Monday, 24 January 2022 03:08

Shipping agents siren rising import container build-up due to forex crisis

Shipping agents yesterday warned that import container build-up in the Colombo Port is worsening primarily due to the foreign exchange crisis, and urg ..

THASL Chief says much needed forex to flow to hotels sector via CBSL move

Monday, 24 January 2022 03:02

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) yesterday declared that requiring non-residents to pay in foreign currency augurs well for the tourism ind ..

CIC Holdings ups 9-month profit by 14% to Rs. 3.2 b

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:59

CIC Holdings PLC has announced a strong performance at the end of the third quarter of the financial year 2021/22 to record a profit after tax of Rs. ..

LIOC 3Q pre-tax profit tops Rs. 1 b mark

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:56

Despite the fuel and energy crisis in the country, Lanka IOC PLC has had a super third quarter with pre-tax profit topping the Rs. 1 billion mark. ..

Revised ASPI from today

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:50

The revised index calculation methodology of the Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) from full market capitalisation-weighting to ..

Wavemaker Sri Lanka’s digital campaign for Munchee ranks amongst global giants at WARC Media Awards 2021

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:23

Illustrating its definitive mark as an effective content strategy creator in the industry, Wavemaker Sri Lanka, GroupM’s media, content and technolo ..

Bond market Inactive

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:08

The secondary bond market continued to remain inactive during the shortened trading week ending 21 January as most market participants persisted on th ..

Sri Lanka’s first ever tourism industry-focused jobs site debuts

Monday, 24 January 2022 01:51

Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance has announced the launch of the first ever jobs site dedicated to Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. ..

Economic sentiment wanes: Survey

Saturday, 22 January 2022 01:32

Perceptions among business executives about the economic climate over the next 12 months deteriorated in December, according to the results of the lat ..

Institute of Builders decries cement shortage; urges swift support from CBSL

Saturday, 22 January 2022 01:29

The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIB) yesterday raised concerns over the worsening cement shortage and urged for swift solutions from the Central Ban ..

President makes sudden inspection visit to Agrarian Development Department

Saturday, 22 January 2022 01:26

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday made a sudden inspection visit to the Department of Agrarian Development, which belongs to the Ministry of Agri ..

Stock market ends week with mixed sentiments

Saturday, 22 January 2022 01:25

The Colombo stock market nearly struggled its way to close marginally on the up this week with mixed investor sentiment keeping turnover lower. The A ..

Sri Lanka draws nearly 59,000 tourists in first 22 days of Jan.

Monday, 24 January 2022 03:01

Sri Lanka has attracted nearly 59,000 tourists during the first 22 days of January, reinstating confidence among industry for faster revival. ..

PUCSL warns against unauthorised statements on power interruptions

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:57

The electricity sector regulator, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday said it will “not hold responsibility” on legal reper ..

CBSL holdings of Govt. securities top Rs. 1.5 t

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:51

The holding of Government Securities by the Central Bank by Friday had crossed the Rs. 1.5 trillion mark for the first time. ..

TRI calls for EOIs to commercialise tea wine manufacturing process

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:50

The Tea Research Institute (TRI) has called for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from interested companies to commercialise the process of manufacturing ..

ADA joins forces with Dialog as marketing partner to launch ‘TV Audience’ tool

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:15

ADA Sri Lanka, the data and artificial intelligence company, recently held the official product launch of TV Audience – a comprehensive TV viewershi ..

Classic Travel and Classic Sri Lanka team up with influential travel vlogger Jay Palfrey

Monday, 24 January 2022 01:54

Classic Travel, an IATA accredited travel agent based in Sri Lanka and a member of the prestigious Expolanka Group of Companies, and destination manag ..

Sri Lanka Customs launches CEO/AEO program

Monday, 24 January 2022 01:40

Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) last week launched the Compliant Economic Operator (CEO) and Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) initiative to ensure efficient ..

FT-ICCSL top webinar on ‘Impact of Forex Crisis and Solutions’ at 4 p.m. today

Saturday, 22 January 2022 01:30

The Daily FT-ICCSL webinar, in partnership with ACCA, MBA Alumni Association of University of Colombo, and CA Sri Lanka, will be aired on the Facebook ..

Majority of facilities extended to sector underutilised: Plantation Industries Minister

Saturday, 22 January 2022 01:27

Despite multiple programs initiated to improve the plantation sector, the facilities were not utilised to optimal levels, Plantation Industries Minist ..

Teenage pilot Zara Rutherford completes solo round-world record

Saturday, 22 January 2022 01:26

Beaming and waving her arms in the air, teenage pilot Zara Rutherford was euphoric Thursday after completing a solo, round-the-world flying odyssey wi ..

India, Sri Lanka extend cooperation on science and technology for 3 more years

Saturday, 22 January 2022 01:25

India and Sri Lanka this week extended the existing cooperation on science and technology for three more years, with a focus on new areas, like waste- ..

THASL Chief says much needed forex to flow to hotels sector via CBSL move

Monday, 24 January 2022 03:02

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) yesterday declared that requiring non-residents to pay in foreign currency augurs well for the tourism ind ..

