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Sri Lanka's ex--President Mahinda Rajaopaksa's son arrested over Airbus bribe deal 

A British court found Airbus paid US$2 million to a shell company owned by ex-SriLankan CEO's wife

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US FMC officials to visit Sri Lanka to advance trade interests

To advance American trade interests and strengthen the shipping connections US businesses rely on to reach markets

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Sri Lanka urges farmers to change cultivation timetable, irrigation due to El Nino

Advised farmers to avoid long-duration paddy varieties and adopt Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) irrigation

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Sri Lanka stocks trend up Friday, Kotagala to absorb subsidiary

Positive contributors to the ASPI were HNB, Dialog, Royal Ceramics, CCS

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Benelux sandbox can boost Sri Lanka's EU trade: Dutch envoy

Sri Lanka-Benelux Business Council holds 31st annual general meeting

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Sri Lanka rupee at 328.20/30 to US dollar spot, bond yields higher

Bond yields were quoted slightly higher, dealers said.

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Sri Lanka bilateral, multilateral debt up in H1 2026; commercial down: Treasury 

The second quarter of 2026 saw external debt rising by US$540 million

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 328.45/60 to US dollar spot, bond yields up

Bond yields closed higher, dealers said.

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs8bn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 88 billion rupees.

Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank to list 13-pct debentures

The Colombo Stock Exchange has approved the listing in principle.

Sri Lanka stocks close up on Thursday, ASPI moves 0.33-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Haycarb, Royal Ceramics, Dipped Products, Access Engineering and Dialog

Rethinking central bank communication in an uncertain world: IMF

In a world of frequent shocks, central bank communications should anchor expectations by explaining how policy responds

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Latest Last
US Dollar 328.3642 336.1698
UK Pound 444.3917 445.0216
Euro 381.8547 383.3680
Yen 2.1043 2.0663
Aus Dollar 236.7342 231.5874
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.4751 3.5512
Korean Won 0.2421 0.2160
Oman Rial 852.8829 873.1683
Saudi Riyal 87.4472 89.4735
UAE Dirham 89.4092 91.5246
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 6,058.92 +1.06%
CSE All Share 21,620.44 +1.05%
Turnover Rs 2677.69 million 1070.24 million
Source: CSE
Latest Last
3-m bill 7.61 7.84
6-m bill 7.91 8.26
12-m bill 8.23 8.3
3-yr bond 9.24 9.25
5-yr bond 9.82 9.56
8-yr bond 10.50 10.48
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
today yesterday
Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
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Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank to list 13-pct debentures

The Colombo Stock Exchange has approved the listing in principle.

1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up on Thursday, ASPI moves 0.33-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Haycarb, Royal Ceramics, Dipped Products, Access Engineering and Dialog

1 min read

Rethinking central bank communication in an uncertain world: IMF

In a world of frequent shocks, central bank communications should anchor expectations by explaining how policy responds

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People's Bank Hits Record Rs40.2 Billion Profit, Pushes For Private Sector Growth

The bank’s leadership believes the next decade is about using its trust, scale, and network to drive growth

Latest Last
US Dollar 328.3642 336.1698
UK Pound 444.3917 445.0216
Euro 381.8547 383.3680
Yen 2.1043 2.0663
Aus Dollar 236.7342 231.5874
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.4751 3.5512
Korean Won 0.2421 0.2160
Oman Rial 852.8829 873.1683
Saudi Riyal 87.4472 89.4735
UAE Dirham 89.4092 91.5246
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 6,058.92 +1.06%
CSE All Share 21,620.44 +1.05%
Turnover Rs 2677.69 million 1070.24 million
Source: CSE
Latest Last
3-m bill 7.61 7.84
6-m bill 7.91 8.26
12-m bill 8.23 8.3
3-yr bond 9.24 9.25
5-yr bond 9.82 9.56
8-yr bond 10.50 10.48
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
today yesterday
Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
I-m SLIBOR - -
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
US Dollar 328.3642 336.1698
UK Pound 444.3917 445.0216
Euro 381.8547 383.3680
Yen 2.1043 2.0663
Aus Dollar 236.7342 231.5874
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.4751 3.5512
Korean Won 0.2421 0.2160
Oman Rial 852.8829 873.1683
Saudi Riyal 87.4472 89.4735
UAE Dirham 89.4092 91.5246
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 6,058.92 +1.06%
CSE All Share 21,620.44 +1.05%
Turnover Rs 2677.69 million 1070.24 million
Source: CSE
Latest Last
3-m bill 7.61 7.84
6-m bill 7.91 8.26
12-m bill 8.23 8.3
3-yr bond 9.24 9.25
5-yr bond 9.82 9.56
8-yr bond 10.50 10.48
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
today yesterday
Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
I-m SLIBOR - -
Source: Central Bank/Indicative

Sri Lanka central bank to host reserve management meet

"The conference aims to promote knowledge exchange, share best practices and foster international cooperation

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Sri Lanka stocks open higher; ASPI gains led by John Keells, Dialog

Market turnover was 95.52 million rupees. Materials led turnover with 24.19 million rupees.

