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Trumpflation and recession

Saturday, 25 April 2026 00:25

Collapse of the world order and impotence of UN system

Saturday, 25 April 2026 00:03

From estates to equity: Reimagining Sri Lanka’s plantation sector

Saturday, 25 April 2026 00:00

Why should we protect Aswasuma and how to improve it ?

Friday, 24 April 2026 04:32

The good hypocrite!

Friday, 24 April 2026 04:06

Why is it so difficult to invest in Sri Lanka?

Friday, 24 April 2026 03:40

Safeguarding Jaffna College and Uduvil Girls’ College

Friday, 24 April 2026 03:34

Richmond at 150: Rekindling a tradition of refinement

Friday, 24 April 2026 03:27

Banks, Basel, compliance and governance

Friday, 24 April 2026 03:14

Western vortex, Indian incorporation, Anura’s alignment and Sri Lanka’s external relations

Thursday, 23 April 2026 03:54

The ‘Mangala’ signature in my life

Thursday, 23 April 2026 03:21

Are banks making profits at the cost of the economy?

Thursday, 23 April 2026 03:02

Lessons for financial sector from recent bank fraud

Thursday, 23 April 2026 02:53

Why systems thinking is the next step for clinical governance in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 23 April 2026 00:47

When marriages fall apart: No “Happily Ever After” in extramarital affairs

Thursday, 23 April 2026 00:38

Nicotine products: Separating facts from fiction

Thursday, 23 April 2026 00:36

Symbolic governance and the cost of silence

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:45

The financial fraud at NDB Bank

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:44

From terrorist iconography to political iconography: Who owns the Easter Sunday narrative?

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:43

Five years have passed, but he’s still remembered

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:42

CEB posts Rs. 39 b loss in 2025 despite tariff revisions

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) remained under financial strain in 2025 despite cost-reflective tariff adjustments, the Central Bank said in its An ..

$ 6 b export gap and weak performance strains external stability: ADB

Saturday, 25 April 2026 02:23

Sri Lanka’s export sector is operating well below potential, with an estimated $ 6 billion in unrealised export capacity, as weak trade performance ..

CSE ends down 0.9% during week

Saturday, 25 April 2026 02:12

The Colombo stock market ended a cautious and volatile week down 0.9% or 205.7 points while the active S&P SL20 Index decreased by 59.3 points. During ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar today: ‘Crisis or Opportunity – Sri Lanka’s Path During Middle East War’

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:51

The Daily FT – ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Employers Federati ..

Demographic shift deepens as ageing, low fertility and inactivity reshape economy: Census 2024

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:41

Sri Lanka’s latest Census of Population and Housing points to a structural shift in the country’s economic foundations, with ageing, low fertility ..

India denounces ‘hellhole’ remark shared by Trump

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:34

Comments shared by United States President Donald Trump referring to India as a “hellhole” were “in poor taste” and at odds with the countries ..

US drops criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:31

US Federal prosecutors are closing their criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Thurs ..

Hanif Yusoof pitches Sri Lanka as regional investment hub at US corporate roundtable

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:44

Sri Lanka has positioned itself as a trusted and reliable investment partner during a high-level virtual roundtable chaired by Presidential Special En ..

Deloitte India forensic auditor for NDB’s Rs. 13.2 b fraud

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:42

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has commissioned Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP to conduct a forensic review into the recent Rs. 13.2 billion ..

Sri Lanka’s first Online Safety Act case concludes at Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:40

In a landmark development, the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday made permanent its conditional order against two accused in the first-ever ..

Harshana answers Harsha: No ‘technical default’ from lost $ 2.5 m credit payment

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:38

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday said Sri Lanka does not face a technical default following the diversion of funds intended for ..

Govt. to allow retreaded aircraft tyre imports under strict conditions

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:36

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting earlier this week approved submitting the Import and Export (Control) Regulations No. 01 of 2026 to Parliame ..

Treasury officially responds: Claims hackers behind theft of funds

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:59

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry yesterday said cyber hackers had breached its systems, resulting in a reported loss of $ 2.5 m ..

EPF equity portfolio value up 27% to Rs. 188.9 b in 2025

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:55

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) recorded a sharp increase in the market value of its listed equity portfolio in 2025, rising to Rs. 188.85 billi ..

