Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:00

Sri Lanka-US trade talks still on: Cabinet Spokesman

By Charumini de Silva Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday confirmed that trade discussions between Sri Lanka and the US re ..

Govt. to conduct Economic Census in two stages

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved conducting an Economic Census in two stages, covering the years 2025 and 2026. Addressi ..

Colombo Port welcomes largest container vessel MSC MARIELLA

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:11

Marking a historic milestone for Sri Lanka’s maritime industry, the ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) MSC MARIELLA, one of the largest container v ..

Govt. moves to restructure SOEs with new bill, special committee

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:08

Taking a decisive step to overhaul the country’s loss-making State-owned enterprises (SOEs), the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday gav ..

Cabinet approves overhaul of plantation sector laws to align with 2025 policy priorities

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:02

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says move will see introduction of new laws and amendment of existing Acts The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday ..

Ranil defends actions before CIABOC

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:20

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday defended his conduct whilst questioning the transparency of the investigation by the Commission to Inv ..

Singer Sri Lanka onboards Piaggio vehicles to expand light automobiles offering

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:17

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, is stepping up its foray into the light automobile market with the introduction of the range of diesel three-wheelers from Piagg ..

CSE begins new week on bullish note

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:16

The Colombo stock market yesterday began a fresh full week on a positive note, with investors sustaining bullish sentiments. ..

Sri Lanka welcomes over 144,000 tourists in first 24 days of April

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:49

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues its momentum with a significant year-on-year (YoY) increase in visitor numbers during 2025, according to the ..

CBSL Governor and Treasury Secretary represent SL at Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:43

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Treasury Secretary K.M. Siriwardana participated in the Global Sovereign Debt R ..

Apparel industry welcomes Govt. efforts in US trade dialogue

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:40

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) on Friday welcomed the Government’s proactive engagement with the Office of the United States Trade Repre ..

Sri Lanka ICT Networking Session, B2B Forum in Tokyo

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:57

In an effort to strengthen trade and technology ties between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Sri Lanka Embassy in Japan hosted two events during Japan IT Wee ..

Tea industry in 1Q of 2025: An overview

Monday, 28 April 2025 00:09

The Sri Lankan tea industry saw an increase in production and exports but recorded a drop in the National Average price for the period from January to ..

Colombo Stock Exchange introduces GSS+ Bonds

Monday, 28 April 2025 00:00

In line with a broader, more inclusive approach and in alignment with evolving global standards, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the la ..

Fitch says State banks’ capital vulnerable despite profit gains

Saturday, 26 April 2025 01:34

Fitch Ratings yesterday noted that it anticipates that Sri Lanka’s State banks will continue to report weaker regulatory capital ratios than systemi ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 26 April 2025 01:32

The Colombo stock market managed to close the week on a positive note with improved investor sentiment. During the week, the ASPI and the S&P SL 20 g ..

IGT 1 on-boards at The Business Centre at Port City Colombo

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:14

IGT 1 Outsourcing Lanka Ltd. (IGT 1 Lanka), the subsidiary of IGT Holding I Sweden AB, and sister company of IFS Sri Lanka, recently signed an agreeme ..

CBSL releases publication on Financial Statements and Operations 2024

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:10

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday released the publication on the ‘Financial Statements and Operations of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka 2024 ..

Emirates deepens strategic partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:06

Emirates and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) have renewed their partnership aimed at further developing the country’s tourism and tra ..

SL opens international bidding to build 18 grid substations to buy 152 MW solar power

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved allocating a solar generation capacity of 152 MW spread across 18 grid substations for development exclusi ..

Bimal highlights need for stronger second tier in public service

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:19

Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister and Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake recently emphasised the urgent need to build a stronge ..

Alliance Finance Company creates history with Green Bond listing on Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:17

Govt. begins 2025 with good financials

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:50

The Government appears to have begun 2025 with good financials, with growth in revenue and a reduction in Budget deficit. ..

Dipped Products commissions new Rs. 1 b natural rubber glove production plant in Hanwella

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:47

Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a global leader in hand protection and a member of the Hayleys Group, has unveiled its latest state-of-the-art Natural Rubb ..

European Union GSP+ Monitoring Mission arrives

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:40

An EU GSP+ Monitoring Mission will be visiting Sri Lanka today (28) until 7 May to take stock of progress on the fulfilment of conditions linked to th ..

Govt. seeks public input to shape new business models in transport sector

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:39

In a move to revitalise and expand the ancillary services linked to the country’s transport industry, the Parliamentary Sub-Committee led by Industr ..

Marine Transport Services celebrates 30 years with bold new look; renewed vision

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:47

Marine Transport Services Ltd., a trusted name in Sri Lanka’s logistics and freight forwarding sector, recently celebrated a major milestone — 30 ..

