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Government sees 5mn tourists as maximum

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Sri Lanka should regard five million tourists a year as the maximum the island can accommodate and focus future growth on generating greater value from visitors, Deputy Tourism M... Read More


Trade deficit widens 69% to US$ 6.5bn

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The merchandise trade deficit widened by nearly 69 percent to US$ 6.51 billion in the first seven months of 2026, as a sharp increase in imports outpaced export growth, Central B... Read More


Vehicle registrations dip in July as inventory buildup obscures true credit demand

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Total motor vehicle registrations across Sri Lanka moderated to 53,221 units in July 2026, down from 58,151 units in June. However, this top-line contraction masks a growing ano... Read More


Kapruka scraps used-goods marketplace plan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- E-commerce service Kapruka Holdings PLC said it has decided not to proceed with a proposed used-goods marketplace and will seek shareholder approval to redirect Rs. 50 million in... Read More


Sri Lanka, China to ease immigration procedures for business and investment

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Sri Lanka and China are set to strengthen cooperation on immigration matters, with the Cabinet approving the signing of a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fac... Read More


Mixed sentiment keeps yield curve broadly unchanged

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The secondary market continued to exhibit mixed sentiment yesterday, with trading volumes and overall market activity remaining moderate. The yield curve remained broadly stable ... Read More


Indices close in red

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as John Keells Holdings, DFCC Bank and Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.3bn. A similar behavior wa... Read More


PM to deliver keynote on Sri Lanka's digital future at SLEIS 2026

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya will deliver the keynote address at a special session on day 2 of the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 organised by The Ceylon Ch... Read More


Janashakthi Finance records 51% increase in 1Q NPAT

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Janashakthi Finance PLC has opened the financial year 2026/27 with strong growth across key performance indicators, recording a 51 percent year-on-year increase in Net Profit Aft... Read More


Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2026 to spotlight growth, technology and future of retail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Retailers' Association (SLRA) is all set to bring together more than 500 retail leaders, business decision-makers, entrepreneurs, technology experts, policymakers a... Read More