Sri Lanka draws nearly 59,000 tourists in first 22 days of Jan.

Monday, 24 January 2022 03:01

Sri Lanka has attracted nearly 59,000 tourists during the first 22 days of January, reinstating confidence among industry for faster revival. ..

CIC Holdings ups 9-month profit by 14% to Rs. 3.2 b

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:59

CIC Holdings PLC has announced a strong performance at the end of the third quarter of the financial year 2021/22 to record a profit after tax of Rs. ..

PUCSL warns against unauthorised statements on power interruptions

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:57

The electricity sector regulator, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday said it will “not hold responsibility” on legal reper ..

LIOC 3Q pre-tax profit tops Rs. 1 b mark

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:56

Despite the fuel and energy crisis in the country, Lanka IOC PLC has had a super third quarter with pre-tax profit topping the Rs. 1 billion mark. ..

CBSL holdings of Govt. securities top Rs. 1.5 t

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:51

The holding of Government Securities by the Central Bank by Friday had crossed the Rs. 1.5 trillion mark for the first time. ..

Revised ASPI from today

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:50

The revised index calculation methodology of the Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) from full market capitalisation-weighting to ..

TRI calls for EOIs to commercialise tea wine manufacturing process

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:50

The Tea Research Institute (TRI) has called for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from interested companies to commercialise the process of manufacturing ..

Wavemaker Sri Lanka’s digital campaign for Munchee ranks amongst global giants at WARC Media Awards 2021

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:23

Illustrating its definitive mark as an effective content strategy creator in the industry, Wavemaker Sri Lanka, GroupM’s media, content and technolo ..

ADA joins forces with Dialog as marketing partner to launch ‘TV Audience’ tool

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:15

ADA Sri Lanka, the data and artificial intelligence company, recently held the official product launch of TV Audience – a comprehensive TV viewershi ..

Bond market Inactive

Monday, 24 January 2022 02:08

The secondary bond market continued to remain inactive during the shortened trading week ending 21 January as most market participants persisted on th ..

Classic Travel and Classic Sri Lanka team up with influential travel vlogger Jay Palfrey

Monday, 24 January 2022 01:54

Classic Travel, an IATA accredited travel agent based in Sri Lanka and a member of the prestigious Expolanka Group of Companies, and destination manag ..

Sri Lanka’s first ever tourism industry-focused jobs site debuts

Monday, 24 January 2022 01:51

Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance has announced the launch of the first ever jobs site dedicated to Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. ..

Sri Lanka Customs launches CEO/AEO program

Monday, 24 January 2022 01:40

Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) last week launched the Compliant Economic Operator (CEO) and Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) initiative to ensure efficient ..

FT FUNTOON

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Thursday, 20 January 2022 00:00

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Tuesday, 18 January 2022 00:49

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Thursday, 13 January 2022 01:35

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Saturday, 8 January 2022 00:00

FT TV

All in one digital wallet for Sri Lankans

Monday, 24 January 2022 13:45

A digital wallet containing all-important details of the person will be introduced to all citizens after the issuance of a Digital National Identity C ..

The 125th CKC all breeds championship dog show

Sunday, 23 January 2022 23:29

Teenage pilot Zara Rutherford completes solo round-world record

Sunday, 23 January 2022 14:48

Take measures to educate farmers in the coming season: President

Sunday, 23 January 2022 14:25

Crusade to make Colombo artistic

Sunday, 23 January 2022 04:38

South Korean Govt. to assist in job creation, vocational training and investment opportunities in SL

Saturday, 22 January 2022 09:50

FT Click

APB holds 32nd Anniversary Convention

Monday, 24 January 2022 00:21

Sri Lanka Association of NVOCC Agents AGM

Tuesday, 18 January 2022 00:32

IT / Telecom / Tech

Sysco LABS engaged as ‘Exclusive Strategic Partner’ for SLASSCOM People Summit 2022

Friday, 21 January 2022 00:00

5G to accelerate the digital economy development in Sri Lanka

Friday, 21 January 2022 00:00

SLID to host a webinar on ‘Cyber Security: What Company Boards Should Know’

Friday, 21 January 2022 00:00

FT Lite

Crusade to make Colombo artistic

Saturday, 22 January 2022 00:05

Six of Sri Lanka’s leading arts organisations have teamed up to unleash a slew of initiatives to turn Colombo into a thriving destination that foste ..

Nita Fernando honoured with Kalakeerthi Abhimani Dheshakeerthi

Saturday, 22 January 2022 00:00

A revisit to Bolgoda Lake on a Harley

Saturday, 22 January 2022 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Governing a state: The Buddha’s approach is not what Buddhist rulers are practicing today

Monday, 24 January 2022 00:29

Last week, two erudite Buddhist monks, Rev. Galkande Dhammananda of the University of Kelaniya and Rev. Dr. Uduhavara Ananda of the University of Colo ..

Special Goods and Services Tax: Issues and concerns

Monday, 24 January 2022 00:10

The besieged narrative

Saturday, 22 January 2022 00:10

FT View - Editorial

Spotlight on the death penalty

Monday, 24 January 2022 00:44

While the conviction of former Welikada Magazine Prison Superintendent Emil Ranjan Lamahewage earlier this month brought a measure of justice to those ..

