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Canada, India Push to Finalise Trade Deal by Year-End

Sep 20, 20261 month ago 3 min read

MUMBAI, September 20, 2026 — Canada remains optimistic about concluding negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India by the end of this…

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…

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Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

October 28, 2026

COLOMBO, October 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s third mutual evaluation by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) has commenced,…

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

September 8, 2026

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

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

September 8, 2026

Canvasses more than 350 merchants and activates cashback campaign with…

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IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

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Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

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CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

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President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

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

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