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

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 4 min read

Global stocks edged lower on Monday as surging oil prices, escalating Middle East tensions and political uncertainty in Europe kept investors cautious ahead of crucial…

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

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 2 min read

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Agriculture Department will bring 33 participants from 11 Asian countries to learn from Sri Lanka’s experience in…

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

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 6 min read

Canvasses more than 350 merchants and activates cashback campaign with 40+ Jaffna businesses as part of CBSL’s latest digital payments promotion Reaffirming its commitment to…

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

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 2 min read

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) recently hosted the fifth working-level meeting of the Sri Lanka–Japan Business Environment Committee, a platform established to…

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

Sep 8, 20262 months ago 4 min read

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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COLOMBO, November 11, 2026 — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed the final proposals for the 2027 Budget, saying it…

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