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CSE and Commercial Bank Join Forces to Expand Capital Market Access for Sri Lankan Businesses

Oct 7, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 7, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…

CSE Closes Mixed as ASPI Edges Higher While S&P SL20 Declines

Oct 7, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, October 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market closed on a mixed note today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) edging higher on…

2027 Appropriation Bill Presented to Parliament as Budget Process Begins

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COLOMBO, October 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s parliamentary process for the 2027 national budget formally commenced today with the presentation of the Appropriation Bill for…

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Host Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Strengthening Colombo’s Regional Creative Position

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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Senior Vice President-Colombo Hotels and Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka General Manager Kamal Munasinghe (right) with AOD Founder…

Sri Lanka-Thailand Visa-Free Travel Agreement Gets Cabinet Approval

Oct 6, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, October 6, 2026 — The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign a visa exemption agreement between Sri Lanka and Thailand, allowing…

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President Reviews Final 2027 Budget Proposals, Pledges Wider Benefits from Economic Stability

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COLOMBO, November 11, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed the final proposals for the 2027 Budget, saying it…

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Sri Lanka Launches Islandwide Dengue Control Programme Amid Rising Risk

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The Sri Lankan Government has launched a special islandwide dengue-control…

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India’s BRICS Chairship Produces More Than 50 New Initiatives

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Colombo Port Capacity to Increase by 1.5 Million TEUs as Sri Lanka Targets Continued Growth

September 13, 2026

COLOMBO — Colombo Port is set to expand its handling…

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Sri Lanka’s Remittances Reach US$735.6 Million in October; Ten-Month Inflows Top US$7.6 Billion

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ASPI Surges 592 Points Above 22,000 as CSE Turnover Hits Rs. 7.95 Billion

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CBSL Clarifies EY Remains Eligible to Audit Licensed Banks

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Industry Minister raises performance-based reward scheme with President as productivity competition returns after five-year gap

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EDB Recognises Sri Lanka Expo 2027 Partners Ahead of Major International Trade Exhibition

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