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Fixing the tax code: Fairness in, distortions out

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:22

When brands take a stand: High-stakes game of activism marketing

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:20

Can Sri Lanka enhance Government quality through strengthening rule by law?

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:20

US Dollar’s collapse, rise of Bitcoin and the run of gold

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:55

A storm in a teacup

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:48

Mass registration of individuals for income tax: Misguided approach

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:29

From rally to reality: Gold, the Gold business, and future of Yellow Metal

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 03:25

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

SriLankan Airlines’ earnings fall 134% YoY to Rs. 2.7 b loss

National carrier SriLankan Airlines reported a Rs. 2.73 billion loss for the year ending 31 March 2025, compared with a profit of Rs. 7.9 billion the ..

Sri Lanka calls for urgent global reforms at UN trade summit

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:30

Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe called for urgent reforms to address widening inequalities in the global economy, speaking at the opening of the ..

Rayynor Silva enters Seylan Bank as Dhammika Perera exits selling 5% for Rs. 1.5 b

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:26

High net worth investor and media industry fame Rayynor Silva yesterday entered Seylan Bank buying the remaining 5% stake of business leader Dhammika ..

JF Packaging eyes debt-free growth, stronger investor returns post-listing

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:24

JF Packaging Ltd. is preparing to enter a new growth phase following its Rs. 600 million Initial Public Offering, with the company aiming to reduce de ..

Casino levy raised to 18%, local entry fee doubled to $ 100

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:22

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday tabled in Parliament the gazette giving effect to an increase in the levy on casino operators from 10% to ..

CBSL, Gem Authority direct dealers to appoint compliance officers

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:20

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) have called on gem dealers to appoint compliance officers to ..

BOI says realised FDI up 138% YoY to $ 827 m YTD end-Sept.

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:56

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) yesterday announced that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows including foreign commercial loans for inv ..

Rs. 761 m Kotagala Rights Issue oversubscribed

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:54

Kotagala Plantations PLC has said its Right Issue was oversubscribed, with total subscriptions amounting to Rs. 776.4 million. ..

UAE Supreme Court bans compound interest on bank loans

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:53

Abu Dhabi: THE Federal Supreme Court has reaffirmed that financial institutions in the UAE are prohibited from charging interest on accumulated or com ..

Finco buys third largest 11% stake of SDB bank for Rs. 881 m

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:52

Finco Holdings Ltd., has bought a near 11% stake of Sanasa Development Bank PLC (SDB) for Rs. 881.48 million from Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschapp ..

London-Colombo fintech WealthOS demonstrates breakthrough migration capability

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:33

The technology built by WealthOS, a London/Colombo-based cloud-native wealth tech SaaS, has powered the migration of 126,000 UK ISA and Junior ISA acc ..

In turbulent trade times, South Asia needs reform, cooperation and resilience

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:53

We are economists from South Asia who convened online recently to discuss the impact of the new US tariffs on our countries. Based on our discussion, ..

Ruhunu Ring: New chapter in destination storytelling for Sri Lanka’s Deep South

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:24

Sri Lanka’s Deep South has officially taken centre stage as a premier destination with the launch of the Ruhunu Ring, a visionary concept initiated ..

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 ..

HIP strengthens role as regional hub with 151% volume growth

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:26

Cargo volumes at Hambantota International Port (HIP) have surged by 151% year-on-year, with throughput reaching 6,028,493 metric tons by September 202 ..

Credit card balances up 3.9% YTD Aug. to Rs. 164 b

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:25

Latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) shows that total outstanding balance on credit cards rose to Rs. 164.2 billion in August, up 3.9 ..

Tea export earnings continue to rise

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:23

Sri Lanka Customs data analysed by Siyaka Research confirms that the country earned $ 1.16 billion from tea exports for the period January to Septembe ..

ICTA says online Govt. services now fully operational

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:21

The Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) yesterday said the technical issues which caused the recent disruption to the Lank ..

GovPay processes Rs. 400 m online payments since Feb.

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 06:00

Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) Board Member Harsha Purasinghe yesterday said that since GovPay’s launch in February 2025, 170 Go ..

Appeal Court hears case challenging legality of VAT Refund Scheme

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:55

The Court of Appeal will hear again the case filed challenging the legality of the current VAT Refund Scheme on 24 October. ..

LB Finance makes Rs. 5.6 b voluntary offer for Associated Motor Finance shareholders

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:54

LB Finance PLC said it has made a voluntary offer worth approximately Rs. 5.6 billion to acquire all 113,327,268 ordinary voting shares of Associated ..

$ 1 b X-Press Pearl fine could push up shipping insurance costs

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:52

Sri Lanka’s $ 1 billion court ruling over the 2021 X-Press Pearl disaster has sparked alarm among global shipping insurers, with UK-based Financial ..

DHL Express announces annual price adjustments in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:51

DHL Express has announced price adjustments that will take effect on 1 January 2026. The increase in Sri Lanka will be 4.9%. ..

Balancing innovation, regulation, and ethics in AI is the new Asian consensus

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:15

The final session of the 11th Annual Daily FT–CICRA Cyber Security Summit 2025 concluded on a forward-looking note, exploring the intersection of AI ..

Microfinance debt: FCEJ calls on Govt. to take urgent measures to protect women from predatory lending

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:38

The Feminist Collective for Economic Justice (FCEJ), expressing its deep concerns over the economic degeneration and rising household indebtedness in ..

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 ..

Sri Lanka calls for urgent global reforms at UN trade summit

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:30

Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe called for urgent reforms to address widening inequalities in the global economy, speaking at the opening of the ..

