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AKD’s neo-liberal Budget 2026: Will it resolve slow growth issues quickly?

Monday, 10 November 2025 01:52

2026 Budget: An opportunity lost?

Monday, 10 November 2025 01:50

International Accounting Day Walk 2025 by CA Sri Lanka

Monday, 10 November 2025 01:02

Boards that deliver: Embedding accountability and competence into sustainability governance

Monday, 10 November 2025 00:48

Israel and UAE: Partners in genocide

Saturday, 8 November 2025 00:10

Can SMEs boost exports as well as foreign reserves into the stratosphere through sharper policy? (2/2)

Saturday, 8 November 2025 00:08

“Mahinda Sulanga”, “Maha Jana Handa” and Nugegoda mass rallies

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:40

Policy challengers: Where to start?

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:28

Sri Lanka’s Northern Gateway: Economic promise and geopolitical power in Indian Ocean

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:26

Beyond congestion: Urgent need to reform Colombo’s port operations

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:22

Can SMEs boost exports and foreign reserves into the stratosphere through sharper policy?

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:20

Black state, Anura’s drug war, Cuba’s UN victory over US

Thursday, 6 November 2025 04:10

Taxation and silent killing of local industries

Thursday, 6 November 2025 04:05

Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget: Defining moment for stability, growth, and confidence

Thursday, 6 November 2025 03:55

The education Budget: a pre-Budget exploration

Thursday, 6 November 2025 03:46

When shadow of economic crime falls on the State

Thursday, 6 November 2025 03:38

China’s stability, a blessing for the world

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 00:26

Trump’s deceptive peace plan

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 00:24

Prisoners of imagined histories

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 00:22

Sri Lanka overperforms IMF targets: Does this mean Sri Lanka will avoid another economic crisis?

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 00:20

AKD presents Budget for people, public and private sector

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday in Parliament presented a Budget for 2026 and beyond delivering broadly beneficial me ..

DFCC’s historic Rs. 3 b Blue Bonds up for grabs

Monday, 10 November 2025 04:27

DFCC Bank’s Rs. 3 billion first-ever Blue Bonds issue is up for subscription now with the official opening on 13 November. ..

Budget Estimates 2026

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:17

President rules out another debt default; shows why

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday ruled out another debt default by Sri Lanka in 2028 and expressed confidence of stayi ..

Biggest boost to unleash digital economy

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

The 2026 Budget presented yesterday by President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake has given a big boost for Sri Lanka’s aspiration of be ..

Investor optimism over 2026 Budget sustains CSE bull-run

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

The Colombo stock market ended the week on a positive note yesterday, with both key indices rising sharply as investors reacted favourably to the Budg ..

Central Bank seeks public feedback on proposed amendments to Finance Business Act

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:11

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has called for public input on proposed amendments to the Finance Business Act (FBA) aimed at strengthening the r ..

Budget 2026 extends unprecedented economic discipline: Ceylon Chamber Chief

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:10

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Krishan Balendra last night hailed Budget 2026 as a continuation of the country’s post-crisis fiscal discipli ..

Verité Research flags risk to potential $ 70 m debt relief

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:28

Verité Research, in a post on social media, has warned that Sri Lanka risks losing $ 70 million in debt relief under its Governance-Linked Bond (GLB) ..

nVentures and TiE Colombo launch “Founder’s Table”

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:26

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Month 2025, nVentures and TiE Colombo Chapter are joining forces to launch “Founder’s Table”, a first- ..

SLT appoints telecom industry veteran Riyaaz Rasheed as new CEO

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:25

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) has appointed Riyaaz Rasheed as its new CEO. In a professional career spanning over 34 years, Rasheed counts 29 years in ..

With Mirotone buy, JAT sees Sri Lankan multinational company status

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:24

JAT Holdings PLC this week declared that its Rs. 800 million worth acquisition of globally respected coatings brand Mirotone (NZ) Ltd., holds signific ..