AG’s duplicity in Hejaaz’s case

Saturday, 22 January 2022 00:00

Flyover folly

Friday, 21 January 2022 00:00

Walk the talk

Thursday, 20 January 2022 00:00

A billion reasons to change

Wednesday, 19 January 2022 00:00

Welikada: Unanswered questions

Tuesday, 18 January 2022 00:48

Special Report

Women in Management, IFC and Govt. of Australia recognise inspiring women from Sri Lanka and Maldives

Thursday, 20 January 2022 00:00

The ’Top50’ Professional and Career Women Awards 2021 – hosted by Women in Management (WIM), in collaboration with Women in Work, a partnership ..

Tea industry’s performance in 2021, prospects for 2022

Thursday, 13 January 2022 00:19

Sri Lanka shines at Expo 2020

Monday, 10 January 2022 00:00

FT NEWS

1,683 persons test positive for COVID-19 over the weekend

43,298 persons vaccinated against COVID-19

15 COVID-19 fatalities confirmed

SJB calls on President to constitute Disaster Management Council fast

Members named to Public Finance Committee

India unveils hologram monument to anti-British hero

COVID-19 detections cross 600,000 mark

17 COVID-19 more fatalities

86,885 persons vaccinated against COVID-19

Sri Lanka and Japan celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties with series of events

Korea assures SL of job creation, vocational training and investment opportunities

Japan grants equipment worth Rs. 300 m to Sri Lanka hospitals

Pakistan High Commission organises condolence reference in memory of Late Priyantha Kumara

SJB MP Marikkar says multiple failures by President, Govt. cause of current socio-economic crisis

Karu alleges ministerial tug of war worsening forex crisis

827 more persons test positive for COVID-19

12 COVID-19 fatalities confirmed

67,823 persons receive COVID-19 vaccine

Speaker names members to Committee on Parliamentary Business

Extra day to further debate President’s policy statement

Cabinet approves four flyovers funded by Hungary Exim Bank

Retired CJ Shirani Bandaranayake praises CBK for commitment to judicial independence

Renuka Perera new MILCO Chairman

Renovated Prime Minister’s Office ‘Sirimathipaya’ opens

Central Expressway II phase earns over Rs. 10 m in first 3 days of opening

Sri Lanka’s progress over human rights highly commendable: UK State Minister

76,994 persons receive COVID-19 vaccine

Platinum for Wijeya Newspapers in Cleaner Production

SJB MP Imthiaz Bakeer Markar tells President to learn lesson from former Tunisian dictator

Parliament approves members to Committee of Selection

Sri Lanka, UK acknowledge multifaceted partnership

12 more COVID-19 fatalities confirmed

Concerns on 13 A should be conveyed to Govt., instead of ‘outsiders’ say top Ministers

Daily COVID-19 detections rise to 829

FT TV

All in one digital wallet for Sri Lankans

The 125th CKC all breeds championship dog show

Teenage pilot Zara Rutherford completes solo round-world record

Take measures to educate farmers in the coming season: President

Business News

Hunas Holdings becomes Sri Lanka’s newest listed diversified conglomerate

Industrial exports surpass $ 8 b mark in 2021

SLAMERP holds 12th AGM

Tradefirst provides industrial hot air solution to Ansell Lanka with Swiss-made Leister machines

Exporters Association Sri Lanka@100 webinar today to promote women-led start-ups

Singer Mega celebrates 24th anniversary with special offers, activities

Today's Columnists

Governing a state: The Buddha’s approach is not what Buddhist rulers are practicing today

Special Goods and Services Tax: Issues and concerns

The besieged narrative

Proceeding on a ‘people-friendly’ Constitution-making process

Missing ingredients in presidential cuisine

The inevitable craze for forming ‘Hawulas’ or common alliances

President Chandrika and former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayke

Negotiating foreign debt: The IMF, rating agencies and the UN

Don’t Look Up: Sri Lankan scene

Risk sharing and risk transfer in the age of climate change

FT NEWS

1,683 persons test positive for COVID-19 over the weekend

43,298 persons vaccinated against COVID-19

15 COVID-19 fatalities confirmed

SJB calls on President to constitute Disaster Management Council fast

Members named to Public Finance Committee

India unveils hologram monument to anti-British hero

COVID-19 detections cross 600,000 mark

17 COVID-19 more fatalities

86,885 persons vaccinated against COVID-19

Sri Lanka and Japan celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties with series of events

Korea assures SL of job creation, vocational training and investment opportunities

Japan grants equipment worth Rs. 300 m to Sri Lanka hospitals

Pakistan High Commission organises condolence reference in memory of Late Priyantha Kumara

SJB MP Marikkar says multiple failures by President, Govt. cause of current socio-economic crisis

Karu alleges ministerial tug of war worsening forex crisis

827 more persons test positive for COVID-19

12 COVID-19 fatalities confirmed

67,823 persons receive COVID-19 vaccine

Speaker names members to Committee on Parliamentary Business

Extra day to further debate President’s policy statement

Cabinet approves four flyovers funded by Hungary Exim Bank