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Sri Lanka Economy Grows 4.2% in Second Quarter of 2026

Sep 16, 20262 months ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 16, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 4.2% year-on-year during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest National Accounts Estimates…

Aitken Spence Hotels’ Rs. 5 Billion Debenture Issue Fully Taken Up on Opening Day

Sep 16, 20262 months ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 16, 2026 — Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC has successfully secured strong investor demand for its maiden listed, rated, unsecured, senior redeemable debenture…

DIMO and Union Bank Join Forces to Expand Vehicle Financing Options

Sep 16, 20262 months ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 16, 2026 — DIMO has partnered with Union Bank PLC to provide exclusive financing solutions for customers purchasing selected TATA Commercial Vehicles, TATA…

Cabinet Approves US$112 Million Waterfront Investment in Colombo Port City

Sep 16, 20262 months ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 16, 2026 — The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a major investment proposal that will see Prime Melwa (Pvt) Ltd develop a landmark…

Rumesh Tharanga returns to Sri Lanka after victory at World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Sep 15, 20262 months ago 1 min read

Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga has returned to the island this morning after winning the men’s javelin throw title at the World Athletics Ultimate…

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Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

November 2, 2026

COLOMBO, November 2, 2026 — Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever monthly merchandise export earnings of US$1.377 billion in September 2026,…

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Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage

September 11, 2026

A shortage of air traffic controllers caused flight cancellations and…

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CBSL Urges Sri Lanka to Strengthen Foreign Reserves Before the Next Economic Shock

September 11, 2026

Sri Lanka must use periods of economic stability to strengthen…

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EDOTCO Secures US$10 Million Investment Deal to Expand Sri Lanka’s Digital Infrastructure

September 10, 2026

EDOTCO Sri Lanka has signed a US$10 million investment agreement…

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Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

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

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ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

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Centrum Air Connects Tashkent and Mattala with Twice-Weekly Direct Flights

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