Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the aftermath of its worst economic crisis since independence, Sri Lanka is attempting not just recovery, but reinvention. Under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the country is shaping a new national identity, one grounded in discipline, social justice and strategic independence. What is emerging is a deliberate effort to rebrand Sri Lanka: from a nation defined by crisis and mismanagement to one guided by accountability, inclusivity and balance.
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[2026-03-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector is navigating a complex landscape of operational volatility, caught between the potential windfalls of currency depreciation and the harsh realities of rising global costs. According to insights from the CAL Research team, while the overall equity proposition remains strong due to subdued interest rates, the current geopolitical crisis has introduced significant margin pressures for export-oriented counters.
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[2026-03-24 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Federal Parliament
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[2026-03-24 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda, arrived in Sri Lanka last morning (23) for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, engaging with key stakeholders and assessing cyclone-related damage in affected areas.
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[2026-03-24 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Milk powder importers and wheat flour companies have assured that despite the difficulties faced due to the Middle East crisis and escalating fuel prices, they will not resort to increasing the prices of imported milk powder and wheat flour. They had given this assurance during a meeting with Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe yesterday.
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[2026-03-24 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A sign welcomes people to Herreid, S.D., on Feb. 3, 2026. (Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch via AP)
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[2026-03-24 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB)commemorated raising LKR.16bn with its first ever issuance of BASEL III compliant GSS+ (Green, Social, Sustainable & Sustainability Linked)bonds and the country’s largestissuance of GSS+ bonds to dateby way of a market opening ceremony conducted on the trading floor of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) last Friday.
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[2026-03-24 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets
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[2026-03-24 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka finds itself once more at the crossroads of global turmoil and domestic instability. The Middle East conflicts have increased global oil market volatility with rising prices and supply chain uncertainties. The impact on an oil-import dependent economy is immediate and severe.
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[2026-03-24 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the continued increase in fuel prices is pushing the country toward a severe economic crisis and deepening poverty.
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[2026-03-24 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The new three-storey multi-purpose building constructed at the Sri Lanka Textile and Apparel Institute (SLITA) in Ratmalana, which operates under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, was inaugurated yesterday (23) under the patronage of the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti.
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[2026-03-24 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During his lifetime, Sri Lankan modernist George Keyt struggled to support himself through painting. Three decades after his death, the same works circulate in a vastly different economy, where a typical Keyt canvas can fetch more than USD 25,000 at international auctions.
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[2026-03-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In recognition of International Women’s Day 2026, Sampath Bank hosted its Entrepreneur Development Programme under the theme ‘Unstoppable Woman’, bringing together SME women entrepreneurs for an evening centred on knowledge sharing, inspiration and practical business insights.
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[2026-03-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Union Assurance, one of Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, secured three accolades at The Diamond Chapter of the TAGS Awards 2025 ceremony, held at the Shangri-La, Colombo.
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[2026-03-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recently concluded a highly impactful and strategically significant visit to India, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening international banking relationships, enhancing regulatory engagement and unlocking new avenues for growth across the region.
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[2026-03-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: MAS Holdings, one of Sri Lanka’s largest apparel manufacturer, announced that two of its subsidiaries, Texo (Pvt) Ltd, a cotton fabric processing mill and Noyon Lanka, a knitted lace manufacturer, have become bluesign System Partners, marking a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to responsible, future-ready manufacturing.
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[2026-03-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has launched its much-anticipated seasonal promotion for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, offering credit and debit cardholders discounts of up to 70% across an extensive network of merchant outlets island-wide in the run-up to the Avurudu celebrations.
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[2026-03-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: MullenLowe Sri Lanka, has announced the integration of Synapse VII’s advanced data analytics capabilities into its digital services ecosystem.
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[2026-03-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LANKATILES recently celebrated the opening of its 59th showroom in in the Northern Peninsula, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued journey of bringing refined design and premium surfaces closer to communities across the island.
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[2026-03-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Browns EV, in partnership with PickMe and LOLC Holdings PLC, marked a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s mobility landscape with the handover of 125 electric vehicles under its ‘Drive to Own’ initiative.
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[2026-03-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cargills Food and Beverage Ltd. through its brands KIST and Knuckles, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Clean Ocean Force Lanka (COF) to adopt Crow Island Beach for one year, reinforcing its commitment to long-term coastal conservation in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-24 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank has launched its Avurudu 2026 card campaign, themed The most rewarding swipe of the Avurudu’, offering customers practical ways to manage seasonal spending while continuing to celebrate with family and loved ones.
