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RCSS has drawn attention to the widening capability-action gap confronting Sri Lanka.
European Union–Sri Lanka Business Roundtable: Sri Lanka’s Role as a Regional Maritime and Logistics Hub
According to the minister, the airline has requested an additional 10 billion rupees to sustain its current operations. ...
The contract will run for a period of two years, minister Vijitha Herath said.
Around 500 delegates scheduled to participate
Azalea Leader is a 200-metre long new generation LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC).
"We have given the board some time. They have made plans
The bond has a sovereign guarantee
Hingurakgoda airport is also under development and is expected to be completed by 2026
The government has decided to buy vehicles and machinery for state institutions and members of parliament
SriLanka had boosted load factor, but still making losses
India has strategic interest in Sri Lankan ports
Enter Air is the fourth airline to launch operation to Sri Lanka this week
Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated steadily over 2025 amid record current account surpluses
Three airlines are from Switzerland, Russia, and Belarus
The crew was brought ashore to Hambantota Port
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| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
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| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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Sri Lanka’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean is seen as a key for trans-shipment routes for India
Sri Lanka expects to handle 10.36 million passengers including transits this year compared to 8.88 mn last last year
To conduct a feasibility study and prepare detailed plans for the extension of the Kelani Valley Railway to Ratnapura
Air cargo movement has declined in the first nine months of 2025 compared to last year
Crossovers have now become a popular vehicle segment, outpacing sedans and hatchbacks.
Cargo insurance could go up to destinations that do not limit liability
The SLPA had projected the port’s total capacity to double to 15 million TEUs by 2026.
Some airlines have expressed interest in operating to the airport
Tourism has also improved, bringing more revenues
Enhances airline’s payment options, which include Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners, Discover, UATP, Alipay and WeChat Pa...
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