Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:05

IFC says ready to invest more in Sri Lanka

The International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Asia Pacific Vice President Riccardo Puliti last week expressed readiness to enhance investments in Sr ..

Base jumping show at Colombo Lotus Tower

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:02

The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company on Sunday kicked off a base jumping event featuring 35 international experts. The show ends today - Pix by ..

Expolanka formally despatches Rs. 185 per share exit offer

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

Expolanka Holdings PLC has formally announced the exit offer to minority shareholders at Rs. 185 per share. The offer opens on 15 May will be on for ..

Industries Ministry steps up efforts to support entrepreneurs

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

In a bid to alleviate the ongoing challenges faced by micro, small and medium-scale entrepreneurs (MSMEs) and industrialists amid the economic turmoil ..

Siyambalapitiya addresses misconceptions on IMF agreements, SOE restructuring

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya yesterday addressed misconceptions surrounding International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreements and the ..

Turkish Airlines announces daily flights from 27 May

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

Turkish Airlines plans to strengthen its services from Colombo by adding a seventh frequency every Sunday, starting from 27 May. With this expansion, ..

President calls for more women on Boards and management

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:58

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday called for more women on corporate Boards and management as one of the measures to truly empower educated wom ..

Amended Telecom legislation to punish sharing of false info via phones

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:53

The Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill, containing clauses aimed at penalising persons who spread false information via telephone leading t ..

Workers’ remittances top $ 2 b mark by April

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:41

Workers’ remittances have crossed the $ 2 billion mark in the first four months of this year as per the Central Bank data. ..

Technology Ministry collaborates with Mastercard for DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:35

The Technology Ministry has collaborated with Mastercard for the DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024, which is aimed at catalysing the country’s ..

Ceylinco Life explores genesis of 20 years of leadership and keys to the future

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:20

With two decades of unbroken market leadership in Sri Lanka’s life insurance sector achieved, two key figures in Ceylinco Life’s remarkable journe ..

Navara Capital selected by USAID Catalyze PSD to strengthen bank capabilities in debt restructuring for stressed MSMEs

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:00

Navara Capital Ltd., a leading corporate advisory service provider in the country, has been appointed as the Training Partner for the United States Ag ..

Benchmark All Share Price Index tops 12,500 points mark after 2 years

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:50

The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo stock market crossed the 12,500 points mark for the first time in two years thanks to the su ..

President visits CCI Build SL 2024 Expo

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:49

President Ranil Wickramasinghe, yesterday paid a quick visit to the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka’s (CCI) organised Build SL 2024 Ex ..

DIGIECON Global Investment Conference: A one-of-a-kind chance for tech enthusiasts – State Minister

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:48

State Minister of Technology Kanaka Herath yesterday underscored the key role of the DIGIECON Global Investment Summit – 2024, held in conjunction w ..

Fitch affirms SriLankan Airlines’ Government-guaranteed bonds at ‘C’

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:47

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the rating on SriLankan Airlines Limited’s (SLA) $ 175 million Government guaranteed 7% unsecured bonds due 25 June 2024 ..

Harsha warns against signing flawed external debt restructuring plan

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:01

Main Opposition SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday in Parliament delivered a stern warning regarding the proposed external debt restructuring plan, ..

Kanchana says no sale of CEB but only restructuring

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera in Parliament yesterday reassured that the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will proc ..

SC concludes hearings on new Electricity Bill; determination to be submitted to Speaker

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

The Supreme Court concluded its hearings on petitions challenging the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity Bill yesterday. Multiple parties had filed thes ..

Citrus Leisure Group Rs. 3.1 b Rights Issues draw Rs. 3.5 b demand

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

Citrus Leisure Group hotels three individual Rights Issues aimed at raising Rs. 3.1 billion had drawn applications worth Rs. 3.5 billion reflecting go ..

Standard Chartered CEO outlines broader impact of external debt restructuring

Monday, 13 May 2024 03:05

Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka Chief Executive Officer Bingumal Thewarathanthri last week outlined the broader impacts of external debt restructuri ..

