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HIP Hosts National Oil Spill Contingency Plan Workshop Led by MEPA

Sep 20, 20261 month ago 4 min read

HAMBANTOTA, September 20, 2026 — Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently hosted a National Oil Spill Contingency Plan Workshop conducted by the Marine Environment Protection Authority…

Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector Targets the Next US$3 Billion in Export Growth

Sep 20, 20261 month ago 5 min read

COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is setting its sights on a major new phase of growth, with industry leaders seeking to…

Sri Lanka Targets Bigger Role in Asia’s Trade and Investment Networks

Sep 20, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position within Asia’s expanding trade and investment networks as the country…

Mahaweli River Water Levels Rise as Kandy Areas Face Flood Risk

Sep 20, 20261 month ago 1 min read

COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Authorities have issued a flood warning for several areas in Kandy District as water levels in the Mahaweli River continue…

Sri Lanka Connects First Grid-Scale Battery Storage Facility to National Grid

Sep 19, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka has connected its first grid-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to the national electricity grid, marking a…

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

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COLOMBO, October 27, 2026 — Asian equity markets rallied on Tuesday as Anthropic’s US initial public offering filing renewed enthusiasm…

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Stocks Slip as Rising Oil, Inflation Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

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Global stocks edged lower on Monday as surging oil prices,…

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

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

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

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

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