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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/Fitch-affirms-Siyapatha-Finance-at-BBB-Outlook-stable/42-761182</loc>
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<news:title>Fitch affirms Siyapatha Finance at ‘BBB+’; Outlook stable</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/HSBC-helps-fuel-the-dreams-of-an-exotic-getaway-for-15-credit-cardholders/42-761183</loc>
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<news:title>HSBC helps fuel the dreams of an exotic getaway for 15 credit cardholders </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/CSE-UNDP-sign-MOU-to-leverage-capital-markets-for-sustainable-financing/42-761184</loc>
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<news:title>CSE, UNDP sign MOU to leverage capital markets for sustainable financing</news:title>
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<news:title>CSE, UNDP sign MOU to leverage capital markets for sustainable financing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/Softlogic-Life-steps-into-a-new-era-of-greatness-at-2024-Annual-Sales-Convention/42-761185</loc>
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<news:title>Softlogic Life steps into a new era of greatness at 2024 Annual Sales Convention</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/Remarkable-outcome-at-primary-bond-auctions/42-761186</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Remarkable outcome at primary bond auctions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/SL-Egypt-discuss-measures-to-boost-trade/34-761187</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SL, Egypt discuss measures to boost trade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Tokyo-Cement-salutes-top-performers-at-2024-Annual-Gala-Dealer-Convention/34-761188</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tokyo Cement salutes top performers at 2024 Annual Gala Dealer Convention</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Japan-bestows-The-Order-of-the-Rising-Sun-on-Kosala-Wickramanayake-and-Athulla-Edirisinghe/34-761189</loc>
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<news:title>Japan bestows “The Order of the Rising Sun” on Kosala Wickramanayake and Athulla Edirisinghe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Samson-Rubber-Products-celebrates-30-year-anniversary/34-761190</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Kabir-urges-Gota-to-withdraw-allegations-of-conspiracy-by-minorities/56-761193</loc>
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<news:title>BASL calls for dismissal of Tiran over controversial statement </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Galle-favourites-against-depleted-Kandy-in-NSL-4-day-final-today/23-761207</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-TV/President-declares-open-Nihonbashi-Japanese-Restaurant-at-Port-City/10520-761209</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President declares open “Nihonbashi” Japanese Restaurant at Port City</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-TV/President-declares-open-Nihonbashi-Japanese-Restaurant-at-Port-City/10564-761209</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President declares open “Nihonbashi” Japanese Restaurant at Port City</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President hails Dilmah for giving new beginning for Ceylon Cinnamon</news:title>
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<news:title>President hails Dilmah for giving new beginning for Ceylon Cinnamon</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-TV/Port-of-Tianjin-offers-support-to-transform-Port-of-Colombo-into-Green-Port/10564-761212</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/other/Macktiles-and-Buddhi-Batiks-Forge-Partnership-to-Sculpt-the-Future-of-Luxury-Living/10538-761213</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President expresses confidence in biz community to drive economic growth</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka to designate 40 more destinations as tourist zones</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-TV/Sri-Lanka-to-designate-40-more-destinations-as-tourist-zones/10556-761215</loc>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka to designate 40 more destinations as tourist zones</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government approves amendment to ban physical punishment</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-04-30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government approves amendment to ban physical punishment</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-01</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JKH cracks jackpot with Melco</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Cabinet-nod-to-gazette-bill-on-Sri-Lanka-Telecommunication-Regulatory/44-761218</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-01</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet nod to gazette bill on Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-01</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Supreme Court curbs President from nominating judges to SC, other than CJ</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Govt-unlocking-the-nation-with-smart-public-sector-workforce-says-Ravi-K/44-761221</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Semasinghe-says-SOEs-record-profit-amidst-divestment-drive/44-761222</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Sri-Lanka-bans-corporal-punishment-in-all-sectors/44-761224</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-01</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka bans corporal punishment in all sectors</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-01</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Colombo Port throughput up 24% to over 2 m TEUs in 1Q</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-01</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet clears visa exemption pact between Rwanda and Sri Lanka </news:title>
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<news:title>HNB appoints Sanjay Wijemanne as new Chief Operating Officer</news:title>
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<news:title>HNB appoints Sanjay Wijemanne as new Chief Operating Officer</news:title>
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<news:title>Maithri confirms Wijeyadasa as SLFP Presidential candidate </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/President-calls-on-SJB-JVP-and-other-to-unite-in-supporting-IMF-deal-for-success/56-761291</loc>