Mideast war takes toll on tea, March exports down 16% YoY

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:54

Asia Siyaka Commodities yesterday said the escalation of tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran significantly impacted tea exports in March, follow ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 356 m Kelani Valley Railway Line development project deal

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:53

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved the awarding of the extension of the Kelani Valley Railway Line from Avissawella to Ratnapura contract wor ..

Nestlé Lanka names Manav Sahni as new Chief, Bernie Stefan transitions to global role

Saturday, 25 April 2026 02:15

Nestlé Lanka Ltd. yesterday announced the appointment of Manav Sahni as Chairman and Managing Director, effective 1 May 2026, succeeding Bernie Stefa ..

CPC posts Rs. 36.4 b profit in 2025

Saturday, 25 April 2026 02:08

The CPC reported a profit of Rs. 36.4 billion in 2025, marking its third consecutive year of positive performance, supported by the continuation of th ..

Unpaid care work ‘social justice issue’ and growth constraint, says ILO

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:47

Unpaid care work remains one of the most overlooked yet critical barriers to gender equality and inclusive growth in Sri Lanka and across South Asia, ..

NDB appoints KPMG as auditor, EY exits in compliance shift

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:36

National Development Bank PLC yesterday clarified that KPMG has been appointed as its External Auditor for the financial year ending 31 December 2026, ..

Meta, Microsoft cut thousands of jobs as AI drives productivity shift

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:32

Meta Platforms and Microsoft are cutting thousands of jobs as both companies ramp up investments in artificial intelligence, with executives citing im ..

Burgher English literacy falls from 97.4% in 2012 to 79.3% in 2024

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:25

Sri Lanka’s latest Census data on language literacy reveals a sharp and unexpected decline in English literacy among the Burgher community, standing ..

HIP sets new container throughput record with MSC vessel

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:43

Hambantota International Port (HIP) successfully handled container vessel MSC Marie Leslie, marking one of its highest-volume vessel calls to date. ..

Iran war to push over 30 m into poverty, UNDP warns

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:41

More than 30 million people could be pushed back into poverty due to the economic fallout from the Iran war, including disruptions to fuel and fertili ..

$ 2.5 m debt breach hits during ‘vulnerable’ transition as Treasury reassures creditors

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:39

Sri Lanka’s Treasury yesterday sought to reassure creditors that external debt servicing will continue, after a $ 2.5 million cyber breach linked to ..

Complaint to IGP seeks Police probe into alleged $ 2.5 m Treasury payment diversion

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:37

A complaint has been lodged with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) seeking an immediate investigation into the alleged misdirection of a $ 2.5 mil ..

Cabinet approves revision of National Housing Policy

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:34

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved plans to revise the National Housing Policy to better address evolving challenges in housing and h ..

EPF assets rise 13.6% to Rs. 5 t in 2025

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:57

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) recorded a 13.6% increase in net worth to Rs. 4.9 trillion at end-2025, up from Rs. 4.4 trillion a year earlier, ..

Rs. 5 b Janashakthi IPO draws over Rs. 15 b in bids; heavy pro-rata cuts as demand tops 3x

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:55

Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) yesterday announced the basis of allotment for its Rs. 5 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO), which was oversubscribed by mo ..

Mideast war drives food, fuel and forex risks despite recovery: WFP

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:53

A latest assessment warns that volatility in the Gulf is transmitting across multiple channels, including energy, food, agriculture, and external earn ..

Inadequate LPG price hike compels poor to subsidise wealthy: Advocata

Thursday, 23 April 2026 05:52

Advocata Institute yesterday warned that the recent increase in domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices remains insufficient, effectively shifti ..

$ 6 b export gap and weak performance strains external stability: ADB

Saturday, 25 April 2026 02:23

Sri Lanka’s export sector is operating well below potential, with an estimated $ 6 billion in unrealised export capacity, as weak trade performance ..

Nestlé Lanka names Manav Sahni as new Chief, Bernie Stefan transitions to global role

Saturday, 25 April 2026 02:15

Nestlé Lanka Ltd. yesterday announced the appointment of Manav Sahni as Chairman and Managing Director, effective 1 May 2026, succeeding Bernie Stefa ..

CSE ends down 0.9% during week

Saturday, 25 April 2026 02:12

The Colombo stock market ended a cautious and volatile week down 0.9% or 205.7 points while the active S&P SL20 Index decreased by 59.3 points. During ..

