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Sri Lanka Alumex Sept quarter net profit surges 146-pct to Rs118mn

The Hayleys group subsidiary posted basic earnings per share of 20 cents for the second quarter (Q2)

November 2, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka, China’s Yunnan sign “Three Free, Three Facilitation” to boost trade

Deal will secure free warehousing facilities, free permanent exhibition booths, online market access for exporters

October 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's 2027 appropriation bill sets 20% rise in recurrent spending from last year, less capex

Borrowing limit set at Rs.3,800 billion rupees.

October 8, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s 2027 capital expenses likely to be Rs. 2,000 bln: Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka has historically failed to spend full allocation of capital investment

September 15, 2026 3 min read
Sri Lanka's Hemas CEO outlines key challenges in newly acquired Kenyan venture

The deal expects to open 330 million East African customer base to Hemas

Sri Lanka yet to decide whether to continue fuel subsidies: Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices over 40% after Middle East conflict

June 16, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka, Belarus to sign several agreements on FM's visit

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath visiting Belarus

May 12, 2026 1 min read

U.S. removes temporary ban on Sri Lanka blue swimming crab exports

U.S. banned the exports in October last year

May 11, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka sees 17,081 new active credit cards in February 2026

Some analysts expect credit card usage to fall with expected economic slowdown after fuel rationing

April 30, 2026 2 min read

How the US-Israel confrontation with Iran is shattering the Westphalian system

"When the most powerful states no longer agree on how the system should function, international rules become symbolic"

April 7, 2026 19 min read

Fuel, vehicles boost Sri Lanka’s February 2026 import bill amid rising trade deficit

Outflow from vehicle imports up 19 times in Feb 2026 compared to the same month last year

April 1, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s stocks trend down, capital goods push turnover

March 26, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to allow repeat duty-free shopping at Colombo Port City

Passengers arriving from abroad can buy goods from Port City duty-free shopping complex on two occasions within 4 days

March 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields steady

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February 2, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka expands GovPay digital payment via over 55,000 Dialog eZ Cash outlets

Government has given priority for digitization to curb corruption

January 27, 2026 1 min read
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Sri Lanka govt to re-finance cyclone relief bank loans of up to Rs25mn at 2-3-pct: President

Banks will charge about 2 to 3 percent to administer the loans.

December 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka President convenes emergency cabinet meeting

Hurricane Ditwah has caused widespread damage

December 3, 2025 1 min read

Crypto currency exchange offers $100,000 to Sri Lanka as disaster relief

Claims to be in touch with the central bank

December 1, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka Cabinet approves submission of Public Debt Management Regulations to Parliament

PDMO is responsible to coordinate with the IMF EFF

November 18, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Hayleys profit up 35-pct in Sept 2025 quarter

The company has announced setting up a retail chain with 100 outlets as part of a diversification into retail business

November 14, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to spend Rs2.5bn to spruce up Beira lake for tourism

Tourism Promotion Funds to be used

November 7, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's JAT Holdings subsidiary buys Mirotone in New Zealand

Acquisition value of AUD2.5min for 100% ownership of Mirotone (NZ) Limited and an additional AUD1.5mn for development

November 3, 2025 2 min read

IMF needs Sri Lanka’s budget parameters to be in line with EFF for next disbursement

IMF has already disbursed USD 1.65 billion in five tranches

October 9, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka has regressed in gender equality: UN study

The country has dropped 15 places in a global index.

October 2, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan to boost cargo handling by 70-pct with new terminal

Sri lankan has been handling 250,000 mt cargo annually

August 20, 2025 1 min read
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