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Sri Lankan-German Business Forum to boost investment, maritime ties
EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lankan-German Business Forum to boost investment, maritime ties

From May 27-29, hosted by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka…

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

After central bank hiked rates 100 basis points to 8.75 percent, citing rising inflation, credit exp…

Sri Lanka’s sugar tax, traffic light labels fall short: IPS
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Sri Lanka’s sugar tax, traffic light labels fall short: IPS

Understanding the influence of traffic light labelling and pricing on the demand for sugar sweetened…

Sri Lanka rupee spot at 322.00/323.50 to US dollar, bond yields up
EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lanka rupee spot at 322.00/323.50 to US dollar, bond yields up

Bond yields were quoted higher following the rate hike

Sri Lanka central bank hikes rates 100pb to 8.75-pct
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Sri Lanka central bank hikes rates 100pb to 8.75-pct

Cash short banks will now have to get LOLR at 9.25-pct

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Hemas Holdings profit up 18-pct in March 2026 quarter, healthcare up 9-pct

Performance was impacted by the Middle East crisis with passenger volumes in the aviation segment af…

Ceylon Cold Stores profit up 75-pct in March 2026 quarter
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Ceylon Cold Stores profit up 75-pct in March 2026 quarter

ECONOMYNEXT – Profits at Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), a leading consumer goods manufacturer and r…

Haycarb profit up 5-pct in March 2026 quarter
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Haycarb profit up 5-pct in March 2026 quarter

ECONOMYNEXT – Profits at Sri Lanka’s Haycarb PLC, a global leader in coconut shell-based activat…

Sri Lanka Central Bank urges public not to be misled on money printing claim
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Sri Lanka Central Bank urges public not to be misled on money printing claim

Sri Lanka's rupee fell to more than three-year low

Sri Lanka rupee spot closes at 325.50/327 to US dollar, bond yields down
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Sri Lanka rupee spot closes at 325.50/327 to US dollar, bond yields down

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 321.5000 buying, 330…

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Sri Lanka stocks close up, rupee stabilisation steers investor confidence

Market turnover was 2.43 billion rupees.

Sri Lanka services exports fall 6.13-pct in April 2026, despite financial services growth
EconomyNext 4 months ago
Sri Lanka services exports fall 6.13-pct in April 2026, despite financial services growth

Financial services grew 119.41 percent to 10.45 million dollars.