Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:17

Indian giant Mazagon strikes deal to buy Colombo Dockyard for $ 53 m

Indian giant Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., (MDL) yesterday struck the deal to buy a controlling and substantial stake of Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC ..

Celao Capital advices Mazagon in landmark transaction on Colombo Dockyard

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:20

Celao Capital Ltd., a member of RNH Ventures, a boutique consulting and transaction advisory firm, yesterday announced that it has successfully comple ..

Colombo stock market ends week with 4.6% gain

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:16

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended an emphatic week with sharp gains and high turnover fuelled by a rebound in investor sentiment. ..

CoPF approves salt import regulations amid shortage

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:14

The Parliament Committee on Public Finance has granted approval to regulations issued under the Import and Export (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 as publi ..

Salt manufacturers reduce prices

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:13

Power Sector Reforms DG clarifies

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:12

With reference to the Daily FT story titled “Inter national donors raise alarm over changes to Electricity Act” published on 25 June 2025, the Pow ..

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to launch on 2 August: Landmark in South Asian tourism and luxury

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:30

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco) have announced the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 2 August. ..

Agility Innovation powers first-ever Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025 as Exclusive Platinum Partner

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:24

On 3 July, Sri Lanka will take a decisive step forward in its digital journey by hosting the inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit. This ground ..

Enabling Sri Lanka’s digital economy: Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 set to kickoff in September

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:57

Tecxa Ltd., in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hatton National Bank PL ..

Sumathi Studios enters global arena with Rizana – A Caged Bird

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:10

In a milestone moment for Sri Lankan cinema, Sumathi Studios stepped onto the global stage with the official title unveiling of its latest internation ..

Two Sub-Committees to monitor Middle East crisis impact on economy

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:45

By Charumini de Silva Amid the rising instability in the Middle East, the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Tuesday approved the formulating o ..

Cabinet clears Rs. 2 b allocation for urgent renovation of key irrigation schemes in dry zone

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:40

In response to severe flood damage that disrupted water releases to cultivated lands across the dry zone, the Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday (24) app ..

China grants $ 20 m to support digital education rollout

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:34

Sri Lanka is set to accelerate its digital transformation in the education sector with a $ 20 million grant from the People’s Republic of China, fol ..

Mastercard joins as Gold Partner for Sri Lanka’s inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:27

Building on a decade-long legacy of excellence in digital risk management, CICRA Holdings and Daily FT have announced Sri Lanka’s first Data Privacy ..

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo shines at Culinary Art Food Expo 2025

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:15

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo has announced its outstanding performance at the 22nd edition of the Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE) 2025, held from 13 to 15 ..

$ 50 m World Bank support for education in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:16

An estimated 500,000 students and 150,000 teachers across Sri Lanka are set to benefit from a new $ 50 million additional financing package approved b ..

New Tourism Act to replace outdated legislation

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:15

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved directing the Legal Draftsman to prepare a Bill based on the Concept Paper prepared by an Expert Committee ..

Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe remanded

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:14

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered to remand former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe till 1 July, after he w ..

Colombo Port congestion linked to delays in clearing imported salt: Customs

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:12

Colombo Port congestion linked to delays in clearing imported salt: Customs Sri Lanka Customs has clarified that the recent congestion at the Colombo ..

Fintrex Finance powers ahead in FY 2024/25 with strategic growth and innovation

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:34

Fintrex Finance PLC has delivered a landmark performance for the financial year 2024/25, reflecting strong financial fundamentals, strategic agility, ..

Ceylon Chamber appoints Krishan Balendra as Chairperson at 186th AGM

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:26

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elected Krishan Balendra as its new Chairperson at the 186th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday. ..

Oxford English Dictionary adds Sri Lankan words in June 2025 update

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:23

The Oxford English Dictionary has included a number of uniquely Sri Lankan words in its June 2025 update, a significant milestone in the global recogn ..

Sri Lanka’s most acclaimed Japanese restaurant Nihonbashi celebrates 30 years

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:36

Marking three decades of popularising “Washoku” in Sri Lanka, Chef Dharshan Munidasa’s flagship restaurant celebrates its 30th anniversary on 28 ..

CSE sets new records as investors turn bullish

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:10

The Colombo stock market yesterday rose to new heights amidst bullish investor sentiment. ..

Comprehensive program to boost export agricultural crops from 2025

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:41

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Tuesday approved supporting and expanding the export-oriented agricultural sector to meet its crop target ..

