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Batting maestro Aravinda celebrates 60

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:17

Arab regimes supported Israeli genocide; now support US plan to eliminate Hamas

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:10

A few fresh facets of leadership: Is the era and ethos of strongman governments gone for good? (3/4)

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:05

Latest Geneva resolution: Putting Sri Lanka’s commitment to the test

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the grand old lady of Sri Lankan politics

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:40

A breath of Kandy on the road

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:28

To improve education, fix the tax system

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:25

Another health ‘bill’ for the consumer to foot?

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:24

Central Expressway resumption a milestone of Sri Lanka-China friendship under BRI

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:22

Cities ready for the future

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:20

Gaza reprieved, Geneva match-fixed, devolution auctioned, Venezuela targeted

Thursday, 16 October 2025 04:41

Enhancing tax morale in Sri Lanka: Path to sustainable compliance

Thursday, 16 October 2025 04:30

Beyond prediction: Rise of explainable AI in financial decision making

Thursday, 16 October 2025 04:23

Promise and peril of relativism: Respecting perspectives without excusing injustice

Thursday, 16 October 2025 04:09

Hand in hand for better foods and a better future: Partnerships for Sri Lanka’s SDG journey

Thursday, 16 October 2025 03:59

Ants’ march, promises, and one-year rule of AKD

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:26

Sri Lanka’s Robotic Governance Council: Politician of the future

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:24

Trending trade in rare earths: Turning Sri Lanka’s mineral potential into national power

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:22

Let’s talk about it: Ending stigma around mental health in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:20

Traffic Police: It’s time you moved away from ‘white line’ fixation

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 00:07

Ceylon Tea set to fight fakes, lift export value

Sri Lanka is moving to secure European Union Geographical Indication (GI) status for Ceylon Tea to protect its authenticity, curb counterfeiting, and ..

Sri Lanka’s education spending far below peer economies

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:12

Sri Lanka’s public spending on education remains among the lowest in its income group, lagging far behind comparable developing economies, according ..

Talks with Sinopec on $ 3.7 b H’tota refinery ‘positive’

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:08

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has met Sinopec Vice President Liu Liangong to resolve remaining issues delaying the launch of the Chinese energy firm ..

SC dismisses petitions against Indo-Lanka digital ID deal

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:05

The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed two Fundamental Rights petitions filed by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and others seeking to annul the Memor ..

Govt., ADB sign $ 106.9 m deal to boost health system

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:02

Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday signed agreements for a $ 106.9 million financing package to support the Strengthening Integr ..

No FT on Monday

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

In view of Deepavali public and bank holiday and the long weekend, the Daily FT will not be published on Monday, 20 October. ..

COPE finds Rs. 15 b loss at Lanka Sathosa over rice imports

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

The Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) found Lanka Sathosa had suffered a loss of Rs. 15.15 billion ..

Gold prices hit record highs amid global surge

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

Gold prices in the local market rose to record levels yesterday, reflecting sharp increases in global markets, local traders said. ..

Foreign investors explore marine and port opportunities in Sri Lanka

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:30

A delegation of 10 foreign investors from India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman visited the Colombo Port and Port City this week to ..

TRI urges climate adaptation, GI certification to future-proof SL tea industry

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tea industry must embrace climate-resilient cultivation and Geographical Indication (GI) certification to secure its long-term sustainab ..

Update on restoration of LGC services

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:24

The Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka has provided a follow-up update on the ongoing partial disruption to the Lanka Gov ..

Global experts unite to tackle digital-era misinformation threat at Disinfo2025

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:22

By Charumini de Silva in Ljubljana The two-day Disinfo2025 conference involving multiple stakeholders concluded yesterday in Ljubljana, Slovenia, a ..

ADB urges cybersecurity, data protection must be core of SL’s digital economy

Thursday, 16 October 2025 06:04

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday urged Sri Lanka to treat cybersecurity and data protection as central pillars of its digital transformation ..

IPS calls for shift from cyclical rebound to structural growth

Thursday, 16 October 2025 06:01

Sri Lanka must now convert its cyclical post-crisis rebound into a structurally driven growth process, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) said yest ..

Growth momentum in manufacturing, services eases in September

Thursday, 16 October 2025 05:59

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in September have expanded, as per the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), its compiler the Central ..

