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Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

October 28, 2026
IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

October 28, 2026
Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

October 28, 2026
CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

October 28, 2026

CSE Ends Lower as Dialog Axiata and Richard Pieris Weigh on Indices

Sep 25, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
CSE Ends Lower as Dialog Axiata and Richard Pieris Weigh on Indices

COLOMBO, September 25, 2026 — Sri Lankan equities ended the session in negative territory as selling pressure on key counters including Dialog Axiata, Richard Pieris…

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Expressway Revenue Loss Tops Rs. 4.6 Billion as Audit Flags Major Financial and Control Gaps

Sep 25, 2026 1 month ago 4 min read
Expressway Revenue Loss Tops Rs. 4.6 Billion as Audit Flags Major Financial and Control Gaps

COLOMBO, September 25, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s expressway network suffered more than Rs. 4.6 billion in revenue losses over a period of four years and…

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Parliament to Vote Today on 22nd Amendment and Judicature Amendment Bills

Sep 25, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Parliament to Vote Today on 22nd Amendment and Judicature Amendment Bills

COLOMBO, September 25, 2026 — Parliament is scheduled to vote today on the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, as…

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CSE Expands SME Capital-Market Access as Anuradhapura and Jaffna Businesses Explore New Funding Options

Sep 24, 2026 1 month ago 4 min read
CSE Expands SME Capital-Market Access as Anuradhapura and Jaffna Businesses Explore New Funding Options

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Anuradhapura and Jaffna are being introduced to alternative avenues for raising growth capital as…

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Sri Lanka’s Agrifood Sector Has Major Export Potential Through High-Value Agriculture and Processing

Sep 24, 2026 1 month ago 5 min read
Sri Lanka’s Agrifood Sector Has Major Export Potential Through High-Value Agriculture and Processing

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector has significant potential to become a stronger driver of export growth, investment and higher-productivity employment if…

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Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework
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Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

October 28, 2026

COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s third mutual evaluation by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) has commenced,…

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JETOUR Expands Sri Lankan Footprint with Second Showroom at Colombo City Centre
October 11, 2026

COLOMBO, October 11, 2026 — Chinese automotive brand JETOUR is…

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ECONOMY
“You can increase your fuel prices, but we won’t”: Govt tells private suppliers
October 11, 2026

COLOMBO, October 11, 2026 — The Sri Lankan government has…

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Rs. 12 Billion Hospital Complex Planned for Dambulla to Ease Overcrowding
October 11, 2026

DAMBULLA, October 11, 2026 — A new hospital complex estimated…

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Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

October 28, 2026
Asian Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives AI Optimism Ahead of Major Earnings

Asian Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives AI Optimism Ahead of Major Earnings

October 27, 2026
Lanka IOC and Sinopec Raise Octane 95 Petrol Prices by Rs. 20 to Rs. 495

Lanka IOC and Sinopec Raise Octane 95 Petrol Prices by Rs. 20 to Rs. 495

October 26, 2026

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IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

October 28, 2026
LAUGFS Gas Explores Investment and Potential Stake Sale in Hambantota LPG Terminal

LAUGFS Gas Explores Investment and Potential Stake Sale in Hambantota LPG Terminal

October 27, 2026
Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical Firms Explore Export and Technology Partnerships at CPHI Milan

Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical Firms Explore Export and Technology Partnerships at CPHI Milan

October 26, 2026

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ECONOMY

Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

October 28, 2026
Sri Lanka’s Exports Reach US$13.6 Billion in Nine Months as September Sets Monthly Record

Sri Lanka’s Exports Reach US$13.6 Billion in Nine Months as September Sets Monthly Record

October 27, 2026
Vegetable Prices Rise Amid Rainy Weather; Tomatoes Reach Rs. 650 a Kilogram Wholesale

Vegetable Prices Rise Amid Rainy Weather; Tomatoes Reach Rs. 650 a Kilogram Wholesale

October 26, 2026

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MARKETS

CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

October 28, 2026
Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

October 24, 2026
Colombo Stocks End Lower as Crossings Account for 77.6% of Turnover

Colombo Stocks End Lower as Crossings Account for 77.6% of Turnover

October 23, 2026

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President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

October 28, 2026
Sri Lanka Navy Officer Honoured for Near-Perfect GPA and Awards at US Naval Postgraduate School

Sri Lanka Navy Officer Honoured for Near-Perfect GPA and Awards at US Naval Postgraduate School

October 27, 2026
Norochcholai’s Second Generating Unit Shut for Maintenance; No Power Disruptions Expected

Norochcholai’s Second Generating Unit Shut for Maintenance; No Power Disruptions Expected

October 26, 2026

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Luxury World Cruise Suspended in Cambodia as Soaring Fuel Costs Strand Passengers

Luxury World Cruise Suspended in Cambodia as Soaring Fuel Costs Strand Passengers

October 28, 2026
Bolsonaro’s Party Recognises Lula Victory as Trump Questions Brazil Election Without Evidence

Bolsonaro’s Party Recognises Lula Victory as Trump Questions Brazil Election Without Evidence

October 27, 2026
Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidential Runoff to Secure Fourth Term

Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidential Runoff to Secure Fourth Term

October 26, 2026

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