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Treating symptoms instead of causes: Why importing 7,500 workers will not solve construction industry crisis

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 05:34

Sri Lanka’s inflation target: Should it be cut from 5% to 2%?

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 05:10

France at half-time – a republic that’s still playing the long game

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 05:00

Strategy alone is worthless, execution is everything: NPP a mixed bag

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 04:48

Lions at their zenith: Trinity’s extraordinary 2026 campaign sets stage for Bradby

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 04:31

When the water rises: Why climate adaptation can no longer wait

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 00:50

Venerable Ananda’s forbidden love: A monk’s journey through time

Monday, 13 July 2026 02:12

Can Sri Lanka sustain its newly won upper-middle-income status?

Monday, 13 July 2026 02:07

The SSCL Vs VAT threshold revision – The logic of indirect tax reform

Monday, 13 July 2026 02:01

The invisible tax in our minds

Monday, 13 July 2026 01:55

Effective trade agreements: Why and how?

Monday, 13 July 2026 01:48

AHRP at 25: Bringing HR to the corporate forefront

Monday, 13 July 2026 01:43

Spectre of the ’’Deep State’’: Planned capture of the Judiciary by the Executive

Monday, 13 July 2026 01:36

CWIT strengthens Colombo’s global maritime leadership with arrival of tallest electric cranes

Monday, 13 July 2026 00:28

Future of Asia and the Pacific depends on whether young people have reason to hope

Saturday, 11 July 2026 01:58

Strategic foresight of our Kings: Why is it eluding our modern leaders?

Saturday, 11 July 2026 01:48

Litmus test for effective enforcement of laws and regulations

Friday, 10 July 2026 00:27

How football became the field where global powers perform

Friday, 10 July 2026 00:26

Governance beyond politics: Is Sri Lanka focusing on the right priorities?

Friday, 10 July 2026 00:25

Creating dynamic SME entrepreneur ecosystem for Sri Lanka is not rocket science

Friday, 10 July 2026 00:24

Court red flags Customs’ CoPF remarks on vehicles case

The Court of Appeal has directed the Attorney General to obtain an explanation from a senior Sri Lanka Customs official after expressing serious conce ..

Yashoravi Bakmiwewa creates history in South Asia

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 07:07

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), Sri Lanka’s premier employers’ organisation, has appointed Yashoravi Bakmiwewa as its 14th Director G ..

Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2026 announces Mastercard as Title Partner

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 07:03

The Data Privacy and Protection Summit, organised by the Daily FT and CICRA, has announced Mastercard as its Title Partner for 2026. ..

Tourist arrivals top 1.2 m mark so far in 2026

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:58

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry crossed the 1.2 million visitor milestone during the first half of July, although arrivals continue to trail last year ..

Alliance Finance broadens Green Bond framework to refinance rooftop solar portfolio

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:57

Alliance Finance Company PLC has broadened the use of proceeds under its Green Bond Framework, allowing up to 30% of Green Bond proceeds to be deploye ..

Budget 2027 speech on 12 Nov.

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:18

The Government will present the Second Reading of the 2027 Appropriation Bill in Parliament on 12 November, with the Finance Ministry outlining the ti ..

Sri Lanka Tourism earnings fall 12% in 1H

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:14

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry experienced a challenging first half of 2026, with earnings declining by 12% year-on-year (YoY) to over $ 1.51 billion, ..

Private sector credit rebounds in May, surpasses Rs. 11 t

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:09

Private sector borrowing from the banking system regained momentum in May, with total outstanding credit increasing by Rs. 238.1 billion month-on-mont ..

Official reserves decline 6.9% to $ 6.45 b in June

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:07

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets declined by 6.9% or $ 431 million in June, with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) gross official reserves ..

Senkadagala Finance posts record Rs. 2 b Group profit

Monday, 13 July 2026 02:43

Senkadagala Finance PLC has closed the financial year ended 31 March 2026 with a group profit after tax of Rs. 2.05 billion, up 16% year-on-year, mark ..

Largest weekly inflow in over 13 years pushes foreign holdings in Treasuries to three-year high

Monday, 13 July 2026 02:38

The foreign portfolio demand for rupee-denominated Government securities saw its highest weekly inflow since February 2013, at Rs 32.04 billion for th ..

