Sri Lanka stocks marginally higher at midday
The Colombo Stock Exchange reversed its recent positive momentum on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with both benchmark indices closing lower…
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Maritime trade and logistics: India-SL to expedite MoUs for KKS Port
A special discussion has been held to expedite the finalisation of the India-Sri Lanka Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) planned for…
Economy
Market liquidity: Crossings dominate 61.5% of August turnover
While the Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) demonstrated a broad-based recovery in August, with both key indices…
Economy
DFCC Bank shines at ‘4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Awards 2026’ in India
DFCC Bank has won two country awards at the 4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2026, receiving Best…
Economy
Foreign diplomats briefed on Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026
Foreign diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka were briefed on the upcoming Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit (SLEIS) 2026 organised…
Economy
Sri Lanka, Maldives urged to unlock untapped trade potential beyond traditional sectors
Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe last Tuesday urged Sri Lanka and the Maldives to strengthen…
Economy
CSE launches ‘A Share for Everyone, A Unit for Everyone’ Investor Forums in Monaragala and Batticaloa
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), together with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has launched ‘A Share…
Economy
‘Lanka better prepared to deal with economic shocks now’
Sri Lanka is better prepared to deal with the economic shocks that may arise from the increase in oil prices…
Economy
World Bank Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer Visits Sri Lanka
World Bank Group Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer is on an official visit to Sri Lanka to strengthen development cooperation and…
Economy
Sarvesh Suri Named IFC’s new Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific
Two New Division Directors Added to Support the Region Sarvesh Suri is named IFC’s Regional Vice President for Asia and…