SL aims to triple investment to $ 3 b in 2024: State Minister

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:54

State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama announced on Friday a bold objective to attract over $ 3 billion in investments this year. ..

Tourism earnings top $ 1.25 b in first four months

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:44

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has demonstrated a remarkable resurgence, raking in over $ 1.25 billion in revenue during the first four months of 2024 ..

George Steuart revamps Board of Directors

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:37

George Steuart & Co. Ltd. (GS&Co), Sri Lanka’s oldest company established in 1835, has revamped the Board of Directors. ..

SLSRFA adamant on stealing candy from the kids

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:16

The newly elected committee of the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) is persistent with its proposed changes to the League format, ..

Acuity Partners appoints dynamic banker Damith Pallewatte as Chairman

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:00

Acuity Partners has announced the appointment of Damith Pallewatte as its new Chairman. ..

United for “Good Gestures” movement

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:52

In a rare but united for a worthy cause, here President Ranil Wickremesinghe with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and business leader-turned SLPP M ..

Basil says SLPP willing to forge or break alliances in national interest

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:49

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) founder Basil Rajapaksa yesterday said the party stands ready to align with or disengage from any group in the inte ..

US Assistant Secretary of South and Central Asian Affairs to visit SL

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:48

The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from 10 to 15 May. H ..

Fitch sees risk of stronger US dollar affecting Emerging Market credit momentum

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:47

Fitch Ratings believes a sustained period of US dollar (USD) strength against emerging market (EM) currencies could weigh on some EM sovereign credit ..

President reiterates need for unity and putting national interest before self

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:40

President Ranil Wickre-mesinghe yesterday in yet another special address in Parliament urged for unity with all putting the nation’s well-being firs ..

Base jumping show at Colombo Lotus Tower

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:02

The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company on Sunday kicked off a base jumping event featuring 35 international experts. The show ends today - Pix by ..

Harsha warns against signing flawed external debt restructuring plan

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:01

Main Opposition SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday in Parliament delivered a stern warning regarding the proposed external debt restructuring plan, ..

Expolanka formally despatches Rs. 185 per share exit offer

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

Expolanka Holdings PLC has formally announced the exit offer to minority shareholders at Rs. 185 per share. The offer opens on 15 May will be on for ..

Kanchana says no sale of CEB but only restructuring

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera in Parliament yesterday reassured that the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will proc ..

Industries Ministry steps up efforts to support entrepreneurs

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

In a bid to alleviate the ongoing challenges faced by micro, small and medium-scale entrepreneurs (MSMEs) and industrialists amid the economic turmoil ..

SC concludes hearings on new Electricity Bill; determination to be submitted to Speaker

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

The Supreme Court concluded its hearings on petitions challenging the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity Bill yesterday. Multiple parties had filed thes ..

Siyambalapitiya addresses misconceptions on IMF agreements, SOE restructuring

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya yesterday addressed misconceptions surrounding International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreements and the ..

Citrus Leisure Group Rs. 3.1 b Rights Issues draw Rs. 3.5 b demand

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

Citrus Leisure Group hotels three individual Rights Issues aimed at raising Rs. 3.1 billion had drawn applications worth Rs. 3.5 billion reflecting go ..

Turkish Airlines announces daily flights from 27 May

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

Turkish Airlines plans to strengthen its services from Colombo by adding a seventh frequency every Sunday, starting from 27 May. With this expansion, ..

Standard Chartered CEO outlines broader impact of external debt restructuring

Monday, 13 May 2024 03:05

Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka Chief Executive Officer Bingumal Thewarathanthri last week outlined the broader impacts of external debt restructuri ..

President calls for more women on Boards and management

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:58

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday called for more women on corporate Boards and management as one of the measures to truly empower educated wom ..

