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Sri Lanka requested all Gulf airlines to consider using Mattala airport
SriLankan Airlines taps AI to boost yields, passenger revenue
Includes the construction of new bridges, ticket counters and a service building
Sri Lanka raised fuel prices on three occasions this month; on the 1st, 9th and 21st
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
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
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
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
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...
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
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