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Uncategorised · 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka’s Lanka Sathosa to adopt franchise model in restructuring push

ECONOMYNEXT — Sri Lanka’s state-run retail chain Lanka Sathosa plans to adopt a franchise model to sell goods under its brand name…

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Uncategorised · 2 weeks ago

Fitch rates Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka’s Proposed subordinated debt BBB+(EXP)(lka)

Fitch Ratings – Singapore/Colombo: Fitch Ratings has assigned Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC’s (MBSL, A(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated…

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Uncategorised · 2 weeks ago

Ceylon Tea in decline as replanting slows, bushes age: World Bank

ECONOMYNEXT — Sri Lanka’s most famous export is facing a long-term decline, with tea bush replanting running at just a fraction of…

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Uncategorised · 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka prepares for third AML/CFT evaluation

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is preparing for the third mutual evaluation on international compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of…

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Uncategorised · 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka’s 2026 capital spending under review; Minister optimistic on full utilization

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s 2026 capital spending is under review and hopefully, it will be fully utilized, Cabinet Spokesman and Media Minister…

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Uncategorised · 2 weeks ago

Two in five Sri Lankans poor or vulnerable despite economic recovery: World Bank

ECONOMYNEXT — Although Sri Lanka’s economy has returned to its 2018 size and regained its upper-middle-income status, two in five people remain…

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Uncategorised · 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 330.85/95 to US dollar spot, bond yields up

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 330.85/95 to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, weaker from 330.60/70 the…

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Uncategorised · 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka stocks recover to close flat

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed flat on Tuesday, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving…

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Uncategorised · 2 weeks ago

Only 8-pct of Cyclone Ditwah rebuilding funds spent as Sri Lanka logs rare surplus: WB

ECONOMYNEXT — Sri Lanka ran a rare budget surplus in the first half of 2026 as strong tax collections coincided with sharp…

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Uncategorised · 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka stocks close down; ASPI drops 0.81-pct

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower on Monday, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving…

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