Stock market indices plunge as profit-takings come centre stage
The CSE yesterday kicked off on a positive note but later turned negative due to profit- takings engrossing investors. Amid…
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Investment: Public-Private Partnership Bill gazetted
The Sri Lankan Government has gazetted the proposed Public-Private Partnership Bill, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated…
South Korean Business delegation explores graphite mining partnership with Sri Lanka
A high-level business delegation from South Korea met with Minister of Industries and Entrepreneur Development Sunil Handunnetti to discuss potential…
Govt. says 2027 Budget to focus on economic transformation
Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday described the 2027 Budget, to be presented today by President…
Sri Lanka worker remittances up 3.3-pct to US$735.6mn in Oct; likely record high in 2026
Sri Lanka’s official remittances from expatriate workers rose 3.3 percent to US$ 735.6 million in October 2026, official data showed,…
Sri Lanka stocks trend lower; Materials lead turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange was trending lower on Wednesday, a day ahead of the National Budget reading, with the…
Australian Bus Maker, Custom Denning Proposes Large-Scale Electric Bus Manufacturing Facility in Sri Lanka
Proposed long-term programme combines Australian zero-emission bus technology, genuine local chassis and body manufacturing, local battery assembly, skilled employment, and…
BOI courts British investors at London trade and investment forum
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has presented the country’s investment opportunities, incentives and business facilitation framework to…
Tourist arrivals exceed 1.9 m
SRI Lanka’s tourism arrivals surpassed 1.9 million in 2026, with over 49,900 visitors registered in the first eight days of…
Economic growth has slowed down: GL
Sri Lanka’s economic growth has slowed sharply while inflation, youth unemployment and poverty continue to put pressure on the public,…