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How Sri Lanka can build a $ 8 b tourism industry

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:24

Why food system resilience matters more than production alone in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:22

Banking vigilance cannot be deferred: Transparency, governance and development in era of reform

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:20

2026 - A brand new year for branders

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:16

Why the IMF agenda in Sri Lanka must be people-centred

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 02:41

Is Sri Lanka a wounded State? A perspective

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 01:52

Reforming the reformists and reforms of education

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 01:33

Financial ghosting: What happens when banks ignore customers after onboarding

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 00:29

India AI Impact Summit: Global South’s AI moment and a shared future with Sri Lanka

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:39

Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:33

Legislators’ pensions: Denying a legitimate expectation

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:23

The digital reckoning

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:10

Is Sri Lanka entering a ‘disaster inequality trap’ after Cyclone Ditwah?

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:08

Rebuilding farming after Cyclone Ditwah: A reform agenda, not a repair job

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:28

Independence: Of nations, institutions and individuals

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:26

How to create jobs for the world’s 1.2 b new workers

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:25

AI, AI, AI, woe is me or, how to save the world from rogue artificial intelligence

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:24

Leading through the Antarctic night: The boss, the balcony, and the brass ring

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:18

Executives: Discover the power of strategic silence

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:18

Feedback is not an autopsy of failure, it is the heartbeat of growth

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:16

IMF, Sri Lanka agree on governance-led inclusive economic transformation

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva yesterday met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with discussions focusing on Sri ..

IMF MD engages with cyclone-affected communities

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva yesterday visited some of the areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, inspectin ..

Parakrama begins his third innings as Chairman at SLPA

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:25

Maritime industry veteran professional and corporate leader Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake has been appointed as the new Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Author ..

Japanese delegation calls on President, discussions focus on export-industrial corridor

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:23

A high-level Japanese delegation paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (17) morning at the Presidential Secretariat. Di ..

Suresh Shah assumes HNB Chair on 1 April as Nihal Jayawardene retires

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:21

The Board of Hatton National Bank PLC has decided to appoint Suresh Kumar Shah as its Chairperson with effect from 1 April 2026 upon the retirement of ..

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka reached a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey with the successful convening of the Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, ..

IFC finances CBL Group’s accelerated global expansion

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:26

To strengthen a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer’s global presence, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, ha ..

Strategic Development Projects get new structure for tax holidays

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:23

The Government has issued fresh regulations defining eligibility criteria and tax concessions for projects seeking classification as Strategic Develop ..

WindForce secures battery storage awards worth Rs. 21 b

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:21

WindForce PLC yesterday announced that it has received Letters of Award for 12 standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under Sri Lank ..

Low global integration favours Sri Lanka under ‘Buy European Only’ policy: Frontier Research

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:20

The EU has agreed to proceed with its proposed ‘Buy European Only’ policy, reinforcing a shift towards strategic autonomy and regional supply chai ..

15 private jets bring fans for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:28

Sri Lanka witnessed a spike in private jet arrivals over the weekend as high-net-worth cricket fans and VIPs flew in for the much-anticipated India-Pa ..

Losses from low-grade coal cost CEB Rs. 2.8 b

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:23

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has estimated direct losses of Rs. 2,796 million from four coal shipments supplied to the Lakvijaya Power Plant, wi ..

China to implement zero-tariff policy for 53 African States

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:16

China will fully implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations starting 1 May. ..

Access invests $ 6.9 m in cyclotron radiopharmaceutical facility

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:07

Access Engineering PLC will invest nearly $ 6.9 million in the establishment of a cyclotron-based radiopharmaceutical production facility in Sri Lanka ..

CEB requests 13.56% electricity tariff hike for 2Q

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:05

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding an electricity tariff re ..

35 years after displacement of Northern Muslims, a new generation takes steps towards reconciliation

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:27

Inside a crowded hall at the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association in Colombo 7, M. M. Safwan stood still, smiling politely with the attendees of a photog ..

JETRO Vice President sees Sri Lanka as emerging export hub for Japanese firms

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:26

The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Executive Vice President Okumura Akiko yesterday said it is looking to reset and deepen economic ties wi ..

Cabinet clears next phase of Colombo Urban Regeneration Project with $ 158 m AIIB funding

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the next phase of the Urban Regeneration Project aimed at providing improved housing for underserved commu ..

Lammy visit reinforces investor confidence: President

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:22

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday described the visit of United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice David Lamm ..

Cabinet approves $ 400 m World Bank facility to advance reform agenda

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved obtaining a $ 400 million financial facility from the World Bank to support the country’s ongoing struct ..

Cricket fever drives 40,000 weekend arrivals for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:27

Sri Lanka registered nearly 40,000 tourist arrivals over the weekend as fans flocked to Colombo for the most-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup ..