High Court rules foreign reinsurance brokers can operate from overseas without local registration

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:37

The High Court of Civil Appeal in a significant judgment delivered last week held that foreign reinsurance brokers who operate from outside the territ ..

Maga wins Rs. 650.9 m JCT yard development contract

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:30

The Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved awarding a Rs. 650.9 million contract to Maga Engineering Ltd., for paving works of State-run Jaya Contai ..

Home Lands unveils Pentara Residencies Thummulla Handiya ‘The Address in Colombo’

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:25

A new era of luxury urban living was officially unveiled on 21 June at Cinnamon Life, as Pentara Residencies, the landmark development by Home Lands G ..

Access Motors rolls out first official shipment of Land Rover vehicles

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:10

Access Motors, the sole authorised agent of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles in Sri Lanka, welcomed its first official shipment of Land Rover vehicles s ..

Celao Capital advices Mazagon in landmark transaction on Colombo Dockyard

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:20

Celao Capital Ltd., a member of RNH Ventures, a boutique consulting and transaction advisory firm, yesterday announced that it has successfully comple ..

$ 50 m World Bank support for education in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:16

An estimated 500,000 students and 150,000 teachers across Sri Lanka are set to benefit from a new $ 50 million additional financing package approved b ..

Colombo stock market ends week with 4.6% gain

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:16

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended an emphatic week with sharp gains and high turnover fuelled by a rebound in investor sentiment. ..

New Tourism Act to replace outdated legislation

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:15

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved directing the Legal Draftsman to prepare a Bill based on the Concept Paper prepared by an Expert Committee ..

CoPF approves salt import regulations amid shortage

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:14

The Parliament Committee on Public Finance has granted approval to regulations issued under the Import and Export (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 as publi ..

Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe remanded

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:14

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered to remand former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe till 1 July, after he w ..

Salt manufacturers reduce prices

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:13

Colombo Port congestion linked to delays in clearing imported salt: Customs

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:12

Colombo Port congestion linked to delays in clearing imported salt: Customs Sri Lanka Customs has clarified that the recent congestion at the Colombo ..

Power Sector Reforms DG clarifies

Saturday, 28 June 2025 01:12

With reference to the Daily FT story titled “Inter national donors raise alarm over changes to Electricity Act” published on 25 June 2025, the Pow ..

Fintrex Finance powers ahead in FY 2024/25 with strategic growth and innovation

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:34

Fintrex Finance PLC has delivered a landmark performance for the financial year 2024/25, reflecting strong financial fundamentals, strategic agility, ..

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to launch on 2 August: Landmark in South Asian tourism and luxury

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:30

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco) have announced the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 2 August. ..

Ceylon Chamber appoints Krishan Balendra as Chairperson at 186th AGM

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:26

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elected Krishan Balendra as its new Chairperson at the 186th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday. ..

Agility Innovation powers first-ever Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025 as Exclusive Platinum Partner

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:24

On 3 July, Sri Lanka will take a decisive step forward in its digital journey by hosting the inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit. This ground ..

Oxford English Dictionary adds Sri Lankan words in June 2025 update

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:23

The Oxford English Dictionary has included a number of uniquely Sri Lankan words in its June 2025 update, a significant milestone in the global recogn ..

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Exports in first five months grow by 7% to over $ 6.93 b

Friday, 27 June 2025 10:48

Despite global uncertainties, Sri Lanka’s export sector continues to show strong recovery and resilience, with total exports in the first five month ..

President meets former South African President Thabo Mbeki

Friday, 27 June 2025 10:10

UN Rights Chief praises Sri Lanka’s reconciliation efforts

Friday, 27 June 2025 09:27

Sri Lanka to modernise 500 schools with Chinese grant

Thursday, 26 June 2025 10:39

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025 11:41

President praises outgoing treasury secretary Mahinda Siriwardana

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Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:06

Great Place to Work unveils “Sri Lanka’s 10 Best Workplaces in Technology Industry for 2025”

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:05

National experts from ISACA, SL CERT, and TechCERT join Sinetcom panel discussion

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:04

FT Lite

Denary Odyssey 2.0 featuring 10 artists now on till 1 July at Lionel Wendt

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:05

Denary Odyssey 2.0, curated by Mandira Ranathunga, is now on at the Harold Peiris Gallery, Lionel Wendt Art Centre, Colombo until 1 July. ..

