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Terror’s autopsy and a tale of two citizenries

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:53

Hilton Colombo: Why tie the bride’s hands before the auction?

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:37

Talent: New currency of Board governance and institutional survival

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:27

Engineering the heart in Houston, supporting our pulse too from afar

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:06

Prof. Patrick Mendis: Building bridges between Sri Lanka, the US and beyond

Saturday, 13 June 2026 04:57

Sri Lanka Resilience and Accountability Framework 2026: A legislated KPI Charter with mandatory legal consequences

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:26

Political leadership in times of chaos and war

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:24

How much is a wild Sri Lankan elephant worth?

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:22

Clean Sri Lanka: From slogan to a modern waste management system

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:20

Transfer pricing: Two sides of same coin

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:12

From tick-box to insight: Rethinking RCSA in financial institutions

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:10

Suresh Sallay’s circumstances; ‘Sajith’s body, Ranil’s head’ absurdity damages SJB-UNP

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:35

Transforming a developing nation into a developed one -Part I

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:30

Flaws in the Law: Electoral reform and democratic accountability

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:25

Budget records a surplus: Will it prevail?

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:24

The EPF under CBSL custody: Fixing the principal-agent problem

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:22

Sustainable development: The missing link in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:21

Beyond FDI mirage: Leveraging spirit of BEPS Pillar 2 to separate value creators from extractors

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s business problem is not just the economy

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:10

Rethinking oil palm biodiversity, evidence and Sri Lanka’s policy dilemma

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 06:18

Govt. appoints new team to fix Rs. 340 b hole in SriLankan Airlines’ balance sheet

The Government has launched a fresh attempt to chart the future of loss-making national carrier SriLankan Airlines, which has a Rs. 340 billion-sized ..

Govt.-JICA target to restart construction of Terminal 2 at BIA in November

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:06

The long-delayed second passenger terminal project at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) moved a step closer to resumption following high-level ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:05

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended a volatile week on a rebound on buoyant investor sentiment. However, during the week, the ASPI had declined 0 ..

El Niño unlikely to cause major disruptions to power supply: Minister

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:04

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday expressed confidence that the anticipated El Niño weather conditions will not have a significant impact ..

ADB mobilises $ 4 b emergency funding for 15 countries, including Sri Lanka

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:00

Sri Lanka is among 15 countries that have formally sought financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mitigate the economic fallout ..

Bollywood stars arrive to headline “Central Park Boulevard Port City” launch

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:58

Renowned Bollywood stars Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Jacqueline Fernandez were welcomed yesterday at the Bandaranaike International Ai ..

Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya appointed to lead SriLankan Airlines Restructuring Committee

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:30

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya as Chairman of the Strategy and Restructuring Committee of SriLankan Ai ..

CIABOC receives 2,686 complaints, makes 70 arrests YTD end-April

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:25

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) received 2,686 complaints during the first four months of 2026, with 501 c ..

UN, partners conclude Ditwah emergency response as recovery bill rises to $ 3.4 b

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:23

The UN yesterday formally concluded its emergency humanitarian response to Cyclone Ditwah, saying international partners had delivered critical assist ..

Global sovereigns outlook ‘deteriorating’: Fitch

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:21

Fitch Ratings has changed its 2026 global sovereign sector outlook to ‘deteriorating’ from ‘neutral’ because of the impact of the US-Iran war. ..

CDB surpasses Rs. 200 b asset milestone

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:05

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) reported another year of strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ended 31 ..

New investments reinforce Colombo Port City’s role as growth catalyst

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:28

Colombo Port City reached a significant milestone in its development as a leading regional business and investment destination following Cabinet appro ..

Rupee rebounds after CBSL tightens export proceeds conversion rule

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:25

The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened sharply against the US dollar yesterday after the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) tightened regulations governing t ..

Motor traders warn of further Rs. 40 b revenue leakage in 2026

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:23

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), affiliated with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, yesterday issued an urgent appeal to the Government to ..

