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Despite a slew of expansion projects, Colombo’s hub port’s competitiveness has eroded. Reversing the decline is comp...
The amount transferred after receiving instructions via official email of Dubai agent: SriLankan
Former SriLankan CEO was given US$2mn as bribe in 2013, UK court found
A join venture deal with firms from Russia and India failed two years ago after U.S. blacklisting
To advance American trade interests and strengthen the shipping connections US businesses rely on to reach markets
Colombo welcomes Vietjet’s inaugural direct flight from Vietnam, unlocking new travel opportunities
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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| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
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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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Defaulted securities are trading above par
BYD, Toyota dominate car and crossover sales
Axis Bank credit and debit cardholders will enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on both Business Class and Economy Class
Sri Lanka had been a deconsolidation hub for online sales before the trade clampdown
To be operated in Puttalam, Batticaloa and Mihinthale areas
Study interfaces for low literacy communities
We are stretching it to about six hours
Committee seeks submissions from employees, staff and general public concerning issues related to both institutes
Panel discussions to focus on offshore oil & gas exploration, Trincomalee, and boat building and nautical tourism
Car and Crossover numbers also pick up
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