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COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stressed the importance of institutional credibility, strong monetary policy…
COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Vidullanka PLC and David Pieris Motor Company have inaugurated a 10 MW solar power plant in Ranna, expanding Sri Lanka’s…
COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — Colombo stock market indices closed lower as price declines in Dialog Axiata, Hatton National Bank and Hemas Holdings weighed on…
COLOMBO, October 20, 2026 — China Merchants Port Holdings’ withdrawal from a US$392 million logistics development at the Port of Colombo has raised concerns over…
BEIJING, October 20, 2026 — China’s economy expanded by 4.5% in the third quarter, slightly exceeding market expectations as strong exports helped offset weak domestic…
BIZ BREAKING
COLOMBO, September 14, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s stock market showed signs of recovery during Monday’s trading session, with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) benchmarks moving into positive territory after a softer start. The All Share Price Index (ASPI), the benchmark…
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 Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said. Speaking at the inaugural Reserve Management Conference 2026 in…
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is set to arrive in Colombo today for nearly two weeks of discussions with Sri Lankan authorities on the Seventh Review of the country’s US$3 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, alongside the 2026…
BUSINESS
TRINCOMALEE, September 25, 2026 — Fairway Holdings is expanding its presence in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry with a long-term hotel management agreement for Trincomalee Beach…
COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s agrifood sector has significant potential to become a stronger driver of export growth, investment and higher-productivity employment if…
COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s total exports surpassed the US$12 billion milestone during the first eight months of 2026, reaching an estimated US$12.01…
HAMBANTOTA, September 20, 2026 — Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently hosted a National Oil Spill Contingency Plan Workshop conducted by the Marine Environment Protection Authority…
ECONOMY
COLOMBO — Colombo Port is set to expand its handling capacity by a further 1.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), as Sri Lanka moves to…
Sri Lanka’s headline inflation accelerated to 8.0% in August 2026, up from 7.3% in July, with rising food prices making the biggest contribution to the…
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,…
MARKETS
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange indices were trading up on Friday morning, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving up 0.37…
Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 328.20/40 to the US dollar in the spot market on Monday, while bond yields were steady, dealers said. A…
Sri Lanka’s bourse opened the week in green with the main All Share Price Index moving up 0.17 percent in early trading. The ASPI was…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange indices were trading down on Tuesday midday, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving…
NATION
COLOMBO, September 25, 2026 — Parliament is scheduled to vote today on the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, as…
COLOMBO, September 24, 2026 — The Second Reading debate on the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill commenced in Parliament today, with Minister of…
COLOMBO, September 23, 2026 — Sri Lanka’s digital marketing industry gathered at Monarch Imperial, Colombo, on September 22 for the grand finale of SLIM DIGIS…
COLOMBO, September 20, 2026 — Authorities have issued a flood warning for several areas in Kandy District as water levels in the Mahaweli River continue…
world
WASHINGTON, September 16, 2026 — The US government is reportedly moving toward approving an arms package worth approximately US$2.8 billion for Israel, according to US…
India’s BRICS chairship has resulted in more than 50 initiatives covering a wide range of areas, including counterterrorism, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, health security, trade,…
xNEW DELHI, September 13, 2026 — BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday, the first day of the 18th BRICS Summit, setting out…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to further strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership, as Moscow called for the BRICS…