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Consultation conundrum: How ‘people friendly’ is the Government?

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:28

Stolen innocence, shattered lives: Sri Lanka’s digital heartbreak

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:26

Kithul’s revival: Blending tradition, wellness and export potential

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:24

Designed for control: Digital infrastructure and public

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:22

Rewiring for growth: How Government and fintechs can power Sri Lanka’s digital revival

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:20

North, East and West: Navigating Sri Lanka’s compass in new world order

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 02:41

Budget 2026 imperative: Making housing affordable through tax reform

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 02:31

AI fundamentals: Demystifying technology that’s reshaping our world

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 02:07

M.H.M. Ashraff PC: Power of education to transform communities

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 00:23

Independent central bank is for citizens and not for politicians

Monday, 15 September 2025 01:20

Direct challenge to Sri Lanka’s educational leaders

Monday, 15 September 2025 01:02

Case of “unknowns” hijacking isolated protests with “anti-corruption” rhetoric

Monday, 15 September 2025 00:52

Repeal of Presidents’ Entitlements Act: Reform or retrospective punishment?

Monday, 15 September 2025 00:50

Building aspiration for the modern consumer: Case for home-grown brands

Monday, 15 September 2025 00:10

Public property, ours or theirs?

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:11

Gaza genocide: Global North’s premeditated crime

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:10

Strike on Doha, strike against the order: Time for meaningful response

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:05

Main problem is Indian illegal fishing, not possession of Katchatheevu

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:40

WIPO’s GII for my breakfast: This year’s serving is on 16 Sept.

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:28

Responsibility of universities in getting graduates job-ready

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:26

Underperforming Rs. 10 b RAMIS system at risk

Sri Lanka’s Rs. 10 billion Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS), introduced in 2016 to modernise tax administration, is faci ..

World Bank Vice President concludes first official visit to Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 05:26

The World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday. During his two-day visit, h ..

Cabinet nod to ink $100 m ADB loan agreement for tourism development projects

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:30

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the signing of loan agreements to secure a $ 100 million facility from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to ..

President urges WB to mediate in taking SL’s current corruption-free status to world

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:27

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Monday urged representatives of the World Bank to assist in conveying to the global community the transparent nat ..

Cabinet clears hike in betting and gaming levy, doubling casino entry fee for locals

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a 2025 Budget proposal to increase the levy on betting and gaming, while also doubling the casino entry fe ..

Sri Lanka tax administration 20 years behind Africa, says Prof. Mick Moore

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:47

Prof. Mick Moore said Sri Lanka’s tax administration is two decades behind many African countries and must shift its focus to large-scale evaders if ..

CBSL survey shows business confidence rising to three-year high

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:44

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) recently said its Business Outlook Survey (BOS) Business Condition Index rose to 130 in 2Q 2025, the highest sinc ..

New Rs. 2000 note in public circulation soon

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:41

The Central Bank yesterday said the Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note issued on 29 August to mark its 75th anniversary is being graduall ..

Digital Economy Ministry drives Sri Lanka’s ‘Techfront Fortnight’

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:32

The Digital Economy Ministry yesterday announced Sri Lanka TechFront Fortnight, a flagship series of events running from 17 to 30 September as part of ..

Govt. targets $ 6.5 b from key export crops by 2030

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:22

Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyaratna last Friday announced that the Government has set an ambitious target of generati ..

Mithila Wegapitiya appointed Vice Chairman of LAUGFS Holdings

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:19

Mithila Wegapitiya has been appointed the Vice Chairman of LAUGFS Holdings Ltd., following the resignation of Thilak de Silva, who was also the Co-Fou ..

Odeon ups stake in CT Holdings

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:16

Largest shareholder Odeon Holdings (Ceylon) Ltd., has increased its stake in CT Holdings PLC. ..

Maharaja Foods, SPAR partner to expand retail outlets in Colombo

Monday, 15 September 2025 03:55

Maharaja Foods PLC has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SPAR Sri Lanka Ltd. to establish four new retail outlets in the Colombo r ..

Foreigners continue to buy into Rupee treasuries; Value hits fresh high

Monday, 15 September 2025 03:08

The recovery story in the foreign holdings of Rupee Treasuries continued last week, supported by robust demand. A sizeable net inflow of Rs. 2.78 bill ..