IMF pegs 2025 global growth at 3.2%

Thursday, 16 October 2025 05:56

Global growth will hold at 3.2% in 2025, but the outlook is fragile as trade tensions and China’s slowing, export-reliant model weigh on demand, the ..

CSE ends week on high note, sets new benchmark

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:09

Colombo stock market maintained its rally to close the week in green with the benchmark index gaining sharply and crossing 22,500 for the first time. ..

Modi, Harini discuss deepening India–Sri Lanka cooperation

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:07

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday said he was pleased to welcome Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in New Delhi, where the ..

New SHPDA Chief charts reset for small hydro sector

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:03

The newly elected Small Hydro Power Developers Association (SHPDA) President Pathmanatha Poddiwala recently vowed to steer the association through a p ..

SL hosts its first GABV Asia-Pacific Chapter Meeting

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:01

Hosting the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) Asia-Pacific Chapter Meeting for the first time ever, Sri Lanka opened the 2025 gathering in ..

CEB new tariff to promote battery energy storage

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has introduced a new tariff structure to purchase electricity generated from Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ..

Hayleys buys 40.5% of Harischandra Mills for Rs. 2.57 b

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

Hayleys PLC yesterday said it has purchased 778,946 ordinary shares of Harischandra Mills PLC at Rs. 3,300 each amounting to a 40.58% stake in the com ..

BIA allows early check-in to ease congestion

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

With Sri Lanka’s peak tourism season commencing, passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport can now check in up to four hours befo ..

Govt. expands tax exemptions for renewable energy, green manufacturing

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:28

In a move aimed at accelerating the country’s transition towards renewable energy and sustainable industrial growth, the Government has announced ne ..

Inland Revenue surpasses nine-month tax collection target

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:25

The Inland Revenue Department has exceeded its tax revenue target for the first nine months of 2025, collecting 102% of the estimate, according to dat ..

IMF reiterates call for SL to maintain fiscal discipline, reform SOEs

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:23

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said maintaining fiscal discipline and reforming State-owned enterprises (SOEs) will be crucial for Sr ..

Sri Lanka tops 1.8 m tourist arrivals by mid-October

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:20

The tourism industry has reached a key milestone, surpassing 1.8 million tourist arrivals for the year as of mid-October 2025, signalling continued re ..

Human Rights Watch slams SL’s ‘ruinous’ tax policies

Thursday, 16 October 2025 06:03

Human Rights Watch (HRW) yesterday said Sri Lanka’s ruinous tax policies played a central role in the country’s 2022 economic collapse and continu ..

Govt. to draft four bills under sweeping labour law reforms

Thursday, 16 October 2025 06:00

The Government is preparing to introduce four new bills as part of its broad labour law reform agenda aimed at modernising Sri Lanka’s employment fr ..

AKD orders full use of development funds

Thursday, 16 October 2025 05:57

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed public officials to ensure that all financial allocations for 2025 development projects are fully utili ..

Colombo Dockyard to proceed with Rights Issue

Thursday, 16 October 2025 05:55

Colombo Dockyard PLC yesterday confirmed it will proceed with the planned Rights Issue after shareholder approval. ..

Sri Lanka’s education spending far below peer economies

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:12

Sri Lanka’s public spending on education remains among the lowest in its income group, lagging far behind comparable developing economies, according ..

CSE ends week on high note, sets new benchmark

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:09

Colombo stock market maintained its rally to close the week in green with the benchmark index gaining sharply and crossing 22,500 for the first time. ..

Talks with Sinopec on $ 3.7 b H’tota refinery ‘positive’

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:08

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has met Sinopec Vice President Liu Liangong to resolve remaining issues delaying the launch of the Chinese energy firm ..

Modi, Harini discuss deepening India–Sri Lanka cooperation

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:07

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday said he was pleased to welcome Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in New Delhi, where the ..

SC dismisses petitions against Indo-Lanka digital ID deal

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:05

The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed two Fundamental Rights petitions filed by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and others seeking to annul the Memor ..

New SHPDA Chief charts reset for small hydro sector

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:03

The newly elected Small Hydro Power Developers Association (SHPDA) President Pathmanatha Poddiwala recently vowed to steer the association through a p ..

Govt., ADB sign $ 106.9 m deal to boost health system

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:02

Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday signed agreements for a $ 106.9 million financing package to support the Strengthening Integr ..

