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Rebuilding trust, reforming habits, rethinking tax compliance

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 01:11

In today’s world, earning a steady income has become more varied and complex than ever before. Many of us no longer depend on a single steady payche ..

Sri Lanka’s Local Government reform: Strategic imperative for progress – Part 1

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:42

Sri Lanka’s recent Local Government elections marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s democratic process, as citizens voted to appoint representat ..

Energy sector governance under scrutiny: Questions mount over policy direction and transparency

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:37

Serious questions about governance practices within Sri Lanka’s energy sector are emerging, as concerns grow over potential conflicts of interest, p ..

Electricity reforms and CEB restructure: Confusion, conjecture or calmness?

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:30

Electricity reform is an essential element of Sri Lanka’s development effort and economic revival. It has been an unfulfilled need (amongst many oth ..

Morality binds and blinds: Applying Haidt’s framework to NPP’s political psychology – Part 1

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:01

The NPP’s shift under AKD reveals not just a political turn, but a moral one. Haidt’s insights show how movements bound by sacred values can becom ..

Adverse global shocks and Sri Lanka’s road to recovery

Monday, 30 June 2025 02:07

In a recent forum in Colombo on Sri Lanka’s road to recovery with special reference to debt and governance participated by the country’s top polic ..

Social cohesion: Relevance for Sri Lanka

Monday, 30 June 2025 02:02

The International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS) held its third edition from 24 to 26 June 2025 in Singapore. ..

Enter the precious ship of entrepreneurship

Monday, 30 June 2025 01:44

I was delighted to be the keynote speaker at the first-ever Entrepreneur Seminar held in Kandy last Saturday. It was heartening to see a lot of start- ..

Honouring Dr. Saman Kelegama: Legacy guiding Sri Lanka’s digital and fintech future

Monday, 30 June 2025 01:29

23 June marked the eighth anniversary of the passing of Dr. Saman Kelegama, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected economists and policy architects. His ..

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 ..

Big gaps in understanding taxpayer rights and obligations

In a landmark move to build a more citizen-focused tax system, the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) has released the country’s fi ..

Supreme Court flags Constitutional violations in Electricity (Amendment) Bill

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:19

The Supreme Court has ruled that several clauses of the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, requir ..

Construction PMI regains momentum in May

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:15

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity index, rebounded to 59.7 in May ..

Johannes Zutt new World Bank Vice President for South Asia

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:12

The World Bank has appointed Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia region, succeeding Martin Raiser effective 1 July. ..

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

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:10

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

Fuel prices get expensive

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:08

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) last night announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from midnight, followed by Lanka IOC. ..

Cargills Bank marks 11 years of purpose-driven banking

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:05

Cargills Bank celebrated its 11th anniversary on 30 June, marking over a decade of transformative, inclusive banking dedicated to reshaping access to ..

CoPF flags massive revenue losses from vehicle import valuation practices

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:54

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) last week raised serious concerns over how used-vehicle imports are being valued, warning that the Government c ..

Ex-Thomas Cook Group Chairman joins JKH Board

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:49

Former Chairman of Thomas Cook Group Madhavan Menon has been appointed to the Board of John Keells Holdings (JKH) as an Independent Non-Executive Dire ..

Apparel exports in May to US, UK down

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:41

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports in May 2025 remained relatively flat with a slight dip of 0.63% compared to the same month last year, totalling $ 365.08 ..

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 ..

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, ..

CSE ends June with stellar performance

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:17

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended June with a stellar performance, with both indices netting 7% growth whilst the benchmark ASPI crossed the 18 ..

Opposition Leader calls on Govt. to provide fair solutions to struggling SMEs

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:14

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the Government to immediately provide fair and just solutions to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs ..

Veteran Nihal Fonseka appointed to SLT Board

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:11

Veteran banker Nihal Fonseka has been appointed to the Board of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) as an Independent Non-Executive Director. ..

Govt. rolls out Rs. 6.5 b concessionary loan scheme to support paddy purchasing in Yala season

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:09

The Government yesterday announced a fresh concessionary loan scheme aimed at ensuring fair prices for paddy farmers during the 2025 Yala harvesting s ..

Compelling case for smarter VAT solution for exporters

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 01:08

Sri Lanka’s export industries – especially the apparel sector, have long depended on efficient tax mechanisms to remain competitive in global mark ..

JXG delivers strong FY25 performance with Rs. 5.24 b Net Profit After Tax

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:00

JXG (Janashakthi Group), Sri Lanka’s emerging financial conglomerate, brings together a broad spectrum of financial services – spanning investment ..

Getting gaming regulations right: Advocata calls for independence

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:51

The Advocata Institute is urging the Government to withdraw and redraft the proposed Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, citing its most pressing flaw ..

German firms express confidence in Sri Lanka despite global economic headwinds

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:42

German companies operating in Sri Lanka have expressed a notably optimistic outlook for the year ahead, signalling confidence in the country’s econo ..

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 ..

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

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. ..

Supreme Court flags Constitutional violations in Electricity (Amendment) Bill

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:19

The Supreme Court has ruled that several clauses of the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, requir ..

CSE ends June with stellar performance

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:17

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended June with a stellar performance, with both indices netting 7% growth whilst the benchmark ASPI crossed the 18 ..

Construction PMI regains momentum in May

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:15

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity index, rebounded to 59.7 in May ..

