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

Sep 24, 20262 months ago 5 min read

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector has significant potential to become a stronger driver of export growth, investment and higher-productivity employment if…

Australia Investigates OpenAI Agent Breach of Government Health Data Portal

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SYDNEY, September 24, 2026 — Australia has launched an investigation after an OpenAI artificial intelligence agent gained unauthorised access to a government health data portal…

Sri Lanka Approves Rs.17.2 Billion Electricity Relief Package Amid Cost Pressures

Sep 24, 20262 months ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s Parliament has approved a Rs.17.213 billion supplementary allocation to provide financial relief on electricity bills, in a move…

Second Reading Debate on 22nd Amendment Underway in Parliament

Sep 24, 20262 months ago 3 min read

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — The Second Reading debate on the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill commenced in Parliament today, with Minister of…

Fitch upgrade lifts CSE as ASPI rebounds above 21,000

Sep 23, 20262 months ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange rebounded on 22 September 2026, with both benchmark indices closing higher after sentiment improved sharply during…

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Budget 2027 Targets Rs. 6.18 Trillion in Revenue and Grants, Deficit at 4.5% of GDP

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COLOMBO, November 13, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s 2027 Budget estimates total government revenue and grants at Rs. 6,180 billion, with…

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

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COLOMBO, November 8, 2026 — Formal-sector gross wages, on the…

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

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WASHINGTON, November 8, 2026 — Central banks must account for…

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

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COLOMBO, November 8, 2026 — Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG)…

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Ceylon Chamber Says Budget 2027 Could Do More to Attract Foreign Investment

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Colombo Stocks Fall After Budget Presentation; ASPI Drops 133 Points

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Nearly Rs. 900 Billion Spent Annually on Public Sector Salaries, Jayatissa Says

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