HIP sets new monthly records for RoRo and container throughput

Monday, 13 July 2026 00:23

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has recorded its highest-ever monthly throughput in both RoRo and containers in June 2026, handling 90,219 veh ..

CSE ends week on the rebound

Saturday, 11 July 2026 09:40

The Colombo stock market ended an eight-session slide yesterday to close the week on the up. ..

Govt. signals regulated path for virtual assets, but crypto remains out

Saturday, 11 July 2026 09:37

The Government this week sought to draw a clear distinction between regulating virtual asset service providers and legalising cryptocurrencies, reiter ..

PMF Finance withdraws proposed Rs. 1 billion debenture issue

Saturday, 11 July 2026 09:35

PMF Finance PLC said it has decided to withdraw its proposed Rs. 1 billion debenture issue, citing a decision by the Board of Directors following an i ..

MSC in talks to acquire stake in Hambantota Port

Friday, 10 July 2026 00:40

Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is in discussions to acquire a significant stake in Hambantota International Port as part of a broader strategy to ex ..

Shippers’ Council renews push to eliminate hidden logistics costs, accelerate trade reforms

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 07:05

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) has renewed its call for sweeping trade facilitation reforms, warning that hidden logistics costs, border del ..

LOLC Al-Falaah pioneers structured Tawarruq-based personal finance solution

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:59

Market leader LOLC Al-Falaah has introduced ‘Al-Falaah Tawarruq for Personal Finance,’ the country’s, as well as South Asia’s, first structure ..

Alpha Fire to acquire Icon Engineering in Rs. 260 m share swap, eyes Rs. 1 b revenue milestone

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:58

Alpha Fire Services PLC has announced plans to acquire 100% of Icon Engineering Enterprises Ltd., for Rs. 260 million through a share swap, a move tha ..

AI is now recommending Sri Lankan brands by name

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 00:11

A new BrandRadar study tracked 198 brands across the most popular Large Language Models (LLMs) over a period of three months. ..

Global business leaders to address Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:15

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) will welcome two of Asia’s most distinguished business leaders — CG Corp Global Chairman and President ..

Australia backs Sri Lanka’s RCEP bid, urges trade reforms and digitalisation to boost competitiveness

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:10

Australia has reaffirmed its support for Sri Lanka’s ambition to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), with High Commissioner ..

Workers’ remittances remain robust in 1H

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:08

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances increased to a record high in June, whilst lifting cumulative earnings in the first half of 2026 to an all-time h ..

SLIMFA MediaFest 2026 calls for trust-first journalism as AI reshapes news landscape

Monday, 13 July 2026 02:47

top media leaders from Sri Lanka and India said journalism’s future depends less on technological innovation, than on its ability to preserve public ..

TWC Capital advises on $ 28 m IFC investments in Sri Lanka’s energy and agribusiness sectors

Monday, 13 July 2026 02:41

TWC Capital Ltd., the corporate finance advisory arm of TWC Holdings, has successfully concluded two significant development finance transactions, ac ..

CWIT strengthens Colombo’s global maritime leadership with arrival of tallest electric cranes

Monday, 13 July 2026 00:28

Colombo West International Terminal Ltd., (CWIT) is fulfilling its unwavering commitment towards providing a game-changing experience for the maritime ..

ADB sees slower growth for Asia Pacific in 2026 amid global energy crisis

Saturday, 11 July 2026 09:41

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific economies to 4.9% for 2026 compared to 5.5% growt ..

ADB retains Sri Lanka’s growth outlook for 2026

Saturday, 11 July 2026 09:40

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has retained Sri Lanka’s growth forecast for 2026 at 4%, as a strong 1Q outturn, led by broad-based growth in indus ..

Consumer sentiment dips in 1H

Saturday, 11 July 2026 09:36

Prosoft Research and Insights says the first half of 2026 has been characterised by a noticeable decline in consumer sentiment compared to the stable ..

Media Fest 2026 kicks off today with focus on journalism’s future

Saturday, 11 July 2026 09:33

The full-day Media Fest, Sri Lanka’s premier gathering of media professionals, will be held today at the Taj Samudra, Colombo bringing together some ..

New short- and long-term mechanisms launched to clean and beautify Beira Lake

Friday, 10 July 2026 00:26

A high-level joint meeting between State and non-State sector stakeholders was recently convened at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple to implement an ..