CPC posts Rs. 36.4 b profit in 2025

Saturday, 25 April 2026 02:08

The CPC reported a profit of Rs. 36.4 billion in 2025, marking its third consecutive year of positive performance, supported by the continuation of th ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar today: ‘Crisis or Opportunity – Sri Lanka’s Path During Middle East War’

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:51

The Daily FT – ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Employers Federati ..

Unpaid care work ‘social justice issue’ and growth constraint, says ILO

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:47

Unpaid care work remains one of the most overlooked yet critical barriers to gender equality and inclusive growth in Sri Lanka and across South Asia, ..

Demographic shift deepens as ageing, low fertility and inactivity reshape economy: Census 2024

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:41

Sri Lanka’s latest Census of Population and Housing points to a structural shift in the country’s economic foundations, with ageing, low fertility ..

NDB appoints KPMG as auditor, EY exits in compliance shift

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:36

National Development Bank PLC yesterday clarified that KPMG has been appointed as its External Auditor for the financial year ending 31 December 2026, ..

India denounces ‘hellhole’ remark shared by Trump

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:34

Comments shared by United States President Donald Trump referring to India as a “hellhole” were “in poor taste” and at odds with the countries ..

Meta, Microsoft cut thousands of jobs as AI drives productivity shift

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:32

Meta Platforms and Microsoft are cutting thousands of jobs as both companies ramp up investments in artificial intelligence, with executives citing im ..

US drops criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:31

US Federal prosecutors are closing their criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Thurs ..

Burgher English literacy falls from 97.4% in 2012 to 79.3% in 2024

Saturday, 25 April 2026 01:25

Sri Lanka’s latest Census data on language literacy reveals a sharp and unexpected decline in English literacy among the Burgher community, standing ..

Hanif Yusoof pitches Sri Lanka as regional investment hub at US corporate roundtable

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:44

Sri Lanka has positioned itself as a trusted and reliable investment partner during a high-level virtual roundtable chaired by Presidential Special En ..

HIP sets new container throughput record with MSC vessel

Friday, 24 April 2026 05:43

Hambantota International Port (HIP) successfully handled container vessel MSC Marie Leslie, marking one of its highest-volume vessel calls to date. ..

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Sri Lanka marks World Intellectual Property Day with focus on Sports Innovation

Saturday, 25 April 2026 11:19

Sri Lanka launches first national events calendar

Saturday, 25 April 2026 10:56

Ehipassiko Peace Walk continues from Matale to Kandy

Thursday, 23 April 2026 13:44

Accessible low-floor bus service launched in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 23 April 2026 13:29

Sri Lanka’s state banks report record profits in 2025

Thursday, 23 April 2026 01:59

Sri Lanka’s economy shows resilience in 2025: Central Bank Report

Thursday, 23 April 2026 01:18

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Big draw for Russell Peters Colombo gig for laughter

Friday, 3 April 2026 00:00

HNB Luxury Living – Negombo Edition 2026: Bringing prestige living closer to you

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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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

Aventude wins top honours for engineering excellence

Friday, 24 April 2026 04:51

Dialog Enterprise partners Star Garments: Pioneering 5G innovation in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry

Friday, 24 April 2026 04:49

SLT-Mobitel recognised as Sri Lanka’s #1 Best Mobile Network by Ookla

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 00:24

FT Lite

The Gratiaen Trust announces the longlist for the 33rd annual Gratiaen Prize

Saturday, 25 April 2026 03:38

The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, and supported by the British Council, proudly announces the longlist for the 33rd annu ..

ICONS: A dialogue across centuries

Saturday, 25 April 2026 03:12

“Michael” biopic opens across Sri Lankan cinemas

Saturday, 25 April 2026 03:09

Opinion and Issues

Trumpflation and recession

Saturday, 25 April 2026 00:25

Trumpflation has two components, inflation and stagflation, which ultimately lead to recession. It is a negative shock to the world economy. ..

Collapse of the world order and impotence of UN system

Saturday, 25 April 2026 00:03

Emerging Asia could face increased food-cost pressures: Fitch

Saturday, 25 April 2026 00:00

FT View - Editorial

More commissions and committees

Saturday, 25 April 2026 00:00

The NPP administration is becoming a Government of committees and commissions, like many of its predecessors. ..

