business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 Billion

COLOMBO, October 5, 2026 — AkzoNobel has agreed to sell its Southeast Asian decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion, marking a major…

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Multilac Upgrades Colombo Municipal Council Day Care Centre for Children’s Day

Oct 5, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Multilac Upgrades Colombo Municipal Council Day Care Centre for Children’s Day

COLOMBO, October 5, 2026 — Multilac has completed a series of facility improvements at the Colombo Municipal Council Day Care Centre as part of a…

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

November 7, 2026

COLOMBO, November 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets rose to US$7.086 billion at the end of October 2026,…

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Galle Fort Leads Sri Lanka’s Tourist Hotspots as Visitor Preferences Evolve
September 10, 2026

Galle Fort has emerged as Sri Lanka’s most visited tourist…

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IMF Team Arrives in Colombo for Crucial Seventh EFF Review
September 10, 2026

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is set to arrive…

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BUSINESS
DFCC Bank Partners with John Keells IT to Enhance Employee Banking Benefits
September 10, 2026

DFCC Bank has partnered with John Keells IT to introduce…

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

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

November 7, 2026

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

November 6, 2026
Plantation Sector Calls for Longer Leases and Investment Reforms as Costs Rise and Output Falls

Plantation Sector Calls for Longer Leases and Investment Reforms as Costs Rise and Output Falls

November 6, 2026

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BUSINESS

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

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

November 7, 2026
Export Manufacturers Can Access TIEP Tax Concessions Through Industry Ministry: Handunnetti

Export Manufacturers Can Access TIEP Tax Concessions Through Industry Ministry: Handunnetti

November 6, 2026
Hemas H1 Revenue Rises 9.5% to Rs. 66.6 Billion as Strong Q2 Restores EBITDA Growth

Hemas H1 Revenue Rises 9.5% to Rs. 66.6 Billion as Strong Q2 Restores EBITDA Growth

November 6, 2026

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ECONOMY

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

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

November 4, 2026
CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

November 2, 2026
Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

October 30, 2026

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MARKETS

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

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

November 7, 2026
EPF Equity Portfolio Valued at Rs. 204.94 Billion, More Than Double Investment Cost

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

November 6, 2026
Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Banking Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 3.9 Billion

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

November 5, 2026

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NATION

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

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

November 6, 2026
Fitch Upgrades People’s Leasing, MBSL and CBC Finance; Outlooks Stable

Fitch Upgrades People’s Leasing, MBSL and CBC Finance; Outlooks Stable

November 5, 2026
Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

November 4, 2026

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World

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

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

November 6, 2026
‘Next Barack Obama’ Emerges as Clear Frontrunner for 2028 US Presidential Race

‘Next Barack Obama’ Emerges as Clear Frontrunner for 2028 US Presidential Race

November 5, 2026
Laurini Officine Meccaniche Unveils 150-Ton Demolition Giant with 50-Meter Reach at World Demolition Summit in Madrid

Laurini Officine Meccaniche Unveils 150-Ton Demolition Giant with 50-Meter Reach at World Demolition Summit in Madrid

November 4, 2026

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