Thursday, 1 May 2025 02:17

EU tells President AKD positively considering GSP+ review

EU European External Action Service Head of South Asia Division Charles Whiteley has stated that the EU has a favourable perspective on the current Ge ..

Govt. clarifies electricity pricing amid IMF reforms

Thursday, 1 May 2025 02:15

The Government yesterday reaffirmed its firm commitment to cost-reflective electricity tariffs, a key structural benchmark under the International Mon ..

SL adopts measured stance in trade talks with US

Thursday, 1 May 2025 02:09

In a bold move to protect its export strongholds without trying itself to fixed figures, Sri Lanka has drawn a clear line with no specific tariff prop ..

Four-day winning streak ends at Colombo stock market

Thursday, 1 May 2025 01:38

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended its four-day winning streak as indices dipped amidst healthy turnover. ..

IGT 1 on-boards at The Business Centre at Port City Colombo

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:14

IGT 1 Outsourcing Lanka Ltd. (IGT 1 Lanka), the subsidiary of IGT Holding I Sweden AB, and sister company of IFS Sri Lanka, recently signed an agreeme ..

CBSL releases publication on Financial Statements and Operations 2024

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:10

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday released the publication on the ‘Financial Statements and Operations of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka 2024 ..

Emirates deepens strategic partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:06

Emirates and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) have renewed their partnership aimed at further developing the country’s tourism and tra ..

SL opens international bidding to build 18 grid substations to buy 152 MW solar power

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved allocating a solar generation capacity of 152 MW spread across 18 grid substations for development exclusi ..

Bimal highlights need for stronger second tier in public service

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:19

Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister and Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake recently emphasised the urgent need to build a stronge ..

Singer Sri Lanka onboards Piaggio vehicles to expand light automobiles offering

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:17

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, is stepping up its foray into the light automobile market with the introduction of the range of diesel three-wheelers from Piagg ..

Govt. begins 2025 with good financials

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:50

The Government appears to have begun 2025 with good financials, with growth in revenue and a reduction in Budget deficit. ..

Dipped Products commissions new Rs. 1 b natural rubber glove production plant in Hanwella

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:47

Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a global leader in hand protection and a member of the Hayleys Group, has unveiled its latest state-of-the-art Natural Rubb ..

Apparel industry welcomes Govt. efforts in US trade dialogue

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:40

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) on Friday welcomed the Government’s proactive engagement with the Office of the United States Trade Repre ..

Govt. seeks public input to shape new business models in transport sector

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:39

In a move to revitalise and expand the ancillary services linked to the country’s transport industry, the Parliamentary Sub-Committee led by Industr ..

Marine Transport Services celebrates 30 years with bold new look; renewed vision

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:47

Marine Transport Services Ltd., a trusted name in Sri Lanka’s logistics and freight forwarding sector, recently celebrated a major milestone — 30 ..

Capital Alliance Holdings announces Rs. 1.575 b IPO

Monday, 28 April 2025 00:00

Ltd.’s (CAL) Rs. 1.575 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO), one of the landmark initiatives of the company, is set to officially open on 8 May, ma ..

Fuel prices cut across the board

Thursday, 1 May 2025 02:12

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) yesterday slashed fuel prices across all categories, with the new rates taking effect from last night. The ..

NCE emphasises critical importance of GSP+ to export sector

Thursday, 1 May 2025 01:40

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) yesterday emphasised the strategic importance of the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plu ..

Govt. to conduct Economic Census in two stages

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved conducting an Economic Census in two stages, covering the years 2025 and 2026. Addressi ..

Colombo Port welcomes largest container vessel MSC MARIELLA

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:11

Marking a historic milestone for Sri Lanka’s maritime industry, the ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) MSC MARIELLA, one of the largest container v ..

Govt. moves to restructure SOEs with new bill, special committee

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:08

Taking a decisive step to overhaul the country’s loss-making State-owned enterprises (SOEs), the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday gav ..

Cabinet approves overhaul of plantation sector laws to align with 2025 policy priorities

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:02

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says move will see introduction of new laws and amendment of existing Acts The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday ..

Ranil defends actions before CIABOC

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:20

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday defended his conduct whilst questioning the transparency of the investigation by the Commission to Inv ..

Alliance Finance Company creates history with Green Bond listing on Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:17

CSE begins new week on bullish note

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:16

The Colombo stock market yesterday began a fresh full week on a positive note, with investors sustaining bullish sentiments. ..

Sri Lanka welcomes over 144,000 tourists in first 24 days of April

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:49

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues its momentum with a significant year-on-year (YoY) increase in visitor numbers during 2025, according to the ..

CBSL Governor and Treasury Secretary represent SL at Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:43

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Treasury Secretary K.M. Siriwardana participated in the Global Sovereign Debt R ..

European Union GSP+ Monitoring Mission arrives

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:40

An EU GSP+ Monitoring Mission will be visiting Sri Lanka today (28) until 7 May to take stock of progress on the fulfilment of conditions linked to th ..

Sri Lanka ICT Networking Session, B2B Forum in Tokyo

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:57

In an effort to strengthen trade and technology ties between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Sri Lanka Embassy in Japan hosted two events during Japan IT Wee ..

Tea industry in 1Q of 2025: An overview

Monday, 28 April 2025 00:09

The Sri Lankan tea industry saw an increase in production and exports but recorded a drop in the National Average price for the period from January to ..

Colombo Stock Exchange introduces GSS+ Bonds

Monday, 28 April 2025 00:00

In line with a broader, more inclusive approach and in alignment with evolving global standards, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the la ..

Govt. clarifies electricity pricing amid IMF reforms

Thursday, 1 May 2025 02:15

The Government yesterday reaffirmed its firm commitment to cost-reflective electricity tariffs, a key structural benchmark under the International Mon ..

Fuel prices cut across the board

Thursday, 1 May 2025 02:12

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) yesterday slashed fuel prices across all categories, with the new rates taking effect from last night. The ..

SL adopts measured stance in trade talks with US

Thursday, 1 May 2025 02:09

In a bold move to protect its export strongholds without trying itself to fixed figures, Sri Lanka has drawn a clear line with no specific tariff prop ..

NCE emphasises critical importance of GSP+ to export sector

Thursday, 1 May 2025 01:40

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) yesterday emphasised the strategic importance of the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plu ..

Four-day winning streak ends at Colombo stock market

Thursday, 1 May 2025 01:38

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended its four-day winning streak as indices dipped amidst healthy turnover. ..

Govt. to conduct Economic Census in two stages

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved conducting an Economic Census in two stages, covering the years 2025 and 2026. Addressi ..

IGT 1 on-boards at The Business Centre at Port City Colombo

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:14

IGT 1 Outsourcing Lanka Ltd. (IGT 1 Lanka), the subsidiary of IGT Holding I Sweden AB, and sister company of IFS Sri Lanka, recently signed an agreeme ..

Colombo Port welcomes largest container vessel MSC MARIELLA

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:11

Marking a historic milestone for Sri Lanka’s maritime industry, the ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) MSC MARIELLA, one of the largest container v ..

CBSL releases publication on Financial Statements and Operations 2024

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:10

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday released the publication on the ‘Financial Statements and Operations of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka 2024 ..

Govt. moves to restructure SOEs with new bill, special committee

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:08

Taking a decisive step to overhaul the country’s loss-making State-owned enterprises (SOEs), the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday gav ..

Emirates deepens strategic partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:06

Emirates and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) have renewed their partnership aimed at further developing the country’s tourism and tra ..

Cabinet approves overhaul of plantation sector laws to align with 2025 policy priorities

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:02

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says move will see introduction of new laws and amendment of existing Acts The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday ..

SL opens international bidding to build 18 grid substations to buy 152 MW solar power

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved allocating a solar generation capacity of 152 MW spread across 18 grid substations for development exclusi ..

Ranil defends actions before CIABOC

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 03:20

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday defended his conduct whilst questioning the transparency of the investigation by the Commission to Inv ..

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National Road Safety Plan discussed under “Clean Sri Lanka” programme

Thursday, 1 May 2025 03:46

A discussion on developing a national road safety plan under the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative was held at the Presidential Secretariat. ..

Sri Lanka takes strategic stand in US trade talks

Thursday, 1 May 2025 03:24

EU Expresses Positive Outlook on Sri Lanka’s GSP+ Review

Thursday, 1 May 2025 02:38

Cabinet approves draft bill to reform State-Owned Enterprises

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 06:33

MSC MARIELLA, one of world’s largest container ships, docks in Colombo

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 06:00

Sri Lanka to conduct Economic Census in two phases

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 20:02

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First-ever Media Festival in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 04:15

HNB hosts ‘Luxury Living 2025’ to connect homebuyers with Sri Lanka’s premier property developers

Friday, 25 April 2025 02:29

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Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

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Sri Lanka ICT Networking Session, B2B Forum in Tokyo

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:57

Calcey achieves ISO 27001:2013 certification

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:55

MiHCM achieves Microsoft Data and AI Solutions Partner status

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:53

FT Lite

Community building at MMCA Sri Lanka

Saturday, 26 April 2025 00:05

With a steadfast goal of introducing new careers in the museum sector to young professionals in Sri Lanka, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art S ..

Sri Lanka at International Orange Blossom Festival Türkiye

Saturday, 26 April 2025 00:03

Authentic Sri Lankan flavours offered to Singaporean food lovers

Saturday, 26 April 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

India-Pakistan-Anura, Easter massacre plots, economic earthquake, and Vietnam’s victory recalled

Thursday, 1 May 2025 00:55

The attack which killed 27 civilians in Pahalgam, Kashmir, was an act of unbridled terrorism. ..

