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EconomyNext 3 months ago
How Vietnam turned FTAs into apparel growth, and what Sri Lanka can learn: JAAF

Vietnam’s FTA network give it access to key markets including the EU, UK, Japan, Canada, Australia…

Sri Lanka’s regulator allows 18% electricity tariff rise after fuel price hike, lower quality coal
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Sri Lanka’s regulator allows 18% electricity tariff rise after fuel price hike, lower quality coal

The regulator expects the latest price hike will affect only 5% of the users

EU, UNIDO launch €7.56mn net-zero initiative for Sri Lanka apparel
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EU, UNIDO launch €7.56mn net-zero initiative for Sri Lanka apparel

European Union supports development of net-zero roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector…

Sri Lanka worker remittances up 18.9-pct to US$767.9mn in April 2026
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Sri Lanka worker remittances up 18.9-pct to US$767.9mn in April 2026

Remittances rose 24.5% to US$3,062.8 million in the first four months of this year.

Ex-SriLankan CEO involved in corrupt Airbus deal found dead
EconomyNext 3 months ago
Ex-SriLankan CEO involved in corrupt Airbus deal found dead

In a March affidavit Kapila Chandrasena said he was threatened to "be forced to hang"

Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker to dollar; bond yields flat
EconomyNext 3 months ago
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker to dollar; bond yields flat

Rupee depreciated further

Sri Lanka stocks close up after volatile session
EconomyNext 3 months ago
Sri Lanka stocks close up after volatile session

Market turnover was 4 billion rupees.

UN research vessel completes marine survey of Sri Lanka waters
EconomyNext 3 months ago
UN research vessel completes marine survey of Sri Lanka waters

Research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen completes marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters and depar…

People’s Leasing & Finance Rs10bn debt issue rated BBB+ by Fitch
EconomyNext 3 months ago
People’s Leasing & Finance Rs10bn debt issue rated BBB+ by Fitch

The proposed debentures will mature in five years and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

Sri Lanka Port City officials to meet investors in Dubai
EconomyNext 3 months ago
Sri Lanka Port City officials to meet investors in Dubai

"To demonstrate that Colombo Port City can be a supplementary zone of investment"

Viet Nam and Sri Lanka sign 5 agreements
EconomyNext 3 months ago
Viet Nam and Sri Lanka sign 5 agreements

Includes cooperation in police training

Sri Lanka, Viet Nam set $1bn trade target during state visit
EconomyNext 3 months ago
Sri Lanka, Viet Nam set $1bn trade target during state visit

The Vietnamese delegation included 50 business representatives.