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The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has announced that Sri Lanka Expo 2026, originally scheduled to be held in 2026, has been rescheduled to 14–17 January 2027. The international trade exhibition will take place at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. The decision to r…
The Sri Lanka–Viet Nam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum held in Colombo recently marked far more than a ceremonial diplomatic engagement. It represented a strategic effort by two Asian nations to transform longstanding political goodwill into a modern economic partnership centred on trade, connectivit…
The cost of food has been increasingly volatile due to inflation, as evidenced by some cartons of organic pasture-raised eggs costing an offensive $13.
Sri Lanka has launched a massive financial support programme worth nearly Rs. 30 million per month for 146 athletes and their coaches under the country’s ambitious “Olympic Mission” project aimed at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The Sports Ministry said the programme will provide funds for training, nutrition …
SDB bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Hayleys Mobility Limited through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) reinforcing the bank’s commitment to expanding access to structured mobility financing while advancing its broader sustainability banking agenda.
Emirates, the world’s largest international and most profitable airline, is scouting for top-tier aircraft engineering and technical talent worldwide.
Vella has been certified as a Great Place to Work, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s ongoing journey to build a culture rooted in trust, shared purpose and collective growth.
CDF Duty Free at Port City Colombo is a new downtown duty-free retail concept introduced by China Duty Free Group, one of the world’s largest duty-free operators and part of the China Tourism Group.
The IMRA Foundation Guarantee Ltd. has announced the call for applications for the third IMRA Awards 2026, inviting outstanding Muslim women across Sri Lanka to be recognised on a national stage alongside a growing community of role models celebrated for excellence, leadership and impact. Applications close on July 1.
Mireka Seascape together with Havelock City and Havelock City Mall by Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC has announced the partnership with Soul Sounds and Soul Sounds Academy as the Exclusive Platinum Partner for Real Estate for 2026.
Rhino Roofing Products Limited has announced the launch of the ‘Rhino Academy.’ The Academy’s launch is deeply symbolic, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Rhino’s late Chairman, A.Y.S. Gnanam.
The American College of Higher Education (ACHE), Dehiwala, together with Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, Canada, launched an international education partnership aimed at creating affordable and globally recognised higher education opportunities for Sri Lankan students.
Seylan Tikiri and Seylan Teens engaged with children at Colombagama Avurudu 2026, held at Viharamahadevi Children’s Park, through a series of interactive Avurudu-themed games and activities.
Prime Group, a leading real estate company, hosted a special programme at the Prime Minister’s Office recently. The programme aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of all the officers serving in the Prime Minister’s Security Division.
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Colombo Bourse finished the session almost flat. The ASPI recorded a marginal gain of 4 points to close at 23,015, while the S&P SL 20 index declined by 6 points to settle at 6,294. MELS, RIL, CIC, BUKI and CARG ranked among the leading positive contributors to the ASPI. Market activity remained at an average level,…
Rising oil prices and a sudden halt for technology stocks are knocking Wall Street off its record highs on Tuesday.
Iran’s wartime economic crisis has triggered mass layoffs across multiple industries, with Iranian officials estimating that some two million people have lost work “directly or indirectly” due to the conflict and a prolonged nationwide internet blackout, according to a report by The New York Times.
A new futures market for semiconductors will let traders hedge their artificial intelligence investments with bets on the increasingly expensive price of computing power.
Goldman Sachs will unleash a wave of generative AI “robots” to automate its famed “human assembly line,” but the tech won’t spark mass layoffs, the bank’s President and Chief Operating Officer John Waldron said Tuesday.
The UAE has designated 16 people and five organisations on its local terrorist list over their links to Hezbollah.
The U.S. and China are both looking to space as the next frontier in data center construction. © NASA
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It was a line straight out of US President Donald Trump’s playbook. “Bye bye to the ABC,” Pauline Hanson’s chief of staff, James Ashby, said as he ejected two journalists working for the public broadcaster’s rural service from a media event on Friday, less than 24 hours before polls opened in the NSW byelection for …
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to raise the issue of increasingly costly US arms transfers to Taiwan during their bilateral summit at the end of this week, spanning Thursday through Friday. Taiwan of course remains the "core of China's core interests" - as Beijing has in the recent past characterized the i…
US derivatives exchange CME Group and index provider Silicon Data have teamed up to create a futures market for computing power, a key source driving the AI boom. Bloomberg reports that the futures will help traders, financial firms, AI builders and cloud providers manage volatility and price swings. Indexes from ma…
Trade, Taiwan and Middle East tensions loom as US and Chinese leaders meet for first state visit since Trump’s return
Trade, Taiwan and Middle East tensions loom as US and Chinese leaders meet for first state visit since Trump’s return
Rubio had initially appeared reluctant to visit, while Beijing did not spell out whether it would waive penalties imposed on him in 2020
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Publix has quietly reversed course on open carry in Florida — asking shoppers to leave visible firearms at home months after the grocery giant allowed customers to openly tote guns in its stores following a controversial court ruling.
The Albanese government expects 35,000 more migrants to stay in the country this financial year than previously forecast, as the Coalition prepares to announce a proposal to slash migration to combat a surge of voters moving to One Nation.
Months after the Supreme Court ruled some tariffs were unconstitutional, the first round of tariff refunds has begun flowing in.
ATHENS — Greece is protesting over an unexploded Ukrainian naval drone found in its waters, fearing the war could be spilling over to the Mediterranean as Kyiv's forces hunt the opaquely-owned "shadow fleet" carrying Russian oil.
LOS ANGELES — Eldridge Industries is an investment firm co-founded by a member of the Dodgers’ ownership group. The name can be found in seemingly every nook and cranny of Dodger Stadium: The new ribbon board, a permanent outfield sign, an ad behind home plate.
The U.S.-Iran war drags on with no sign yet of a peace deal. Someone needs to tell the stock market.
Japanese engineering group Kanadevia's products include energy and desalination equipment. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
Shares of Wendy's jumped in premarket trading after the Financial Times reported that Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is considering taking the hamburger chain private and is seeking investors to back the deal.
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve board, as President Trump’s nominee cleared another hurdle toward his path to becoming the central bank’s next chairman.
Those looking to join the prediction market space can use the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX for a welcome offer, which is especially useful for basketball fans looking ahead to the next generation of stars.
OAKLAND, Calif. — OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman hit back at Elon Musk’s claims that he “stole” OpenAI when it was a charity and steered the company away from its non-profit mission – claiming that Musk himself was busy vying to control OpenAI in the first years after it was founded.
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has pressed Iran and the United States to reach a durable agreement, warning that continued fighting risks wider instability and economic fallout.
Shimadzu President Yasunori Yamamoto speaks next to BIPM Director Annette Koo and Riken President Makoto Gonokami May 12 in Kawasaki, Japan. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
Lowe’s and Home Depot are ramping up surveillance in store parking lots in states including California, Texas and Connecticut AI-powered license plate readers to combat theft and keep customers safe — but privacy advocates warn the devices could track shoppers’ movements.
Target is trying to roll itself out of a retail rut.
Mazda plans to add a hybrid version of its CX-5 flagship SUV in 2027. (Photo by Hirotake Kitagawa)
Abu Dhabi food and beverage company Agthia Group has reported a 13 per cent annual rise in its profit for the first quarter of this year, underpinned by its growing and diversified portfolio amid challenging economic scenarios.