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Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday Tuesday

September 8, 2026

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

September 8, 2026

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

September 8, 2026

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

September 8, 2026

Electricity Tariff Cuts Remain Without Firm Timeline as Sri Lanka Expands Renewables

Sep 28, 20261 month ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Government has yet to set a firm timeline for electricity tariff reductions, with Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka saying…

Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

Sep 28, 20261 month ago 2 min read

GAMPAHA, September 27, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Government will introduce a Rs. 41 billion fuel subsidy covering the next…

Rupee Weakens Against Dollar as Selling Rates Move Towards Rs. 335

Sep 28, 20261 month ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 28, 2026 — The Sri Lankan Rupee weakened further against the US Dollar at several commercial banks today, with dollar selling rates moving…

Sri Lanka sets sights on 4 million tourists and US$8 billion tourism revenue by 2030

Sep 27, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Sri Lanka is targeting four million tourist arrivals and US$8 billion in annual tourism revenue by 2030, as the Government…

Minister Sunil Handunnetti joins Ceylon Gemlogue ’26 as Sri Lanka charts new direction for gem industry

Sep 27, 20261 month ago 4 min read

COLOMBO, September 27, 2026 — Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti attended the inaugural session of Ceylon Gemlogue ’26 in Colombo today, as…

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Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Top US$7 Billion in October, Rising 3.2%

November 7, 2026

COLOMBO, November 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets rose to US$7.086 billion at the end of October 2026,…

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Sri Lanka foreign reserves rise 4.6% to $6.9 billion in August

September 9, 2026

COLOMBO, Sept 9 – Sri Lanka’s official foreign exchange reserves…

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India’s Economic Rise Creates New Opportunities for Sri Lanka as Rajnath Singh Highlights Expanding Bilateral Ties

September 8, 2026

India’s rapidly expanding economy and growing global trade footprint could…

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German Company Launches Rocket as Europe Enters Satellite Race

September 8, 2026

Germany’s Isar Aerospace has launched a rocket into orbit from…

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

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

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Colombo Stocks End Week Higher as ASPI Gains 5.4%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 3 Billion

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

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IMF Chief Warns AI Slowdown Could Complicate Central Banks’ Inflation Fight

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Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday Tuesday

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

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

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

Electricity Tariff Cuts Remain Without Firm Timeline as Sri Lanka Expands Renewables

Government Announces Rs. 41 Billion Fuel Subsidy for Three Months

Rupee Weakens Against Dollar as Selling Rates Move Towards Rs. 335

Sri Lanka sets sights on 4 million tourists and US$8 billion tourism revenue by 2030

Minister Sunil Handunnetti joins Ceylon Gemlogue ’26 as Sri Lanka charts new direction for gem industry

Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Top US$7 Billion in October, Rising 3.2%

Sri Lanka foreign reserves rise 4.6% to $6.9 billion in August

India’s Economic Rise Creates New Opportunities for Sri Lanka as Rajnath Singh Highlights Expanding Bilateral Ties

German Company Launches Rocket as Europe Enters Satellite Race

BIZ BREAKING

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

Plantation Sector Calls for Longer Leases and Investment Reforms as Costs Rise and Output Falls

BUSINESS

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

Export Manufacturers Can Access TIEP Tax Concessions Through Industry Ministry: Handunnetti

ECONOMY

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

CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

MARKETS

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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