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Sri Lanka tourist arrivals improve in May after falling on ME conflict
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Sri Lanka tourist arrivals improve in May after falling on ME conflict

Country sees improved daily average arrivals in first 17 days of May compared to 2025

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Sri Lanka stocks close down amidst rupee depreciation concerns

Crossings were observed in John Keells Holdings (4 million), and Hayleys (110,000).

Sri Lanka Customs achieves 65-pct of May revenue target in first 18 days
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Sri Lanka Customs achieves 65-pct of May revenue target in first 18 days

It has already reached Rs.1 trillion milestone this year

Sri Lanka sees 22,473 new active credit cards in March 2026
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Sri Lanka sees 22,473 new active credit cards in March 2026

The number has risen 2.3 percent in the first quarter

Sri Lanka stocks down in midday trade, capital goods lead turnover
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Sri Lanka stocks down in midday trade, capital goods lead turnover

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange trended down over Wednesday trading, data from …

Crayon Software wins $1.8mn Microsoft contract for SriLankan Airlines
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Crayon Software wins $1.8mn Microsoft contract for SriLankan Airlines

The contract will run for a period of two years, minister Vijitha Herath said.

Sri Lanka rupee weaker; bond yields higher
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Sri Lanka rupee weaker; bond yields higher

ECONOMYNEXT – The telegraphic transfer rate for the dollar was 334.5000 buying, 343.5000 selling, …

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Sri Lanka needs to plan for 18th IMF program as war, climate compound recovery: economist

Ganeshan Wignaraja cautions at RCSS that Sri Lanka needs to plan for 18th IMF Programme as Ditwah, w…

Foreigners sell over US$14.7mn worth Sri Lanka bonds amid fresh depreciation fears
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Foreigners sell over US$14.7mn worth Sri Lanka bonds amid fresh depreciation fears

Foreign investment into rupee bonds have become a net outflow for the first time in 2026.

Sri Lanka Singer’s profit up 77-pct in March 2026 quarter
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Sri Lanka Singer’s profit up 77-pct in March 2026 quarter

Home appliances, financial services boost bottom line

Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker; bond yields up
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Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker; bond yields up

The telegraphic transfer rate for the dollar was 330.5000 buying, 339.5000 selling.

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Sri Lanka stocks close down after initial surge on peace talk hopes

Market turnover was 2.32 billion rupees.