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Trading volumes rose sharply this week, with analysts pointing to renewed investor confidence after a 10% jump in tourist arrivals.","\u003Cp>Trading volumes rose sharply this week, with analysts pointing to renewed investor confidence after a 10% jump in tourist arrivals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Economists caution that global commodity prices remain a key risk factor for the months ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>Stability, not stimulus, is what exporters are asking for right now.\u003C\u002Fp>Chamber of Commerce Representative\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Exporters welcomed the move but urged faster implementation\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The finance ministry will publish a full report next month\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Small business associations asked for extended repayment terms\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fed1fa8ff-504a-4e1a-8f56-7db6c2aa98b4\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Business illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Business — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>The next policy review is scheduled within the quarter, with markets watching closely for further signals.\u003C\u002Fp>",30,"standard","published","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad1a",[30],[33,34],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad30","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2a",[36],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3d","6a88f164ae8b28c3f2a59024",[],"2026-08-17T00:46:29.834Z",false,"public",{"views":43,"uniqueViews":44,"shares":45,"comments":46,"likes":46,"trendScore":47},755,587,11,0,201,[],{"data":50,"meta":51},[],{"total":46,"page":52,"limit":27,"hasMore":40},1,{"data":54},[55,76,99,117,136],{"id":56,"lang":21,"title":57,"subtitle":58,"slug":59,"excerpt":60,"html":61,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":62,"tagIds":63,"authorIds":68,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":69,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":70,"isBreaking":40,"isFeatured":40,"isPinned":3,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":71,"relatedArticleIds":75},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a590c9","Fuel Prices Revised Downward for Second Consecutive Month","The pricing formula reflected softer global crude prices over the review period.","fuel-prices-revised-downward-for-second-consecutive-month","The pricing formula reflected softer global crude prices over the review period. The Central Bank’s monetary board met in Batticaloa on Wednesday, weighing inflation data against calls from exporters for a more competitive rupee.","\u003Cp>The Central Bank’s monetary board met in Batticaloa on Wednesday, weighing inflation data against calls from exporters for a more competitive rupee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figures come as Sri Lanka continues its post-crisis recovery, with exporters pressing for policy stability over the medium term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>We are seeing early signs of a genuine, broad-based recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>Central Bank Economist\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Foreign remittances remained steady compared to the previous quarter\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Exporters welcomed the move but urged faster implementation\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The finance ministry will publish a full report next month\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Small business associations asked for extended repayment terms\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fee344cfc-f9e8-4be0-9980-5cf9a0c02bfd\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Business illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Business — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Industry chambers say they will keep pressing for reforms that make it easier to do business.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[64,65,66,67],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2b","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2c","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad28","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad23",[36],[],"2026-08-21T00:46:29.861Z",{"views":72,"uniqueViews":73,"shares":52,"comments":52,"likes":74,"trendScore":72},65,35,2,[],{"id":77,"lang":21,"title":78,"subtitle":79,"slug":80,"excerpt":81,"html":82,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":83,"tagIds":84,"authorIds":88,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":90,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":91,"isBreaking":3,"isFeatured":40,"isPinned":40,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":92,"relatedArticleIds":98},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a590c1","Government Unveils New Tax Incentives for IT Startups","The package includes reduced levies for firms registering within the next fiscal year.","government-unveils-new-tax-incentives-for-it-startups","The package includes reduced levies for firms registering within the next fiscal year. Trading volumes rose sharply this week, with analysts pointing to renewed investor confidence after a 19% jump in tourist arrivals.","\u003Cp>Trading volumes rose sharply this week, with analysts pointing to renewed investor confidence after a 19% jump in tourist arrivals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Economists caution that global commodity prices remain a key risk factor for the months ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>We are seeing early signs of a genuine, broad-based recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>Central Bank Economist\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The finance ministry will publish a full report next month\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Small business associations asked for extended repayment terms\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher for a third straight session\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Foreign remittances remained steady compared to the previous quarter\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The next policy review is scheduled within the quarter, with markets watching closely for further signals.