HIP strengthens role as regional hub with 151% volume growth

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:26

Cargo volumes at Hambantota International Port (HIP) have surged by 151% year-on-year, with throughput reaching 6,028,493 metric tons by September 202 ..

Rayynor Silva enters Seylan Bank as Dhammika Perera exits selling 5% for Rs. 1.5 b

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:26

High net worth investor and media industry fame Rayynor Silva yesterday entered Seylan Bank buying the remaining 5% stake of business leader Dhammika ..

Credit card balances up 3.9% YTD Aug. to Rs. 164 b

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:25

Latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) shows that total outstanding balance on credit cards rose to Rs. 164.2 billion in August, up 3.9 ..

JF Packaging eyes debt-free growth, stronger investor returns post-listing

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:24

JF Packaging Ltd. is preparing to enter a new growth phase following its Rs. 600 million Initial Public Offering, with the company aiming to reduce de ..

Tea export earnings continue to rise

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:23

Sri Lanka Customs data analysed by Siyaka Research confirms that the country earned $ 1.16 billion from tea exports for the period January to Septembe ..

Casino levy raised to 18%, local entry fee doubled to $ 100

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:22

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday tabled in Parliament the gazette giving effect to an increase in the levy on casino operators from 10% to ..

ICTA says online Govt. services now fully operational

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:21

The Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) yesterday said the technical issues which caused the recent disruption to the Lank ..

CBSL, Gem Authority direct dealers to appoint compliance officers

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:20

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) have called on gem dealers to appoint compliance officers to ..

GovPay processes Rs. 400 m online payments since Feb.

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 06:00

Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) Board Member Harsha Purasinghe yesterday said that since GovPay’s launch in February 2025, 170 Go ..

BOI says realised FDI up 138% YoY to $ 827 m YTD end-Sept.

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:56

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) yesterday announced that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows including foreign commercial loans for inv ..

Appeal Court hears case challenging legality of VAT Refund Scheme

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:55

The Court of Appeal will hear again the case filed challenging the legality of the current VAT Refund Scheme on 24 October. ..

Rs. 761 m Kotagala Rights Issue oversubscribed

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:54

Kotagala Plantations PLC has said its Right Issue was oversubscribed, with total subscriptions amounting to Rs. 776.4 million. ..

LB Finance makes Rs. 5.6 b voluntary offer for Associated Motor Finance shareholders

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 05:54

LB Finance PLC said it has made a voluntary offer worth approximately Rs. 5.6 billion to acquire all 113,327,268 ordinary voting shares of Associated ..

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Local production of advanced prosthetic limbs shows promising results

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 20:12

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa visited the Orthopedic Department of the National Hospital in Colombo on Monday (20) to inspect a new pilotfice ..

Investors invited for Single Super Phosphate production project

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 10:12

President highlights professionalism at Sri Lanka Air Force ceremony

Monday, 20 October 2025 18:37

Dr. Ananda Ratnayake inducted as 93rd President of SLDA

Monday, 20 October 2025 17:13

President holds talks with plantation companies on wage increase

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 19:47

WHO regional committee session opens in Colombo

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 12:12

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Sri Lanka means business in Tokyo

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:38

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Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:00

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Sri Lanka participates at GITEX GLOBAL 2025

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:06

Agentforce now proactively tackles cyber threats, automates compliance processes

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:04

Technocity takes top MSI partners to Thailand in celebration of success

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:02

FT Lite

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

Fixing the tax code: Fairness in, distortions out

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:22

Kautilya, the chief advisor to Chandragupta Maurya in the 3rd century BC, wrote in his treatise The Arthashastra that taxes should be collected “jus ..

When brands take a stand: High-stakes game of activism marketing

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:20

Can Sri Lanka enhance Government quality through strengthening rule by law?

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:20

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Suwa Seriya name change – Nissanka Malla 2.0

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 00:00

The Government has clandestinely changed the name of Sri Lanka’s highly acclaimed pre-hospital, emergency ambulance service from Suwa Seriya to Sri ..

Shameful resistance to protecting our children

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 04:28

Breast cancer awareness should be year-round program

Saturday, 18 October 2025 00:00

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

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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

Business News

LTL Transformers wins APQO Global Performance Excellence Award

Panasian Power connects 5MW Ampara solar plant to national grid

E.B. Creasy announces key dates for Rs. 1. 5 b Rights Issue

Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council holds 14th AGM

Havelock City Mall celebrates two years with ‘Tenant Partner Excellence Awards’

Maharaja Foods’ Rs. 112.5 m Rights Issue for expansion, debt repayment

Top startups secure $ 160,000 funding at First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch Demo Day

CA Sri Lanka honours five Chartered Accountants for lifelong service to nation and profession

Siemens, DIMO complete Sri Lanka’s largest grid substation at Habarana

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

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

Inaugural National AI Expo & Conference 2025 concludes on high note

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

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Fixing the tax code: Fairness in, distortions out

When brands take a stand: High-stakes game of activism marketing

Can Sri Lanka enhance Government quality through strengthening rule by law?

US Dollar’s collapse, rise of Bitcoin and the run of gold

A storm in a teacup

Mass registration of individuals for income tax: Misguided approach

From rally to reality: Gold, the Gold business, and future of Yellow Metal

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

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Batting maestro Aravinda celebrates 60

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Mass registration of individuals for income tax: Misguided approach

CA Sri Lanka honours five Chartered Accountants for lifelong service to nation and profession

Rayynor Silva enters Seylan Bank as Dhammika Perera exits selling 5% for Rs. 1.5 b