Yashoravi Bakmiwewa creates history in South Asia

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 07:07

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), Sri Lanka’s premier employers’ organisation, has appointed Yashoravi Bakmiwewa as its 14th Director G ..

Shippers’ Council renews push to eliminate hidden logistics costs, accelerate trade reforms

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 07:05

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) has renewed its call for sweeping trade facilitation reforms, warning that hidden logistics costs, border del ..

Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2026 announces Mastercard as Title Partner

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 07:03

The Data Privacy and Protection Summit, organised by the Daily FT and CICRA, has announced Mastercard as its Title Partner for 2026. ..

LOLC Al-Falaah pioneers structured Tawarruq-based personal finance solution

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:59

Market leader LOLC Al-Falaah has introduced ‘Al-Falaah Tawarruq for Personal Finance,’ the country’s, as well as South Asia’s, first structure ..

Tourist arrivals top 1.2 m mark so far in 2026

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:58

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry crossed the 1.2 million visitor milestone during the first half of July, although arrivals continue to trail last year ..

Alpha Fire to acquire Icon Engineering in Rs. 260 m share swap, eyes Rs. 1 b revenue milestone

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:58

Alpha Fire Services PLC has announced plans to acquire 100% of Icon Engineering Enterprises Ltd., for Rs. 260 million through a share swap, a move tha ..

Alliance Finance broadens Green Bond framework to refinance rooftop solar portfolio

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 06:57

Alliance Finance Company PLC has broadened the use of proceeds under its Green Bond Framework, allowing up to 30% of Green Bond proceeds to be deploye ..

AI is now recommending Sri Lankan brands by name

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 00:11

A new BrandRadar study tracked 198 brands across the most popular Large Language Models (LLMs) over a period of three months. ..

Budget 2027 speech on 12 Nov.

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:18

The Government will present the Second Reading of the 2027 Appropriation Bill in Parliament on 12 November, with the Finance Ministry outlining the ti ..

Global business leaders to address Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:15

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) will welcome two of Asia’s most distinguished business leaders — CG Corp Global Chairman and President ..

Sri Lanka Tourism earnings fall 12% in 1H

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:14

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry experienced a challenging first half of 2026, with earnings declining by 12% year-on-year (YoY) to over $ 1.51 billion, ..

Australia backs Sri Lanka’s RCEP bid, urges trade reforms and digitalisation to boost competitiveness

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:10

Australia has reaffirmed its support for Sri Lanka’s ambition to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), with High Commissioner ..

Private sector credit rebounds in May, surpasses Rs. 11 t

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:09

Private sector borrowing from the banking system regained momentum in May, with total outstanding credit increasing by Rs. 238.1 billion month-on-mont ..

Workers’ remittances remain robust in 1H

Monday, 13 July 2026 03:08

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances increased to a record high in June, whilst lifting cumulative earnings in the first half of 2026 to an all-time h ..

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Government plans ‘Silicone City’ industrial park in Nattandiya

Thursday, 9 July 2026 10:13

The Government is considering the establishment of a modern silicon-based industrial park, dubbed “Silicone City,” in Nattandiya by utilising sili ..

Kalubowila hospital opens new cardiac and imaging units

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 22:51

Disability ID card to be introduced for priority government services

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 22:15

IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic recovery progress

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 21:35

NCDM reviews El Niño preparedness at Presidential Secretariat

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 21:29

Tax Power 2026 campaign to promote voluntary tax compliance

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 18:50

FT Click

HNB Sarusara: Journey towards building 30,000 agripreneurs

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

Sampath Bank marks third year of musical excellence with SOSL Pops Trilingual Extravaganza

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 05:12

FT Click Digital

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

IT / Telecom / Tech

Sri Lanka marks high-level engagement at world’s largest AI Summits in Geneva

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 05:46

sixn.ai wins at Asia’s largest AI Hackathon, putting SL on global Agentic AI map

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 05:41

Scams don’t respect borders, Sri Lanka says neither should the response

Thursday, 9 July 2026 05:36

FT Lite

Sri Lanka makes history at 100th Blackpool Dance Festival with landmark championship victory

Saturday, 11 July 2026 02:14

Sri Lankan dancers Tarja De Silva and Gihan Umesh achieve a historic first, bringing home championship honours from the world’s most prestigious Lat ..

