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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…

Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector Targets the Next US$3 Billion in Export Growth

Sep 20, 20262 months ago 5 min read

COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is setting its sights on a major new phase of growth, with industry leaders seeking to…

Sri Lanka Targets Bigger Role in Asia’s Trade and Investment Networks

Sep 20, 20262 months ago 2 min read

COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position within Asia’s expanding trade and investment networks as the country…

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

November 13, 2026

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

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