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Small Sri Lanka banks in focus as central bank revives consolidation: Fitch
EconomyNext 4 months ago
Small Sri Lanka banks in focus as central bank revives consolidation: Fitch

Fitch Ratings – Colombo: Fitch Ratings believes the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) reint…

India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology
BBC Asia 4 months ago
India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology

Opposition parties have criticised Modi's visit and accused the government of abandoning the Palesti…

Sri Lanka to receive over 7,000 metric tons of LP Gas in two days
OnLanka 4 months ago
Sri Lanka to receive over 7,000 metric tons of LP Gas in two days

A vessel carrying 3,700 metric tons of LP gas is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today (February 27), pus…

Sri Lanka apparel exports dip in January amidst global demand volatility: JAAF
EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lanka apparel exports dip in January amidst global demand volatility: JAAF

Reflects continued volatility in global demand

UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire after Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan
© Aimal Zahir, AFP 4 months ago
UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire after Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan

UN Chief António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, …

Sri Lanka stocks trend down, Commercial Bank leads turnover
EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lanka stocks trend down, Commercial Bank leads turnover

Turnover was 3.8 billion rupees.

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs31.12bn Treasury bills after auction
EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lanka sells extra Rs31.12bn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 99 billion rupees.

Sri Lanka enforces strict new rules on government vehicle maintenance from March 1, 2026
OnLanka 4 months ago
Sri Lanka enforces strict new rules on government vehicle maintenance from March 1, 2026

Sri Lanka government has issued a new circular introducing strict regulations on government vehicle …

Sri Lanka after IEEPA: Navigating tariffs in a volatile US trade environment
EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lanka after IEEPA: Navigating tariffs in a volatile US trade environment

IPS analyses the status of US tariffs on Sri Lankan exports, especially following the recent US Supr…

Sri Lanka rupee stronger, bond yields steady
EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lanka rupee stronger, bond yields steady

Stocks were trading down

China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting
BBC Asia 4 months ago
China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions m…

Australian comedian Magda Szubanski in remission from cancer
BBC Asia 4 months ago
Australian comedian Magda Szubanski in remission from cancer

The actress announced last year that she was undergoing treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer.