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Why CIPM’s Great HR Quiz 2026 signals a turning point for education

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:03

Stop donating Sri Lanka’s tax revenue to foreign Governments: Time for a “Two-Basket” FDI strategy

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:47

Executive President, Office of the Attorney General and public trust doctrine

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 00:00

Office of Auditor General and its place in fiscal governance framework

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 00:00

Harry J : The unforgettable

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 00:00

Remembering Harry Jayawardena – One year on

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 00:00

Goodbye, Boss: Iqbal Athas and the craft he left behind

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 00:00

A new world order without US in driving seat?

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:22

Shameless clicks, broken lives: The social, legal, and ethical cost of viral obscene content

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:20

LNG investment in Sri Lanka: A risky road ahead

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:18

Beyond bailouts: How Sri Lanka can build a sustainable economy and avoid 2027 IMF cliff

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:16

Carrying the ‘paperweight’- Is Sri Lanka ready for cashless tourism?

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:14

A state of preventing terrorism and citizens needing protection

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:54

Best low-cost alternative to mitigate accidents at railway crossings

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:05

Proposal to develop Sri Lanka as a retail tourism hub (3.0)

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:26

We do not age with time, we age with accumulation

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:24

Drawing more FDI: Strategy or wishful thinking?

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:22

A tale of two neighbours: The Tiger and the Lion

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:20

Indispensable if incomplete: Prof. G.L. Peiris’ peace process memoir

Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:19

Justice, silence, and the growing crisis of rape in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 29 January 2026 01:29

Canwill divestiture sets $ 50 m net worth bar for bidders

The Government has set a minimum net worth or financial capability threshold of $ 50 million for interested parties seeking to participate in the dive ..

PM says Govt. addressing challenges through clear policy framework

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:19

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday declared that the Government is working closely with international partners to position Sri Lanka as a ..

India offers 20-year tax holiday for AI and cloud data centres

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:14

India has offered foreign cloud service providers a 20-year tax holiday running until 2047 on revenues earned from services sold outside the country, ..

IFC to invest $ 20 m on SAGT expansion

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:13

World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed an investment of up to $ 20 million to support the capacity expansion of Joh ..

Sri Lanka Customs revenue surges to Rs. 232 b in January

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:11

Sri Lanka Customs has recorded a strong start to the year, collecting over Rs. 232 billion in revenue in January, significantly exceeding its monthly ..

Ceylon Land & Equity to raise Rs. 4.3 b via 2-for-1 Rights

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:09

Ceylon Land & Equity PLC will issue 614,156,734 new ordinary voting shares at a price of Rs. 7 per share through a Rights Issue, subject to shareholde ..

John Keells Stock Brokers tips ASPI to hit 28,000 this year

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:28

John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) has tipped that the All Share Price Index (ASPI) will reach 28,000 this year. This forecast is contained in JKSB’s ..

CBSL allows surplus liquidity to persist as short-term rates drift above policy signal

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) allowed money markets to operate amidst a persistent liquidity surplus in the financial system through 2025, even ..

Current account surplus up 44% in 2025

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:23

The current account reached a $ 1.7 billion surplus in 2025, up 43.8% from a year ago on record workers’ remittances and higher services inflows des ..

Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India in SL

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:22

Al Jazeera: PAKISTAN’s cricket team has been cleared to participate in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup 2026 but will not play ..

CBSL cancels Pan Asia Bank’s Primary Dealership

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:20

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has cancelled the Primary Dealer Licence of Pan Asia Bank. Pan Asia Bank in a statement said the cancellation wi ..

CCPI accelerates in January

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:42

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), accelerated in January 2026 after remaini ..

CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland to visit Sri Lanka next week

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:41

Common wealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Chairman Lord Marland of Odstock will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka on 9 to 10 Febr ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar today on “Post Ditwah Recovery – How to Support SMEs”

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

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

Construction PMI rises further in Dec. as project pipeline expands

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

Sri Lanka’s construction sector recorded a further expansion in December 2025, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Const ..

