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The slow train to the more sustainable fast track is back

Saturday, 27 June 2026 03:12

Iran-US-Israel conflict: A Masterclass in modern geopolitics and geoeconomics

Saturday, 27 June 2026 02:50

Has Iran emerged stronger after the war? Assessing its regional power status

Saturday, 27 June 2026 02:38

Iran prevails, Trump concedes and Israel fumes

Saturday, 27 June 2026 02:33

Will Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar leadership playbook survive the future?

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:39

Peasants in revolt: A step towards a new mode of agriculture

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:23

Entrepreneurship for a greener future: Tackling environmental challenges and sustainability

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:19

Lions and Peterites set for blockbuster showdown: A clash of titans in the making

Friday, 26 June 2026 02:41

Lucerne lessons for Lanka, Lebanon war; Easter massacre mastermind scenarios

Thursday, 25 June 2026 04:56

Beneficial Ownership rules should strengthen governance, not burden business

Thursday, 25 June 2026 03:12

Market access, not aid is the foreign currency for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 25 June 2026 02:10

Repatriation of export proceeds into Sri Lanka and conversion – A practical perspective

Thursday, 25 June 2026 00:48

Pyramid schemes explained: How ordinary people are trapped by false promises

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:24

Next wave of currency depreciation

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:22

Will lower oil prices become a lasting economic gain?

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:21

From vouchers to verification: Understanding new risk-based VAT refund system

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:20

Fallen Zahirians earn veneration of D-Day heroes

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:18

Debunking economic myths # 2: High 1Q GDP growth indicates sustained progress

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 06:55

Financial frauds: Why crypto tax enforcement is Sri Lanka’s strongest weapon

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 06:43

Sri Lanka’s export test: Can the NEDP deliver by 2030?

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 00:00

President targets $ 6 b export boost from coconut, food, rubber and tea

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reviewed an ambitious push to transform four key export industries into major foreign exchange earners, t ..

India’s Zydus and Sunshine Healthcare in $ 20 m pharmaceutical manufacturing JV in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:29

Zydus Lifesciences and Sunshine Healthcare yesterday announced the setting up of a strategic joint venture company, Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences Ltd., ..

Govt. adopts Ceylon Tea Village model

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:23

The Government is moving to restructure its smallholder tea sector through a large-scale “Ceylon Tea Village” program aimed at boosting productivi ..

June tourist arrivals down 7.5% YoY; crosses 1.11 m visitors YTD

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:06

The tourism industry crossed the 1.11 million visitor mark during the first 24 days of June, but the latest figures point to a slowdown in momentum, w ..

Raids uncover suspected counterfeit engine oil operations

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:03

An anti-counterfeiting operation led by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has resulted in the seizure of suspected counterfeit engine oil belonging to ..

NSO to remotely control rooftop solar systems via modems

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:00

The Government will introduce a modem-based remote control system for large rooftop solar installations by the end of the year, enabling the power uti ..

Arrest made in Rs. 190 b illicit remittance case

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:15

A suspect accused of orchestrating an alleged scheme to illegally transfer nearly Rs. 190 billion out of Sri Lanka under the guise of importing goods ..

CoPF to table final report after CBSL submits observations on missing $ 2.5 m Treasury funds

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:13

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) is to prepare a final report on the disappearance of $ 2.5 million held by the Treasury for sovereig ..

No international cricket stadium in Jaffna

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:09

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee has decided that no international cricket stadium will be constructed in Jaffna. ..

Rupee trade with India could lift bilateral commerce by 40% in two years: EDB Chief

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:42

Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka expects rupee-to-rupee trade with India to significantly boost bil ..

IRD clarifies tax-free sale of homes and personal vehicles

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:40

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday clarified that individuals can sell their residential properties and personal vehicles without paying ta ..

IFC backs New Anthoney’s Farms Group

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:34

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is supporting New Anthoney’s Farms Group (NAF) to expand operations, ..

Apparel exports post strongest monthly growth this year on US demand

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile exports grew 7.96% in May 2026 to $ 394.14 million, marking the industry’s strongest monthly performance so far th ..

India Desk launch signals push to reboot Sri Lanka-India economic ties

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:24

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka yesterday signalled a major reset in its economic engagement with India saying a review of the existing Free Trade Ag ..

NCPI inflation rises to 5.4% in May

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:21

The National Consumer Price Index (NCPI)-based headline inflation accelerated to 5.4% year-on-year (YoY) in May 2026 from 4.7% in April, according to ..

ADB approves $ 57.4m for rooftop solar and virtual net metering

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:25

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 57.4 million financing package to help Sri Lanka expand access to affordable clean energy and reduce ..

Govt. unveils fiscal roadmap, defends tax reforms

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:09

The Government yesterday formally presented its Fiscal Strategy Statement to Parliament, setting out the policy framework that will underpin the 2027 ..

Interim report from forensic auditors raises NDB fraud to Rs. 13.58 b

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:04

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday said that the preliminary forensic review conducted by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP has identified ..

CSE up 0.21% during week

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:01

The Colombo stock market ended yesterday in green with the ASPI gaining 0.21% and the S&P SL20 up 0.51% during a week characterised by cautious invest ..

Sri Lanka tops global wellness travel trends for 2026

Saturday, 27 June 2026 00:59

Sri Lanka has been ranked the world’s fastest-growing wellness travel destination for 2026, recording a 100% increase in global demand, according to ..

Customs’ AEO traders clear cargo 22 hours faster: Study

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:13

Businesses certified under Sri Lanka Customs’ Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Program are clearing cargo around 22 hours faster than non-certifie ..

Ceylon Chamber re-elects Chairperson Krishan Balendra at 187th AGM

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:11

Top blue chip John Keells Holdings’ (JKH) Chairman Krishan Balendra was yesterday re-elected Chairperson of Sri Lanka’s premier private sector bod ..

