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Construction PMI sees strongest rise in Sept.

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November 03, 2025

THE Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers Index for Construction (PMI - Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, has reached 67.6 in September 2025, recording the strongest increase in activity observed since late 2021.

Construction PMI sees strongest rise in Sept.

Its compiler the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said the respondents highlighted that the persistent availability of project opportunities has provided a steady underpinning for growth in the construction sector.

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MSME credit access gets boost with new Secured Transactions Register

THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Credit Information Bureau (CRIB) yesterday launched the Secured Transactions Register (STR), creating a legal and digital framework that allows movable assets to be used as collateral for loans, especially by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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November 04, 2025

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GovPay crosses Rs. 1 b in transactions, adopted by 200 agencies

THE Government’s digital payment platform GovPay has crossed Rs. 1 billion in total transactions, with 200 State institutions now using the system.

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1 min

November 04, 2025

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Chambers challenging new VAT regime:

THE Court of Appeal has fixed the case challenging VAT collection without refund system and abolition of SVAT for support on 6 November 2025.

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3 mins

November 04, 2025

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India, Sri Lanka hold 1st Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture

THE first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on agriculture between India and Sri Lanka was held on 30 October in New Delhi.

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1 min

November 04, 2025

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Tisara de Silva elected President- Elect of OPA for year 2025/2026

TISARA de Silva was elected with a clear majority of votes as the President-Elect of the Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) for the year 2025/2026 at the AGM held on 31 October.

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November 04, 2025

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Sri Lanka Under-19 women take 2-0 lead against Malaysia women

SRI Lanka Under-19 Women took a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series against touring Malaysia Women when they won the second match by seven wickets at the Colts grounds yesterday.

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1 min

November 04, 2025

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Sri Lanka hits...

India continued to dominate as the top source market, contributing 48,113 visitors or 29.1% of the total.

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7 mins

November 04, 2025

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Hayleys Leisure holds inaugural awards 2025

THE Hayleys Leisure Awards 2025 marked a significant milestone for Hayleys Leisure, as the sector hosted its first-ever awards night; an evening that brought together pride, passion and purpose to honour the people and teams who continue to shape its enduring legacy in Sri Lankan hospitality.

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1 mins

November 04, 2025

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Sri Lanka Tourism showcases strong presence at JATA Tourism Expo 2025 in Nagoya, Japan

SRI Lanka Tourism successfully participated in the JATA Tourism Expo 2025, an international travel fair held from 25 to 28 September at the Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) in Nagoya, Japan.

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1 min

November 04, 2025

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Secondary Bond market opens on a strong footing; yields continue to decline as rally continues

Rs. 57 b T-Bill auction in focus; offered amount less than maturity amount for 2nd straight week ■Rupee depreciates marginally

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November 04, 2025

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