Sri Lanka engages $ 900 b Saudi Public Investment Fund

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:17

A Sri Lankan delegation headed by Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe recently met with senior officials ..

Tourism industry records highest-ever January arrivals

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:14

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has begun 2026 on a strong footing, recording its highest-ever January arrivals, welcoming over 277,000 visitors and su ..

Commercial Bank plans Rs. 20 b Tier II debenture issue

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:12

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC said it plans to issue Basel III-compliant Tier II listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable debentures to rais ..

Galle Face Capital Partners goes for 1:4 share split

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:10

Galle Face Capital Partners PLC has announced a subdivision of its issued ordinary shares, following a resolution passed by its Board of Directors at ..

India raises Sri Lanka assistance to INR 4 b in 2026-27 Budget

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:30

India has increased budgetary assistance to Sri Lanka to INR 4 billion ($ 43.6 million) in its 2026-27 Budget, up from INR 3 billion ($ 32.7 million) ..

World Federation of Consuls South Asia regional meeting kicks off today in Colombo

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:26

The South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) will kick off today (2) in Colombo, reaffirming Sri Lanka’s role as a ..

CBSL net buyer of $ 1.99 b FX in 2025; injects Rs. 789 b into money market

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:24

Net foreign exchange purchases by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) during 2025 generated a sustained surplus of rupee liquidity in the domestic mo ..

Finance company sector assets jump 44% to Rs. 2.77 t in 2025 as loans surge

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:23

Total assets of the finance company sector rose 44% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 2.77 trillion as at end-December 2025, driven by a sharp expansion in le ..

Gazette permits night-time employment of women as janitorial, food service staff

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:21

A Gazette notification has been issued permitting the employment of women as janitorial and food service attendants during night-time hours, following ..

Several key decisions to accelerate tourism development

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:42

The Government has made several key decisions to accelerate tourism development. ..

CSE ends week in red on profit taking, elevated turnover

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:41

The Colombo stock market ended the week in the red amidst profit taking, elevated turnover and foreign selling. The ASPI closed down 0.37% or 88.58 p ..

Survey of citizens’ perceptions of responses to Cyclone Ditwah

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:40

There is a high level of public satisfaction in the response of Governmental and non-Governmental agencies in the aftershock of Cyclone Ditwah, and wi ..

Govt.-RPCs ink deal increasing plantation daily wages to Rs. 1,750

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

An agreement to increase the daily wage of plantation workers to Rs. 1,750 was signed yesterday between Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) and the G ..

Top panel in London discuss measures to boost UK, Sri Lanka business ties

Saturday, 31 January 2026 02:39

The Sri Lanka–United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (SLUKCC), together with the Sri Lanka High Commission in London (SLHC), hosted a panel di ..

PM says Govt. addressing challenges through clear policy framework

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:19

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday declared that the Government is working closely with international partners to position Sri Lanka as a ..

Sri Lanka engages $ 900 b Saudi Public Investment Fund

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:17

A Sri Lankan delegation headed by Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe recently met with senior officials ..

India offers 20-year tax holiday for AI and cloud data centres

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:14

India has offered foreign cloud service providers a 20-year tax holiday running until 2047 on revenues earned from services sold outside the country, ..

Tourism industry records highest-ever January arrivals

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:14

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has begun 2026 on a strong footing, recording its highest-ever January arrivals, welcoming over 277,000 visitors and su ..

IFC to invest $ 20 m on SAGT expansion

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:13

World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed an investment of up to $ 20 million to support the capacity expansion of Joh ..

Commercial Bank plans Rs. 20 b Tier II debenture issue

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:12

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC said it plans to issue Basel III-compliant Tier II listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable debentures to rais ..

Sri Lanka Customs revenue surges to Rs. 232 b in January

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:11

Sri Lanka Customs has recorded a strong start to the year, collecting over Rs. 232 billion in revenue in January, significantly exceeding its monthly ..

Galle Face Capital Partners goes for 1:4 share split

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:10

Galle Face Capital Partners PLC has announced a subdivision of its issued ordinary shares, following a resolution passed by its Board of Directors at ..

