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Antisemitic terrorism: Global North’s propaganda

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 00:56

Sri Lanka’s digital tax shift: Balancing revenue needs with innovation and growth

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 00:42

From regulation to confusion: Challenges of VAT on non-resident service providers via electronic platforms

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 00:31

My View issues 750th piece when Trump enforces unilaterally 30% tariff on Sri Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:50

Back to the gates of other Bastilles

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:43

Reopening Katchatheevu issue by BJP: Ploy to target DMK, blame Nehru legacy, or checkmate Sri Lanka?

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:37

Reflections on “Rhythm of the Guitar”: Clarence as a classic “start-up”

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:18

Sri Lanka’s solar dilemma

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:01

Funding climate resilience on the ground: How global funds can reach local actors

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:10

Aragalaya anniversary: all hail it! or another nostrum?

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:05

A man lived in many hearts

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:01

BRICS’ vision for a new financial architecture

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:01

Rienzie Wijetilleke: Legendary banker with human touch

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:00

Assassination of Tamil political leader Appapillai Amirthalingam

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:21

“Just as we breathe again”: Trump’s tariff blow to Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:16

Bridging the language gap: How AI can unlock new opportunities for tourism industry

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:12

Sri Lanka’s Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:31

Don’t panic: Sri Lanka’s fertility decline is temporary, not a demographic collapse

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:23

Arrogance of ignorance

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:16

Unfolding the unknowns of a legend: Clarence – Rhythm of the Guitar

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:00

SL speeds up digital drive with GovPay expansion

The Government yesterday said it is ramping up efforts to drive digital transformation in the public service, with plans to onboard over 150 State org ..

SLPMA tables strategic roadmap to build $ 1 b pharma export industry

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:45

Calling upon all relevant stakeholders to position local pharmaceutical manufacturing as a ‘thrust industry’ which can reduce the forex drain and ..

ASPI hits record high as CSE begins week on the up with Rs. 9.5 b turnover

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:42

The Colombo stock market started the new week and sustained its all-time high level yesterday amidst healthy turnover fuelled by bullish investor sent ..

SL needs to build strategic partnerships to unlock full potential of key projects: Expert

Monday, 14 July 2025 05:01

Invest India former Managing Director and CEO Deepak Bagla recently urged Sri Lanka to forge the right partnerships, particularly with its neighbours, ..

Sri Lanka and China reaffirm commitment to deepening strategic cooperation

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:56

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath on Saturday met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ..

Manthri.lk launches ‘Anura Metre’ to track key election promises

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:52

Manthri.lk, a platform of Verité Research, has announced the launch of ‘Anura Metre,’ an online tracker that monitors the progress of selected pr ..

Softlogic Life completes 100% acquisition of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:42

Softlogic Life Insurance PLC has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Ltd., (Life Business), f ..

Edible oil specialist Venkadeshwara Agro Industry plans CSE listing

Monday, 14 July 2025 02:22

Edible oil specialist Venkadeshwara Agro Industry (VAI) has announced plans to list on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in the fourth quarter of this ..

CBSL kicks off ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’

Monday, 14 July 2025 01:52

The Financial Consumer Relations Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will launch the ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ from 14 ..

Ragging: Defiling the cornerstones of free education

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:26

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, K. Priyantha Fernando and Sobhitha Rajakaruna, directed the Unive ..

President meets Gates Foundation delegation

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:18

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Thursday met with Gates Foundation President of Global Development Dr. Chris Elias, for high-level discussions fo ..

CSE indices soar; turnover tops Rs. 10 b as market ends on a high

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:18

The Colombo stock market reopened after a day off and sustained its all-time high level yesterday amidst healthy turnover fuelled by bullish investor ..

Apparel exporters warn against unregulated terminal handling charges

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:16

The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporter’s Association (SLAEA) — representing the country’s largest industrial export sector and a major contributor to fo ..

President calls for unified governance and accelerated development

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:15

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday called for the integration of political leadership and public officials into a unified system of governanc ..

US tariffs could push total duties on SL garments to 40%: Hulangamuwa

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:53

Senior Economic Adviser to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa yesterday clarified that the newly proposed 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports to the US is ..

COPE recommends legal action to reclaim SLIIT over unlawful privatisation

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:43

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has recommended that legal steps be taken to take over the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (S ..

Sri Lanka signs key debt restructuring deal with Saudi Fund for Development

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:40

Sri Lanka yesterday marked a significant milestone in its external debt restructuring process with the formal signing of Bilateral Amendatory Loan Agr ..

Rubber products exporters call for immediate Govt. action over 30% US tariff

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:58

The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) has called on the Government to intensify negotiations with the ..

President calls for united export strategy amidst US tariff challenge

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:53

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Saturday confirmed that Sri Lanka has successfully negotiated a reduction in the proposed reciprocal tariff impos ..

Hettich unveils first state-of-the-art Experience Centre in Sri Lanka showcasing magical interior solutions

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:50

Hettich, the global market leader for manufacturing furniture fittings, recently inaugurated their first company-owned Experience Centre in Colombo. ..