SL aims to triple investment to $ 3 b in 2024: State Minister

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:54

State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama announced on Friday a bold objective to attract over $ 3 billion in investments this year. ..

Amended Telecom legislation to punish sharing of false info via phones

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:53

The Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill, containing clauses aimed at penalising persons who spread false information via telephone leading t ..

Tourism earnings top $ 1.25 b in first four months

Monday, 13 May 2024 02:44

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has demonstrated a remarkable resurgence, raking in over $ 1.25 billion in revenue during the first four months of 2024 ..

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Government advances ’Economic Transformation Bill’ following cabinet approval

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 20:07

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the initial draft of the Economic Transformation bill. The decision was made during a gathering on the 25th, mar ..

US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu calls on President Wickremesinghe

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 10:18

’Industry EXPO 2024’ on June 19-23 at BMICH

Sunday, 12 May 2024 21:48

South Korea assists Sri Lanka in advancing two floating solar pilot projects towards completion

Friday, 10 May 2024 12:25

President says his task to restore Sri Lanka’s economy is nearing its end

Thursday, 9 May 2024 12:42

Sri Lanka Army and Indian High Commission launch artificial limb manufacturing program

Thursday, 9 May 2024 09:33

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Harvard Asia Pacific Regional Conference successfully concludes in Colombo

Thursday, 11 April 2024 00:00

Harvard Asia Pacific Regional Conference kicks off in Colombo

Friday, 5 April 2024 00:00

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Technology Ministry collaborates with Mastercard for DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:35

Huawei ADN wins Automation Solution Award at FutureNet World 2024

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:29

One UI 6.1 brings Galaxy AI from S24 series to more Galaxy devices

Monday, 13 May 2024 01:27

FT Lite

Rasika De Silva explores “Nature and Culture for Our Future” in his latest exhibition at Sky Gallery

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:10

Rasika De Silva, now renowned as one of Sri Lanka’s most captivating contemporary artists, unveils his latest exhibition, “Nature and Culture for ..

Sri Lanka gears up for the most awaited e-bicycle event Eco Ride 2024

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:09

MMCA Sri Lanka announces vibrant public programs for May

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Electricity sector: What Rohan Samarajiva didn’t say

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:10

In his article, “Electricity sector: Without investment we will be in the dark again” (Daily FT, 7 April, 2024), Professor Rohan Samarajiva, evide ..

Playing “Blind Man’s Buff” with Sri Lanka’s Free Trade Agreements: Part 1

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:01

Government proposes law to co-opt and control non-governmental activity

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:01

FT View - Editorial

Dysfunctional Executive and a compromised Judiciary

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 00:00

Last week a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court in a unanimous verdict unseated State Minister Diana Gamage noting that she was disqualified to be ..

The May 2022 renaissance that never was

Monday, 13 May 2024 00:00

Diana G saga exposes collusion between politicians and bureaucrats to shield wrongdoers

Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:06

Creating unnecessary obstacles for tourism industry

Friday, 10 May 2024 00:00

MPs have historic chance to decriminalise same-sex relations

Thursday, 9 May 2024 02:33

Tiran Alles - the quintessential dealmaker

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 00:00

Special Report

World’s first-ever Cinnamon Museum opens in Mirissa

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:00

Spotlighting Sri Lanka’s significance and rich spice heritage, the world’s first cinnamon museum opened its doors on 6 April at Mirissa Hills Esta ..

Celebrating World Water Day with special philatelic cover by PASL

Friday, 22 March 2024 00:10

Integrated water resources management: Creating a positive ripple effect

Friday, 22 March 2024 00:00

Business News

London to host panel discussion today on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis

State Minister of Finance addresses taxation policies and trade issues

National Chamber seminar on “Country of Origin certification for exporters and upcoming FTAs”

Sarva Ameresekere takes baton as Group Chairman of George Steuart & Co.