“Naruto Ninja Clash in The Land of Snow” movie in Lankan cinemas

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:00

ITC Ratnadipa to launch premier wedding showcase on 6 July

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Looking ahead: Multilateral climate negotiations in 2025 and beyond

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:51

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, presenting a prime opportunity to take stock of the state of multilateral climate negotiations ..

CBK at 80: Trailblazer’s legacy in perspective

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:19

An island in the slipstream amidst milestones, memories, manifestoes

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:10

FT View - Editorial

Govt. must keep to election promises on PTA/OSA

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:50

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concluded a four-day visit to Sri Lanka on Thursday with a call for the repeal of the P ..

Suriyapperuma’s appointment as Treasury Secretary

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:00

Time for both Govt. and Opp. to look beyond LG polls

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:00

Unsatisfactory conduct of insurance regulator

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:00

Pragmatic partnership between Sri Lanka and IMF

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:41

Rambukwella clan and face of political rot

Monday, 23 June 2025 02:55

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

Star Garments opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Togo

NIRDC, ADB, and JICA hold talks to boost Sri Lanka’s innovation and youth

American Plastics emerges as leading national brand at IDB Awards

‘AI-driven productivity is the future’

Skal Colombo ready to host 54th Asia Congress

Legendary South African President Thabo Mbeki Chief Guest at Capital Maharaja Annual Convention

CMA Sri Lanka to mark UN MSME Day 2025 with Business Summit and Excellence Awards

Lanka IOC unveils Servo Futura NXT

Singer Sri Lanka unveils HONOR 400 series

SOORYA Matches honours nation’s brightest rising stars at Youth Top40 Awards 2025

Iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office building to be developed for tourism

Unlock new trade opportunities with UAE – Exclusive session with Ambassador of UAE at National Chamber

Sandbox Consultancy Services welcomes Thushara Hettihamu as Head of People Solutions

Minister Sunil Handunneththi represents Sri Lanka at World Economic Forum in China

HNB launches fully funded home loans with lifestyle top-up in partnership with Prime Group

Ceylon Chamber to host business interaction with delegation from Yunnan

Ceylon Chamber launches DEI Award 2025 to recognise inclusive business excellence

EDB’s National Packaging Centre conducts awareness workshop on food packaging for exporters

MTI launches Bank of Bhutan’s strategising process

CFA Society Sri Lanka celebrates excellence at Capital Market Awards 2025

SLBC UAE hosts strategic networking dinner to boost Lankan rubber exports

Dinithi Athulathmudali from University of Colombo’s Department of Economics wins Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2025

FT NEWS

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concludes official visit to Sri Lanka

Former Health Secretary Janaka Chandragupta remanded

Former South African President praises AKD for efforts on unity, economic reform

Colombo High Court to resume Krrish project case against Namal in September

UN Human Rights Chief pledges support to build domestic accountability mechanism

Cabinet approves implementation of GFATM grants for HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis control

Five-member Cabinet Sub-Committee to review National Water Resources Policy

Committee on High Posts approves appointment of four State institution Chairpersons

Mobile public service program to address urban and rural development issues

AIA Sri Lanka announces winners of debut AIA Healthiest Schools program

Health Minister flags political plot to disrupt sector reforms

Govt. vows uninterrupted access to essential medicines

GMOA urges Health Secretary to issue clear guidelines on outside prescriptions

Govt. moves to enforce child protection laws with new national program from 1 July

SLTB to purchase 29 super-luxury buses for expressway fleet

NTC announces 2.5% bus fare reduction from next month

Colombo Central Bus Stand to be upgraded under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’

House Committee of Parliament revises food prices at request of Parliamentary staff

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Exports in first five months grow by 7% to over $ 6.93 b

President meets former South African President Thabo Mbeki

UN Rights Chief praises Sri Lanka’s reconciliation efforts

Sri Lanka to modernise 500 schools with Chinese grant

Today's Columnists

Looking ahead: Multilateral climate negotiations in 2025 and beyond

CBK at 80: Trailblazer’s legacy in perspective

An island in the slipstream amidst milestones, memories, manifestoes

Leading with vision: Mahinda Rajapaksa’s plan to sterilise 1 million dogs

A round of Rows to reserve slots for next Segment

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga: Sri Lanka’s daughter of destiny

President’s aspirations and ground realities

Renewable energy: More serious focus is needed

In the name of my father, Eric Cooray

With purpose we strive and succeed

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