Alliance Finance launches first-ever Social Bond on Colombo Stock Exchange

Monday, 15 September 2025 02:38

Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), last week celebrated a landmark moment with the issuance of its Social Bond on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). ..

Cambridge MD Rod Smith in town

Monday, 15 September 2025 02:00

Cambridge International Education Group Managing Director Rod Smith, is in Sri Lanka from 15-17 September. ..

Sri Lanka tourism may fall short of 2025 arrival and earning targets

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:33

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is poised for one of its strongest years since the crisis years of 2019–2022, but the country is unlikely to hit its ..

PA raises alarm over Govt. decision to import spices

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:28

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday voiced its concerns following the Government’s decision to permit the importation of spices und ..

Verité Research unveils public platform for Budget proposals

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:24

Verité Research yesterday launched the ‘Budget Proposal Hub’ a first of its kind trilingual platform that empowers people to participate in the n ..

Latest insights to cyber security today and tomorrow via Daily FT-CICRA initiative

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:20

The latest insights to cyber security challenges and solutions for organisations and individuals will come under spotlight today and tomorrow in Colom ..

Magampura Port Management Company defaults on $ 19 m loan

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:46

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has found that the Magampura Port Management Company, a fuel supply unit of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority ( ..

Visa reinforces cybersecurity commitment with 11th Annual Cyber Security Summit

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:42

Visa has reinforced its continued commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s digital ecosystem by joining as a strategic partner for the 11th Annual Cy ..

Manufacturing, services PMI growth cools in August

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:40

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

Gold wins for Heel Oya Village, Jetwing Vil Uyana and Heritance Kandalama at Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 03:04

Every year, the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) recognises responsible tourism changemakers around the world with regional and glo ..

Prime makes its biggest land acquisition worth Rs. 3.5 b

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:21

Prime Lands Residencies PLC on Friday acquired over 1 acre of land on Station Road, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 4, for Rs. 3.5 billion. ..

Latest omission of Colombo Port sparks fear among exporters

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:17

Exporters are yet again faced with challenges as operational delays in the Port of Colombo have resulted in vessels omitting the Port of Colombo and g ..

Sri Lanka climbs democracy ranking with Representation, Rule of Law gains

Monday, 15 September 2025 04:15

Sri Lanka has improved its position in three out of four categories in the 2025 Global State of Democracy Indices released by International IDEA. ..

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka hosts CEO – India and South Asia P.D. Singh

Monday, 15 September 2025 03:15

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka will host the Chief Executive Officer – India and South Asia P.D. Singh from 15 to 18 September, in Colombo along with ..

Discontinuation of SVAT system: What businesses need to know

Monday, 15 September 2025 03:00

The Simplified VAT (SVAT) system is set to be discontinued effective 1 October. This decision will significantly impact many businesses, particularly ..

New DG/CEO of Civil Aviation Authority to further strengthen public–private partnerships

Monday, 15 September 2025 02:30

The newly appointed Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) Director General and CEO Captain Daminda Rambukwella is expected to further strength ..

FTZMA seeks tax breaks, investment incentives in 2026 Budget

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:35

The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) has submitted its proposals for the 2026 National Budget to President Anura Kumara Disanayake ..

World Bank Vice President concludes first official visit to Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 05:26

The World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday. During his two-day visit, h ..

Sri Lanka tourism may fall short of 2025 arrival and earning targets

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:33

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is poised for one of its strongest years since the crisis years of 2019–2022, but the country is unlikely to hit its ..

Cabinet nod to ink $100 m ADB loan agreement for tourism development projects

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:30

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the signing of loan agreements to secure a $ 100 million facility from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to ..

PA raises alarm over Govt. decision to import spices

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:28

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday voiced its concerns following the Government’s decision to permit the importation of spices und ..

President urges WB to mediate in taking SL’s current corruption-free status to world

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:27

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Monday urged representatives of the World Bank to assist in conveying to the global community the transparent nat ..

Verité Research unveils public platform for Budget proposals

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:24

Verité Research yesterday launched the ‘Budget Proposal Hub’ a first of its kind trilingual platform that empowers people to participate in the n ..

