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Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields edge down
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields edge down

Bond yields edged lower.

ADB warns West Asia conflict threatens Asia-Pacific growth
EconomyNext 1 month ago
ADB warns West Asia conflict threatens Asia-Pacific growth

Prolonged disruptions from conflict could choke growth and spur inflation in Asia and the Pacific: A…

Russia junior energy minister pledges backing to Sri Lanka: PMD
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Russia junior energy minister pledges backing to Sri Lanka: PMD

Sri Lanka has faced fuel shortage since the start of US/Israel strike on Iran

Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields up
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields up

Bond yields closed higher

Sri Lanka stocks close down 2-pct, as US-Iran talks seem uncertain
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka stocks close down 2-pct, as US-Iran talks seem uncertain

Contradicting statements about peace talks between the US and Iran

ADB pledges additional $100mn to shield Sri Lanka from West Asia conflict shocks
EconomyNext 1 month ago
ADB pledges additional $100mn to shield Sri Lanka from West Asia conflict shocks

ADB is fast-tracking a 200 million dollar Emergency Assistance Loan to restore vital transport netwo…

Sri Lanka battles drug influx from e-commerce platforms, Thailand visitors
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka battles drug influx from e-commerce platforms, Thailand visitors

97 kilos of drugs came through the central mail exchange in 2025

Sri Lanka seized billions in assets and drugs: Police
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka seized billions in assets and drugs: Police

In 2024 and 2025, assets valued at over 3.1 billion rupees were seized from nearly 90 suspects

Sri Lanka CEB officials get solar training in India
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka CEB officials get solar training in India

Capacity building programme in India for Ceylon Electricity Board engineers

Sri Lanka services exports up 14.68-pct in Feb 2026, helped by ICT/BPM
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka services exports up 14.68-pct in Feb 2026, helped by ICT/BPM

Exports earnings from construction fell 8.10 percent to 6.35 million dollars year-on-year.

Sri Lanka’s stocks trend down, capital goods push turnover
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka’s stocks trend down, capital goods push turnover

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange was trending down by mid-day Thursday, with…

Sri Lanka goods exports rise 1.32-pct in Feb, amidst drop in tea, apparel
EconomyNext 1 month ago
Sri Lanka goods exports rise 1.32-pct in Feb, amidst drop in tea, apparel

Earnings from electrical and electronic components export rose 54.37 percent to 48.35 million dollar…