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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

Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

September 8, 2026

IMF Urges Sri Lanka to Accelerate Reforms Amid Rising External Risks

Sep 23, 20262 months ago 5 min read

COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Sri Lanka to maintain prudent economic policies and accelerate structural reforms as the…

SLIM DIGIS 2.6 Brings Sri Lanka’s Digital Marketing Industry Into the Global Spotlight

Sep 23, 20262 months ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s digital marketing industry gathered at Monarch Imperial, Colombo, on September 22 for the grand finale of SLIM DIGIS…

Global Oil Stays Above US$100 as Sri Lanka Holds Fuel Prices Amid Rising Business Costs

Sep 20, 20262 months ago 6 min read

COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Sri Lankan businesses are facing renewed cost pressures as international crude oil prices remain above US$100 a barrel, raising the…

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

Sep 20, 20262 months 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, 20262 months 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…

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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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CSE Ends Higher as Dialog Axiata, Melstacorp and Hayleys Gain

September 19, 2026

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)…

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IMF Commends Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Progress as Seventh Review Continues

September 18, 2026

COLOMBO, September 18, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

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Visa Highlights Digital Growth Opportunities for Sri Lankan SMEs at National SME Forum

September 18, 2026

COLOMBO, September 18, 2026 — Visa has reaffirmed its commitment…

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

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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

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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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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

Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

IMF Urges Sri Lanka to Accelerate Reforms Amid Rising External Risks

SLIM DIGIS 2.6 Brings Sri Lanka’s Digital Marketing Industry Into the Global Spotlight

Global Oil Stays Above US$100 as Sri Lanka Holds Fuel Prices Amid Rising Business Costs

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

HIP Hosts National Oil Spill Contingency Plan Workshop Led by MEPA

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

CSE Ends Higher as Dialog Axiata, Melstacorp and Hayleys Gain

IMF Commends Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Progress as Seventh Review Continues

Visa Highlights Digital Growth Opportunities for Sri Lankan SMEs at National SME Forum

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

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ECONOMY

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

Apparel Exports Rise 3.47% in September, but Nine-Month Earnings Remain 5.52% Lower

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

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NATION

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

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