Lanka Sathosa had Rs. 22,000 million loss at end-2024, Minister says
Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said state retailer Lanka Sathosa had accumulated losses of Rs. 22,000 million by the end of 2024.
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Brent crude falls to $104.42 as US weighs easing sanctions
Oil prices fell by more than 1 percent on Thursday as investors weighed attacks on shipping near the Strait of Hormuz against…
Sri Lanka manufacturing PMI holds at 53.0 in September
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka said manufacturing activity held at 53.0 in September while services slowed to 60.5, with both sectors…
Commercial Bank introduces Soundbox payment device for small merchants
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched the Soundbox, an audio-enabled payment device for small businesses, with Mastercard and Payable (Pvt) Ltd.
IMF says it will support Sri Lanka beyond current programme
The IMF said it is ready to back Sri Lanka after its programme ends in March, with the seventh review going to…
RDA imports tar from six countries as Iran supply stops
The Road Development Authority has begun importing tar from alternative countries after supplies from Iran were disrupted by the Middle East conflict.
IMF says it will keep supporting Sri Lanka after bailout
An IMF deputy director said Sri Lanka's economy has improved and the Fund will keep engaging after the current programme ends.
Hambantota port delivers 167,569 vehicles since March 2025
Hambantota International Port handled 167,569 vehicles from March 2025 to September 2026, according to the port operator, Hambantota International Port Group.
India arrests four over Pakistani salt routed via Colombo
India's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence says Pakistani rock salt worth USD 3.15 million was routed through Colombo Port with fake origin documents.
ASPI falls below 20,000 as Colombo shares slide
The All Share Price Index fell 1.40 percent to 19,796.06 on Wednesday, a new low for 2026, as sellers outnumbered buyers on…