BYD tops global automotive innovation ranking in historic first

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:20

Cementing its status as a global New Energy Vehicle (NEV) trailblazer, BYD has topped the global rankings for Most Innovative Automotive Group in the ..

CBSL warns Kasagala Green Plantation unauthorised to collect deposits

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:05

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday categorically denied claims made by a director of Kasagala Green Plantation Ltd. that the company is re ..

Rupee ends volatile week stronger

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:04

The rupee ended a volatile week stronger against the US dollar yesterday, supported by a Central Bank move to tighten rules governing the conversion o ..

Daily FT–ICCSL webinar today on “Future Proofing the Banking Sector”

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:02

The Daily FT–ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL), together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Employers Fe ..

Oil falls below $ 90 as Trump signals progress in Iran talks

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:59

Global oil prices declined yesterday after US President Donald Trump announced that planned military strikes against Iran had been cancelled and indic ..

Lakarcade bags Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, placing in top 10% of businesses globally

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:57

Lakarcade, a premier name in the Sri Lankan gift and souvenir industry, has officially been recognised as a winner of the 2026 Tripadvisor Travellers ..

Sri Lanka’s Nazri Nizar elected to YPO Global Board in historic first

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:26

For the first time in the 76-year history of the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO), a Sri Lankan has been elected to its Global Board, with busin ..

CoPF grills CBSL over Rs. 13.2 b NDB fraud as forensic audit covers 10 years

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:24

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) earlier this week subjected the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to intense scrutiny over the Rs. 13.2 billion ..

National Export Development Plan 2026–2030 to be launched on 16 June

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:22

Marking a new milestone in Sri Lanka’s economic journey, the official launch ceremony of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030 the ..

Rupee weakens after midweek rebound

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:20

The rupee weakened against the US dollar yesterday, surrendering part of the gains recorded a day earlier as the interbank spot market closed at Rs. 3 ..

Mannar Basin: South Asia’s overlooked energy play

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:00

In recent years, the global energy industry has focused its exploration activity in the eastern hemisphere on the giant hydrocarbon provinces of the M ..

Failure to maintain cigarette tax share costs State Rs. 17.3 b annually: Verité

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:26

The Government is foregoing an estimated Rs. 17.3 billion in annual revenue by failing to maintain cigarette taxes at levels recommended by the World ..

Mastercard announces leadership changes to accelerate growth across five key South Asian markets

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:24

Mastercard has announced significant leadership appointments aimed at strengthening South Asia operations by creating a more integrated model for Sri ..

Smoke & Bitters bags Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s coastal venue Smoke & Bitters has been named winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award in the run-up to Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2 ..

Sajith wants Treasury report on $ 2.5 m cyber fraud tabled in Parliament

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 06:44

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called on the Government to immediately table in Parliament the Treasury’s report on the $ 2.5 million ..

Govt.-JICA target to restart construction of Terminal 2 at BIA in November

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:06

The long-delayed second passenger terminal project at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) moved a step closer to resumption following high-level ..

CBSL warns Kasagala Green Plantation unauthorised to collect deposits

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:05

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday categorically denied claims made by a director of Kasagala Green Plantation Ltd. that the company is re ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:05

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended a volatile week on a rebound on buoyant investor sentiment. However, during the week, the ASPI had declined 0 ..

Rupee ends volatile week stronger

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:04

The rupee ended a volatile week stronger against the US dollar yesterday, supported by a Central Bank move to tighten rules governing the conversion o ..

El Niño unlikely to cause major disruptions to power supply: Minister

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:04

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday expressed confidence that the anticipated El Niño weather conditions will not have a significant impact ..

Daily FT–ICCSL webinar today on “Future Proofing the Banking Sector”

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:02

The Daily FT–ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL), together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Employers Fe ..

ADB mobilises $ 4 b emergency funding for 15 countries, including Sri Lanka

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:00

Sri Lanka is among 15 countries that have formally sought financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mitigate the economic fallout ..