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[85,34,86,87],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad27","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad29","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad38",[36,89],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad40",[],"2026-08-20T00:46:29.844Z",{"views":93,"uniqueViews":94,"shares":95,"comments":52,"likes":96,"trendScore":97},573,436,3,8,357,[],{"id":100,"lang":21,"title":101,"subtitle":102,"slug":103,"excerpt":104,"html":105,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":106,"tagIds":107,"authorIds":108,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":109,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":110,"isBreaking":40,"isFeatured":3,"isPinned":40,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":111,"relatedArticleIds":116},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a590c5","Port of Colombo Handles Record Container Volume","The terminal operator credited expanded berth capacity and faster turnaround times.","port-of-colombo-handles-record-container-volume","The terminal operator credited expanded berth capacity and faster turnaround times. The Central Bank’s monetary board met in Trincomalee on Wednesday, weighing inflation data against calls from exporters for a more competitive rupee.","\u003Cp>The Central Bank’s monetary board met in Trincomalee on Wednesday, weighing inflation data against calls from exporters for a more competitive rupee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Economists caution that global commodity prices remain a key risk factor for the months ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The finance ministry will publish a full report next month\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Banking sector shares led gains on the trading floor\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Foreign remittances remained steady compared to the previous quarter\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Small business associations asked for extended repayment terms\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002F8e35b9eb-b1a2-433a-9f4c-95c6b157a2ac\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Business illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Business — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Industry chambers say they will keep pressing for reforms that make it easier to do business.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[87,86],[36],[],"2026-08-19T00:46:29.855Z",{"views":112,"uniqueViews":113,"shares":46,"comments":52,"likes":114,"trendScore":115},623,435,15,272,[],{"id":118,"lang":21,"title":119,"subtitle":120,"slug":121,"excerpt":122,"html":123,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":124,"tagIds":125,"authorIds":126,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":127,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":128,"isBreaking":40,"isFeatured":40,"isPinned":40,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":129,"relatedArticleIds":135},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a590b2","Central Bank Holds Policy Rate Steady Amid Inflation Concerns","The monetary board cited balanced risks as its reason for pausing further rate cuts.","central-bank-holds-policy-rate-steady-amid-inflation-concerns","The monetary board cited balanced risks as its reason for pausing further rate cuts. The Central Bank’s monetary board met in Jaffna on Wednesday, weighing inflation data against calls from exporters for a more competitive rupee.","\u003Cp>The Central Bank’s monetary board met in Jaffna on Wednesday, weighing inflation data against calls from exporters for a more competitive rupee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figures come as Sri Lanka continues its post-crisis recovery, with exporters pressing for policy stability over the medium term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>We are seeing early signs of a genuine, broad-based recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>Central Bank Economist\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Small business associations asked for extended repayment terms\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The finance ministry will publish a full report next month\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Foreign remittances remained steady compared to the previous quarter\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The next policy review is scheduled within the quarter, with markets watching closely for further signals.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[34,65,87],[36],[],"2026-07-17T00:46:29.805Z",{"views":130,"uniqueViews":131,"shares":132,"comments":46,"likes":133,"trendScore":134},4711,3904,36,5,162,[],{"id":137,"lang":21,"title":138,"subtitle":139,"slug":140,"excerpt":141,"html":142,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":143,"tagIds":144,"authorIds":145,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":147,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":148,"isBreaking":40,"isFeatured":40,"isPinned":40,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":149,"relatedArticleIds":155},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a590b6","Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens Against US Dollar for Third Week","Analysts point to stronger remittance inflows and a rebound in tourism earnings.","sri-lankan-rupee-strengthens-against-us-dollar-for-third-week","Analysts point to stronger remittance inflows and a rebound in tourism earnings. The announcement affects roughly 1379 businesses registered with the chamber of commerce, most of them small and medium enterprises.","\u003Cp>The announcement affects roughly 1379 businesses registered with the chamber of commerce, most of them small and medium enterprises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figures come as Sri Lanka continues its post-crisis recovery, with exporters pressing for policy stability over the medium term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>We are seeing early signs of a genuine, broad-based recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>Central Bank Economist\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The finance ministry will publish a full report next month\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher for a third straight session\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Foreign remittances remained steady compared to the previous quarter\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Banking sector shares led gains on the trading floor\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fee344cfc-f9e8-4be0-9980-5cf9a0c02bfd\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Business illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Business — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Industry chambers say they will keep pressing for reforms that make it easier to do business.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[87,33,64],[36,146],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3e",[],"2026-06-08T00:46:29.817Z",{"views":150,"uniqueViews":151,"shares":152,"comments":46,"likes":153,"trendScore":154},5833,4670,70,111,81,[]]