Ceylon Land & Equity to raise Rs. 4.3 b via 2-for-1 Rights

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:09

Ceylon Land & Equity PLC will issue 614,156,734 new ordinary voting shares at a price of Rs. 7 per share through a Rights Issue, subject to shareholde ..

India raises Sri Lanka assistance to INR 4 b in 2026-27 Budget

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:30

India has increased budgetary assistance to Sri Lanka to INR 4 billion ($ 43.6 million) in its 2026-27 Budget, up from INR 3 billion ($ 32.7 million) ..

John Keells Stock Brokers tips ASPI to hit 28,000 this year

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:28

John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) has tipped that the All Share Price Index (ASPI) will reach 28,000 this year. This forecast is contained in JKSB’s ..

World Federation of Consuls South Asia regional meeting kicks off today in Colombo

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:26

The South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) will kick off today (2) in Colombo, reaffirming Sri Lanka’s role as a ..

CBSL allows surplus liquidity to persist as short-term rates drift above policy signal

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) allowed money markets to operate amidst a persistent liquidity surplus in the financial system through 2025, even ..

CBSL net buyer of $ 1.99 b FX in 2025; injects Rs. 789 b into money market

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:24

Net foreign exchange purchases by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) during 2025 generated a sustained surplus of rupee liquidity in the domestic mo ..

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Plantation workers’ daily wage increased to Rs. 1,750 from January 2026

Saturday, 31 January 2026 23:04

An agreement was signed yesterday (30) between the Government and Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) at the Ministry of Plantation and Community Inf ..

Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation records highest-ever revenue in 2025

Saturday, 31 January 2026 22:22

National Productivity Master Plan to be launched soon

Saturday, 31 January 2026 21:45

Textile and Apparel Advisory Council appointed to drive industry growth

Saturday, 31 January 2026 13:49

Over two million illegal cigarettes destroyed in Kerawalapitiya

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:40

CBSL keeps policy rate unchanged at 7.75

Friday, 30 January 2026 07:24

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Navam Maha Perahera lights up Colombo

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:00

New Year celebrations light up Colombo city

Friday, 2 January 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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Advice Lab unveils new 13,000 sq. ft. office

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:13

Enterprise AI helps drive productivity and trust: Salesforce’s Bhattacharya

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:12

Manning Market goes digital

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 03:08

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MMCA Sri Lanka presents ‘Three Songs of Ceylon’

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

‘Three Songs of Ceylon’, the first moving image exhibition by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka), opened last we ..

Matara Festival for the Arts from 20-23 February

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

Cinnamon Life hosts master potter exhibition: “Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era”

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Stop donating Sri Lanka’s tax revenue to foreign Governments: Time for a “Two-Basket” FDI strategy

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:47

For decades, Sri Lanka has wooed foreign investors with a familiar playbook: “Come to us, and we won’t tax your profits for multiple years.” Thi ..

Office of Auditor General and its place in fiscal governance framework

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 00:00

Remembering Harry Jayawardena – One year on

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 00:00

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Independence with unity

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 02:46

As we mark our Independence Day once again, for many citizens this anniversary has, in recent years, become another ritual stripped of real meaning. F ..

Why we need comprehensive sex education

Monday, 2 February 2026 00:00

Use dialogue to settle health sector issues

Saturday, 31 January 2026 00:54

Politically motivated attacks against Attorney General

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Govt.’s state sector woes

Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:43

Construction sector’s recovery and challenges going forward

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:00

Special Report

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik TiECon 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Organised by TiE Colombo, the eve ..

