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CBSL Survey Tracks Financial Sector Risks and Confidence in Sri Lanka’s Financial System

CBSL Survey Tracks Financial Sector Risks and Confidence in Sri Lanka’s Financial System

October 8, 2026
Prime Expands Sri Lankan Real Estate’s Global Reach, Driving FDI and Foreign Currency Inflows

Prime Expands Sri Lankan Real Estate’s Global Reach, Driving FDI and Foreign Currency Inflows

October 8, 2026
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets Fall 1.1% to US$6.85 Billion in September

Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets Fall 1.1% to US$6.85 Billion in September

October 8, 2026
CSE Ends Lower as ASPI and S&P SL20 Decline on Broad-Based Selling

CSE Ends Lower as ASPI and S&P SL20 Decline on Broad-Based Selling

October 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…

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

November 10, 2026

COLOMBO, November 10, 2026 — The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has barred the Ernst & Young partners responsible for…

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Yala’s Drought Shows the Growing Cost of Climate Stress on Sri Lanka Tourism
September 8, 2026

YALA, Sri Lanka, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Mugger crocodiles bask…

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Reservoir levels fall near 50% amid dry spell
September 8, 2026

Water levels in reservoirs across Sri Lanka have dropped to…

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Sri Lanka Tourism Faces Fresh Pressure as War Drives Up Energy Costs
September 8, 2026

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing a more challenging 2026…

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BIZ BREAKING

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
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

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BUSINESS

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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MARKETS

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
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

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NATION

CBSL Clarifies EY Remains Eligible to Audit Licensed Banks

CBSL Clarifies EY Remains Eligible to Audit Licensed Banks

November 11, 2026
Industry Minister raises performance-based reward scheme with President as productivity competition returns after five-year gap

Industry Minister raises performance-based reward scheme with President as productivity competition returns after five-year gap

November 11, 2026
EDB Recognises Sri Lanka Expo 2027 Partners Ahead of Major International Trade Exhibition

EDB Recognises Sri Lanka Expo 2027 Partners Ahead of Major International Trade Exhibition

November 9, 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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