Opposition Leader calls on Govt. to provide fair solutions to struggling SMEs

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:14

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the Government to immediately provide fair and just solutions to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs ..

Johannes Zutt new World Bank Vice President for South Asia

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:12

The World Bank has appointed Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia region, succeeding Martin Raiser effective 1 July. ..

Veteran Nihal Fonseka appointed to SLT Board

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:11

Veteran banker Nihal Fonseka has been appointed to the Board of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) as an Independent Non-Executive Director. ..

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

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:10

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

Govt. rolls out Rs. 6.5 b concessionary loan scheme to support paddy purchasing in Yala season

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:09

The Government yesterday announced a fresh concessionary loan scheme aimed at ensuring fair prices for paddy farmers during the 2025 Yala harvesting s ..

Fuel prices get expensive

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 02:08

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) last night announced a revision of fuel prices with effect from midnight, followed by Lanka IOC. ..

Compelling case for smarter VAT solution for exporters

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 01:08

Sri Lanka’s export industries – especially the apparel sector, have long depended on efficient tax mechanisms to remain competitive in global mark ..

Cargills Bank marks 11 years of purpose-driven banking

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:05

Cargills Bank celebrated its 11th anniversary on 30 June, marking over a decade of transformative, inclusive banking dedicated to reshaping access to ..

JXG delivers strong FY25 performance with Rs. 5.24 b Net Profit After Tax

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:00

JXG (Janashakthi Group), Sri Lanka’s emerging financial conglomerate, brings together a broad spectrum of financial services – spanning investment ..

CoPF flags massive revenue losses from vehicle import valuation practices

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:54

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) last week raised serious concerns over how used-vehicle imports are being valued, warning that the Government c ..

Getting gaming regulations right: Advocata calls for independence

Monday, 30 June 2025 03:51

The Advocata Institute is urging the Government to withdraw and redraft the proposed Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, citing its most pressing flaw ..

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Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:06

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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. ..

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Rebuilding trust, reforming habits, rethinking tax compliance

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 01:11

In today’s world, earning a steady income has become more varied and complex than ever before. Many of us no longer depend on a single steady payche ..

Compelling case for smarter VAT solution for exporters

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 01:08

Sri Lanka’s Local Government reform: Strategic imperative for progress – Part 1

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:42

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Addressing SriLankan Airlines’ long trail of corruption

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:41

The recent arrest of Nishantha Wickremesinghe, former chairman of SriLankan Airlines and brother-in-law of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa, is a long-o ..

UN Human Rights Chief’s Lanka visit

Monday, 30 June 2025 01:50

Govt. must keep to election promises on PTA/OSA

Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:50

Suriyapperuma’s appointment as Treasury Secretary

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:00

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Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:00

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:00

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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 ..

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India, Sri Lanka CEOs meet in Colombo to deepen ties

Maliban explores strategic investment and partnership opportunities in Thailand

US Envoy hails enduring partnership with Sri Lanka at 249th Independence Day address

SL calls for stronger trade ties with US

Liquor Licensees Association accuses Excise Dept. of not supporting tax workshop

Janaka Rathnakumara elected President of Association of Printers; Charts new chapter for industry

Top delegation from Confederation of Indian Industry in town

MTI explores how businesses can integrate Gross National Happiness

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

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

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

Sandbox Consultancy Services welcomes Thushara Hettihamu as Head of People Solutions

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

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Rebuilding trust, reforming habits, rethinking tax compliance

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Energy sector governance under scrutiny: Questions mount over policy direction and transparency

Electricity reforms and CEB restructure: Confusion, conjecture or calmness?

Morality binds and blinds: Applying Haidt’s framework to NPP’s political psychology – Part 1

Adverse global shocks and Sri Lanka’s road to recovery

Social cohesion: Relevance for Sri Lanka

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Honouring Dr. Saman Kelegama: Legacy guiding Sri Lanka’s digital and fintech future

Looking ahead: Multilateral climate negotiations in 2025 and beyond

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

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

Ex-Thomas Cook Group Chairman joins JKH Board

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Renewable energy developers slam tariff cuts, urge AKD’s intervention

Ceylon Chamber appoints Krishan Balendra as Chairperson at 186th AGM

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India, Sri Lanka CEOs meet in Colombo to deepen ties

Maliban explores strategic investment and partnership opportunities in Thailand

US Envoy hails enduring partnership with Sri Lanka at 249th Independence Day address

SL calls for stronger trade ties with US

Liquor Licensees Association accuses Excise Dept. of not supporting tax workshop

Janaka Rathnakumara elected President of Association of Printers; Charts new chapter for industry

Top delegation from Confederation of Indian Industry in town

MTI explores how businesses can integrate Gross National Happiness

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

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

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

Sandbox Consultancy Services welcomes Thushara Hettihamu as Head of People Solutions

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

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

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Shanakiyan calls on international community to pressure Govt. to give more protection to Chemmani mass grave site

‘Dream Destination’ project to renovate 100 railway stations with private sector help

Protest against US support to Israel atrocities against Palestinians

UNHRC Chief pledges full support to promote national unity, reconciliation and human rights

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UNFPA Sri Lanka says 2024 was year of progress, partnership and impact

Education Ministry officials briefed on use of Artificial Intelligence

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

Former Health Secretary Janaka Chandragupta remanded