Manufacturing and services sectors kick off 2026 with improvement

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:24

The manufacturing and services sectors have kicked off 2026 with expansions, but at a slower rate compared to the seasonal peak in December 2025, as p ..

IMF Chief arrives in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:22

A special delegation led by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon on a ..

CoPF approves Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:21

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill at a meeting held in Parliament. ..

UK Deputy PM visits Sri Lanka to strengthen UK-Sri Lanka partnership

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:18

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy will visit Sri Lanka today to reaffirm the UK–Sri Lanka partnership and witness the UK’s humanitarian respons ..

Sri Lanka turns more optimistic amid strong Govt. approval: Mood of the Nation poll

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:25

Economic policy think tank Verité Research yesterday said that the approval rating of the Government polled at 65% in early February, in the latest r ..

Hospitality veteran Kamal Munasinghe takes helm at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:21

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams yesterday announced the appointment of Kamal Munasinghe as its General Manager, effective 15 February 2026. ..

Reserves dip marginally in Jan. to $ 6.82 b

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:09

Gross official reserves amounted to $ 6.82 billion as at end-January, down a marginal 0.15% from a month ago, while gold reserves increased 26% to $ 1 ..

Related parties reduce Cargills Bank holdings

Monday, 16 February 2026 03:06

Related companies CT Holdings PLC and Cargills (Ceylon) PLC have disposed of a combined 10.05% stake in Cargills Bank PLC in the market. ..

Sri Lanka’s airports post strongest year since crisis as traffic, airlines and regional hubs gain momentum

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:54

Sri Lanka’s aviation sector delivered its strongest performance in years in 2025, signalling a broad-based recovery in passenger traffic, airline co ..

Sri Lanka’s SMEs need more than relief: They need reform, protection

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:03

Sri Lanka’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have taken repeated blows over the past six years. A high-level webinar hosted on 31 January by the ..

IMF MD engages with cyclone-affected communities

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:28

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva yesterday visited some of the areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, inspectin ..

JETRO Vice President sees Sri Lanka as emerging export hub for Japanese firms

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:26

The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Executive Vice President Okumura Akiko yesterday said it is looking to reset and deepen economic ties wi ..

Parakrama begins his third innings as Chairman at SLPA

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:25

Maritime industry veteran professional and corporate leader Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake has been appointed as the new Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Author ..

Cabinet clears next phase of Colombo Urban Regeneration Project with $ 158 m AIIB funding

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the next phase of the Urban Regeneration Project aimed at providing improved housing for underserved commu ..

Japanese delegation calls on President, discussions focus on export-industrial corridor

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:23

A high-level Japanese delegation paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (17) morning at the Presidential Secretariat. Di ..

Lammy visit reinforces investor confidence: President

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:22

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday described the visit of United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice David Lamm ..

Suresh Shah assumes HNB Chair on 1 April as Nihal Jayawardene retires

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:21

The Board of Hatton National Bank PLC has decided to appoint Suresh Kumar Shah as its Chairperson with effect from 1 April 2026 upon the retirement of ..

Cabinet approves $ 400 m World Bank facility to advance reform agenda

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved obtaining a $ 400 million financial facility from the World Bank to support the country’s ongoing struct ..

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka reached a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey with the successful convening of the Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, ..

Cricket fever drives 40,000 weekend arrivals for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:27

Sri Lanka registered nearly 40,000 tourist arrivals over the weekend as fans flocked to Colombo for the most-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup ..

IFC finances CBL Group’s accelerated global expansion

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:26

To strengthen a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer’s global presence, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, ha ..

Manufacturing and services sectors kick off 2026 with improvement

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:24

The manufacturing and services sectors have kicked off 2026 with expansions, but at a slower rate compared to the seasonal peak in December 2025, as p ..

Strategic Development Projects get new structure for tax holidays

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:23

The Government has issued fresh regulations defining eligibility criteria and tax concessions for projects seeking classification as Strategic Develop ..

IMF Chief arrives in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:22

A special delegation led by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon on a ..

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026 20:42

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026 11:57

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026 10:29

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026 22:32

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Cinnamon Life presents ‘La Bamba!’

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:10

Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with the John Keells Foundation (JKF) and Nations Trust Bank, recently announced the staging of the West End-licensed ..

Kala Pola 2026 reinforces its legacy as Sri Lanka’s premier open-air art fair for the 33rd year

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:05

Galle Face Hotel brings 160 years of timeless romance to BMICH Wedding Show

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:05

Opinion and Issues

How Sri Lanka can build a $ 8 b tourism industry

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka stands at a critical crossroads in its tourism development. As visitor numbers steadily increase, we face a fundamental choice: pursue volum ..

Why food system resilience matters more than production alone in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:22

Banking vigilance cannot be deferred: Transparency, governance and development in era of reform

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:20

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The future of SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Few weeks ago, it was revealed in the Parliament that the national carrier SriLankan Airlines had received 200 applications for the post of Chief Exec ..