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<news:title>STF seizes large drug haul near Sri Jayewardenepura University</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SJB’s Mujibur to replace Diana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Dialog-announces-share-swap-details-on-merger-with-Airtel/44-761577</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dialog announces share swap details on merger with Airtel</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/SEC-approves-de-listing-of-Expolanka/44-761578</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SEC approves de-listing of Expolanka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/DFCC-Bank-reports-strong-profit-growth-in-1Q/44-761579</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DFCC Bank reports strong profit growth in 1Q</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Dayasiri-reveals-Govt-MP-given-land-at-BIA-for-jet-fuel-facility/44-761580</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dayasiri reveals Govt. MP given land at BIA for jet fuel facility</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Foreign-Affairs-Minister-calls-for-free-visa-to-boost-tourism/44-761581</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign Affairs  Minister calls for free visa to boost tourism</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Govt-to-finalise-foreign-debt-restructuring-by-June-reduce-outstanding-by-17-b/44-761582</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt. to finalise foreign debt restructuring by June; reduce outstanding by $ 17 b</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/CoPF-summons-officials-for-inquiry-on-visa-today/44-761583</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CoPF summons officials for inquiry on visa today</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Diana-unseated/44-761584</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Diana unseated </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/TOP-STORY/Exporters-call-of-action-to-boost-forex-earnings/26-761585</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exporters call of action to boost forex earnings</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-TV/Sri-Lanka-Army-and-Indian-High-Commission-launch-artificial-limb-manufacturing-program/10520-761586</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka Army and Indian High Commission launch artificial limb manufacturing program</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka Army and Indian High Commission launch artificial limb manufacturing program</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-TV/President-says-his-task-to-restore-Sri-Lanka-s-economy-is-nearing-its-end/10520-761587</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President says his task to restore Sri Lanka’s economy is nearing its end</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President says his task to restore Sri Lanka’s economy is nearing its end</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/TOP-STORY/Ranil-Sajith-clash-in-Parliament-over-economic-crisis/26-761588</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranil, Sajith clash in Parliament over economic crisis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Tourist-arrivals-soar-past-800-000/44-761589</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tourist arrivals soar past 800,000</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/High-incidence-of-malware-and-web-borne-threats-in-Sri-Lanka-warns-Kaspersky/44-761590</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High incidence of malware and web-borne threats in Sri Lanka warns Kaspersky</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Bill-to-revise-TRC-Act-after-28-years-today-in-P-ment/44-761591</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bill to revise TRC Act after 28 years today in P’ment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/HNB-bolsters-Board-of-Directors-with-appointment-of-Suresh-Shah/44-761592</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HNB bolsters Board of Directors with appointment of Suresh Shah</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/President-and-Dhammika-to-launch-world-s-first-of-its-kind-Global-Gestures-for-Empowerment-today/44-761594</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Presidential-poll-between-16-Sep-and-17-Oct-says-EC/44-761596</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Presidential poll between 16 Sep. and 17 Oct. says EC </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/CoA-grants-two-week-window-for-objections-in-Hirunika-contempt-case/56-761598</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Second-Sri-Lanka-UK-Strategic-Dialogue-held-in-Colombo/56-761599</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Second Sri Lanka – UK Strategic Dialogue held in Colombo </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Diana-accuses-Sajith-of-orchestrating-grand-conspiracy-against-her/56-761600</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Diana accuses Sajith of orchestrating grand conspiracy against her </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/UAE-envoy-meets-BOI/34-761601</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt. revenue concerns spike amid drop in liquor production </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/Overall-secondary-bond-market-activity-remains-moderate-yields-edge-down-on-shorter-tenors/42-761604</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Overall secondary bond market activity remains moderate; yields edge down on shorter tenors</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/Union-Bank-opens-Digital-Zone-in-Pettah/42-761605</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Bank opens Digital Zone in Pettah</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/Sri-Lanka-Banks-Association-Lankapay-and-FinCSIRT-issue-warning-to-public/42-761606</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka Banks’ Association, Lankapay and FinCSIRT issue warning to public</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/Colombo-stock-market-rebounds-Dialog-draws-Rs-404-m-net-foreign-buying/42-761607</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/SEC-approves-first-set-of-Accredited-Shariah-Scholars-for-Islamic-Capital-Market-Products-certification/42-761609</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Sri-Lanka-exporters-gear-up-for-Hotel-Asia-Exhibition-2024-in-Maldives/34-761610</loc>
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<news:title>Harsha warns against signing flawed external debt restructuring plan</news:title>
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<news:title>IFC says ready to invest more in Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:title>SL High Commission in UK sets up Advisory Council</news:title>
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<news:title>CSE adopts two ambulances for 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation</news:title>
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