CIC Seeds breaks new ground with export of hybrid chilli seeds to Bangladesh

Monday, 14 July 2025 02:26

Following the successful production of hybrid seeds in Sri Lanka, CIC Seeds has exported a consignment of hybrid chilli seeds to Bangladesh where tria ..

Celebrating 200 years of coffee: Sri Lanka Coffee Festival returns to highlands for fourth edition

Monday, 14 July 2025 02:20

The Department of Export Agriculture (DEA), in collaboration with Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF), and the Lanka Coffee Association ( ..

FitsAir strengthens regional network with daily Dhaka service

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:57

In response to strong demand and growing trade and tourism ties between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, FitsAir has announced that its Colombo–Dhaka servi ..

Seafood exporters say new US tariff still leaves Sri Lanka uncompetitive

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:19

The Seafood Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (SEASL) yesterday expressed serious concern that the recent reduction of US tariffs from 44% to 30% ..

Editors’ Guild withdraws from committee to draft National Media Policy

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:18

The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGOSL), said this week it has withdrawn its participation in the committee appointed by the Mass Media Ministry to ..

New Excise Chief prioritises revenue, digitalisation and clean governance

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:17

Newly appointed Excise Department Commissioner General M.B.N.A. Premarathne officially assumed duties yesterday, pledging to align the Department’s ..

Exporters warn of economic fallout from proposed US 30% tariffs

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:16

The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) yesterday expressed deep concern over the recent letter issued by US President Donald J. Trump, outlinin ..

President reviews US’s new tariff stand

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:55

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday chaired a special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the US with the delegation representing S ..

Govt. readies National Tariff Policy to boost exports, global competitiveness

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:51

Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry Secretary K.A. Vimalenthirarajah yesterday disclosed that a National Tariff Policy ..

SLPMA tables strategic roadmap to build $ 1 b pharma export industry

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:45

Calling upon all relevant stakeholders to position local pharmaceutical manufacturing as a ‘thrust industry’ which can reduce the forex drain and ..

COPE recommends legal action to reclaim SLIIT over unlawful privatisation

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:43

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has recommended that legal steps be taken to take over the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (S ..

ASPI hits record high as CSE begins week on the up with Rs. 9.5 b turnover

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:42

The Colombo stock market started the new week and sustained its all-time high level yesterday amidst healthy turnover fuelled by bullish investor sent ..

Sri Lanka signs key debt restructuring deal with Saudi Fund for Development

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:40

Sri Lanka yesterday marked a significant milestone in its external debt restructuring process with the formal signing of Bilateral Amendatory Loan Agr ..

SL needs to build strategic partnerships to unlock full potential of key projects: Expert

Monday, 14 July 2025 05:01

Invest India former Managing Director and CEO Deepak Bagla recently urged Sri Lanka to forge the right partnerships, particularly with its neighbours, ..

Rubber products exporters call for immediate Govt. action over 30% US tariff

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:58

The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) has called on the Government to intensify negotiations with the ..

Sri Lanka and China reaffirm commitment to deepening strategic cooperation

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:56

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath on Saturday met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ..

President calls for united export strategy amidst US tariff challenge

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:53

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Saturday confirmed that Sri Lanka has successfully negotiated a reduction in the proposed reciprocal tariff impos ..

Manthri.lk launches ‘Anura Metre’ to track key election promises

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:52

Manthri.lk, a platform of Verité Research, has announced the launch of ‘Anura Metre,’ an online tracker that monitors the progress of selected pr ..

Hettich unveils first state-of-the-art Experience Centre in Sri Lanka showcasing magical interior solutions

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:50

Hettich, the global market leader for manufacturing furniture fittings, recently inaugurated their first company-owned Experience Centre in Colombo. ..

Softlogic Life completes 100% acquisition of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:42

Softlogic Life Insurance PLC has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Ltd., (Life Business), f ..

CIC Seeds breaks new ground with export of hybrid chilli seeds to Bangladesh

Monday, 14 July 2025 02:26

Following the successful production of hybrid seeds in Sri Lanka, CIC Seeds has exported a consignment of hybrid chilli seeds to Bangladesh where tria ..

Edible oil specialist Venkadeshwara Agro Industry plans CSE listing

Monday, 14 July 2025 02:22

Edible oil specialist Venkadeshwara Agro Industry (VAI) has announced plans to list on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in the fourth quarter of this ..

Celebrating 200 years of coffee: Sri Lanka Coffee Festival returns to highlands for fourth edition

Monday, 14 July 2025 02:20

The Department of Export Agriculture (DEA), in collaboration with Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF), and the Lanka Coffee Association ( ..

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Government to onboard 150+ state institutions to GovPay by September

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 12:39

The Government plans to onboard over 150 State organisations onto the GovPay digital payment platform by September 2025, aiming to accelerate public s ..

