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China Extends Suspension of 24% Additional Tariff on US Goods for Two Months

November 9, 2026

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

November 9, 2026

Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

November 9, 2026

JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

November 9, 2026

Cabinet Awards Rs.2.89 Billion Baseline Road Extension Contract to Maga Engineering

Sep 30, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 30, 2026 — The Government has awarded a Rs.2.89 billion contract to Maga Engineering Ltd. for the third phase of the Baseline Road…

Rs.160 Million Diesel Discrepancy at Lakvijaya Power Plant Triggers Internal Probe

Sep 30, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 30, 2026 — An internal investigation has been launched into a diesel discrepancy exceeding Rs.160 million at the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai,…

CBSL Holds Policy Rate at 8.75% as Inflation and External Risks Persist

Sep 30, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 30, 2026 — The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has kept its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 8.75%, opting to maintain…

US Forces Complete Iraq Withdrawal, Raising Concerns Over Iran’s Growing Influence

Sep 30, 20261 month ago 4 min read

BAGHDAD, September 30, 2026 — The United States is completing the withdrawal of its forces from their remaining bases in Iraq, ending more than two…

Sri Lanka Targets Saudi Capital for New Investment and Development Partnerships

Sep 29, 20261 month ago 5 min read

COLOMBO, September 29, 2026 — Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to attract Saudi investment into new development projects, seeking to transform its longstanding relationship…

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JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

November 9, 2026

COLOMBO, November 9, 2026 — The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to submit a fresh…

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September 8, 2026

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More Than 60 Armed Conflicts Push World Into Dangerous Territory

September 8, 2026

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Latest news

China Extends Suspension of 24% Additional Tariff on US Goods for Two Months

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

Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

Cabinet Awards Rs.2.89 Billion Baseline Road Extension Contract to Maga Engineering

Rs.160 Million Diesel Discrepancy at Lakvijaya Power Plant Triggers Internal Probe

CBSL Holds Policy Rate at 8.75% as Inflation and External Risks Persist

US Forces Complete Iraq Withdrawal, Raising Concerns Over Iran’s Growing Influence

Sri Lanka Targets Saudi Capital for New Investment and Development Partnerships

JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

German Company Launches Rocket as Europe Enters Satellite Race

More Than 60 Armed Conflicts Push World Into Dangerous Territory

Handful of Men Have Almost Unlimited Power Over AI : UN Rights Chief

BIZ BREAKING

JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

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

BUSINESS

Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

HIPG and Al-Futtaim Logistics Explore Stronger Gulf Vehicle Links and Port Investment Opportunities

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

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

Higher Wages, Lower Living Standards: Sri Lanka’s Real Take-Home Pay, 2017–2026

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

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

Passenger Drone Test Flights Begin at Colombo Port City Ahead of November 11 Demonstration

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