Dubai rises to No. 1 globally in FinTech as Maktoum bin Mohammed reviews gold strategy
Dubai tops the Global Financial Centres Index as No. 1 in FinTech while Sheikh Maktoum reviews Dubai Gold Strategy to boost global gold trade, virtual assets…
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Sri Lanka business and economy news: markets, companies, trade, prices and the rupee, plus the regional and global business stories behind them.
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Dubai moves to strengthen global gold hub role as trade hits Dh1 trillion
Dubai strengthens its global gold hub status as foreign gold trade hits Dh1 trillion, unveiling a comprehensive strategy to boost competitiveness and…
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India's GDP is booming, but stock market is crashing: What's going wrong?
India's GDP has surpassed estimates, clocking a 7.8% growth. The World Bank is betting on an even stronger year than it previously expected.
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Shukri Salman Expands A/L Classes from 25 Students to More Than 1,000
Sri Lankan educator and entrepreneur Shukri Salman has grown his A/L classes from 25 students to more than 1,000 in three years, while expanding his work in…
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St Kilda captain Callum Wilkie caught off-guard as Rowan Marshall trade bomb drops during interview
The club champion thought it was a joke and had to be convinced it wasn’t ‘fake’ news.
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Dubai gold prices increase slightly, but 24K still below Dh500
Dubai gold prices edge higher, with 24K gold trading at Dh498, still below Dh500 amid inflation concerns and Middle East tensions.
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Sri Lankan Entrepreneur Durga Kenny Expands BeWAXed to New Delhi
Sri Lankan entrepreneur Durga Kenny has expanded her specialist waxing brand BeWAXed to New Delhi through a collaboration with Tip & Toe India, following its…
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Sampath Bank Enables Google Pay for Internet Payment Gateway Merchants
Sampath Bank has enabled Google Pay acceptance for merchants using its Internet Payment Gateway through a partnership with Bancstac, expanding digital payment…
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Australia wants to regulate AI like banks and airlines
The federal government is looking to banking and aviation regulation as it develops laws that would make AI companies demonstrate they can identify and manage…
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Chennai Petroleum Corporation among 3 stocks showing RSI Trending Up
On October 7, three Nifty500 stocks that gained over 3% were highlighted in the “RSI Trending Up” scan, based on data from StockEdge. An uptrend signal occurs…
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UAE joins GCC ministerial meetings in Bahrain to boost regional trade and supply chains
The forum and exhibition boost Gulf industrial ties through investment and partnerships
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka Opens at Cinnamon Life
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka has opened at Cinnamon Life Colombo, bringing together designers, emerging talent and the Mercedes-Benz community while…
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Economist warns there is ‘every chance’ card surcharge ban could fuel inflation
Businesses have already began hiking prices to make up the costs.
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India's IPO boom defies its battered stock market
India's IPO market thrives despite a struggling stock market, with companies raising billions and domestic investors driving growth in public offerings.
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Discussion on Preparations for Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on AML/CFT Compliance
A special discussion on preparations for Sri Lanka’s third mutual evaluation on international compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the…
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72% of UAE shoppers willing to pay more for quality, NIQ finds
UAE consumers remain willing to open their wallets despite persistent cost pressures, but they are becoming far more selective about where they spend their…
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Toyota Australia targeting record sales finish in 2026
Despite lower sales so far in 2026, Australia's market leader expects fresh stock of its most popular models to help it post a record fourth quarter.
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Sri Lanka targets US$5 billion digital economy with focus on fintech and innovation
The Sri Lankan government has designated financial technology and innovative entrepreneurship as key pillars in its drive to build a US$5 billion digital…
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World Bank Warns Asia Is Running Out of Money to Fight Energy Shock
The World Bank warns Asia is running out of room to fund energy subsidies as the Iran war drains dollar reserves in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.