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B P P L Holdings Declares First Interim Dividend for FY2026/27
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Washington Joins Tokyo to Stabilise Yen Amid Growing Currency Pressures
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US Pushes Sri Lanka Toward a New Trade Reality
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Prime Melwa Port City Begins Construction of Landmark Marina-Front Luxury Development in Colombo
The Capitalist – Prime Group and Melwa have formally commenced the highly anticipated Prime Melwa Port City project at Port City Colombo, marking a major milestone in the evolution of one
Dialog Finance Launches Sri Lanka’s First Multi-Virtual Debit Card Solution Through Genie App
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Sri Lanka Imposes $27 Million (approx. Rs 10 billion) Penalty on Coal Shipments Over Quality Failures
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Govt unveils ‘SME NEXUS’ strategy to drive $300 b economy vision
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Niveyn Nanayakkara Appointed Executive Director to Key LOLC Plantation Companies
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Sri Lanka Economic Snapshot — 10 September 2026
Growth & Inflation Currency Money Market Equities Energy Bottom line
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The Role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Nigeria
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Sri Lanka’s Economy Expands 4.9% in Q2 2025, Driven by Industry and Services
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Sri Lanka’s Economy in August 2025: Optimism Meets Opportunity
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Unleashing Sri Lanka’s Entrepreneurial Potential: Why Government Policy and Banks Must Be Boldly Reformed
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Industrialisation: The Key to Unlocking Sri Lanka’s Employment Potential
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Understanding the Basics of Capitalism: A Manager’s Guide
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Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival: Progress Amid Global Challenges
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Sri Lanka Economy Shows Resilience as Rupee Depreciates 5.7%
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CEYLON TOBACCO COMPANY PLC — Cash Dividend
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Sri Lanka’s Daily Economic Snapshot: GDP Growth at 5.1% as ASPI Stands at 21,417
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Washington Joins Tokyo to Stabilise Yen Amid Growing Currency Pressures
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Gold Falls as Oil-Driven Inflation Fears Revive Higher-Rate Concerns
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CSE Ends Lower as ASPI Slips by 99 Points; Turnover Reaches Rs. 6.19 Billion
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Trump Renews Calls to End Quarterly Earnings Reports, Urges Shift to Semiannual Filings as SEC Considers Review
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Colombo Stock Exchange Faces Sharp Decline Amid Market Volatility
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