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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
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
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
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

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

Sep 8, 2026 2 months ago 4 min read
Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

Home Lands yesterday announced that Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo has reached a significant construction milestone, with 60% of its piling work now officially…

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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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Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit
BIZ BREAKING

Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

November 2, 2026

COLOMBO, November 2, 2026 — Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever monthly merchandise export earnings of US$1.377 billion in September 2026,…

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ECONOMY
CBSL Exchange Rates: US Dollar Selling Rate Rises to Rs. 336.92
September 17, 2026

The Sri Lankan Rupee weakened slightly against the US Dollar…

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WORLD
Zhang Yiming Becomes Asia’s Richest Person Driven by ByteDance’s AI Surge
September 17, 2026

Zhang Yiming, the 43-year-old founder of TikTok parent company ByteDance,…

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WORLD
US Reportedly Moves Toward $2.8 Billion Arms Package for Israel
September 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, September 16, 2026 — The US government is reportedly…

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BIZ BREAKING

Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

Sri Lanka’s Exports Hit Record US$1.38 Billion, but September Current Account Posts US$128 Million Deficit

November 2, 2026
Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank

Fitch Upgrades BOC, People’s Bank and Commercial Bank; Downgrades Cargills Bank

October 31, 2026
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

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BUSINESS

Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

Home Lands Showcases Sri Lankan Property Investment Opportunities in Ottawa

November 2, 2026
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

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ECONOMY

CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

CPC Raises Petrol and Diesel Prices; Lanka IOC Matches Two Fuel Rates

November 2, 2026
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

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MARKETS

ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

ASPI Falls 10.97% in Ten Months as October Wipes Rs. 441 Billion Off Market Value

November 2, 2026
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

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NATION

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

Tucker Carlson Warns of Possible Nuclear Strike on Iran Within Days — Markets and Energy Supply at Risk.

November 2, 2026
Oil Hits Six-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Attack Deepens Iran Escalation Fears

Oil Hits Six-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Attack Deepens Iran Escalation Fears

October 31, 2026
Binance Reserves US$6.34 Billion to Cover Losses as Partners Freeze US$3 Billion in Crypto

Binance Reserves US$6.34 Billion to Cover Losses as Partners Freeze US$3 Billion in Crypto

October 31, 2026

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