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

Sep 18, 20262 months ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 18, 2026 — Visa has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and digital transformation of Sri Lanka’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…

India Steps Up Push to Become Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub

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NEW DELHI, September 18, 2026 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stepped up efforts to position India as a major global destination for semiconductor…

Oil Prices Set for Weekly Decline as Saudi Supply Concerns Ease

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LONDON, September 18, 2026 — Global oil prices are heading for a weekly decline after three consecutive weeks of gains, as concerns over disruptions to…

WindForce Boosts Renewable Portfolio to 268 MW with Battery Storage and Floating Solar

Sep 18, 20262 months ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 18, 2026 — Renewable energy producer WindForce PLC has expanded its total generation capacity to approximately 268 MW following the commissioning of two…

CSE Indices End Lower as Key Stocks Decline

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COLOMBO, September 18, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the session in negative territory, with both major indices coming under pressure as several…

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

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

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Parliament to Vote Today on 22nd Amendment and Judicature Amendment Bills

September 25, 2026

COLOMBO, September 25, 2026 — Parliament is scheduled to vote…

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CSE Expands SME Capital-Market Access as Anuradhapura and Jaffna Businesses Explore New Funding Options

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COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…

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Sri Lanka’s Agrifood Sector Has Major Export Potential Through High-Value Agriculture and Processing

September 24, 2026

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector has…

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

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

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

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