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Seat Belts Now Mandatory for All Expressway Passengers

Sep 19, 20261 month ago 1 min read

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — All passengers travelling in vehicles on Sri Lanka’s expressways are now required to wear seat belts, with the regulation coming…

CSE Ends Higher as Dialog Axiata, Melstacorp and Hayleys Gain

Sep 19, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed higher, supported by price gains in counters including Dialog Axiata, Melstacorp and Hayleys, while…

IMF Commends Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Progress as Seventh Review Continues

Sep 18, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 18, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s recent progress in maintaining fiscal discipline, increasing government revenue and attracting…

Visa Highlights Digital Growth Opportunities for Sri Lankan SMEs at National SME Forum

Sep 18, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 18, 2026 — Visa has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and digital transformation of Sri Lanka’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…

India Steps Up Push to Become Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub

Sep 18, 20261 month ago 3 min read

NEW DELHI, September 18, 2026 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stepped up efforts to position India as a major global destination for semiconductor…

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Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

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COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Global oil prices rose sharply on Thursday, with Brent crude reaching a five-month closing high…

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

September 8, 2026

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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Canvasses more than 350 merchants and activates cashback campaign with…

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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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Hayleys Solar Launches 24/7 Operations Centre to Monitor Renewable Energy Assets

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Sri Lanka’s NCPI Inflation Steady at 8.1% in September as Food Prices Accelerate

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

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