The all-new 2026 Sportage and Carnival Hybrids in Sri Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 15:22

UNDP pledges support for efficient and accountable public service

Monday, 14 July 2025 11:53

US cuts tariff on Sri Lankan exports from 44% to 30%

Saturday, 12 July 2025 21:48

President meets Gates Foundation for development talks

Friday, 11 July 2025 08:56

BCC Lanka goes fully digital after 35 years

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 13:04

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Muslim Choral Ensemble’s An-Nur 2025 unveils new path

Saturday, 7 June 2025 00:00

Sampath Bank thrills audiences with spectacular trilingual symphony experience

Thursday, 29 May 2025 03:36

FT Click Digital

Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

IT / Telecom / Tech

Intervest initiates next growth phase in Sri Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 01:28

FITIS urges Lankan firms’ participation at ASOCIO Digital Summit in Nov.

Monday, 14 July 2025 01:26

Sinetcom and Sophos empower partners to deliver cybersecurity expertise at Boot Camp

Monday, 14 July 2025 01:25

FT Lite

Colombo National Museum launches dynamic people-centric activities

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:03

In line with the five-year (2023-2027) business plan for the Department of National Museums, the Colombo National Museum now offers its visitors and t ..

‘Queens of the Mambo’ returns: Vibrant ladies’ night by the sea

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:02

Cinnamon Life launches exclusive culinary membership program

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:02

Opinion and Issues

Antisemitic terrorism: Global North’s propaganda

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 00:56

Although the origins of modern terrorism go back to the French Reign of Terror in 1700s and could therefore be considered as a product of Western mode ..

Sri Lanka’s digital tax shift: Balancing revenue needs with innovation and growth

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 00:42

From regulation to confusion: Challenges of VAT on non-resident service providers via electronic platforms

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 00:31

FT View - Editorial

Three years after fall of Gotabaya; waiting for justice

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 00:51

14 July marks the third anniversary of one of the most momentous uprisings in Sri Lankan history—the people’s toppling of President Gotabaya Rajap ..

Apparel sector must innovate and diversify

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:42

Restoring dignity in country’s public service

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:00

New bonus interest scheme for seniors: Timely or populist?

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:11

Govt. involvement in media regulation risky

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:00

Ad hoc policy shifts and renewable energy development

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:00

Special Report

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

The Indian Ocean Divers Association (IODA) recently pledged its support, collaboration, and providing expertise to Sri Lanka to develop meaningful and ..

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

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

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

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

Business News

BCC Lanka goes digital

EDB invites applications for Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Alumex achieves ‘ASI Performance Standard Certification,’ marking a milestone in sustainable aluminium manufacturing

Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025: A digital bridge to economic recovery

Sri Lanka-France ties strengthen with € 540 m trade, port security, and tourism boost

Workers’ remittances remain robust

Markspen Group’s DOMA Single Elevator Automatic Rice Mill in high market demand

CFA Society Sri Lanka and Acuity Knowledge Partners launch virtual training program on Python and Machine Learning for finance professionals

Dialog Enterprise deploys innovative video surveillance solution to enhance customer service at Domino’s Pizza Sri Lanka

ODI and CEPA-led study urges bold reforms for inclusive development

Senior business leader Ajit M. De S. Jayaratne no more

ACCA APAC Virtual Careers Fair 2025 on 16 July to draw global talent

President calls for urgent Customs reforms to support digital economy goals

First Capital to host Mid-Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025

99x empowers tech talent through AI-driven culture

Leadership, purpose, and governance in changing world

ISA 7th Regional Committee Meeting for Asia and Pacific Region set to advance regional partnerships

Daraz Sri Lanka and NEDA expand strategic partnership with capacity-building program for MSME enablement

H One secures top spot at Microsoft Agentic AI Hackathon

Fashion visionary Prassanna Pathmanathan honoured on global stage

S-lon Lanka CEO Nalin Jayawardhana named CMG’s Executive of the Year

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Antisemitic terrorism: Global North’s propaganda

Sri Lanka’s digital tax shift: Balancing revenue needs with innovation and growth

From regulation to confusion: Challenges of VAT on non-resident service providers via electronic platforms

My View issues 750th piece when Trump enforces unilaterally 30% tariff on Sri Lanka

Back to the gates of other Bastilles

Reopening Katchatheevu issue by BJP: Ploy to target DMK, blame Nehru legacy, or checkmate Sri Lanka?

Reflections on “Rhythm of the Guitar”: Clarence as a classic “start-up”

Sri Lanka’s solar dilemma

Funding climate resilience on the ground: How global funds can reach local actors

Aragalaya anniversary: all hail it! or another nostrum?

A man lived in many hearts

BRICS’ vision for a new financial architecture

Rienzie Wijetilleke: Legendary banker with human touch

Assassination of Tamil political leader Appapillai Amirthalingam

“Just as we breathe again”: Trump’s tariff blow to Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery

Bridging the language gap: How AI can unlock new opportunities for tourism industry

Sri Lanka’s Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse

Don’t panic: Sri Lanka’s fertility decline is temporary, not a demographic collapse

Arrogance of ignorance

Unfolding the unknowns of a legend: Clarence – Rhythm of the Guitar

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