Sarvodaya Development Finance rating upgraded to BBB- with Stable Outlook

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:22

Lanka Rating Agency Ltd., (LRA) has upgraded the entity rating of Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) to BBB- with a Stable Outlook, from BB+ with ..

Breaking from tradition, unions table policy-driven 2026 Budget proposals

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:18

In what appears to be a break from the past, a consortium of 13 independent labour unions affiliated to the National Labour Advisory Council have come ..

Mixed bag in Oct. for national sales average of tea

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:15

National Sales Average (NSA) of tea for October has declined Month-on-Month (MoM) though reflecting an increase Year-on-Year (YoY), according to Forbe ..

Qatar Airways exits Cathay Pacific with $ 897 m share sale

Monday, 10 November 2025 04:26

Qatar Airways has sold its entire 9.7% stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for about $ 897 million (HK $ 6.97 billion), completing its exit from Hong Kong ..

Govt.’s Balance Sheet proves positive results; new values system: President

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

During 2026 Budget presentation in Parliament takes dig at past regimes exposing their terrible, immoral, and ugly systems in first year in office ..

President via Budget 2026 lures foreign investors

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

Opposition slams Budget 2026 as ‘IMF-scripted’, lacking relief for people

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday accused the Government of betraying public trust through a Budget that offers no tangible relief to the p ..

Customs collects highest-ever daily revenue of Rs. 27.7 b

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

Sri Lanka Customs achieved a historic milestone on Thursday (6), collecting a record Rs. 27.7 billion in revenue—the highest-ever single-day collect ..

Vijitha to attend World Tourism Organisation’s General Assembly in Riyadh

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:11

Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 8 to 11 November, to attend the 26th Session ..

JAAF welcomes 2026 Budget focus on exports; urges clarity on implementation and policy stability

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:09

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday welcomed the Government’s 2026 Budget, recognising its emphasis on export-led growth, investmen ..

Advocata urges faster phase-out of para-tariffs to boost trade competitiveness

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:27

As President Anura Kumara Disanayake delivers his 2026 Budget speech, a recent report by the Advocata Institute highlights a pressing reform yet to be ..

Tourism arrivals cross 1.9 m; strong start to Nov. boosts optimism for record year

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has crossed the 1.9 million visitor milestone so far in 2025, with over 32,000 tourists arriving in the first five days ..

FTZMA urges urgent action over vessel omissions at Colombo Port

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:24

The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) has written to Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka expressing serious conce ..

JF Packaging IPO attracts Rs. 3.7 b worth of applications

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:23

JF Packaging yesterday announced that its recently concluded Rs. 600 million initial public offering (IPO) was six-times oversubscribed, attracting ov ..

Panasonic fights counterfeiting; Court grants order protecting KDK brand

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:20

Panasonic Ecology Systems Co., Ltd., the global leader in indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, has successfully obtained an Enjoining Order from the Co ..

NDB delivers exceptional 65% growth in post-tax profit during nine months

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:17

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) said it has delivered impressive profitability growth backed by sound core banking operational growth in the first ..

Top expert flags overlapping mandates, legal confusion in Sri Lanka’s PPP framework

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:14

Top legal expert and National Procurement Commission (NPC) Member Dr. Asanga Gunawansa on Tuesday cautioned that Sri Lanka risks creating a maze of ov ..

DFCC’s historic Rs. 3 b Blue Bonds up for grabs

Monday, 10 November 2025 04:27

DFCC Bank’s Rs. 3 billion first-ever Blue Bonds issue is up for subscription now with the official opening on 13 November. ..

Qatar Airways exits Cathay Pacific with $ 897 m share sale

Monday, 10 November 2025 04:26

Qatar Airways has sold its entire 9.7% stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for about $ 897 million (HK $ 6.97 billion), completing its exit from Hong Kong ..

