BOI to start work on Paranthan and KKS export zones in January
The Board of Investment says infrastructure work at the Paranthan and Kankesanthurai export processing zones will begin by early January 2027.
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Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2026 opens in Colombo with buyers from 26 countries
The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau opened the SL-MICE Expo 2026 in Colombo, with more than 120 international operators and 125 local suppliers…
Government may seek legal action if private fuel firms limit supply
Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake told Parliament the government will seek legal advice if private fuel companies keep restricting supplies to stations.
CSE ends flat as ASPI gains 5.97 points to 20,650.23
The All Share Price Index edged up 0.03 percent to 20,650.23 on Tuesday as an early rally faded and turnover fell to…
CPC says no fuel shortage, blames private suppliers for queues
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman D. J. A. S. De S. Rajakaruna said queues were caused by reduced private-sector supplies and panic buying.
Speaker certifies Export Agriculture amendment as Act No. 24 of 2026
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne certified the Promotion of Export Agriculture (Amendment) Bill on Tuesday, making it law.
Union says Auto Diesel and Petrol 92 in short supply
A petroleum employees union says motorists are queuing for Auto Diesel and Petrol 92, while Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka told Parliament distributors…
Sri Lanka has imported over 800,000 vehicles since 2024
Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera told Parliament that vehicle imports since restrictions ended in 2024 total about USD 3.8 billion.
World Bank lowers Sri Lanka crisis poverty estimate to 20.7 percent
The World Bank has revised its Sri Lanka poverty estimates using Labour Force Survey data, but says about two million people still…
Fitch rates Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka debentures BBB+(EXP)(lka)
Fitch Ratings has assigned an expected national rating of BBB+(EXP)(lka) to proposed subordinated debentures of up to Rs. 1 billion by Merchant…