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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…

Minister Sunil Handunnetti joins Ceylon Gemlogue ’26 as Sri Lanka charts new direction for gem industry

Sep 27, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti attended the inaugural session of Ceylon Gemlogue ’26 in Colombo today, as…

Iran Pushes for Diplomacy After Trump Rejects Hormuz Peace Proposal

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NEW YORK, September 27, 2026 — Iran is continuing to call for a negotiated settlement to its conflict with the United States and Israel after…

Fitch Upgrade Signals Improving Confidence in Sri Lanka’s Post-Crisis Economy

Sep 27, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s latest sovereign credit-rating upgrade by Fitch Ratings is strengthening the country’s position in international financial markets, marking another…

Adverse Weather Affects Nearly 3,500 People Across 15 Districts

Sep 27, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Adverse weather conditions have affected 3,495 people from 943 families across 104 Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions in 15 districts, according…

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Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

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COLOMBO, October 30, 2026 — Union Bank reported a 104% increase in profit after tax to Rs. 701 million for…

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Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Agriculture Department…

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ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

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Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

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The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) recently hosted…

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CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

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Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

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