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Sri Lanka’s exporters ask CPC for prioritized fuel supply
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Sri Lanka’s exporters ask CPC for prioritized fuel supply

EDB, CPC meet exporters on fuel distribution

Sri Lanka, Russia reaffirm cooperation at Inter-MFA talks
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Sri Lanka, Russia reaffirm cooperation at Inter-MFA talks

Colombo hosted the 11th inter-MFA consultations on April 2

ADB approves emergency financing to accelerate crisis response across Asia and Pacific
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ADB approves emergency financing to accelerate crisis response across Asia and Pacific

To support faster and more flexible crisis response, ADB launches a emergency financing tool for its…

Sri Lanka water rates unchanged until July, officials say
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Sri Lanka water rates unchanged until July, officials say

Price revisions are considered only twice a year

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Sri Lanka sees 10,113 new active credit cards in January 2026

The number of active credit cards grew 4.8% last year.

Sri Lanka Customs sees March revenue target exceeding over 25%
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Sri Lanka Customs sees March revenue target exceeding over 25%

Achieves 30% of 2026 target in the first quarter

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs200mn Treasury bills after auction
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Sri Lanka sells extra Rs200mn Treasury bills after auction

Bringing the total of bills sold last week to 32,698 million rupees.

Foreigners sell US$44.1mn worth Sri Lanka rupee bonds in two weeks
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Foreigners sell US$44.1mn worth Sri Lanka rupee bonds in two weeks

Net foreign inflows into rupee bonds down to 2,251 million rupees in first 14 weeks of this year

Sri Lanka’s NDB reports major fraud, warns losses may exceed Rs380mn
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Sri Lanka’s NDB reports major fraud, warns losses may exceed Rs380mn

The bank assured customers that all deposits and account balances remain safe and fully secure

Sri Lanka’s March tourism arrivals fall 19.7% dragged down by ME conflict
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Sri Lanka’s March tourism arrivals fall 19.7% dragged down by ME conflict

The daily average tourist arrivals have plunged over 40 percent from February to March 2026

Sri Lanka leader highlights need for measures to minimize impact from ME conflict at IMF meeting
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Sri Lanka leader highlights need for measures to minimize impact from ME conflict at IMF meeting

IMF delegation met the President on Thursday amid the discussions for 5th, 6th review

Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger, bond yields steady
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Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger, bond yields steady

Rupee improved a bit after dropping in recent weeks