Budget Estimates 2026

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:17

Govt.’s Balance Sheet proves positive results; new values system: President

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

During 2026 Budget presentation in Parliament takes dig at past regimes exposing their terrible, immoral, and ugly systems in first year in office ..

President rules out another debt default; shows why

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday ruled out another debt default by Sri Lanka in 2028 and expressed confidence of stayi ..

President via Budget 2026 lures foreign investors

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

Biggest boost to unleash digital economy

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

The 2026 Budget presented yesterday by President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake has given a big boost for Sri Lanka’s aspiration of be ..

Opposition slams Budget 2026 as ‘IMF-scripted’, lacking relief for people

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday accused the Government of betraying public trust through a Budget that offers no tangible relief to the p ..

Investor optimism over 2026 Budget sustains CSE bull-run

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

The Colombo stock market ended the week on a positive note yesterday, with both key indices rising sharply as investors reacted favourably to the Budg ..

Customs collects highest-ever daily revenue of Rs. 27.7 b

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

Sri Lanka Customs achieved a historic milestone on Thursday (6), collecting a record Rs. 27.7 billion in revenue—the highest-ever single-day collect ..

Central Bank seeks public feedback on proposed amendments to Finance Business Act

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:11

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has called for public input on proposed amendments to the Finance Business Act (FBA) aimed at strengthening the r ..

Vijitha to attend World Tourism Organisation’s General Assembly in Riyadh

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:11

Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 8 to 11 November, to attend the 26th Session ..

Budget 2026 extends unprecedented economic discipline: Ceylon Chamber Chief

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:10

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Krishan Balendra last night hailed Budget 2026 as a continuation of the country’s post-crisis fiscal discipli ..

JAAF welcomes 2026 Budget focus on exports; urges clarity on implementation and policy stability

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:09

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday welcomed the Government’s 2026 Budget, recognising its emphasis on export-led growth, investmen ..

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Sri Lanka records USD 823 Million in FDI by September

Sunday, 9 November 2025 08:18

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Sri Lanka has secured USD 823 million in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) by September this year. ..

National Industry Information System launched to boost data integration

Friday, 7 November 2025 10:18

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Monday, 3 November 2025 04:27

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Thursday, 6 November 2025 05:26

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Thursday, 6 November 2025 05:24

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Thursday, 6 November 2025 05:22

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Flavours of Türkiye returns to Shangri-La Colombo

Saturday, 1 November 2025 00:00

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Saturday, 1 November 2025 00:00

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AKD’s neo-liberal Budget 2026: Will it resolve slow growth issues quickly?

Monday, 10 November 2025 01:52

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake or AKD, in a marathon Budget speech taking more than four and a half hours to finish, presented his second Budget ..

2026 Budget: An opportunity lost?

Monday, 10 November 2025 01:50

International Accounting Day Walk 2025 by CA Sri Lanka

Monday, 10 November 2025 01:02

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Budget 2026: Reforming public sector

Monday, 10 November 2025 02:30

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Friday presented what seemed at first glance a pragmatic and forward‐looking Budget 2026 with strong emphasis o ..

Ad hoc decisions and new investments

Saturday, 8 November 2025 00:00

Direction of SOEs

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:00

Keeping tabs on smartphone use by children

Thursday, 6 November 2025 03:34

Lankans growing old before becoming richer

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 00:00

Rooting out Police corruption

Tuesday, 4 November 2025 00:01

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AKD unveils 2026 Budget

Saturday, 8 November 2025 01:07

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday unveiled his Government’s first fully fledged Budget for 2026 in Parliament, outli ..