Miraclon selects Sri Lanka’s ALFT Packaging to showcase business and technology evolution

AHK Sri Lanka organises first-ever delegation to ‘Hannover Messe 2024’ in Germany

ABMCL bags National Quality Award

Uber Springboard: Sri Lankan start-ups set to soar with mentorship program

Building capacities for Sri Lankan start-ups in renewable energy domain

WORX Coworking unveils 4th property in Colombo

People’s Bank re-launches SPARK entrepreneurial development program to boost SMEs

Largest ever housing and construction expo kicks off at BMICH

Rani Sandalwood tributes loyal consumers with gold sovereigns

HNB General Insurance launches hotline

Sri Lanka revs up to be global automobile manufacturing hub

Sri Lanka exporters gear up for Hotel Asia Exhibition 2024 in Maldives

Govt. revenue concerns spike amid drop in liquor production

UAE envoy meets BOI

Litro commissions modern Mabima storage and bottling facility after Rs. 1 b investment

TBS International: Spotlighting Sri Lankan excellence to impact global industry standards

Air India back in operation with Hayleys as new General Sales Agent

President says his task to restore Sri Lanka’s economy is nearing its end

FT NEWS

Back in Parliament Mujibur slams President and Govt. for shielding Diana despite citizenship concerns

Pro-Palestine protest

Four arrested in Sampur for commemorating war dead

Court issues order ensuring unimpeded duties for new SLFP Chair Wijeyadasa

CSE adopts two ambulances for 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation

SL High Commission in UK sets up Advisory Council

Verité Research forms governance and anti-corruption research division

IOM Sri Lanka, Defence Ministry collaborate with SriLankan Airlines to curb human trafficking

Wijeyadasa takes over SLFP leadership as Maithri steps down

Govt. de-gazettes part of Vidataltivu Nature Reserve

CEJ to take legal action over degazetting of Vidataltivu

Sobitha Thera claims 10 dual citizen MPs in Parliament

Cabinet clears to draft bill for National Teachers Council

President announces plans to pass women-empowering bills in Parliament by June

Good Gestures for Empowerment

Mujibur sworn in as National List MP

BASL raises concerns on delays in filling CoA vacancies

Maithri’s Easter Sunday statement – Courts call for CID action on any criminal wrongdoing

FT TV

Government advances ’Economic Transformation Bill’ following cabinet approval

US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu calls on President Wickremesinghe

’Industry EXPO 2024’ on June 19-23 at BMICH

South Korea assists Sri Lanka in advancing two floating solar pilot projects towards completion

Today's Columnists

Electricity sector: What Rohan Samarajiva didn’t say

Playing “Blind Man’s Buff” with Sri Lanka’s Free Trade Agreements: Part 1

Government proposes law to co-opt and control non-governmental activity

Unlocking Sri Lanka’s tourism potential: Challenges, opportunities, and strategies

Economic growth, national security, and what next for Sri Lanka

Aragalaya effect vs. IMF effect

How far can we go with only “hope”?

Deplorable debt: Is Sri Lanka caught between IMF and IIF?

Seven reasons why I would not vote for a socialist utopia

Sri Lankan elections and an Indian Ocean tug-of-war

FT TV

Government advances ’Economic Transformation Bill’ following cabinet approval

US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu calls on President Wickremesinghe

’Industry EXPO 2024’ on June 19-23 at BMICH

South Korea assists Sri Lanka in advancing two floating solar pilot projects towards completion

Today's Columnists

Electricity sector: What Rohan Samarajiva didn’t say

Playing “Blind Man’s Buff” with Sri Lanka’s Free Trade Agreements: Part 1

Government proposes law to co-opt and control non-governmental activity

Unlocking Sri Lanka’s tourism potential: Challenges, opportunities, and strategies

Economic growth, national security, and what next for Sri Lanka

Aragalaya effect vs. IMF effect

How far can we go with only “hope”?

Deplorable debt: Is Sri Lanka caught between IMF and IIF?

Seven reasons why I would not vote for a socialist utopia

Sri Lankan elections and an Indian Ocean tug-of-war

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