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Foreign Reserves Rise to USD 6,905 Million

Foreign Reserves Rise to USD 6,905 Million

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$579mn in August amid rupee appreciation

Sri Lanka Central Bank buys US$579mn in August amid rupee appreciation

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka stocks trend up Friday, Kotagala to absorb subsidiary

Sri Lanka stocks trend up Friday, Kotagala to absorb subsidiary

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka rupee at 328.20/40 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

Sri Lanka rupee at 328.20/40 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

September 8, 2026

All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026

Sep 7, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026
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India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

Sep 1, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

Rajnath Singh to meet Sri Lankan leadership Indian-funded reconstruction projects to be reviewed Singh is also expected to review the progress of Indian-funded projects in…

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Asian Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives AI Optimism Ahead of Major Earnings
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Asian Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives AI Optimism Ahead of Major Earnings

October 27, 2026

COLOMBO, October 27, 2026 — Asian equity markets rallied on Tuesday as Anthropic’s US initial public offering filing renewed enthusiasm…

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ECONOMY
Sri Lanka Targets 960 MW Battery Storage Capacity by Mid-2027
September 19, 2026

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — Sri Lanka plans to expand…

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WORLD
Singapore Airlines Named World’s Best Airline for 2026
September 19, 2026

LONDON, September 18, 2026 — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been…

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NATION
Seat Belts Now Mandatory for All Expressway Passengers
September 19, 2026

COLOMBO, September 19, 2026 — All passengers travelling in vehicles…

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BIZ BREAKING

Asian Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives AI Optimism Ahead of Major Earnings

Asian Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives AI Optimism Ahead of Major Earnings

October 27, 2026
Lanka IOC and Sinopec Raise Octane 95 Petrol Prices by Rs. 20 to Rs. 495

Lanka IOC and Sinopec Raise Octane 95 Petrol Prices by Rs. 20 to Rs. 495

October 26, 2026
Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

Brent Crude Hits Five-Month High of US$113.17 as Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Fears

October 23, 2026

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BUSINESS

LAUGFS Gas Explores Investment and Potential Stake Sale in Hambantota LPG Terminal

LAUGFS Gas Explores Investment and Potential Stake Sale in Hambantota LPG Terminal

October 27, 2026
Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical Firms Explore Export and Technology Partnerships at CPHI Milan

Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical Firms Explore Export and Technology Partnerships at CPHI Milan

October 26, 2026
Sri Lankan Firms Explore Maldives Hospitality Market at Hotel Asia 2026

Sri Lankan Firms Explore Maldives Hospitality Market at Hotel Asia 2026

October 24, 2026

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ECONOMY

Sri Lanka’s Exports Reach US$13.6 Billion in Nine Months as September Sets Monthly Record

Sri Lanka’s Exports Reach US$13.6 Billion in Nine Months as September Sets Monthly Record

October 27, 2026
Vegetable Prices Rise Amid Rainy Weather; Tomatoes Reach Rs. 650 a Kilogram Wholesale

Vegetable Prices Rise Amid Rainy Weather; Tomatoes Reach Rs. 650 a Kilogram Wholesale

October 26, 2026
Sri Lanka’s NCPI Inflation Steady at 8.1% in September as Food Prices Accelerate

Sri Lanka’s NCPI Inflation Steady at 8.1% in September as Food Prices Accelerate

October 22, 2026

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MARKETS

Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

Colombo Stocks End Week Lower as ASPI Loses 2.5%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 972 Million

October 24, 2026
Colombo Stocks End Lower as Crossings Account for 77.6% of Turnover

Colombo Stocks End Lower as Crossings Account for 77.6% of Turnover

October 23, 2026
Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Crossings Drive Turnover Above Rs. 1.5 Billion

Colombo Stocks Close Lower as Crossings Drive Turnover Above Rs. 1.5 Billion

October 22, 2026

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NATION

Sri Lanka Navy Officer Honoured for Near-Perfect GPA and Awards at US Naval Postgraduate School

Sri Lanka Navy Officer Honoured for Near-Perfect GPA and Awards at US Naval Postgraduate School

October 27, 2026
Norochcholai’s Second Generating Unit Shut for Maintenance; No Power Disruptions Expected

Norochcholai’s Second Generating Unit Shut for Maintenance; No Power Disruptions Expected

October 26, 2026
All Three Norochcholai Units Reconnected to National Grid Following October 17 Outage

All Three Norochcholai Units Reconnected to National Grid Following October 17 Outage

October 24, 2026

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World

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
Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidential Runoff to Secure Fourth Term

Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidential Runoff to Secure Fourth Term

October 26, 2026
Trump Says US Is Not Negotiating with Iran, Signals Developments ‘Fairly Soon’

Trump Says US Is Not Negotiating with Iran, Signals Developments ‘Fairly Soon’

October 22, 2026

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