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Is Sri Lanka’s $6.4 Billion X-Press Pearl Claim Being Cut to Just $1 Billion to Protect Insurers? hyuitjghf

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Is Sri Lanka’s $6.4 Billion X-Press Pearl Claim Being Cut to Just $1 Billion to Protect Insurers?

By The Morning Telegraph August 19, 2026

X-Press Pearl compensation remains under scrutiny as Sri Lanka pursues an initial $1 billion award while wider...

“Oil at $80 Could Decide Sri Lanka’s Inflation Path” – CBSL Governor” fghyjhfg

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“Oil at $80 Could Decide Sri Lanka’s Inflation Path” – CBSL Governor”

By The Morning Telegraph August 19, 2026

Sri Lanka inflation outlook remains sensitive to global oil prices, with the Central Bank assuming crude stays...

Sri Lanka Medicine Prices Rise 12.5% for Local Supplies gthyuthgf

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Sri Lanka Medicine Prices Rise 12.5% for Local Supplies

By The Morning Telegraph August 18, 2026

Sri Lanka medicine prices for locally produced drugs supplied to State hospitals are set to rise 12.5%,...

Oil Jumps Above $91 as US-Iran Peace Hopes Fade US-Iran oil tensions push crude prices higher as pumpjacks operate against the sky

US-Iran oil tensions push crude prices higher as pumpjacks operate against the sky

Oil Jumps Above $91 as US-Iran Peace Hopes Fade

By The Morning Telegraph August 18, 2026

by Dwayne Ferreira US-Iran oil tensions push Brent above $91 as fading peace hopes and Strait of...

VIDEO: Trillion-Rupee Tax Arrears Put Sri Lanka’s Digital System on Trial gty6u7yjhg

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VIDEO: Trillion-Rupee Tax Arrears Put Sri Lanka’s Digital System on Trial

By The Morning Telegraph August 17, 2026

Sri Lanka tax arrears exceed Rs. 1 trillion as weaknesses in RAMIS, digital integration and the informal...

How Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Could Protect the Rupee Sri Lanka renewable energy cartoon showing solar, wind and hydro saving foreign exchange otherwise spent on imported oil

Sri Lanka renewable energy cartoon showing solar, wind and hydro saving foreign exchange otherwise spent on imported oil

How Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Could Protect the Rupee

By The Morning Telegraph August 17, 2026

by Dwayne Ferreira. Sri Lanka’s renewable energy can curb fuel imports, conserve foreign exchange and reduce the...

Weakening US Dollar Gives Sri Lankan Rupee an Unexpected Boost US dollar weakness supporting the Sri Lankan rupee as global currency markets react to softer US economic data

US dollar weakness supporting the Sri Lankan rupee as global currency markets react to softer US economic data

Weakening US Dollar Gives Sri Lankan Rupee an Unexpected Boost

By The Morning Telegraph August 17, 2026

by Dwayne Ferreira. US dollar weakness is giving the Sri Lankan rupee added support as softer US...

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19 Investors Eye Mattala Airport as Government Seeks Turnaround

By The Morning Telegraph August 17, 2026

Mattala Airport investment plans attract 19 local and foreign parties as Sri Lanka seeks private-sector projects to...

US$1 Billion Import Scam: Four Bank Officials Remanded hyu7ikjh

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US$1 Billion Import Scam: Four Bank Officials Remanded

By The Morning Telegraph August 17, 2026

US$1 billion import scam probe widens as four private bank officials are remanded over alleged foreign transfers...

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Sri Lanka Vehicle Surcharge Could Hit Buyers With New Losses

By The Morning Telegraph August 16, 2026

Sri Lanka vehicle surcharge extension could push car prices higher while exposing buyers to heavy losses if...