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RMIT Sri Lanka Innovation Hub to boost R&D commercialisation
Hub to strengthen joint PhD programs, expand R&D commercialisation To link universities, industry, and Govt. for tech solutions Will provide training, global access, and attract research investments
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October 02, 2025
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Waters Edge records highest-ever monthly revenue in 2025
WATERS Edge recorded its highest monthly revenue last month, a record high compared to its 21-year revenue history.
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October 02, 2025
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Seylan Bank appoints new COO
SEYLAN Bank PLC announced the appointment of Ranil Dissanayake as its neew Chief Operating Officer (C00).
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October 02, 2025
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Top Sri Lanka food and beverages companies participate at Saudi Foodex – 2025
SRI Lanka Embassy in Riyadh facilitated 15 popular Sri Lankan food and beverages sector companies to participate at the 12th edition of Saudi Foodex - 2025 in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB).
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October 02, 2025
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NTB facilitates Rs. 2.7 b FDI into Sri Lanka apparel sector
NATIONS Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has facilitated a foreign investment in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, reinforcing its position as a trusted financial partner for complex cross-border transactions and structured finance solutions.
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October 02, 2025
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CSE Annual Report 2024 wins Gold at LACP Vision Awards for 2nd year in a row
THE Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Annual Report 2024, themed “Redefining Horizons”, has achieved global recognition by taking home the Gold Award amongst five other awards under the Financials — Capital Markets category, at the League of American Communications Professionals LLC (LACP) 2024 Vision Awards.
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October 02, 2025
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Weapons cache uncovered near Weheragala reservoir
POLICE in Kataragama have begun an inquiry following the discovery of a cache of weapons close to the sluice gate of the Weheragala reservoir.
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October 02, 2025
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Sri Lanka woos Japanese investors for neutral South Asia Al Data Centre
SRI Lanka this week wooed Japanese investors to be part of the proposed neutral AI Data Centre to be set up for the benefit of South Asian countries.
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October 02, 2025
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Trailblazing CA Sri Lankans shine at SAFA Women Leadership Awards 2025
TWO exceptional women from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) have won top honours at the prestigious SAFA Women Leadership Awards, a regional platform that celebrates excellence, leadership, and impact among women in the accounting profession across South Asia.
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October 02, 2025
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Kaur credits batting resilience after winning start at CWC25
INDIA overcame pressure and difficult batting conditions to score a first-up win at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2025.
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October 02, 2025
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President's stance on death penalty
DURING his interaction with Sri Lankans living in the US last week, President Anura Kumara Disanayake was asked about his stance on the death penalty to which he responded that this was an issue that should be considered carefully before being implemented.
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October 02, 2025
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HNB Assurance elevates customer experience with next-generation AI-powered chatbot
HNB Assurance PLC has announced the introduction of HANA, a novel AI-powered chatbot designed to transform how customers connect with them.
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October 02, 2025
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Rs. 43 b T-Bill auction fully subscribed
THE weekly Treasury Bill auction conducted yesterday saw the entire Rs. 43.00 billion total offered amount fully subscribed.
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October 02, 2025
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Australia begin CWC25 with big win despite Devine ton
Defending ICC Women's Cricket World Cup champions secure emphatic win over NZ in first game
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October 02, 2025
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Bank of Bhutan strategises with MTI Consulting
MTI'S international and Bhutan teams were in Thimphu as part of developing the strategic plan for the Bank of Bhutan.
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October 02, 2025
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SEC unveils “12 Pillars One Vision” roadmap to advance Sri Lanka’s capital market
THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) recently launched its strategic plan titled \"12 Pillars One Vision for a Resilient Market,\" presenting a transformative roadmap designed to position the country's capital market as a primary engine for economic growth.
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October 02, 2025
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CSE Masterminds Quiz offers over Rs. 3.5 m in prizes for 7th Edition
THE Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the 7th edition of the CSE Masterminds Quiz on 17 October 2025 from 3:00 p.m. onwards at the Main Ballroom, Shangri-La Colombo.
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October 02, 2025
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Digibrush clinches third consecutive Grand Prix at SLIM Digis 2.5
Agency takes home 24 awards in total, including its record-breaking 4th Grand Prix
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October 02, 2025
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CMA Sri Lanka Budget proposals for promotion and development of MSME sector
THE CMA Sri Lanka SME Development Committee comprises members from professional bodies, commercial banks, chambers of commerce and industry, and industry experts who have been meeting since April 2020 to find solutions and support the SME sector.
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October 02, 2025
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Athapaththu confident team will bounce back
Says spate of dropped catches let India off the hook
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October 02, 2025
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Japanese tech corporates seek to recruit Sri Lankan IT students
REPRESENTATIVES from a reputed Japanese IT corporate recently visited South Asia's only Japanese IT University based in Sri Lanka, Lanka Nippon BizTech Institute (LNBTI) with the objective of exploring recruitment opportunities for talented graduates.
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October 02, 2025
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Amana Bank footprint expands to 70 with opening of two more self-banking centres
AMANA Bank recently opened its 36th and 37th self-banking centre in the towns of Maruthamunai and Natpiddimunai in the Eastern Province.
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October 01, 2025
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Money market liquidity increases to near 4-month high
THE overnight net liquidity surplus in the inter-bank money market surged to Rs. 198.79 billion yesterday, reaching the highest level since 05 June.
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October 01, 2025
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SL announces desire to build nuclear power plants at IAEA General Conference
Ambassador Lenagala notes SL's plans to include nuclear power as an energy source in 2025-2044 expansion plan
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October 01, 2025
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Tragedy at Na Uyana monastery, killing seven Buddhist monks is much more than meets the eye
THE tragedy that occurred at internationally famed Na Uyana monastery, killing seven Buddhist monks on the spot and injuring six other Bikkus is another heartrending news that shocked the entire Sri Lanka within the last one month.
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October 01, 2025
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Ex-SEC fame Malik Cader joins PMF Finance Board
MALIK Cader has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of PMF Finance PLC.
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October 01, 2025
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CSE closes up, extends rally to 11 sessions
THE Colombo stock exchange closed up yesterday extending a rally into its 11th session with buying interest in capital goods and Blue-chip counters.
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October 01, 2025
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CCPI in September continues on positive territory
HEADLINE inflation, as measured by the year-onyear (Yo-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), which returned to positive territory in August, continued its upward trend toward the inflation target in September 2025.
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October 01, 2025
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IMF flags Sri Lanka macro-bond risks
Says higher payments from one-time adjustment after 2028 would continue even if growth slows, Extra debt service of $150-270 m triggered if GDP tops $ 94-107 b threshold, IMF notes political risks and complexity though payments capped at $ 250 m
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October 01, 2025
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US tariffs bite into SL growth, says ADB
ADB keeps 2025 growth forecast unchanged at 3.9%, Sees 2026 growth revised down slightly to 3.3% as US tariffs weigh on exports, Inflation average for 2025 cuts to 0.5%, rises to 4.5% in 2026
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