SL hosts its first GABV Asia-Pacific Chapter Meeting

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:01

Hosting the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) Asia-Pacific Chapter Meeting for the first time ever, Sri Lanka opened the 2025 gathering in ..

No FT on Monday

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

In view of Deepavali public and bank holiday and the long weekend, the Daily FT will not be published on Monday, 20 October. ..

CEB new tariff to promote battery energy storage

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has introduced a new tariff structure to purchase electricity generated from Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ..

COPE finds Rs. 15 b loss at Lanka Sathosa over rice imports

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

The Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) found Lanka Sathosa had suffered a loss of Rs. 15.15 billion ..

Hayleys buys 40.5% of Harischandra Mills for Rs. 2.57 b

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

Hayleys PLC yesterday said it has purchased 778,946 ordinary shares of Harischandra Mills PLC at Rs. 3,300 each amounting to a 40.58% stake in the com ..

Gold prices hit record highs amid global surge

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

Gold prices in the local market rose to record levels yesterday, reflecting sharp increases in global markets, local traders said. ..

BIA allows early check-in to ease congestion

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

With Sri Lanka’s peak tourism season commencing, passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport can now check in up to four hours befo ..

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President holds talks with plantation companies on wage increase

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 19:47

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WHO regional committee session opens in Colombo

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 12:12

Cabinet approves temporary import of Ponni Samba rice

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 19:35

Sri Lanka aims to become global sapphire hub

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 12:09

President pledges Rs. 1,750 daily wage for plantation workers

Monday, 13 October 2025 12:01

WHO chief arrives in Sri Lanka for regional health summit

Monday, 13 October 2025 11:10

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Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:38

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Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:00

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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Women in Tech Sri Lanka announces Advisory Board

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:08

Salesforce elevates human potential in age of AI with Agentforce 360

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:04

HUTCH marks first in Sri Lanka with free travel insurance on roaming plans

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:02

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Soul Brewology: Redefining Sri Lanka’s coffee experience

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:02

Bringing together the art, science and soul of coffee, Soul Brewology has positioned itself as Sri Lanka’s first complete coffee experience studio ..

Building musical bridges

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

Suniel Shetty to headline star-studded ‘Signature Diwali Glitz’ at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Batting maestro Aravinda celebrates 60

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:17

Yesterday (17 October) marked the 60th birthday of one of the greatest batsmen Sri Lanka has ever produced and one of the finest the world has ever se ..

Arab regimes supported Israeli genocide; now support US plan to eliminate Hamas

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:10

A few fresh facets of leadership: Is the era and ethos of strongman governments gone for good? (3/4)

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:05

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Breast cancer awareness should be year-round program

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as designated by the World Health Organization (WHO). The month is spent creating awareness, honouring the m ..

NPP Govt.’s first Cabinet reshuffle

Friday, 17 October 2025 00:00

Anti-drug operations and citizen rights

Thursday, 16 October 2025 03:55

Descent of Sri Lanka’s public sector

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 00:00

Ending scourge of corporal punishment

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 00:05

Sri Lanka’s lost opportunity at UN Human Rights Council

Monday, 13 October 2025 00:00

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Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

The first ever full-day Data Privacy and Protection Summit organised by the Daily FT in collaboration with CICRA Holdings Ltd., was held recently at ..

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

Forging unity through media: 2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum in Xinjiang

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

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Casons Rent a Car introduces Lanka’s first fleet of eco-friendly vehicles

Inaugural National AI Expo & Conference 2025 concludes on high note

Port City Colombo named ‘Best Knowledge Zone’ in Asia Pacific by fDi Intelligence UK

Lanka Aluminium boosts retail sector with credit terms, credit card offerings

Lanka Realty Investments appoints new Chairman

Lanka Ashok Leyland reports strong first half results with Rs. 7.75 b revenue

Dumindra Ratnayaka appointed Chairman of Avinya Foundation

Great Place To Work holds CXO Forum

Mithila Wegapitiya joins LAUGFS Gas, LAUGFS Power Boards

Havelock City Mall celebrates two years

Home Lands EXPO 2025 spotlights property investment opportunities

Virtusa expands technology centre in Sri Lanka with over 200 open roles

Salesforce and OpenAI partner across enterprise work and commerce

CA Sri Lanka honours Niluka Jayasinghe as Best Entrepreneur 2025 for driving knowledge-based exports