Cabinet clears hike in betting and gaming levy, doubling casino entry fee for locals

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a 2025 Budget proposal to increase the levy on betting and gaming, while also doubling the casino entry fe ..

Latest insights to cyber security today and tomorrow via Daily FT-CICRA initiative

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:20

The latest insights to cyber security challenges and solutions for organisations and individuals will come under spotlight today and tomorrow in Colom ..

Sri Lanka tax administration 20 years behind Africa, says Prof. Mick Moore

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:47

Prof. Mick Moore said Sri Lanka’s tax administration is two decades behind many African countries and must shift its focus to large-scale evaders if ..

Magampura Port Management Company defaults on $ 19 m loan

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:46

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has found that the Magampura Port Management Company, a fuel supply unit of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority ( ..

CBSL survey shows business confidence rising to three-year high

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:44

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) recently said its Business Outlook Survey (BOS) Business Condition Index rose to 130 in 2Q 2025, the highest sinc ..

Visa reinforces cybersecurity commitment with 11th Annual Cyber Security Summit

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:42

Visa has reinforced its continued commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s digital ecosystem by joining as a strategic partner for the 11th Annual Cy ..

New Rs. 2000 note in public circulation soon

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:41

The Central Bank yesterday said the Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note issued on 29 August to mark its 75th anniversary is being graduall ..

Manufacturing, services PMI growth cools in August

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:40

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

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Saturday, 13 September 2025 13:34

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Friday, 12 September 2025 06:06

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Wednesday, 10 September 2025 06:09

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Tuesday, 9 September 2025 21:31

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Monday, 8 September 2025 09:46

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Tuesday, 16 September 2025 04:32

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Thursday, 11 September 2025 00:10

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Thursday, 11 September 2025 00:06

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Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:01

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Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:00

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Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Consultation conundrum: How ‘people friendly’ is the Government?

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:28

The more things change, the more they stay the same? In August 2025, the Government issued a public notice calling for submissions from the public an ..

Stolen innocence, shattered lives: Sri Lanka’s digital heartbreak

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:26

Kithul’s revival: Blending tradition, wellness and export potential

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:24

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Inclusive approach necessary to draft new Tourism Act

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 00:00

With the Cabinet having already granted approval to draft a new Tourism Act, the Government is now poised to revise the prevailing Tourism Act of 2005 ..

Need to systematically integrate former soldiers into society

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 02:41

Welcome break from politics of entitlement

Monday, 15 September 2025 01:49

Non-compliance with building regulations must be dealt with strictly

Saturday, 13 September 2025 00:00

Allocation of forest reserve land for farming will worsen human-elephant conflict

Friday, 12 September 2025 00:00

Ending ex-presidents’ benefits: For public good or political vendetta?

Thursday, 11 September 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 ..

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Anura Weerakoon joins Talawakelle Tea Board

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Nilendra Weerasinghe joins Panasian Power Board

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Slim Pharmaceuticals appoints Riza Cassim as CEO

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Consultation conundrum: How ‘people friendly’ is the Government?

Stolen innocence, shattered lives: Sri Lanka’s digital heartbreak

Kithul’s revival: Blending tradition, wellness and export potential

Designed for control: Digital infrastructure and public

Rewiring for growth: How Government and fintechs can power Sri Lanka’s digital revival

North, East and West: Navigating Sri Lanka’s compass in new world order

Budget 2026 imperative: Making housing affordable through tax reform

AI fundamentals: Demystifying technology that’s reshaping our world

M.H.M. Ashraff PC: Power of education to transform communities

Independent central bank is for citizens and not for politicians

Direct challenge to Sri Lanka’s educational leaders

Case of “unknowns” hijacking isolated protests with “anti-corruption” rhetoric

Repeal of Presidents’ Entitlements Act: Reform or retrospective punishment?

Building aspiration for the modern consumer: Case for home-grown brands

Public property, ours or theirs?

Gaza genocide: Global North’s premeditated crime

Strike on Doha, strike against the order: Time for meaningful response

Main problem is Indian illegal fishing, not possession of Katchatheevu

WIPO’s GII for my breakfast: This year’s serving is on 16 Sept.

Responsibility of universities in getting graduates job-ready

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