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

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

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

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

September 8, 2026
Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

September 8, 2026

HNB Finance strengthens Board with four Independent Non-Executive Directors

Sep 11, 2026 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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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Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million
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Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

October 30, 2026

COLOMBO, October 30, 2026 — Union Bank reported a 104% increase in profit after tax to Rs. 701 million for…

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Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe
September 8, 2026

“A prolonged El Niño drought forces a massive, unbudgeted outflow…

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Yala National Park Zones 1 and 2 to close from Sept. 14
September 8, 2026

It has been decided to close Zones 01 and 02…

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Deputy Minister rejects claims of shifting tax terms at Port City after investor backlash
September 8, 2026

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe was drawn…

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BIZ BREAKING

Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

Union Bank’s Nine-Month Profit After Tax More Than Doubles to Rs. 701 Million

October 30, 2026
Ceylon Chamber Urges Review of Draft Laws to Protect Investor Confidence and GSP+ Access

Ceylon Chamber Urges Review of Draft Laws to Protect Investor Confidence and GSP+ Access

October 29, 2026
Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

Sri Lanka Begins APG Review of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework

October 28, 2026

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BUSINESS

Sri Lanka Launches AgriConnect with US$665 Million in Investment Backing to Support Farmers and Agribusinesses

Sri Lanka Launches AgriConnect with US$665 Million in Investment Backing to Support Farmers and Agribusinesses

October 30, 2026
Japan Grants Rs. 4.56 Billion for Kelani River Pumping Project to Protect Businesses and Communities

Japan Grants Rs. 4.56 Billion for Kelani River Pumping Project to Protect Businesses and Communities

October 29, 2026
IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

IMF Technology Chief Urges Strong Governance and Public Trust in AI-Driven Central Banking

October 28, 2026

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ECONOMY

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

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

October 30, 2026
World Bank Forecasts 23% Rise in Commodity Prices as Energy and Food Costs Climb

World Bank Forecasts 23% Rise in Commodity Prices as Energy and Food Costs Climb

October 29, 2026
Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

Cabinet Clears US$100 Million ADB Loan Agreement for Economic Recovery Programme

October 28, 2026

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MARKETS

CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

CSE Recovery Enters Third Session as ASPI Jumps 297 Points Above 20,250

October 30, 2026
Colombo Stocks Rise as Banking and Telecom Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 2.2 Billion

Colombo Stocks Rise as Banking and Telecom Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 2.2 Billion

October 29, 2026
CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

CSE Targets Record Rs. 200 Billion in Capital Raising as New Investment Products Take Shape

October 28, 2026

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

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

October 30, 2026
Central Bank Names 27 Prohibited Scheme Entries, Warns Public Over Companies and Apps

Central Bank Names 27 Prohibited Scheme Entries, Warns Public Over Companies and Apps

October 29, 2026
President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

President Orders Faster Completion of Katunayake Airport Capacity Expansion Projects

October 28, 2026

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World

Jio Surges 27% on Market Debut, Reaches US$137 Billion Valuation

Jio Surges 27% on Market Debut, Reaches US$137 Billion Valuation

October 29, 2026
Luxury World Cruise Suspended in Cambodia as Soaring Fuel Costs Strand Passengers

Luxury World Cruise Suspended in Cambodia as Soaring Fuel Costs Strand Passengers

October 28, 2026
Bolsonaro’s Party Recognises Lula Victory as Trump Questions Brazil Election Without Evidence

Bolsonaro’s Party Recognises Lula Victory as Trump Questions Brazil Election Without Evidence

October 27, 2026

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