Capital Alliance Holdings announces Rs. 1.575 b IPO

Monday, 28 April 2025 00:00

Ltd.’s (CAL) Rs. 1.575 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO), one of the landmark initiatives of the company, is set to officially open on 8 May, ma ..

Sri Lanka and US hold high-level talks in Washington over reciprocal tariffs

Saturday, 26 April 2025 01:35

The Government yesterday announced a high-level Sri Lankan delegation held key discussions with the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) Office on Tuesd ..

IRD targets Rs. 2.1 t revenue for 2025

Saturday, 26 April 2025 01:33

Media Festival 2025 opens new chapter in Sri Lanka-India media ties says Minister Dr. Jayatissa

Saturday, 26 April 2025 01:30

Mass Media Minister and Chief Government Whip Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday declared the inaugural Media Festival 2025 a pivotal moment in the regio ..

Govt. to conduct Economic Census in two stages

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved conducting an Economic Census in two stages, covering the years 2025 and 2026. Addressi ..

IGT 1 on-boards at The Business Centre at Port City Colombo

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:14

IGT 1 Outsourcing Lanka Ltd. (IGT 1 Lanka), the subsidiary of IGT Holding I Sweden AB, and sister company of IFS Sri Lanka, recently signed an agreeme ..

Colombo Port welcomes largest container vessel MSC MARIELLA

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:11

Marking a historic milestone for Sri Lanka’s maritime industry, the ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) MSC MARIELLA, one of the largest container v ..

CBSL releases publication on Financial Statements and Operations 2024

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:10

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday released the publication on the ‘Financial Statements and Operations of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka 2024 ..

Govt. moves to restructure SOEs with new bill, special committee

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:08

Taking a decisive step to overhaul the country’s loss-making State-owned enterprises (SOEs), the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday gav ..

Emirates deepens strategic partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:06

Emirates and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) have renewed their partnership aimed at further developing the country’s tourism and tra ..

Cabinet approves overhaul of plantation sector laws to align with 2025 policy priorities

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:02

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says move will see introduction of new laws and amendment of existing Acts The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday ..

SL opens international bidding to build 18 grid substations to buy 152 MW solar power

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved allocating a solar generation capacity of 152 MW spread across 18 grid substations for development exclusi ..

Ranil defends actions before CIABOC

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:20

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday defended his conduct whilst questioning the transparency of the investigation by the Commission to Inv ..

Bimal highlights need for stronger second tier in public service

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:19

Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister and Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake recently emphasised the urgent need to build a stronge ..

Singer Sri Lanka onboards Piaggio vehicles to expand light automobiles offering

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:17

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, is stepping up its foray into the light automobile market with the introduction of the range of diesel three-wheelers from Piagg ..

Alliance Finance Company creates history with Green Bond listing on Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:17

CSE begins new week on bullish note

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:16

The Colombo stock market yesterday began a fresh full week on a positive note, with investors sustaining bullish sentiments. ..

Govt. begins 2025 with good financials

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:50

The Government appears to have begun 2025 with good financials, with growth in revenue and a reduction in Budget deficit. ..

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Cabinet approves draft bill to reform State-Owned Enterprises

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 06:33

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval for the ’’State-Owned Commercial Enterprises Management Bill,’’ aimed at introducing a ne ..

MSC MARIELLA, one of world’s largest container ships, docks in Colombo

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 06:00

Sri Lanka to conduct Economic Census in two phases

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 20:02

CBSL submits 2024 report to President

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 19:55

Korean Naval Ship visits Colombo

Saturday, 26 April 2025 21:18

BCC Lanka records highest-ever monthly sales since revival

Friday, 25 April 2025 12:16

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First-ever Media Festival in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 04:15

HNB hosts ‘Luxury Living 2025’ to connect homebuyers with Sri Lanka’s premier property developers

Friday, 25 April 2025 02:29

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Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

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Sri Lanka ICT Networking Session, B2B Forum in Tokyo

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:57

Calcey achieves ISO 27001:2013 certification

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:55

MiHCM achieves Microsoft Data and AI Solutions Partner status

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:53

FT Lite

Community building at MMCA Sri Lanka

Saturday, 26 April 2025 00:05

With a steadfast goal of introducing new careers in the museum sector to young professionals in Sri Lanka, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art S ..

Sri Lanka at International Orange Blossom Festival Türkiye

Saturday, 26 April 2025 00:03

Authentic Sri Lankan flavours offered to Singaporean food lovers

Saturday, 26 April 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Newtonian physics, traditional biology, and Sri Lankan politics – Part 2

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 23:58

Fully aware that Sri Lanka’s political landscape is often clouded by rhetoric and reduced to party lines, perhaps it is time we look elsewhere for i ..

Remembering President Premadasa’s contribution to economic development on 32nd death anniversary

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 23:46

From playgrounds to GDP: Violence against children costs us all

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:28

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Efforts to politicise financial allocations to Local Government authorities

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:00

President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s veiled threats to cut off funding to Local Government (LG) bodies that will not be controlled by the ruling part ..