India’s Guru Kashi University and Oxford Chester Uni of Higher Education Sri Lanka strengthen academic ties

AMW appoints Jawahar Ganesh as new Group Managing Director

eChannelling launches eMindCare as holistic digital platform for mental wellbeing

Bairaha marks 50 years of leadership in Sri Lanka’s poultry industry

PE veteran Nissanka Weerasekera joins Lanka Ventures, LVL Energy Fund Boards

Coca-Cola appoints Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and Maldives

Masterclass on cargo insurance by Shippers’ Academy Colombo

Vidullanka clinches Gold, Silver and Bronze at Taiki Akimoto 5S Awards 2025

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Batting maestro Aravinda celebrates 60

Arab regimes supported Israeli genocide; now support US plan to eliminate Hamas

A few fresh facets of leadership: Is the era and ethos of strongman governments gone for good? (3/4)

Latest Geneva resolution: Putting Sri Lanka’s commitment to the test

Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the grand old lady of Sri Lankan politics

A breath of Kandy on the road

To improve education, fix the tax system

Another health ‘bill’ for the consumer to foot?

Central Expressway resumption a milestone of Sri Lanka-China friendship under BRI

Cities ready for the future

Gaza reprieved, Geneva match-fixed, devolution auctioned, Venezuela targeted

Enhancing tax morale in Sri Lanka: Path to sustainable compliance

Beyond prediction: Rise of explainable AI in financial decision making

Promise and peril of relativism: Respecting perspectives without excusing injustice

Hand in hand for better foods and a better future: Partnerships for Sri Lanka’s SDG journey

Ants’ march, promises, and one-year rule of AKD

Sri Lanka’s Robotic Governance Council: Politician of the future

Trending trade in rare earths: Turning Sri Lanka’s mineral potential into national power

Let’s talk about it: Ending stigma around mental health in Sri Lanka

Traffic Police: It’s time you moved away from ‘white line’ fixation

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Coca-Cola appoints Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and Maldives

Govt. expands tax exemptions for renewable energy, green manufacturing

Moody’s flags SL’s weak revenue risks, external funding reliance

Deutsche Bank says SL at turning point; will step up support

Sri Lanka charts course to become South Asia’s Blue Economy hub

Bairaha marks 50 years of leadership in Sri Lanka’s poultry industry

US warns travellers to Sri Lanka over unrest, terrorism, and landmine risks

Mithila Wegapitiya joins LAUGFS Gas, LAUGFS Power Boards

AMW appoints Jawahar Ganesh as new Group Managing Director

LAUGFS suspends Dubai operations, to appeal US sanctions listing

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Casons Rent a Car introduces Lanka’s first fleet of eco-friendly vehicles

Inaugural National AI Expo & Conference 2025 concludes on high note

Port City Colombo named ‘Best Knowledge Zone’ in Asia Pacific by fDi Intelligence UK

Lanka Aluminium boosts retail sector with credit terms, credit card offerings

Lanka Realty Investments appoints new Chairman

Lanka Ashok Leyland reports strong first half results with Rs. 7.75 b revenue

Dumindra Ratnayaka appointed Chairman of Avinya Foundation

Great Place To Work holds CXO Forum

Mithila Wegapitiya joins LAUGFS Gas, LAUGFS Power Boards

Havelock City Mall celebrates two years

Home Lands EXPO 2025 spotlights property investment opportunities

Virtusa expands technology centre in Sri Lanka with over 200 open roles

Salesforce and OpenAI partner across enterprise work and commerce

CA Sri Lanka honours Niluka Jayasinghe as Best Entrepreneur 2025 for driving knowledge-based exports

India’s Guru Kashi University and Oxford Chester Uni of Higher Education Sri Lanka strengthen academic ties

AMW appoints Jawahar Ganesh as new Group Managing Director

eChannelling launches eMindCare as holistic digital platform for mental wellbeing

Bairaha marks 50 years of leadership in Sri Lanka’s poultry industry

PE veteran Nissanka Weerasekera joins Lanka Ventures, LVL Energy Fund Boards

Coca-Cola appoints Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and Maldives

Masterclass on cargo insurance by Shippers’ Academy Colombo

Vidullanka clinches Gold, Silver and Bronze at Taiki Akimoto 5S Awards 2025

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