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Remittances, Tourism Dollars and Foreign Investment Support Rupee as Trade Deficit Worsens Sri Lanka rupee and US dollar illustrating foreign currency inflows and the widening trade deficit

Sri Lanka rupee and US dollar illustrating foreign currency inflows and the widening trade deficit

Remittances, Tourism Dollars and Foreign Investment Support Rupee as Trade Deficit Worsens

By The Morning Telegraph August 14, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. Sri Lanka rupee gains support from remittances, tourism dollars and investment despite a widening...

Six Killed as Iran War Talks Hit Fresh Shipping Crisis Iran war talks face pressure as Red Sea shipping attacks escalate near key Middle East maritime routes

Iran war talks face pressure as Red Sea shipping attacks escalate near key Middle East maritime routes

Six Killed as Iran War Talks Hit Fresh Shipping Crisis

By The Morning Telegraph August 11, 2026

Iran war talks face new pressure after six people are killed in a Red Sea attack and...

Parliament Pushes Major Overhaul of Sri Lanka’s Tax System Sri Lanka tax system reforms discussed as Parliament pushes for a wider tax base and improved revenue collection

Sri Lanka tax system reforms discussed as Parliament pushes for a wider tax base and improved revenue collection

Parliament Pushes Major Overhaul of Sri Lanka’s Tax System

By The Morning Telegraph August 10, 2026

Sri Lanka tax system reforms face renewed scrutiny as Parliament pushes for a wider tax base and...

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Why Global Insurers Fear the X-Press Pearl $1bn Ruling

By The Morning Telegraph August 7, 2026

X-Press Pearl compensation battle tests Sri Lanka’s $1 billion ruling, maritime liability rules and the future of...

Google’s $15 Billion India Data Centre Faces Growing Backlash Google India data centre construction site near Visakhapatnam amid water and wildlife concerns

Google India data centre construction site near Visakhapatnam amid water and wildlife concerns

Google’s $15 Billion India Data Centre Faces Growing Backlash

By The Morning Telegraph August 6, 2026

Google India data centre plans face legal challenges over water shortages, construction noise and risks to protected...

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Sri Lanka AI Talent Gains Global Recognition

By The Morning Telegraph July 29, 2026

Sri Lanka AI talent gains international exposure as 3Rive Technologies joins Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network and expands...

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US$715 Million Sent Abroad for Imports That Never Arrived

By The Morning Telegraph July 23, 2026

Sri Lanka illegal fund transfers reached US$715 million through payments for imports that never arrived, Parliament’s finance...

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Can Starving Street Dogs Ever Be Called Rabies Control?

By The Morning Telegraph July 18, 2026

Sri Lanka rabies control faces criticism after a call not to feed street dogs, as advocates demand...

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Sri Lanka’s Currency Shift Sparks India-China Tension

By The Morning Telegraph July 9, 2026

RMB trade settlements with China raise fresh questions over Sri Lanka’s currency strategy and India’s rupee trade...

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Nation Lanka Finance Shut Down as Liquidation Begins

By The Morning Telegraph July 3, 2026

The Central Bank has cancelled the Nation Lanka Finance licence and ordered liquidation, with depositors eligible for...