Oil falls below $ 90 as Trump signals progress in Iran talks

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:59

Global oil prices declined yesterday after US President Donald Trump announced that planned military strikes against Iran had been cancelled and indic ..

Bollywood stars arrive to headline “Central Park Boulevard Port City” launch

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:58

Renowned Bollywood stars Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Jacqueline Fernandez were welcomed yesterday at the Bandaranaike International Ai ..

Lakarcade bags Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, placing in top 10% of businesses globally

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:57

Lakarcade, a premier name in the Sri Lankan gift and souvenir industry, has officially been recognised as a winner of the 2026 Tripadvisor Travellers ..

Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya appointed to lead SriLankan Airlines Restructuring Committee

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:30

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya as Chairman of the Strategy and Restructuring Committee of SriLankan Ai ..

Sri Lanka’s Nazri Nizar elected to YPO Global Board in historic first

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:26

For the first time in the 76-year history of the Young Presidents’ Organisation (YPO), a Sri Lankan has been elected to its Global Board, with busin ..

CIABOC receives 2,686 complaints, makes 70 arrests YTD end-April

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:25

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) received 2,686 complaints during the first four months of 2026, with 501 c ..

CoPF grills CBSL over Rs. 13.2 b NDB fraud as forensic audit covers 10 years

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:24

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) earlier this week subjected the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to intense scrutiny over the Rs. 13.2 billion ..

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Neurology Institute upgraded at National Hospital

Sunday, 7 June 2026 21:00

Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa recently inaugurated the upgraded Neurology Institute at the National Hospital following a Rs. 99 mill ..

NCPC Sri Lanka launches major sustainability initiatives for 2026

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 12:55

Army Commander opens Medical Clinic Centre at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 11:20

Sri Lanka, UN partners strengthen water and sanitation efforts

Monday, 1 June 2026 12:42

40 Youth Research Projects receive grants under NRSYD 2026

Sunday, 31 May 2026 15:27

Sri Lanka to add five advanced mammography machines to boost breast cancer detection

Sunday, 31 May 2026 15:01

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“Glitz and Glam” in down under

Friday, 5 June 2026 02:14

HNB Luxury Living – Ethugalpura

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:00

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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

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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SLIIT final-year innovators secure global AI victory

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:05

SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise signs reseller partnership agreement with Starlink to deliver cutting-edge connectivity to businesses and SMEs

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:04

The attendees taking part in the collaborative workshop activities

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:03

FT Lite

LYNEAR Wealth and Saskia Fernando Gallery partner to boost Sri Lanka’s art ecosystem

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:24

LYNEAR Wealth Management and Saskia Fernando Gallery have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the continued growth and internatio ..

“Spectrum” art exhibition at Lionel Wendt on 20-21 June

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:19

Charith Wijesundara features in 7th Artist Spotlight by COD Sri Lanka, John Keells Foundation

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:08

Opinion and Issues

Terror’s autopsy and a tale of two citizenries

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:53

This affair has become much larger than the fate of either retired Major General Suresh Sallay or CID Director Shani Abeysekara. ..

Coal power fraud

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:43

Hilton Colombo: Why tie the bride’s hands before the auction?

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:37

FT View - Editorial

The El Niño threat

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:53

The threat posed by climate change is real, and Sri Lanka is facing multiple challenges due to environmental changes. ..

Can new selectors revive Sri Lanka cricket?

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:00

Emergency regulations must go!

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:00

The Tilvin factor

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 05:28

Confronting the reality of an ageing population

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 03:52

Easter Sunday investigation and prosecution

Monday, 8 June 2026 04:07

Special Report

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

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

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

Assetline Finance – preferred partner at David Pieris Automobiles’ first GWM flagship experience centre

Aban Pestonjee awarded with Sramaabhimanee Gold Award

Finagle Lanka Annual Sales Awards Ceremony recognises outstanding achievements

Scan Jumbo Bonanza celebrates 9th edition by rewarding 50 lucky winners with mountain bicycles