Trump makes us slump

Thursday, 1 May 2025 00:00

Underrated power of Local Government elections

Thursday, 1 May 2025 00:00

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Govt. on right path to restructuring SOEs

Thursday, 1 May 2025 00:00

The Government is pushing ahead with its decision to restructure Government-owned enterprises with Cabinet approval to appoint a four-member ministeri ..

Efforts to politicise financial allocations to Local Government authorities

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 00:00

Hyde Park to Galle Face and NPP’s backtracking on decisions

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 01:40

Exposition puts Govt. planning to the test

Monday, 28 April 2025 02:31

Rising India-Pakistan tensions worrying for region

Saturday, 26 April 2025 00:00

Connecting with India by land: Political dilemma for Colombo

Friday, 25 April 2025 03:55

Special Report

President and experts dissect new Govt.’s maiden Budget 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday participated as the Chief Guest at the 15th consecutive post-Budget forum organised by the Daily FT, in p ..

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Tuesday, 18 February 2025 03:18

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Monday, 23 September 2024 00:50

Business News

John Keells Foundation celebrates 20 years of empowering nation for tomorrow

SLT-Mobitel rewards loyal roaming customers with exclusive overseas tour

Conch Group partners China Building Materials Federation and Huawei

Sri Lanka’s food and beverage promoted at Singapore’s FHA Exhibition

Lankan exporters attend SIAL 2025 in Toronto

DPR Investment launches www.srilankainvestment.com

CMC set for digital leap in revenue collection with $ 8.5 m KOICA boost

Türkiye’s Penthol Group explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

Cabinet clears republishing Rubber Control Act amendment

Baurs marks historic milestone in corporate Sri Lanka with 1000th board meeting

Ceylon Chamber partners Kegalle Chamber to strengthen regional business potential

CMG goes live with SAP RISE: Pioneering new era in digital transformation

Fitch affirms Hemas Holdings at ‘AAA’; Outlook Stable

DB Automation wins Zebra Technologies Partner of the Year award for fifth year

Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile sector embraces science-based targets in sustainability drive​

Great Place to Work Sri Lanka hosts “Exploring Emerging Trends in Manufacturing and Production Industry”

Expert says franchising Sri Lanka’s safest bet for achieving swift economic growth

Architecture with impact: Turner Walker Robinson’s vision to inspire and future-proof Sri Lankan design

Iconic Business Awards returns after 18 years as ‘CIMA - JXG Pinnacle Awards 2025’

Roar AdX elevates Sri Lankan beauty brands at Meta’s APAC Beauty Summit 2025

Govt. launches pilot project in Southern Province to strengthen regional contribution to export development

HNB Gami Pubuduwa Avurudu Pola 2025 concludes on high note

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EU GSP+ Monitoring Mission calls on Foreign Minister

State Vesak Festival 2025 in Nuwara Eliya

China-Sri Lanka seminar on experience exchange in economic development and poverty alleviation

BIDTI Sri Lanka and FSI Philippines ink MoU on bilateral cooperation

Lions Clubs International Foundation, World Food Program help strengthen school meals in SL

High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to Canberra, Australia Yasoja Gunasekera assumes duties

Sri Lanka-Vietnam set stage for stronger ties ahead of President’s official visit next week

Batalanda Commission report handed over to Attorney General

TISL welcomes decline in election violations, urges President to uphold democratic values

MSF hosts landmark climate health roundtable: Uniting South Asia in response to climate-driven health emergencies

Experts unpack how AI is rewriting journalism’s future

Govt. shoots down claim of private notice to President on Bribery Commission summons to Wickremesinghe

Uva Chief Secretary Mahesh Gammanpila arrested over controversial fertiliser deal

Appeals Court rejects Prasanna Ranaweera’s writ petition without hearing

‘No tears for Palestine’

Empowering leaders: Success story of Executive Diploma in Democracy, Decentralisation, and Local Governance

INSEE Ecocycle collaborates with Sri Lankan authorities for responsible disposal of confiscated heroin

President in Vavuniya reaffirms commitment to Election promises

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National Road Safety Plan discussed under “Clean Sri Lanka” programme

Sri Lanka takes strategic stand in US trade talks

EU Expresses Positive Outlook on Sri Lanka’s GSP+ Review

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India-Pakistan-Anura, Easter massacre plots, economic earthquake, and Vietnam’s victory recalled

Trump makes us slump

Underrated power of Local Government elections

Newtonian physics, traditional biology, and Sri Lankan politics – Part 2

Remembering President Premadasa’s contribution to economic development on 32nd death anniversary

From playgrounds to GDP: Violence against children costs us all

Political alchemy; from messiah to machinery: Rise and mutation of AKD – Part 1

One hat too many? Why foreign affairs and tourism each deserve full-time minister

Blurred industry barriers: Understanding ramifications

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