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

September 8, 2026

Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

September 8, 2026

All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026

September 7, 2026

India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

September 1, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Tax Revenue Surpasses Rs. 2 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2026

Oct 3, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 3, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) collected more than Rs. 2.04 trillion in tax revenue during the first nine months…

Banking Strength Fails to Reverse CSE Slide as ASPI Falls 42 Points

Oct 3, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, October 3, 2026 — Strength in banking and financial counters failed to offset broader selling pressure at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday, with…

Sri Lanka’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 4% in Q2 2026

Oct 3, 20261 month ago 1 min read

COLOMBO, October 3, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate increased to 4.0% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 3.8% during the corresponding quarter…

UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain in Suspected Terror Plot

Oct 3, 20261 month ago 2 min read

DUBAI, October 3, 2026 — The United Arab Emirates has said a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly attempted to carry out a terrorist attack aboard a flight…

Govt Opens Rs. 95 Billion Financing Push for Businesses in Record Credit Drive

Oct 2, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 2, 2026 — Sri Lankan businesses are set to gain access to a record Rs. 95 billion in concessionary financing in 2026, with…

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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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Deputy Minister rejects claims of shifting tax terms at Port City after investor backlash

September 8, 2026

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe was drawn…

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

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

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

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

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Latest news

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

Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026

India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

Sri Lanka’s Tax Revenue Surpasses Rs. 2 Trillion in First Nine Months of 2026

Banking Strength Fails to Reverse CSE Slide as ASPI Falls 42 Points

Sri Lanka’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 4% in Q2 2026

UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain in Suspected Terror Plot

Govt Opens Rs. 95 Billion Financing Push for Businesses in Record Credit Drive

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

Deputy Minister rejects claims of shifting tax terms at Port City after investor backlash

President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka today

BIZ BREAKING

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

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

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

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

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

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

ECONOMY

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

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

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

MARKETS

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

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

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

NATION

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

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

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