Seeking investments beyond tax holidays

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 02:40

Using the momentum against corruption

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:41

An independent public prosecutor

Saturday, 14 February 2026 00:00

T20 World Cup and Sri Lanka’s tourism promotion

Friday, 13 February 2026 00:00

Women MPs quest to stop insults and harassment in Parliament

Thursday, 12 February 2026 00:30

Special Report

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka reached a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey with the successful convening of the Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, ..

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

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Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council hosts Breakfast Meeting with CBSL Governor

International Cooperation Organisation of SMEs in Asia meets Sri Lanka Japan Business Council

Why Sri Lanka still matters to Oniverse: Quality, capability, and a fresh EUR 30 m investment

Prime Lands Residencies reports strong earnings growth in 3Q

BIOFACH 2026: A gateway for Sri Lanka’s organic export expansion

Yanika Amarasekera joins Vallibel One Board

Mohan Ratnayake joins Lee Hedges Board

National Chamber charts MSME growth agenda at 67th AGM

Lanka Hospitals secures third consecutive Gold award at 60th anniversary TAGS

CNCI Achiever Awards 2026

Ceylon Land announces plans for proposed Rs. 4.3 b Rights Issue

EDB raises exporter awareness on enhancing export opportunities to the UK through DCTS

EDB invites potential and SME exporters to strategic workshop on risk management and incoterms

Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 kicks off in March

Kapruka delivers 138% YoY improvement in operating performance

Macktiles launches in Australia, ventures into high-spec global market

Chinthaka Jayaweera joins Carson and related companies’ Boards

Lankem Ceylon, Axalta Coating Systems strengthen partnership in high-performance industrial coatings

Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

EDB strengthens Sri Lanka–Hong Kong trade relations

Boat & Marine Show Sri Lanka ninth edition concludes on high note

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How Sri Lanka can build a $ 8 b tourism industry

Why food system resilience matters more than production alone in Sri Lanka

Banking vigilance cannot be deferred: Transparency, governance and development in era of reform

2026 - A brand new year for branders

Why the IMF agenda in Sri Lanka must be people-centred

Is Sri Lanka a wounded State? A perspective

Reforming the reformists and reforms of education

Financial ghosting: What happens when banks ignore customers after onboarding

India AI Impact Summit: Global South’s AI moment and a shared future with Sri Lanka

Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive

Legislators’ pensions: Denying a legitimate expectation

The digital reckoning

Is Sri Lanka entering a ‘disaster inequality trap’ after Cyclone Ditwah?

Rebuilding farming after Cyclone Ditwah: A reform agenda, not a repair job

Independence: Of nations, institutions and individuals

How to create jobs for the world’s 1.2 b new workers

AI, AI, AI, woe is me or, how to save the world from rogue artificial intelligence

Leading through the Antarctic night: The boss, the balcony, and the brass ring

Executives: Discover the power of strategic silence

Feedback is not an autopsy of failure, it is the heartbeat of growth

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Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive

Yanika Amarasekera joins Vallibel One Board

15 private jets bring fans for India-Pakistan T20 clash

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IFC finances CBL Group’s accelerated global expansion

Suresh Shah assumes HNB Chair on 1 April as Nihal Jayawardene retires

Cricket fever drives 40,000 weekend arrivals for India-Pakistan T20 clash

Parakrama begins his third innings as Chairman at SLPA

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Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council hosts Breakfast Meeting with CBSL Governor

International Cooperation Organisation of SMEs in Asia meets Sri Lanka Japan Business Council

Why Sri Lanka still matters to Oniverse: Quality, capability, and a fresh EUR 30 m investment

Prime Lands Residencies reports strong earnings growth in 3Q

BIOFACH 2026: A gateway for Sri Lanka’s organic export expansion

Yanika Amarasekera joins Vallibel One Board

Mohan Ratnayake joins Lee Hedges Board

National Chamber charts MSME growth agenda at 67th AGM

Lanka Hospitals secures third consecutive Gold award at 60th anniversary TAGS

CNCI Achiever Awards 2026

Ceylon Land announces plans for proposed Rs. 4.3 b Rights Issue

EDB raises exporter awareness on enhancing export opportunities to the UK through DCTS

EDB invites potential and SME exporters to strategic workshop on risk management and incoterms

Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 kicks off in March

Kapruka delivers 138% YoY improvement in operating performance

Macktiles launches in Australia, ventures into high-spec global market

Chinthaka Jayaweera joins Carson and related companies’ Boards

Lankem Ceylon, Axalta Coating Systems strengthen partnership in high-performance industrial coatings

Ceylinco Life’s Pranama Scholarships reach 25-year milestone

EDB strengthens Sri Lanka–Hong Kong trade relations

Boat & Marine Show Sri Lanka ninth edition concludes on high note

APB Convention Gold Sponsors

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Cabinet approves long-term leases for two BOI-backed projects in Kerawalapitiya