Sri Lanka records 67,762 tourist arrivals in early January 2026
Sri Lanka welcomed 67,762 tourists between January 1 and January 8, 2026, according to provisional figures from the latest tourism…
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Global business cycle analyst slams IMF ‘stability’ narrative as domestic debt doubles to Rs. 20tn
Global business cycle analyst slams IMF ‘stability’ narrative as domestic debt doubles to Rs. 20tn external creditors, leading to a…
LAUGFS gas revises domestic refill prices from tonight
LAUGFS Gas has announced a revision of its domestic refill prices, effective from tonight. LAUGFS Gas has announced a revision…
Casino entrance levy doubled; gross collection levy raised to 18% from January 2026
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced revisions to taxes applicable to casino operators and betting and gaming businesses, with…
Sri Lanka seeks Indian investors, filmmakers to boost tourism
Sri Lanka is inviting Indian investors and film producers to explore new tourism ventures and film projects in the country,…
IRD records highest tax revenue in its history
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that it has achieved the highest tax revenue collection in its history, reaching…
CBSL declares 22 companies and apps as prohibited pyramid schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has officially identified and declared 22 companies and mobile applications as prohibited pyramid…
ASPI surpasses 23,000 milestone, fueling investor optimism
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its bullish momentum as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 23,000 mark,…
CSE Ends Mixed as Selective Buying Lifts ASPI
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed Thursday’s session on a mixed note, with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) ending in…
CSE Slips Amid Profit-Taking After Consecutive Gains
After several consecutive sessions of upbeat performance, the market shifted to the red zone today, with both indices closing lower…