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Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

Oil Prices Rise After Reported US Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

November 3, 2026
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

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

November 2, 2026
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

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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JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access
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JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

November 9, 2026

COLOMBO, November 9, 2026 — The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to submit a fresh…

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Sri Lanka Launches Islandwide Dengue Control Programme Amid Rising Risk
September 14, 2026

The Sri Lankan Government has launched a special islandwide dengue-control…

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India’s BRICS Chairship Produces More Than 50 New Initiatives
September 14, 2026

India’s BRICS chairship has resulted in more than 50 initiatives…

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Colombo Port Capacity to Increase by 1.5 Million TEUs as Sri Lanka Targets Continued Growth
September 13, 2026

COLOMBO — Colombo Port is set to expand its handling…

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JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

JAAF Backs Fresh GSP+ Application to Protect Sri Lanka’s EU Market Access

November 9, 2026
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

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Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

Fitch Upgrades Commercial Bank to ‘AA(lka)’ Following National Rating Scale Recalibration

November 9, 2026
HIPG and Al-Futtaim Logistics Explore Stronger Gulf Vehicle Links and Port Investment Opportunities

HIPG and Al-Futtaim Logistics Explore Stronger Gulf Vehicle Links and Port Investment Opportunities

November 8, 2026
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

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ECONOMY

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
Higher Wages, Lower Living Standards: Sri Lanka’s Real Take-Home Pay, 2017–2026

Higher Wages, Lower Living Standards: Sri Lanka’s Real Take-Home Pay, 2017–2026

November 8, 2026
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

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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

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Passenger Drone Test Flights Begin at Colombo Port City Ahead of November 11 Demonstration

Passenger Drone Test Flights Begin at Colombo Port City Ahead of November 11 Demonstration

November 8, 2026
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

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World

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
IMF Chief Warns AI Slowdown Could Complicate Central Banks’ Inflation Fight

IMF Chief Warns AI Slowdown Could Complicate Central Banks’ Inflation Fight

November 8, 2026
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

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