Sri Lanka woos U.S. investments for Colombo Port development

30 Jun 2026

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Sri Lanka has wooed U.S. investment in the development of the Colombo port and integrated infrastructure at a recent summit in Washington, a Deputy Minister said yesterday.

President’s US$ 1 billion loss claim: COPF to inquire from Central Bank officials

27 Jun 2026

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In the wake of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s revelation that Sri Lanka lost nearly US$ 1 billion in foreign exchange due to fraud involving the banking system, Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is set to question Central Bank officials next week, an official said.

US $ 2.5 million cyber theft:

Sri Lanka plans settlement of outstanding amount to Australia

25 Jun 2026

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After Sri Lanka lost US$ 2.5 million to cyber hackers, the Finance Ministry is now working with the relevant Australian authorities to settle the outstanding amount according to an agreed repayment schedule, a top source said.

US $ 2.5 million cyber theft

Sri Lanka promises to make payment clearance as soon as feasible

24 Jun 2026

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The recent US $2.5 million cyber theft from the newly established Public Debt Management Office (PDMO)—where a sovereign debt repayment to Australia was intercepted via systemic digital breaches, had a direct bearing on Sri Lanka’s programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a top official.

Cybercrime incident had direct bearing on EFF program - IMF Resident Representative

24 Jun 2026

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative Martha Tesfaye Woldemichael responds to questions by Daily Mirror regarding the economy and the impact from the Middle East war.

Russian State-Owned Companies Cleared to Bid for Sri Lanka Fuel Tenders

22 Jun 2026

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In a bid to improve competitiveness in fuel purchasing from the global market, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has registered two Russian state owned companies allowing them to participate in the tender process, an official said yesterday.

Indo-Lanka land link

India ready for work once Sri Lanka green-lights project

20 Jun 2026

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India remains ready to initiate steps regarding the land connectivity project between the two countries once Sri Lanka gives the go-ahead, according to a top source familiar with the subject.

Trincomalee oil tank farm development

Sri Lanka, India recognize urgency, but no result on implementation yet

19 Jun 2026

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In the wake of the West Asian or Middle East crisis, Sri Lanka and India have recognized the need for the expeditious implementation of the Trincomalee petroleum hub project for energy security, but no specific timeline is carved out yet, Daily Mirror learns.

Medicine prices set to surge

18 Jun 2026

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Pharmaceutical prices are expected to rise after the government indicated its willingness to address concerns raised by Indian suppliers regarding the non-renewal of import licenses and the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA)’s insistence on lowering prices.

Sri Lanka’s investment climate:

Transparency, regulations should be convincing; Indonesian envoy

17 Jun 2026

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Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dewi Gustina Tobing was the latest foreign envoy to assert that transparency and regulations related to the investment climate in Sri Lanka should be convincing to the private sector.

Fraudulent dollar flight

Govt. to bring fresh laws to curb money laundering

16 Jun 2026

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In the wake of tens of millions of US dollars being transferred out of the country through fraudulent transactions, the government is planning to strengthen laws governing money laundering by introducing fresh legal amendments, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said.

Middle East crisis hits health sector; pharmaceutical prices set to rise

15 Jun 2026

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The prices of pharmaceuticals supplied by local manufacturers under buy back agreements with the Health Ministry are slated to increase by 12.5 percent from next month, an official said yesterday.

NDB fraud:

IMF asks Central Bank to be vigilant

15 Jun 2026

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In the wake of the multi-billion rupee fraud at the National Development Bank (NDB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the Central Bank to strengthen the bank supervisory and regulatory mechanisms, according to the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF).

Transparency, predictability key to encouraging more Australian investment - High Commissioner

15 Jun 2026

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Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Matthew Duckworth, in an interview with Daily Mirror, discuss the aspects of bilateral cooperation, dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region. The interview:

Russian oil

‘Proposals on table, ball in Sri Lanka’s court’ – Envoy

12 Jun 2026

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In reference to the planned move to purchase oil from Russia, Russian Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan said that his country’s proposals are now on the table, but the ball is in Sri Lanka’s court.

Central Bank urged to probe into overseas transfers linked to Rs. 13bn NDB fraud

11 Jun 2026

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The Central Bank has come under pressure to explain how funds involved in the Rs. 13 billion fraud at the National Development Bank (NDB) were transferred overseas, an opposition MP said yesterday.

Enthusiasm among local, foreign investors galore to take Mattala airport

10 Jun 2026

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With as many as 47 parties initially responding to the call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development of the Mattala International Airport (MIA), which is a strategic asset being eyed by countries involved in geopolitical contestation, the authorities have extended the deadline by one more month at the request of participants, an official said yesterday.

Govt. presses ahead to join world’s largest trading bloc

06 Jun 2026

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The government has decided to move on with the initiative undertaken in 2023 to join the world’s largest trade bloc, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)’, which accounts for 30 per cent of global GDP (Gross Domestic Product), and three member states, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia, have already thrown their weight behind Sri Lanka.

No talks yet on fresh IMF programme

05 Jun 2026

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As calls emerge from various political quarters for the Government to secure a fresh programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be implemented after the current bailout package, a spokesperson for the global lender said that Sri Lanka’s engagement for such an initiative is yet a matter to be discussed.

Fuel price crisis: Govt weighs options to reduce daily diesel consumption by 500 tonnes

04 Jun 2026

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In dealing with the fallout of the Middle East crisis, the government urgently needs to reduce diesel consumption by another 500 tonnes a day, but no specific measure has been agreed upon yet, a Minister said yesterday.