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CBSL extends suspension of Perpetual Treasuries for 6 months
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (124+ words) Sunday, 05 July 2026 - 17: 16 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying out the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for a further six months. The extension takes effect from 4. 30 p. m. on…...
Megakem Engineering launches Geotechnical Division to strengthen infrastructure solutions
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (328+ words) Hiru News Megakem Engineering launches Geotechnical Division to strengthen infrastructure solutions Megakem Engineering has announced the inauguration of its dedicated Geotechnical Division, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy and reinforcing its commitment to delivering comprehensive engineering solutions…...
Yen jumps on US jobs data as Tokyo intervention risks loom
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (301+ words) The US dollar fell towards "its biggest weekly loss in 12 weeks on Friday after a "tepid US jobs report cooled "market expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hike, providing some relief for the embattled Japanese yen. Broad dollar…...
USD slightly declines today
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (16+ words) Hiru News USD slightly declines today Friday, 03 July 2026 - 13: 56...
Rupee remains unchanged
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (11+ words) Hiru News Thursday, 02 July 2026 - 15: 05...
Government targets 78% economic growth via technology and manufacturing sectors
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (80+ words) Hiru News Government targets 78% economic growth via technology and manufacturing sectors At Least 13 Dead After Russian Assault on Kyiv EU court upholds "4. 1 bn antitrust fine on Google India asks Whats App to pause username rollout over fraud fears SRI LANKA…...
US goods trade deficit widens sharply
1+ week, 2+ day ago (20+ words) hirunews. lk US goods trade deficit widens sharply Friday, 26 June 2026 - 19: 08...
Euro zone inflation expectations ease in May
1+ week, 2+ day ago (62+ words) Hiru News Euro zone inflation expectations ease in May Russia opens review of video alleging army torture UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran Tanzania bans political rallies ahead of youth-led protests Ex-Trump advisor Bolton pleads guilty in…...
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England data suggests
2+ week, 2+ day ago (69+ words) Hiru News Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England data suggests White House bids farewell to old Air Force One African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws UK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge BOJ may raise…...
Apple allows alternative app stores, payments in Brazil
2+ week, 2+ day ago (96+ words) Hiru News Apple allows alternative app stores, payments in Brazil South Africa snatch dramatic draw with Czech Republic Peace deal eases oil spike, higher prices persist Cuban lawmakers to vote on Castro-backed economic reforms amid US stranglehold US Supreme Court…...