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Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 to Examine How Sri Lanka Can Build a More Resilient Economy for the Future

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 to Examine How Sri Lanka Can Build a More Resilient Economy for the Future

September 8, 2026
Foreign Reserves Rise to USD 6,905 Million

Foreign Reserves Rise to USD 6,905 Million

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$579mn in August amid rupee appreciation

Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$579mn in August amid rupee appreciation

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka stocks trend up Friday, Kotagala to absorb subsidiary

Sri Lanka stocks trend up Friday, Kotagala to absorb subsidiary

September 8, 2026

Fuel Subsidy, Vehicle Import Surcharge Shield Economy from Stronger Inflation Pressure – CBSL Governor

Oct 1, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
Fuel Subsidy, Vehicle Import Surcharge Shield Economy from Stronger Inflation Pressure – CBSL Governor

COLOMBO, October 1, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s fuel subsidy and higher taxes on vehicle imports have helped contain inflationary pressure while limiting foreign exchange outflows,…

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Port City Colombo Steps Up Gulf Investment Drive Across UAE, Oman and Qatar

Oct 1, 2026 1 month ago 4 min read
Port City Colombo Steps Up Gulf Investment Drive Across UAE, Oman and Qatar

ABU DHABI, October 1, 2026 — Port City Colombo is intensifying efforts to attract Gulf capital into Sri Lanka, with a seven-day investment roadshow across…

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Fuel Prices Rise as New Rates Take Effect Across Sri Lanka

Oct 1, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Fuel Prices Rise as New Rates Take Effect Across Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, October 1, 2026 — Revised fuel prices have come into effect across Sri Lanka from today, with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) increasing the…

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Paperless Customs Declaration Process Takes Effect Across Sri Lanka

Oct 1, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Paperless Customs Declaration Process Takes Effect Across Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, October 1, 2026 — Sri Lanka Customs has officially introduced its new Paperless Customs Declaration Process, marking a major step towards digitalising and modernising…

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CSE Indices Close Lower as Turnover Tops Rs. 1.6 Billion

Oct 1, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
CSE Indices Close Lower as Turnover Tops Rs. 1.6 Billion

COLOMBO, October 1, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed lower, with both benchmark indices ending in negative territory as price declines in key counters…

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ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour
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ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour

November 5, 2026

COLOMBO, November 5, 2026 — Stocks rallied at the Colombo Stock Exchange during the first hour of trading today, with…

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NATION
President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment
September 8, 2026

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the 22nd Amendment to the…

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NATION
India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today
September 8, 2026

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in…

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ECONOMY
Sri Lanka’s debt down in US$, GDP terms despite up in rupee : Deputy FinMin
September 8, 2026

Sri Lanka’s debt burden measured in both debt-to-gross domestic product…

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BIZ BREAKING

ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour

ASPI Surges 478 Points as CSE Turnover Tops Rs. 2 Billion in First Hour

November 5, 2026
Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

Crypto Cannot Be Used for Domestic Payments, CBSL Governor Says

November 4, 2026
CAL Signs Deal to Acquire 51% of Hong Kong Fund Manager Asia Frontier Capital

CAL Signs Deal to Acquire 51% of Hong Kong Fund Manager Asia Frontier Capital

November 3, 2026

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BUSINESS

JAT Holdings’ Revenue Rises 36% to Rs. 7.01 Billion as Foreign Operations More Than Double

JAT Holdings’ Revenue Rises 36% to Rs. 7.01 Billion as Foreign Operations More Than Double

November 5, 2026
JKH’s Attributable Profit Surges 213% to Rs. 5.17 Billion in Q2; PBT Reaches Rs. 7.95 Billion

JKH’s Attributable Profit Surges 213% to Rs. 5.17 Billion in Q2; PBT Reaches Rs. 7.95 Billion

November 4, 2026
Hayleys Solar Inaugurates Two Kosgama Projects with Combined Capacity of 5 MW

Hayleys Solar Inaugurates Two Kosgama Projects with Combined Capacity of 5 MW

November 3, 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 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
Colombo Stocks Rise as Dialog, Overseas Realty and Hayleys Lead Gains; Turnover Tops Rs. 1.5 Billion

Colombo Stocks Rise as Dialog, Overseas Realty and Hayleys Lead Gains; Turnover Tops Rs. 1.5 Billion

November 4, 2026
ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

November 2, 2026

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NATION

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
Fuel Import Costs Up 50%, Limiting Price Relief Despite Rs. 57 Billion Subsidy Allocation: Minister

Fuel Import Costs Up 50%, Limiting Price Relief Despite Rs. 57 Billion Subsidy Allocation: Minister

November 3, 2026

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World

‘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
Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

November 3, 2026

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