Govt. considers desalinated seawater amid El Niño threat

Indo-Lanka Chamber hosts dialogue on Sri Lanka’s investment future

Adamjee Lukmanjee Group of Companies celebrates customers at “Legacy of Trust - Customer Forum 2026”

Plantation sector urged to prepare early for potential El Niño impacts

SAARC CCI seeks stronger South Asia–Yunnan economic ties

Sri Lanka climbs 14 places to rank 67th in Global Peace Index 2026

Cabinet approves new labour mobility agreement with Japan

COYLE Chairman Suren Chandraratna drives momentum with focus on bridging generations and building futures

Sri Lanka pushes AI-driven labour transformation at ILO Conference

Five insights from Nepal’s first billionaire

National SME Revival Program by SLCSMI and NCCSL

President seeks contingency plans as El Niño threat rises

Home Lands to unveil ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’ with largest-ever real estate launch in Sri Lanka

Authorities probe $ 85 m fraud linked to bogus imports

Medicine price hike under review as rising costs threaten supply

CBSL Governor briefs MPs on monetary policy, exchange rate developments

Sasakawa Trust unveils Rs. 3 b Nippon Office Building in Ward Place

Toyota Lanka expands in Kandy, drives new era of after-sales excellence, reinforcing legacy of trust

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Terror’s autopsy and a tale of two citizenries

Hilton Colombo: Why tie the bride’s hands before the auction?

Talent: New currency of Board governance and institutional survival

Engineering the heart in Houston, supporting our pulse too from afar

Prof. Patrick Mendis: Building bridges between Sri Lanka, the US and beyond

Sri Lanka Resilience and Accountability Framework 2026: A legislated KPI Charter with mandatory legal consequences

Political leadership in times of chaos and war

How much is a wild Sri Lankan elephant worth?

Clean Sri Lanka: From slogan to a modern waste management system

Transfer pricing: Two sides of same coin

From tick-box to insight: Rethinking RCSA in financial institutions

Suresh Sallay’s circumstances; ‘Sajith’s body, Ranil’s head’ absurdity damages SJB-UNP

Transforming a developing nation into a developed one -Part I

Flaws in the Law: Electoral reform and democratic accountability

Budget records a surplus: Will it prevail?

The EPF under CBSL custody: Fixing the principal-agent problem

Sustainable development: The missing link in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

Beyond FDI mirage: Leveraging spirit of BEPS Pillar 2 to separate value creators from extractors

Sri Lanka’s business problem is not just the economy

Rethinking oil palm biodiversity, evidence and Sri Lanka’s policy dilemma

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Assetline Finance – preferred partner at David Pieris Automobiles’ first GWM flagship experience centre

Aban Pestonjee awarded with Sramaabhimanee Gold Award

Finagle Lanka Annual Sales Awards Ceremony recognises outstanding achievements

Scan Jumbo Bonanza celebrates 9th edition by rewarding 50 lucky winners with mountain bicycles

Govt. considers desalinated seawater amid El Niño threat

Indo-Lanka Chamber hosts dialogue on Sri Lanka’s investment future

Adamjee Lukmanjee Group of Companies celebrates customers at “Legacy of Trust - Customer Forum 2026”

Plantation sector urged to prepare early for potential El Niño impacts

SAARC CCI seeks stronger South Asia–Yunnan economic ties

Sri Lanka climbs 14 places to rank 67th in Global Peace Index 2026

Cabinet approves new labour mobility agreement with Japan

COYLE Chairman Suren Chandraratna drives momentum with focus on bridging generations and building futures

Sri Lanka pushes AI-driven labour transformation at ILO Conference

Five insights from Nepal’s first billionaire

National SME Revival Program by SLCSMI and NCCSL

President seeks contingency plans as El Niño threat rises

Home Lands to unveil ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’ with largest-ever real estate launch in Sri Lanka

Authorities probe $ 85 m fraud linked to bogus imports

Medicine price hike under review as rising costs threaten supply

CBSL Governor briefs MPs on monetary policy, exchange rate developments

Sasakawa Trust unveils Rs. 3 b Nippon Office Building in Ward Place

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