Latest news

Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday Tuesday

Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday Tuesday

September 8, 2026
Stocks Slip as Rising Oil, Inflation Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

Stocks Slip as Rising Oil, Inflation Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets

September 8, 2026
Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

September 8, 2026
ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

September 8, 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…

Read More

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
Read More

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…

Read More
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Top US$7 Billion in October, Rising 3.2%
BIZ BREAKING

Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Top US$7 Billion in October, Rising 3.2%

November 7, 2026

COLOMBO, November 7, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets rose to US$7.086 billion at the end of October 2026,…

Read More
NATION
Second Reading Debate on 22nd Amendment Underway in Parliament
September 24, 2026

COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — The Second Reading debate on…

Read More
MARKETS
Fitch upgrade lifts CSE as ASPI rebounds above 21,000
September 23, 2026

COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — The Colombo Stock Exchange rebounded…

Read More
ECONOMY
IPS Outlines Sectoral Reforms to Put Sri Lanka on a Durable Growth Path
September 23, 2026

COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — Sri Lanka needs to move…

Read More

BIZ BREAKING

Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Top US$7 Billion in October, Rising 3.2%

Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Top US$7 Billion in October, Rising 3.2%

November 7, 2026

Port City Colombo FinTech Dialogue Calls for Two-Year Growth Roadmap

November 6, 2026
Plantation Sector Calls for Longer Leases and Investment Reforms as Costs Rise and Output Falls

Plantation Sector Calls for Longer Leases and Investment Reforms as Costs Rise and Output Falls

November 6, 2026

View All

BUSINESS

John Keells Forum Explores Property and Equity Investment Strategies for Long-Term Wealth

John Keells Forum Explores Property and Equity Investment Strategies for Long-Term Wealth

November 7, 2026
Export Manufacturers Can Access TIEP Tax Concessions Through Industry Ministry: Handunnetti

Export Manufacturers Can Access TIEP Tax Concessions Through Industry Ministry: Handunnetti

November 6, 2026
Hemas H1 Revenue Rises 9.5% to Rs. 66.6 Billion as Strong Q2 Restores EBITDA Growth

Hemas H1 Revenue Rises 9.5% to Rs. 66.6 Billion as Strong Q2 Restores EBITDA Growth

November 6, 2026

View All

ECONOMY

LAUGFS Seeks Temporary Hambantota Terminal Access as Three LPG Shipments Due in November

LAUGFS Seeks Temporary Hambantota Terminal Access as Three LPG Shipments Due in November

November 4, 2026
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

View All

MARKETS

Colombo Stocks End Week Higher as ASPI Gains 5.4%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 3 Billion

Colombo Stocks End Week Higher as ASPI Gains 5.4%; Daily Turnover Averages Rs. 3 Billion

November 7, 2026
EPF Equity Portfolio Valued at Rs. 204.94 Billion, More Than Double Investment Cost

EPF Equity Portfolio Valued at Rs. 204.94 Billion, More Than Double Investment Cost

November 6, 2026
Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Banking Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 3.9 Billion

Colombo Stocks Close Higher as Banking Gains Lift Turnover Above Rs. 3.9 Billion

November 5, 2026

View All

NATION

Port City Colombo Holds First India Investor Forum to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties

Port City Colombo Holds First India Investor Forum to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties

November 6, 2026
Fitch Upgrades People’s Leasing, MBSL and CBC Finance; Outlooks Stable

Fitch Upgrades People’s Leasing, MBSL and CBC Finance; Outlooks Stable

November 5, 2026
Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

Cabinet Approves Rs. 3.33 Billion to Restore Cyclone-Damaged Roads

November 4, 2026

View All

World

Nasdaq 100 Loses US$2.5 Trillion as Democrat Election Gains Deepen AI Investment Fears

Nasdaq 100 Loses US$2.5 Trillion as Democrat Election Gains Deepen AI Investment Fears

November 6, 2026
‘Next Barack Obama’ Emerges as Clear Frontrunner for 2028 US Presidential Race

‘Next Barack Obama’ Emerges as Clear Frontrunner for 2028 US Presidential Race

November 5, 2026
Laurini Officine Meccaniche Unveils 150-Ton Demolition Giant with 50-Meter Reach at World Demolition Summit in Madrid

Laurini Officine Meccaniche Unveils 150-Ton Demolition Giant with 50-Meter Reach at World Demolition Summit in Madrid

November 4, 2026

View All

BIZ BREAKING

BUSINESS

ECONOMY

MARKETS

NATION

world