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Indo-Lanka chamber hosts dialogue on Sri Lanka’s investment future
"The current policy dates back to 1999. We are now developing a new National Mineral Policy for 2026
Over 200 stakeholders engage in practical application of Sri Lanka’s Green Finance Taxonomy under EU initiative
European Union Supports launch of Sri Lanka’s Revised National Green Reporting System Guidelines in partnership with U...
Contracts worth 580.12 million rupees (excluding VAT) for lottery ticket printing, supply and delivery
Pullman Colombo City Centre was earlier known as Mövenpick Hotel, while the Pullman Bentota Resort & Spa was Ceysands
These developments contributed to a tightening of supply, supporting the upward movement in prices
CDA has declined to divulge the highest and the lowest price for a nut at the the auction from July 19.
Sri Lanka expects to handle 10.36 million passengers including transits this year compared to 8.88 mn last last year
Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business Council promotes trade and startup partnerships on visit to Indonesia
Investors were awaiting a policy framework from the government
Sees "tremendous potential for growth" in the country’s retail sector
He replaces Y G Gnanathilaka, who retired on October 1.
Due to absence of a national building code in force in Sri Lanka, problems have arisen regarding the structural safety
Tea Small Holdings Development Authority had said that about 225 tea factories were closed in 2025
Ceylon Cinnamon and Ceylon Tea the first GI certified products
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| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
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| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
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| 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 |
| today | yesterday | |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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GI guarantees authenticity and quality, linking the reputation of the product to its place of origin
Sri Lanka has been asked by the IMF to restructure loss making state-owned enterprises
Thousands of Sri Lankans were offered Israeli jobs in agricultural sector in 2023
Coconut production recorded a 17.8 percent increase in August 2025
Onomichi not to subscribe and not to renounce
Phase IV of Stage 2 of the project was launched on Sunday at an event held at Bandarawela attended by president
The average price for 1,000 nuts was 136,059.65 rupees
The firm plans to increase the production to 30,000 MT in 2026
Revenue fell year-on-year in the previous two months despite increase in arrivals
A Navy gin is a 57-pct proof tipple
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