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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.

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 strengthens AI capabilities through ELEVATE agentic AI hackathon

Sri Lanka stocks down Wednesday midday, banks lead turnover

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

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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Latest Last
US Dollar 336.1698 337.0431
UK Pound 445.0216 444.3239
Euro 383.3680 382.7461
Yen 2.0663 2.0830
Aus Dollar 231.5874 231.8182
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.5512 3.5703
Korean Won 0.2160 0.2177
Oman Rial 873.1683 875.4139
Saudi Riyal 89.4735 89.7513
UAE Dirham 91.5246 91.7623
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 6,206.51 +0.02%
CSE All Share 22,243.70 -0.09%
Turnover Rs 1070.24 million 1911.34 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 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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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 336.1698 337.0431
UK Pound 445.0216 444.3239
Euro 383.3680 382.7461
Yen 2.0663 2.0830
Aus Dollar 231.5874 231.8182
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.5512 3.5703
Korean Won 0.2160 0.2177
Oman Rial 873.1683 875.4139
Saudi Riyal 89.4735 89.7513
UAE Dirham 91.5246 91.7623
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 6,206.51 +0.02%
CSE All Share 22,243.70 -0.09%
Turnover Rs 1070.24 million 1911.34 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 336.1698 337.0431
UK Pound 445.0216 444.3239
Euro 383.3680 382.7461
Yen 2.0663 2.0830
Aus Dollar 231.5874 231.8182
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
Latest Last
Indian Rupee 3.5512 3.5703
Korean Won 0.2160 0.2177
Oman Rial 873.1683 875.4139
Saudi Riyal 89.4735 89.7513
UAE Dirham 91.5246 91.7623
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
pts %
S&P SL20 6,206.51 +0.02%
CSE All Share 22,243.70 -0.09%
Turnover Rs 1070.24 million 1911.34 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

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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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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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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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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 328.10/30 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields closed lower on selected tenors while the rest of the yield curve consolidated, dealers said.

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Sri Lanka launches World Bank-backed tourism strategy to boost visitor spend

Supported by the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) with a total grant allocation of USD1mn

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Sri Lanka services exports rise 20.07-pct in July 2026, despite drop in financial services

Financial services fell 57.25 percent to 2.10 million dollars.

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Sri Lanka stocks close up on Monday, capital goods lead turnover

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Browns Investments, Carson Cumberbatch and Windforce

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Sri Lanka goods exports fall 1.3-pct in July, dragged by apparel and tea

Tea export earnings declined by 17.22 percent year-on-year to 116.73 million dollars in July 2026.

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Sri Lanka, US launch Atlas Angel II military exercise

A November 2025 MOU formalized cooperation among the Montana National Guard, US Coast Guard District 13

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Vulnerabilities within AI services surged tenfold in 1H 2026: Report

The number of critical vulnerabilities sits at 119 in Q2 2026, which is almost 5 times number recorded end 2025

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Sri Lanka stocks trend up on Monday, capital goods lead turnover

Market turnover was 144.9 million rupees.

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Sri Lanka rupee at 327.68/75 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat

Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said.

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Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue goal for eighth straight month in August

It has achieved 83% of this year’s target even before the end of eight months

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Carson Cumberbatch Group buys 10.05-pct stake of Sri Lanka's CT Holdings

Particulars of the buying and selling parties are as follows:

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Space systems may become targets and tools for cyberattacks: Kaspersky ICS CERT

Space has transitioned into a prime target for advanced threat actors

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ADB responds to Nepal floods with $5mn grant

The disaster has caused widespread loss of life, injuries, displacement, and severe damage to homes, infrastructure, and

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Gen Z knows AI better than other generations, and treats it as a friend: Kaspersky

Gen Z is not only using AI as a practical tool. Nearly a third of APAC Gen Z respondents say they use AI as a friend

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