Pepsi Street Kala 2.0 showcases art, music and food uniting audiences in colourful cultural celebration

Saturday, 11 July 2026 02:13

Shangri-La Colombo presents exclusive sommelier curated dining experience at Capital Bar and Grill

Saturday, 11 July 2026 02:10

Opinion and Issues

Treating symptoms instead of causes: Why importing 7,500 workers will not solve construction industry crisis

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 05:34

For months, the nation’s attention has been riveted on the construction industry’s deepening crisis. Contractors lament labour shortages, escalati ..

Sri Lanka’s inflation target: Should it be cut from 5% to 2%?

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 05:10

France at half-time – a republic that’s still playing the long game

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 05:00

FT View - Editorial

Will quotas to increase women representation in politics be helpful?

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 05:33

The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus at a recent meeting called for legal reforms to ensure that women receive greater representation in Sri Lanka’s ..

Next on IMF agenda: Fixing tax administration?

Monday, 13 July 2026 02:05

Consumer rights and inflated pricing

Saturday, 11 July 2026 01:57

Crippling labour shortage

Friday, 10 July 2026 00:00

Govt. needs to address root causes that lead to prisoner unrest

Thursday, 9 July 2026 04:06

Can the new leadership duo revive BOI?

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 00:00

Special Report

Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Thursday, 25 June 2026 05:10

In an era where organisations are grappling with employee disengagement, generational shifts, and evolving workplace expectations, traditional managem ..

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Business News

Indian export delegation engages with SL biz, SMEs at Ceylon Chamber B2B session

Ceylon Chamber launches ‘Scale Up 2.0’ to support SME ecosystem

Lanka IOC PLC successfully concludes 24th Annual General Meeting

High Commission hosts roundtable discussion on strengthening SL-UK economies ties

FTZ manufacturers push for energy reforms to strengthen export competitiveness

EDB, IFC and EU strengthen export readiness of Eastern SMEs

When the water rises: Why climate adaptation can no longer wait

AmCham Sri Lanka represents member interests at Washington Doorknock 2026, strengthening US–Sri Lanka trade dialogue

Company, society registration fees increased

FIEO-led Indian business delegation explores trade opportunities in Sri Lanka

TruRout introduces Sri Lanka’s first zero-commission ride-hailing platform

Ceylon Chamber’s Commercial Document Registration Division expands

Dialog Enterprise, NCE renew strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation

SMEs’ tax under-reporting locking them out of finance: Union Bank CEO

TiE Colombo brings Stanford Seed Spark to help Sri Lankan startups go global

Global investment rises 6% to $ 1.6 t, but development gains remain uneven

2027 Budget to strengthen public healthcare to reduce private treatment costs: President

CA Sri Lanka launches multi-pronged initiatives to power SME sector

ETFB mandates electronic payments and returns

Future-ready boards take centre stage at Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026

Smart Media appointed Global Training Partner to IFRS Foundation for ISSB Disclosure Training

Connect to Care registers as NGO, strengthens governance to scale national development impact

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Treating symptoms instead of causes: Why importing 7,500 workers will not solve construction industry crisis

Sri Lanka’s inflation target: Should it be cut from 5% to 2%?

France at half-time – a republic that’s still playing the long game

Strategy alone is worthless, execution is everything: NPP a mixed bag

Lions at their zenith: Trinity’s extraordinary 2026 campaign sets stage for Bradby

When the water rises: Why climate adaptation can no longer wait

Venerable Ananda’s forbidden love: A monk’s journey through time

Can Sri Lanka sustain its newly won upper-middle-income status?

The SSCL Vs VAT threshold revision – The logic of indirect tax reform

The invisible tax in our minds

Effective trade agreements: Why and how?

AHRP at 25: Bringing HR to the corporate forefront

Spectre of the ’’Deep State’’: Planned capture of the Judiciary by the Executive

CWIT strengthens Colombo’s global maritime leadership with arrival of tallest electric cranes

Future of Asia and the Pacific depends on whether young people have reason to hope

Strategic foresight of our Kings: Why is it eluding our modern leaders?

Litmus test for effective enforcement of laws and regulations

How football became the field where global powers perform

Governance beyond politics: Is Sri Lanka focusing on the right priorities?

Creating dynamic SME entrepreneur ecosystem for Sri Lanka is not rocket science

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