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Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

October 19, 2026
Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months

Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months

October 19, 2026
SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents

SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents

October 19, 2026
Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

October 18, 2026

HNB Finance strengthens Board with four Independent Non-Executive Directors

Sep 11, 2026 1 month ago 4 min read
HNB Finance strengthens Board with four Independent Non-Executive Directors

From left: Renuke Wijayawardhane, Shanti Gnanapragasam, Nabiha Mohamed and Dr. Thisuri Wanniarachchi HNB Finance Plc has strengthened its Board with the appointment of four Independent…

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Sri Lanka Inflation Rises to 8% as Food Prices Drive August Increase

Sep 11, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
Sri Lanka Inflation Rises to 8% as Food Prices Drive August Increase

Sri Lanka’s headline inflation accelerated to 8.0% in August 2026, up from 7.3% in July, with rising food prices making the biggest contribution to the…

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India to Support Sri Lanka Army in Establishing Artificial Intelligence Lab

Sep 11, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
India to Support Sri Lanka Army in Establishing Artificial Intelligence Lab
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CSE Ends Lower as Investors Focus on Banking and Capital Goods Stocks

Sep 11, 2026 1 month ago 2 min read
CSE Ends Lower as Investors Focus on Banking and Capital Goods Stocks
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Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage

Sep 11, 2026 1 month ago 3 min read
Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage

A shortage of air traffic controllers caused flight cancellations and major delays at Sydney Airport ‌on Friday morning, the federal agency responsible for managing Australia’s…

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Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion
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Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

October 19, 2026

COLOMBO, October 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s total government expenditure is projected to increase by 12.6% to Rs. 4.993 trillion…

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Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit
October 17, 2026

TOKYO / COLOMBO, 17 October 2026 — Japan has reaffirmed…

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IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry
October 17, 2026

COLOMBO, October 17, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

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Prime Lands and Melwa Join Hands for Mixed-Use Development in Port City Colombo
October 17, 2026

COLOMBO, October 17, 2026 — Sri Lankan developers Prime Lands…

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Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget Expenditure Set to Rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 Trillion

October 19, 2026
IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

IMF Signals Continued Support for Sri Lanka Beyond March 2027 Programme Expiry

October 17, 2026
Sri Lanka Seeks EU Investment Under €300 Billion Global Gateway Initiative

Sri Lanka Seeks EU Investment Under €300 Billion Global Gateway Initiative

October 16, 2026

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SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents

SANKEN GEN Established as Independent International Group Following Five Decades of Construction Delivery Across Three Continents

October 19, 2026
Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

Sri Lanka’s AML Reforms Put Investor Confidence and International Banking Access in Focus

October 18, 2026
Prime Lands and Melwa Join Hands for Mixed-Use Development in Port City Colombo

Prime Lands and Melwa Join Hands for Mixed-Use Development in Port City Colombo

October 17, 2026

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ECONOMY

Litro Gas Shipment Carrying 3,900 MT of LPG Scheduled to Arrive Today

Litro Gas Shipment Carrying 3,900 MT of LPG Scheduled to Arrive Today

October 18, 2026
Colombo Port Handles US$30 Billion in U.S.-Related Cargo Annually

Colombo Port Handles US$30 Billion in U.S.-Related Cargo Annually

October 17, 2026
Hambantota Port Handles Over 167,000 Vehicle Deliveries Amid Import Demand

Hambantota Port Handles Over 167,000 Vehicle Deliveries Amid Import Demand

October 16, 2026

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CSE Closes Higher as Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Lead Gains; Weekly Indices Remain Lower

CSE Closes Higher as Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Lead Gains; Weekly Indices Remain Lower

October 17, 2026
CSE Indices Close Higher as Turnover Exceeds Rs. 1.5 Billion

CSE Indices Close Higher as Turnover Exceeds Rs. 1.5 Billion

October 16, 2026
CSE Closes in Red as Dialog Axiata and Key Counters Weigh on Indices

CSE Closes in Red as Dialog Axiata and Key Counters Weigh on Indices

October 15, 2026

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Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months

Sri Lanka Records US$2.24 Billion in Tourism Earnings in First Nine Months

October 19, 2026
Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

Sri Lanka and Japan Advance Industrial Corridor Plan During Industry Minister’s Tokyo Visit

October 17, 2026
Rs. 3.09 Billion Surgical Ward Complex Planned for Tangalle Hospital

Rs. 3.09 Billion Surgical Ward Complex Planned for Tangalle Hospital

October 17, 2026

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Trump to Take Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions, Rubio Says

Trump to Take Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions, Rubio Says

October 18, 2026
Oil Prices Hit $110 a Barrel as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

Oil Prices Hit $110 a Barrel as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

October 17, 2026
Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster, Claims Sub-One-Second 0–60 MPH Acceleration

Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster, Claims Sub-One-Second 0–60 MPH Acceleration

October 16, 2026

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