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Sri Lanka worker remittances jump 33-pct to US$729mn in February 2026
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Sri Lanka worker remittances jump 33-pct to US$729mn in February 2026

They have risen 32-pct in first two month of 2026

Sri Lanka’s debt on sustainable trajectory, bond holders told in investor call
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Sri Lanka’s debt on sustainable trajectory, bond holders told in investor call

Sri Lanka’s debt on a sustainable trajectory, below the targets set by the IMF DSA

Sri Lanka rupee recovers slightly, bond yields steady
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Sri Lanka rupee recovers slightly, bond yields steady

Weaker from last Friday's close

Sri Lanka stocks close down as profit taking sets in
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Sri Lanka stocks close down as profit taking sets in

The market turnover was 5.00 billion rupees.

Sri Lanka’s Mahindra Ideal Finance debt given ‘A(lka)’ rating by Fitch
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Sri Lanka’s Mahindra Ideal Finance debt given ‘A(lka)’ rating by Fitch

The proposed debentures are rated two notches below MID's National Long-Term Rating.

Informal invitation preceded Iranian ship’s arrival in Sri Lanka waters: MP quotes envoy
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Informal invitation preceded Iranian ship’s arrival in Sri Lanka waters: MP quotes envoy

Sri Lanka was assessing Iran’s request to allow three ships including IRIS Dena which was sunk by …

US embassy in Sri Lanka asks citizens to sign up for security updates
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US embassy in Sri Lanka asks citizens to sign up for security updates

"We encourage all American citizens to sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday, turnover driven by capital goods
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Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday, turnover driven by capital goods

Turnover was 3.36 billion rupees.

Sri Lanka unbundles power utility in move to encourage private sector participation
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Sri Lanka unbundles power utility in move to encourage private sector participation

Extraordinary Gazette announced that the provisions of the new act will come into operation next Mon…

Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields steady
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Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields steady

Wth the exception of the 01.06.2033 which saw demand and edged down.

Sri Lanka central bank chief to join IMF head for Asia-Pacific talks
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Sri Lanka central bank chief to join IMF head for Asia-Pacific talks

Panel will explore the forces reshaping the Asia-Pacific region and the policy priorities needed

Sri Lanka was assessing Iran’s request for 3 ships since Feb 26 before US strike: President
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Sri Lanka was assessing Iran’s request for 3 ships since Feb 26 before US strike: President

IRIS Dena was sunk by U.S. while Sri Lanka was assessing "goodwill visit" request