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[2026-03-24 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Samsung Sri Lanka has announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, ushering in a new era of intelligent mobile experiences powered by advanced Galaxy AI.
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Serendib Flour Mills, dedicated to nourishing the nation, celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 by organising a special programme for the women of the organisation, recognising the valuable contribution of both its employees and third-party female support staff.
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A steep hike in the prices of fuel was inevitable, given the unprecedented rise in global crude prices in the wake of the war on Iran waged by the United States (US) and Israel. Even though the Government initially raised fuel prices by just eight percent, this was deemed insufficient as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the three private companies (Lanka IOC, Sinopec and RM Parks/Shell) were making huge losses by selling fuel below market rates.
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the rapid decline in the price of gold in the world market due to the prevailing war situation in the Middle East region, there has been a significant decrease in the price of gold in the local market as well.
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[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Parliament’s Secretary-General Kushani Rohanadeera said the Committee on Parliamentary Business under the chairmanship of Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne took a decision to convene Parliament on April 7, 9, and 10.
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[2026-03-24 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Trade Minister Don Farrell with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. (Supplied)
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[2026-03-24 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: ATLANTA, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A home is the foundation on which we build our lives. It leads to better health, education and well-being, more economic growth and less poverty. Yet every day, 1 in 3 people around the world wake up without the security of a safe, affordable home.
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[2026-03-24 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Researchers found companies were drawing in women who might not otherwise engage in gambling by creating so-called "novelty bets". (ABC News: Jessica Hayes)
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[2026-03-24 05:41 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Leonid Radvinsky, the reclusive billionaire owner of adult content platform OnlyFans, has died of cancer, the London-based company said on Monday (UK time). He was 43.
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[2026-03-24 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Property Prices
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[2026-03-24 05:25 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Trump administration announces deal with TotalEnergies to redirect investment in wind to oil and gas instead
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[2026-03-24 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Gold futures kept tumbling Monday despite President Trump’s halt on military strikes against Iran as investors continued to fret that the conflict could stall interest-rate cuts.
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[2026-03-24 05:11 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Relief is flowing through financial markets after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Oil prices are easing, and stock prices are jumping on Wall Street following severe losses taken elsewhere in the world before Trump’s announcement.
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[2026-03-24 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Comment & Analysis] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-03-24 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Syd)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Sydney Fish Market, in with the throng of auctions, live tanks and the diversity of its species, has always harboured elements of culinary conservatism. Fixed onto the building like a limpet is an obsession with value and a mild 𝄒60s scepticism about the quality of fresh seafood. Your biggest, cheapest lobster drowning in cheese please, cooked until we know it’s dead.
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[2026-03-24 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: David Jones is taking longer to pay clothing suppliers, but the department store chain has denied that its losses, stretching into the tens of millions under its private equity owners, are to blame.
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[2026-03-24 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A bipartisan Senate duo is introducing legislation that would prohibit prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket from letting people bet on sports and casino-style games.
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[2026-03-24 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
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[2026-03-24 04:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australian red meat exports to Europe are set to rise tenfold under a historic free trade pact that has been eight years in the making, while producers will be able to use names such as prosecco, feta and halloumi despite a longstanding European push to restrict the use of these so-called “geographic indicators”.
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[2026-03-24 04:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A sign for the French company TotalEnergies is displayed at headquarters March 21, 2025, in La Defense business district outside of Paris. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, File)
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[2026-03-24 04:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Home flipping hit a wall in 2025 with resale profits plummeting to their lowest levels in nearly 20 years, falling victim to a high-cost, high-interest market.
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[2026-03-24 04:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Top OnlyFans creators expressed gratitude for their late, reclusive leader Leo Radvinsky, following the news of his death from a “long battle with cancer” Monday.
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[2026-03-24 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing private security companies to temporarily use firearms to protect critical infrastructure from drone attacks during the war in Ukraine, the state-run TASS news agency reported Monday, citing official documents.
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[2026-03-24 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Two sources are telling the Financial Times that Pakistan is acting as a negotiator between the United States and Iran.
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[2026-03-24 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: David Simon, who led the largest mall company in the US, died Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family’s real estate company said Monday. He was 64
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