My Article on CSE in today’s Daily FT. Phoenix rising: How Colombo Stock Exchange symbolises nation’s remarkable resurrection | Daily FT ft.lk/opinion/Phoenix-rising…

Donald J. Trump Truth Social Post 07:25 AM EST 11/09/25 People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS! We are now the Richest, Most Respected Country In the World, With Almost No Inflation, and A Record Stock Market Price. 401k’s are Highest EVER. We are taking in Trillions of Dollars and will soon begin paying down our ENORMOUS DEBT, $37 Trillion. Record Investment in the USA, plants and factories going up all over the place. A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone

2026 අයවැය රටට කොහොමද? piped.video/yiPnBo4bhEA?si=fD_o… via @YouTube

Can get closer to 8B

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This will be great if can be taken up to Ratmalana or Moratuwa.

"If a business does well, the stock eventually follows." — Warren Buffett

Day 1 in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰✨ Landed around 7 AM and trust me, immigration was a breeze! Just a few minutes and we were out into the warm island air 🌴 The moment you step out of the airport, you’ll find yourself surrounded by kiosks, ATMs & small stores and this is where the real prep for your trip begins 😄 📱 First thing first: Get a SIM card. We picked Dialog 4G Sim for Rs 715, which came with 50GB + unlimited WhatsApp.....honestly, the perfect plan for travellers....paid via Scapia credit card for 0 forex charges. I asked for 5G...guy at counter said it's not available. 🚕 Next up: The cab hunt. After comparing rates, we found Carsons to be the cheapest & most reliable.....20,000 LKR from the airport to Weligama (via highway, toll included). Others were quoting 22–24k LKR, so this felt like a win already and Uber was also expensive 💪 💳 Pro tip: Withdrew local cash straight from an ATM....I used my HDFC Forex Card.....super smooth. You’ll definitely need cash here as small vendors rarely accept cards. (There’s also a Thomas Cook counter at the airport if you prefer exchanging currency). By noon, we finally reached our stay.....the beautiful Marriott Weligama Bay 🏖️ Got an early check-in + 1 level upgrade.....more about that in the next post 😍 Sri Lanka, you’ve already started to feel special. 💛 Huge thanks to the Ambassador @milespointspro Sir for quick and important tips which were very useful❤️

The President’s 2026 Budget is a strong, forward-looking one — moving the economy from stabilisation to the next phase of growth. All the macro indicators have turned around and exceeded targets. IMF-led reforms have instilled much-needed fiscal discipline, and importantly, the government has stayed the course without deviation, continuing to push the recovery process. This budget builds confidence — it focuses on digitisation, AI adoption, SOE reforms, good governance, and bringing the grey economy into the formal sector by widening the VAT and tax nets. It’s about taking ownership of revenue generation and building reserves to meet debt obligations, starting from 2028. The aim for 7% medium-term growth is ambitious but realistic, given the improving fundamentals. While there are no major incentives, what businesses and markets truly appreciate is stability, continuity, and predictability — the absence of sudden, overnight changes. In that sense, this is a practical and achievable budget. There’s clear emphasis on infrastructure — roads, highways, airports, housing, bridges, hospitals — which will stimulate both employment and investment. The move from three to four tax bands (0–30%) and increasing direct tax contribution from 25% to 40% supports fiscal sustainability. To attract FDI, government teams will need to actively engage global investors, showcase the opportunities in Sri Lanka, and fast-track FTAs with key trading partners. Tourism and worker remittances are rebounding strongly — and the expat community must be encouraged to invest and contribute to this next chapter. Markets are likely to respond positively, as this budget reinforces the direction toward a formal, low-interest, growth-oriented economy with improving fundamentals. SriLankan Airlines’ debt restructuring, expected by end-December, will further support rating upgrades and strengthen investor sentiment. Overall, this is a realistic, disciplined, and confidence-building budget — one that positions Sri Lanka to move decisively from recovery to sustainable growth. 🇱🇰📈 @anuradisanayake @CBSL @SEC_SriLanka @CSE_Media

The Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seylan Bank PLC to enhance the facilitation of Inward Investment Accounts (IIAs) for non-resident foreign individuals (FIs) in Sri Lanka. The collaboration between Seylan Bank PLC and CDS, which serves as the depository and custodian for securities traded on the CSE, is the latest initiative of ongoing efforts to strengthen market infrastructure and improve investor accessibility. #CDS #ColomboStockExchange #MOUSigningCeremony #seylanbank

Congratulations on the board vote. $1 trillion. Wow.😊

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“Don’t pass up something that’s attractive today because you think you will find something better tomorrow.” — Warren Buffett

Qatar Airways sells entire Cathay Pacific stake for US$897 million - International | Daily Mirror dailymirror.lk/international…

Govt to reconsider approval for oil palm cultivation – Sri Lanka Mirror – Right to Know. Power to Change srilankamirror.com/news/govt…

The newest addition to Colombo Skyline, Ceylaya- Clothespin Towers at Colombo Port City, Sri Lanka.

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