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Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

September 8, 2026
Home Lands completes 60% piling work of ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’

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

September 8, 2026
All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026 makes Sri Lankan debut at SLTPL 2026

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

September 7, 2026
India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

India and Sri Lanka to sign three new defence MoUs during Rajnath Singh’s visit

September 1, 2026

CSE Ends Lower as Investors Focus on Banking and Capital Goods Stocks

Sep 11, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
CSE Ends Lower as Investors Focus on Banking and Capital Goods Stocks
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Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage

Sep 11, 2026 2 months ago 3 min read
Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage

A shortage of air traffic controllers caused flight cancellations and major delays at Sydney Airport ‌on Friday morning, the federal agency responsible for managing Australia’s…

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CBSL Urges Sri Lanka to Strengthen Foreign Reserves Before the Next Economic Shock

Sep 11, 2026 2 months ago 3 min read
CBSL Urges Sri Lanka to Strengthen Foreign Reserves Before the Next Economic Shock

Sri Lanka must use periods of economic stability to strengthen its foreign exchange reserves and build a stronger financial buffer against future external shocks, Central…

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EDOTCO Secures US$10 Million Investment Deal to Expand Sri Lanka’s Digital Infrastructure

Sep 10, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
EDOTCO Secures US$10 Million Investment Deal to Expand Sri Lanka’s Digital Infrastructure

EDOTCO Sri Lanka has signed a US$10 million investment agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to expand the country’s digital infrastructure,…

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Rajnath Singh to Depart Sri Lanka After Final Nuwara Eliya Visit

Sep 10, 2026 2 months ago 2 min read
Rajnath Singh to Depart Sri Lanka After Final Nuwara Eliya Visit
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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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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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BUSINESS
Ceylon Chamber Says Budget 2027 Could Do More to Attract Foreign Investment
November 14, 2026

COLOMBO, November 14, 2026 — The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce…

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MARKETS
Colombo Stocks Fall After Budget Presentation; ASPI Drops 133 Points
November 14, 2026

COLOMBO, November 14, 2026 — Sri Lankan stocks closed lower…

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BUSINESS
Hayleys Reports US$1 Billion First-Half Revenue Milestone as Pre-Tax Profit Rises 49%
November 14, 2026

COLOMBO, November 14, 2026 — Hayleys PLC reported consolidated revenue…

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BIZ BREAKING

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

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

November 13, 2026
President Reviews Final 2027 Budget Proposals, Pledges Wider Benefits from Economic Stability

President Reviews Final 2027 Budget Proposals, Pledges Wider Benefits from Economic Stability

November 11, 2026
CBSL Bars EY Audit Partners from Banking Audits Following Rs. 13.6 Billion NDB Fraud

CBSL Bars EY Audit Partners from Banking Audits Following Rs. 13.6 Billion NDB Fraud

November 10, 2026

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BUSINESS

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

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

November 14, 2026
Hayleys Reports US$1 Billion First-Half Revenue Milestone as Pre-Tax Profit Rises 49%

Hayleys Reports US$1 Billion First-Half Revenue Milestone as Pre-Tax Profit Rises 49%

November 14, 2026
ComBank Group Nine-Month Income Rises 18.9% to Rs. 318.8 Billion; Profit Reaches Rs. 52.2 Billion

ComBank Group Nine-Month Income Rises 18.9% to Rs. 318.8 Billion; Profit Reaches Rs. 52.2 Billion

November 13, 2026

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ECONOMY

SEC Welcomes Budget 2027 Measures to Broaden Capital Market Access for Students and SMEs

SEC Welcomes Budget 2027 Measures to Broaden Capital Market Access for Students and SMEs

November 13, 2026
President to Present 2027 Budget Today with Rs. 4.99 Trillion in Proposed Expenditure

President to Present 2027 Budget Today with Rs. 4.99 Trillion in Proposed Expenditure

November 12, 2026
Sri Lanka’s Remittances Reach US$735.6 Million in October; Ten-Month Inflows Top US$7.6 Billion

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

November 9, 2026

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MARKETS

Colombo Stocks Fall After Budget Presentation; ASPI Drops 133 Points

Colombo Stocks Fall After Budget Presentation; ASPI Drops 133 Points

November 14, 2026
Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Turnover Tops Rs. 3 Billion

Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Turnover Tops Rs. 3 Billion

November 13, 2026
ASPI Surges 592 Points Above 22,000 as CSE Turnover Hits Rs. 7.95 Billion

ASPI Surges 592 Points Above 22,000 as CSE Turnover Hits Rs. 7.95 Billion

November 10, 2026

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NATION

Opposition Launches oversight.lk to Track Government Budget Performance

Opposition Launches oversight.lk to Track Government Budget Performance

November 12, 2026
Handunnetti Participates as National Sathosa Opens First Wholesale Outlet in Matara Following Revival

Handunnetti Participates as National Sathosa Opens First Wholesale Outlet in Matara Following Revival

November 11, 2026
CBSL Clarifies EY Remains Eligible to Audit Licensed Banks

CBSL Clarifies EY Remains Eligible to Audit Licensed Banks

November 11, 2026

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World

Nvidia Falls Nearly 7.5% at Open, Erasing US$335 Billion Before Paring Losses

Nvidia Falls Nearly 7.5% at Open, Erasing US$335 Billion Before Paring Losses

November 10, 2026
Oil Plunges More Than US$7 as Trump Signals Restraint on Iran Strikes

Oil Plunges More Than US$7 as Trump Signals Restraint on Iran Strikes

November 10, 2026
China Extends Suspension of 24% Additional Tariff on US Goods for Two Months

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

November 9, 2026

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