Hyde Park to Galle Face and NPP’s backtracking on decisions

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 01:40

Exposition puts Govt. planning to the test

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:31

Rising India-Pakistan tensions worrying for region

Saturday, 26 April 2025 00:00

Connecting with India by land: Political dilemma for Colombo

Friday, 25 April 2025 03:55

Chikungunya outbreak and questions on Clean SL project

Thursday, 24 April 2025 00:00

Special Report

President and experts dissect new Govt.’s maiden Budget 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday participated as the Chief Guest at the 15th consecutive post-Budget forum organised by the Daily FT, in p ..

President AKD presents Budget 2025

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 03:18

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Business News

Lankan exporters attend SIAL 2025 in Toronto

DPR Investment launches www.srilankainvestment.com

CMC set for digital leap in revenue collection with $ 8.5 m KOICA boost

Türkiye’s Penthol Group explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

Cabinet clears republishing Rubber Control Act amendment

Baurs marks historic milestone in corporate Sri Lanka with 1000th board meeting

Ceylon Chamber partners Kegalle Chamber to strengthen regional business potential

CMG goes live with SAP RISE: Pioneering new era in digital transformation

Fitch affirms Hemas Holdings at ‘AAA’; Outlook Stable

DB Automation wins Zebra Technologies Partner of the Year award for fifth year

Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile sector embraces science-based targets in sustainability drive​

Great Place to Work Sri Lanka hosts “Exploring Emerging Trends in Manufacturing and Production Industry”

Expert says franchising Sri Lanka’s safest bet for achieving swift economic growth

Architecture with impact: Turner Walker Robinson’s vision to inspire and future-proof Sri Lankan design

Iconic Business Awards returns after 18 years as ‘CIMA - JXG Pinnacle Awards 2025’

Roar AdX elevates Sri Lankan beauty brands at Meta’s APAC Beauty Summit 2025

Govt. launches pilot project in Southern Province to strengthen regional contribution to export development

HNB Gami Pubuduwa Avurudu Pola 2025 concludes on high note

TSHDA with Solidaridad drives Sri Lanka’s leadership in low-carbon, regenerative tea value chains

Hayleys Solar powers up Sri Lanka with BYD’s advanced battery and inverter solutions

IDB partners CIPM Sri Lanka to strengthen HR systems at IDB

Imran Furkan appointed to Asiri Holdings and Surgical Hospital Boards

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Sri Lanka-Vietnam set stage for stronger ties ahead of President’s official visit next week

Batalanda Commission report handed over to Attorney General

TISL welcomes decline in election violations, urges President to uphold democratic values

Govt. shoots down claim of private notice to President on Bribery Commission summons to Wickremesinghe

Experts unpack how AI is rewriting journalism’s future

MSF hosts landmark climate health roundtable: Uniting South Asia in response to climate-driven health emergencies

Uva Chief Secretary Mahesh Gammanpila arrested over controversial fertiliser deal

Appeals Court rejects Prasanna Ranaweera’s writ petition without hearing

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Empowering leaders: Success story of Executive Diploma in Democracy, Decentralisation, and Local Governance

INSEE Ecocycle collaborates with Sri Lankan authorities for responsible disposal of confiscated heroin

President in Vavuniya reaffirms commitment to Election promises

Gammanpila urges caution on energy ties with India amid regional tensions

Justice Samarakoon appointed RTI Commissioner

Outstation students shine at 2024 GCE A/L examination

Mahanayakas confirm Siri Dalada Vandana a success

First anniversary commemoration of Sarvodaya Founder Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne on Monday

President makes surprise inspection visit to Kandy to address issues around “Siri Dalada Wandanawa”

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Cabinet approves draft bill to reform State-Owned Enterprises

MSC MARIELLA, one of world’s largest container ships, docks in Colombo

Sri Lanka to conduct Economic Census in two phases

CBSL submits 2024 report to President

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President’s KO Trophy returns to its grand splendour

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Cabinet approves draft bill to reform State-Owned Enterprises

MSC MARIELLA, one of world’s largest container ships, docks in Colombo

Sri Lanka to conduct Economic Census in two phases

CBSL submits 2024 report to President

Today's Columnists

Newtonian physics, traditional biology, and Sri Lankan politics – Part 2

Remembering President Premadasa’s contribution to economic development on 32nd death anniversary

From playgrounds to GDP: Violence against children costs us all

Political alchemy; from messiah to machinery: Rise and mutation of AKD – Part 1

One hat too many? Why foreign affairs and tourism each deserve full-time minister

Blurred industry barriers: Understanding ramifications

Can we seize opportunity in Japan while it exists?

President’s KO Trophy returns to its grand splendour

Underrated power of Local Government elections

Killer on the road

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