CBSL, CRIB launch Secured Transactions Register to boost MSME credit access

Tuesday, 4 November 2025 00:25

Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

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Harsha slams 2026 Budget, decries Rs. 1 t deception

Ceylon Chamber says Budget 2026 reinforces policy stability, calls for faster reforms to achieve growth

MSME Federation criticises Budget 2026 over VAT threshold reduction, lack of support

Colombo Port City can be Sri Lanka’s ‘single catalyst of growth,’ says Harsha Amarasekera

Hong Kong’s SiS Group takes up controlling stake in Gestetner of Ceylon

SEC engages corporate leaders; stresses good governance matters

US firm AMG takes over Bogala Graphite’s owning company of German origin

AKD issues open, honest invitation to all Sri Lankans abroad to help rebuild motherland

INFOTEL 2025 opens at BMICH

SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2025: Turning vision into measurable impact

Govt. moves to enact PPP framework in Q1 next year

Flexiprint crowned with Silver at CNCI Achiever Awards 2025

Esshva recognised at NBQSA 2025

Bosch celebrates 10 years in Sri Lanka

Sunshine Holdings delivers robust performance in 1H FY26

Lalith Withana joins Hunters & Co. Board

Nelaka Haturusinha joins Colombo City Holdings’ Board

Colombo Dockyard signs major shipbuilding contract

Sri Lankan delegation strengthens trade and sector partnerships on Canada mission

Inventive Polymers Lanka celebrates seven years of innovation, safety, and sustainability

Rashmini Mather joins Cable Solutions’ Board

Markspen introduces grain cooling system to Sri Lanka

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AKD’s neo-liberal Budget 2026: Will it resolve slow growth issues quickly?

2026 Budget: An opportunity lost?

International Accounting Day Walk 2025 by CA Sri Lanka

Boards that deliver: Embedding accountability and competence into sustainability governance

Israel and UAE: Partners in genocide

Can SMEs boost exports as well as foreign reserves into the stratosphere through sharper policy? (2/2)

“Mahinda Sulanga”, “Maha Jana Handa” and Nugegoda mass rallies

Policy challengers: Where to start?

Sri Lanka’s Northern Gateway: Economic promise and geopolitical power in Indian Ocean

Beyond congestion: Urgent need to reform Colombo’s port operations

Can SMEs boost exports and foreign reserves into the stratosphere through sharper policy?

Black state, Anura’s drug war, Cuba’s UN victory over US

Taxation and silent killing of local industries

Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget: Defining moment for stability, growth, and confidence

The education Budget: a pre-Budget exploration

When shadow of economic crime falls on the State

China’s stability, a blessing for the world

Trump’s deceptive peace plan

Prisoners of imagined histories

Sri Lanka overperforms IMF targets: Does this mean Sri Lanka will avoid another economic crisis?

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Harsha slams 2026 Budget, decries Rs. 1 t deception

Ceylon Chamber says Budget 2026 reinforces policy stability, calls for faster reforms to achieve growth

MSME Federation criticises Budget 2026 over VAT threshold reduction, lack of support

Colombo Port City can be Sri Lanka’s ‘single catalyst of growth,’ says Harsha Amarasekera

Hong Kong’s SiS Group takes up controlling stake in Gestetner of Ceylon

SEC engages corporate leaders; stresses good governance matters

US firm AMG takes over Bogala Graphite’s owning company of German origin

AKD issues open, honest invitation to all Sri Lankans abroad to help rebuild motherland

INFOTEL 2025 opens at BMICH

SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2025: Turning vision into measurable impact

Govt. moves to enact PPP framework in Q1 next year

Flexiprint crowned with Silver at CNCI Achiever Awards 2025

Esshva recognised at NBQSA 2025

Bosch celebrates 10 years in Sri Lanka

Sunshine Holdings delivers robust performance in 1H FY26

Lalith Withana joins Hunters & Co. Board

Nelaka Haturusinha joins Colombo City Holdings’ Board

Colombo Dockyard signs major shipbuilding contract

Sri Lankan delegation strengthens trade and sector partnerships on Canada mission

Inventive Polymers Lanka celebrates seven years of innovation, safety, and sustainability

Rashmini Mather joins Cable Solutions’ Board

Markspen introduces grain cooling system to Sri Lanka

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