Muddling neutrality-based foreign policy

Friday, 24 April 2026 04:05

Use two-thirds parliamentary majority judiciously

Thursday, 23 April 2026 04:19

Quest for permanent leadership in national carrier

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 00:00

War criminals holidaying in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:27

Addressing custodial deaths

Monday, 20 April 2026 02:19

Special Report

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

Asia-Pacific Ministers push food security, resilience amid global shocks at FAO meet

SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 4.0 sets benchmark

World Intellectual Property Day commemorated

Sri Lanka–Korea Business Council hosts session on ‘Doing business with South Korea’

Pride Rock Partners marks presence at World Aroma Ingredients Congress and Expo 2026

GRI strengthens leadership with Board appointments of Dr. Tharindu Atapattu and Chathuranga Abeyratne

Dnata bags UL’s Rs. 3.5 b Dubai ground handling deal

Dialog and OREL partner to advance smart living

Govt. to set up Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority

Expert panel to review and revive stalled housing projects

EFC Industrial Relations Handbook

Colombo Land appoints UDA Legal Director to Board

Cargills Food City wins SLIM Kantar People’s Supermarket Brand for fifth straight year

Asian Tactical Security Training debuts in Sri Lanka with practical self-defence training programs

Care economy ‘constraint and opportunity’ for Sri Lanka: World Bank

CIC Holdings partners OrphanCare

Sri Lanka’s recovery under pressure in unstable global order

LIIN, WUSC host first-ever investor pitch event for entrepreneurs

CGMA shapes strategic finance talent to navigate change and growth

Multilateral Development Banks deepen collaboration to support countries amidst global uncertainty

Sri Lanka – France Business Council holds Members’ Day

Manufacturing, services PMI expands in March

Columnist

Trumpflation and recession

Collapse of the world order and impotence of UN system

From estates to equity: Reimagining Sri Lanka’s plantation sector

Why should we protect Aswasuma and how to improve it ?

The good hypocrite!

Why is it so difficult to invest in Sri Lanka?

Safeguarding Jaffna College and Uduvil Girls’ College

Richmond at 150: Rekindling a tradition of refinement

Banks, Basel, compliance and governance

Western vortex, Indian incorporation, Anura’s alignment and Sri Lanka’s external relations

The ‘Mangala’ signature in my life

Are banks making profits at the cost of the economy?

Lessons for financial sector from recent bank fraud

Why systems thinking is the next step for clinical governance in Sri Lanka

When marriages fall apart: No “Happily Ever After” in extramarital affairs

Nicotine products: Separating facts from fiction

Symbolic governance and the cost of silence

The financial fraud at NDB Bank

From terrorist iconography to political iconography: Who owns the Easter Sunday narrative?

Five years have passed, but he’s still remembered

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Preparedness is necessary, opportunism is not

The ‘Mangala’ signature in my life

Why is it so difficult to invest in Sri Lanka?

Colombo Land appoints UDA Legal Director to Board

Per capita GDP hits all-time high of $ 5,003 in 2025

Treasury rocked by $ 2.5 m fraud

Are banks making profits at the cost of the economy?

Sri Lanka’s recovery under pressure in unstable global order

PDMO gains global recognition with prestigious Commonwealth Award

CBSL flags economy-wide risks despite stronger buffers

Business News

Asia-Pacific Ministers push food security, resilience amid global shocks at FAO meet

SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 4.0 sets benchmark

World Intellectual Property Day commemorated

Sri Lanka–Korea Business Council hosts session on ‘Doing business with South Korea’

Pride Rock Partners marks presence at World Aroma Ingredients Congress and Expo 2026

GRI strengthens leadership with Board appointments of Dr. Tharindu Atapattu and Chathuranga Abeyratne

Dnata bags UL’s Rs. 3.5 b Dubai ground handling deal

Dialog and OREL partner to advance smart living

Govt. to set up Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority

Expert panel to review and revive stalled housing projects

EFC Industrial Relations Handbook

Colombo Land appoints UDA Legal Director to Board

Cargills Food City wins SLIM Kantar People’s Supermarket Brand for fifth straight year

Asian Tactical Security Training debuts in Sri Lanka with practical self-defence training programs

Care economy ‘constraint and opportunity’ for Sri Lanka: World Bank

CIC Holdings partners OrphanCare

Sri Lanka’s recovery under pressure in unstable global order

LIIN, WUSC host first-ever investor pitch event for entrepreneurs

CGMA shapes strategic finance talent to navigate change and growth

Multilateral Development Banks deepen collaboration to support countries amidst global uncertainty

Sri Lanka – France Business Council holds Members’ Day

Manufacturing, services PMI expands in March

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India Vice President advances relations with Sri Lanka