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

Business News

Building stronger trade bridges between Sri Lanka and UK

Govt. moves to secure and assess massive vein quartz deposit in Monaragala

Dr. Ruchitha Perera re-elected as Honorary Co-Vice Chair of CIM Board of Directors

Dankotuwa Porcelain appoints Miyuru Rajapakshe as CEO

Pathfinder Foundation charts roadmap for Sri Lanka’s critical minerals sector

Verité flags weak oversight and disclosure gaps in Budget 2026 despite PFM Act

Global investment growth resumes, with finance leading rebound

New leadership at SLCGE pledges policy advocacy to strengthen SME apparel exports

Reviving the engine: SLEA international conference to chart path for services-led growth

Sri Lanka opens first country pavilion at Source Fashion Apparel Exhibition, London

Half day “Total Quality Management” by NCCSL on 10 Feb.

Deputy HC in South India meets top Microsoft official, discusses AI collaboration with Sri Lanka

Hayleys showcases innovative agricultural technology at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026

Nawaloka Hospitals pioneers in AI-driven healthcare, announced as Platinum Sponsor of Medicare 2026

From Recovery to Relevance: Why Port City Colombo Matters for Sri Lanka’s Next 50 Years

EDB unveils flagship statistical publication ‘Export Performance Indicators 2024’

Kishan Vairavanathan joins Ceylon Land and Equity Board

Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission meets in Colombo

Zakir Mohamedally appointed to CT Land Board

The Offices at Cinnamon Life achieves full occupancy

IRD launches street survey in Colombo to widen tax net

CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged

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Why CIPM’s Great HR Quiz 2026 signals a turning point for education

Stop donating Sri Lanka’s tax revenue to foreign Governments: Time for a “Two-Basket” FDI strategy

Executive President, Office of the Attorney General and public trust doctrine

Office of Auditor General and its place in fiscal governance framework

Harry J : The unforgettable

Remembering Harry Jayawardena – One year on

Goodbye, Boss: Iqbal Athas and the craft he left behind

A new world order without US in driving seat?

Shameless clicks, broken lives: The social, legal, and ethical cost of viral obscene content

LNG investment in Sri Lanka: A risky road ahead

Beyond bailouts: How Sri Lanka can build a sustainable economy and avoid 2027 IMF cliff

Carrying the ‘paperweight’- Is Sri Lanka ready for cashless tourism?

A state of preventing terrorism and citizens needing protection

Best low-cost alternative to mitigate accidents at railway crossings

Proposal to develop Sri Lanka as a retail tourism hub (3.0)

We do not age with time, we age with accumulation

Drawing more FDI: Strategy or wishful thinking?

A tale of two neighbours: The Tiger and the Lion

Indispensable if incomplete: Prof. G.L. Peiris’ peace process memoir

Justice, silence, and the growing crisis of rape in Sri Lanka

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The Offices at Cinnamon Life achieves full occupancy

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LB Finance secures $ 45 m strategic Swiss funding for MSME lending

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Building stronger trade bridges between Sri Lanka and UK

Govt. moves to secure and assess massive vein quartz deposit in Monaragala

Dr. Ruchitha Perera re-elected as Honorary Co-Vice Chair of CIM Board of Directors

Dankotuwa Porcelain appoints Miyuru Rajapakshe as CEO

Pathfinder Foundation charts roadmap for Sri Lanka’s critical minerals sector

Verité flags weak oversight and disclosure gaps in Budget 2026 despite PFM Act

Global investment growth resumes, with finance leading rebound

New leadership at SLCGE pledges policy advocacy to strengthen SME apparel exports

Reviving the engine: SLEA international conference to chart path for services-led growth

Sri Lanka opens first country pavilion at Source Fashion Apparel Exhibition, London

Half day “Total Quality Management” by NCCSL on 10 Feb.

Deputy HC in South India meets top Microsoft official, discusses AI collaboration with Sri Lanka

Hayleys showcases innovative agricultural technology at Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026

Nawaloka Hospitals pioneers in AI-driven healthcare, announced as Platinum Sponsor of Medicare 2026

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EDB unveils flagship statistical publication ‘Export Performance Indicators 2024’

Kishan Vairavanathan joins Ceylon Land and Equity Board

Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission meets in Colombo

Zakir Mohamedally appointed to CT Land Board

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IRD launches street survey in Colombo to widen tax net

CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged

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