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Making DIMO's Perfect Partner Promise a Reality

The Brand Develops Trust from the Inside Out, Putting Stakeholders at the Centre of Every Partnership

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Sri Lanka rupee at 328.25/35 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields were somewhat steady, dealers said.

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Sri Lanka Customs’ August revenue exceeds target by 15.3-pct

Customs achieved 83.9% of this year’s target in the first eight months

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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 328.30/60 to US dollar spot, bond yields up

Bond yields closed higher, dealers said.

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Sri Lanka's debt down in US$, GDP terms despite up in rupee : Deputy FinMin

Sri Lanka has committed to reduce debt burden to 95% of GDP by 2032, but already achieved 88.8%, minister says

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Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields dip further, Rs80bn sold

All 3 bills are available on tap.

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Sri Lanka’s Hunas Holdings partners with Japan's CCH Inc

“This partnership is entered into identify, develop and manage potential Real Estate and hospitality projects.”

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Sri Lanka stocks close flat on Rs1.28bn turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Ceylinco Insurance, Haycarb, Dipped Products and NDB

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Sri Lanka tourist arrivals drop 3.3-pct in August

There have been 1,535,122 visitors to the island so far this year.

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US-Sri Lanka joint operation busts $21mn drug network

U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership Seizes 463 KG of Crystal Methamphetamine in Joint Counternarcotics Operation

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99x drives autonomous AI shift at Sri Lanka hackathon

99x strengthens AI capabilities through ELEVATE agentic AI hackathon

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Sri Lanka stocks down Wednesday midday, banks lead turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Ceylon Cold Stores, Haycarb and Industrial Asphalts

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Sri Lanka-Hong Kong seminar strengthens trade and investment ties

Organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Jakarta, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong

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Sri Lanka economic summit to focus on AI, digital economy

Prime Minister to headline Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit session on Sri Lanka’s digital future

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Sampath Bank drives regional vehicle leasing at Sri Lanka motor show

Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair Kurunegala

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Foreign investors buy over US$24mn worth of Sri Lanka rupee bonds

Foreigners have bought 89.3 billion (US$271.1 million) worth rupee bonds in the last 11 straight weeks since June 19.

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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 328.00/10 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.

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Sri Lanka’s anti-graft body challenges amendments to Anti-Corruption Act

Says some amendments threaten transparency, accountability, and public trust by undermining the asset declaration regime

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Sri Lanka to submit regulations on 68 Port City strategic businesses to parliament

The move follows the initial approval of the 68 entities by the Cabinet on March 30

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Sri Lanka stocks close marginally down; ASPI dips 0.08-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Browns Investments, Vallibel one, Singer, Access Engineering and CCS

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Sri Lanka cabinet approves immigration control pact with China

aims to enhance institutional coordination, intelligence sharing, and border management.

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Sri Lanka, Brazil to sign agreement to implement sugarcane project

Sri Lanka originally entered into a basic Technical Cooperation Agreement with Brazil on September 16, 2008

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Cabinet approves Sri Lanka-South Korea criminal legal assistance pact

Agreement between Sri Lanka and South Korea on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

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Sri Lanka sells extra Rs5bn Treasury bonds after auction

Bringing the total of bonds sold in the week to 55 billion, data from the Public Debt Management Office showed.

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Sri Lanka current account in deficit for fourth month

Fuel import costs increased by 68.0 percent year-on-year in July 2026.

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Sri Lanka stocks start September on a high as ASPI nears 21,400

Positive contributors to the ASPI were HNB, Dialog, Colombo Dockyard

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World Bank loans $200mn to boost Sri Lanka tourism

The loan supports three successive island-wide operations.

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Sri Lanka to host regional SEARIC Summit 2026

Sri Lanka represents the eighth-largest Rotaract membership base globally, with over 4,500 members across 85 clubs

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Sri Lanka rupee at 327.90/328.05 to US dollar spot, bond yields ease

Bond yields were down particularly on the belly end of the actively quoted tenors, dealers said.

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Sri Lanka construction activity expands in July 2026: PMI

“Survey participants continued to report supply shortages and elevated material prices.”

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Sri Lanka govt explores unexploited minerals amid concerns

Developing infrastructure, providing incentives for investors and promoting R & D also were discussed

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Sri Lanka inflation breaches CB’s upper target band for second straight month in August

Inflation has skyrocketed after oil price hike following the Middle East escalation

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