Petroleum, logistics eyed as new export growth drivers

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:43

Sri Lanka is looking to leverage its strategic location and expand petroleum-related and logistics exports as part of an ambitious plan to more than d ..

Advocata calls for vehicle tax regime overhaul

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:41

Sri Lanka should replace its complex vehicle taxation framework with a progressive value-based system that is fairer, more transparent, and less disto ..

Fintrex Finance PLC delivers strong earnings growth and balance sheet expansion in FY2025/26

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:36

Fintrex Finance PLC recorded a significant improvement in financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, demonstrating strong operational exe ..

Govt. says narcotics seizures top Rs. 226 b in 16 months

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:32

More than Rs. 226 billion worth of narcotic drugs have been seized by law enforcement authorities since the beginning of 2025, with Public Security Mi ..

Listed company earnings contract for third straight quarter

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:25

Aggregate earnings of 271 listed companies declined 11.4% year-on-year (YoY) in the March 2026 quarter, marking a third consecutive quarter of earning ..

Harsha urges Govt. to break ETCA deadlock

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka must move beyond the 25-year-old India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) and conclude the long-discussed Economic and Technology Cooper ..

Israel freezes $ 6.9 m in SL remittances in legal dispute with service provider

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:20

The Government yesterday said approximately $ 6.9 million remitted by Sri Lankan workers in Israel has been suspended due to legal proceedings involvi ..

India’s Zydus and Sunshine Healthcare in $ 20 m pharmaceutical manufacturing JV in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:29

Zydus Lifesciences and Sunshine Healthcare yesterday announced the setting up of a strategic joint venture company, Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences Ltd., ..

ADB approves $ 57.4m for rooftop solar and virtual net metering

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:25

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 57.4 million financing package to help Sri Lanka expand access to affordable clean energy and reduce ..

Govt. adopts Ceylon Tea Village model

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:23

The Government is moving to restructure its smallholder tea sector through a large-scale “Ceylon Tea Village” program aimed at boosting productivi ..

Govt. unveils fiscal roadmap, defends tax reforms

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:09

The Government yesterday formally presented its Fiscal Strategy Statement to Parliament, setting out the policy framework that will underpin the 2027 ..

June tourist arrivals down 7.5% YoY; crosses 1.11 m visitors YTD

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:06

The tourism industry crossed the 1.11 million visitor mark during the first 24 days of June, but the latest figures point to a slowdown in momentum, w ..

Interim report from forensic auditors raises NDB fraud to Rs. 13.58 b

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:04

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday said that the preliminary forensic review conducted by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP has identified ..

Raids uncover suspected counterfeit engine oil operations

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:03

An anti-counterfeiting operation led by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has resulted in the seizure of suspected counterfeit engine oil belonging to ..

CSE up 0.21% during week

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:01

The Colombo stock market ended yesterday in green with the ASPI gaining 0.21% and the S&P SL20 up 0.51% during a week characterised by cautious invest ..

NSO to remotely control rooftop solar systems via modems

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:00

The Government will introduce a modem-based remote control system for large rooftop solar installations by the end of the year, enabling the power uti ..

Sri Lanka tops global wellness travel trends for 2026

Saturday, 27 June 2026 00:59

Sri Lanka has been ranked the world’s fastest-growing wellness travel destination for 2026, recording a 100% increase in global demand, according to ..

Arrest made in Rs. 190 b illicit remittance case

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:15

A suspect accused of orchestrating an alleged scheme to illegally transfer nearly Rs. 190 billion out of Sri Lanka under the guise of importing goods ..

Customs’ AEO traders clear cargo 22 hours faster: Study

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:13

Businesses certified under Sri Lanka Customs’ Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Program are clearing cargo around 22 hours faster than non-certifie ..

CoPF to table final report after CBSL submits observations on missing $ 2.5 m Treasury funds

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:13

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) is to prepare a final report on the disappearance of $ 2.5 million held by the Treasury for sovereig ..

Ceylon Chamber re-elects Chairperson Krishan Balendra at 187th AGM

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:11

Top blue chip John Keells Holdings’ (JKH) Chairman Krishan Balendra was yesterday re-elected Chairperson of Sri Lanka’s premier private sector bod ..

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Seven more Battery Storage Systems arrive to boost national grid

Saturday, 27 June 2026 10:25

Sri Lanka has received seven additional Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), which arrived at the Colombo Port yesterday to strengthen the country ..

Health Ministry to install 11 advanced CT scanners across Sri Lanka

Saturday, 27 June 2026 09:46

President sees off largest-ever Sri Lankan UN peacekeeping contingent

Saturday, 27 June 2026 09:24

SLAF receives 10 U.S.-donated TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters

Friday, 26 June 2026 14:55

President meets apparel industry leaders to boost exports

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 05:56

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Monday, 22 June 2026 19:16

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Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

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Redington and IBM bring together Sri Lanka’s enterprise leaders at Innovation Forum 2026 to accelerate AI-driven transformation

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:25

Knowledge and innovation industry emerges as one of Sri Lanka’s largest export sectors

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:23

Softlogic Information Technologies achieves Dell Technologies Titanium Partner status

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:18

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Bayleaf Art Gallery features Susil Gunasiri Dixon’s “Rinascimento Verde” exhibition

Saturday, 27 June 2026 03:46

The Art Gallery at The Bayleaf restaurant is now presenting artist Susil Gunasiri Dixon as a part of their initiative on fostering and promoting loca ..

ITC Ratnadipa presents “Changes and Traditions” by S. H. Sarath

Saturday, 27 June 2026 03:42

Landmark Russian Classical Ballet Concert today at Nelum Pokuna Theatre

Saturday, 27 June 2026 03:35

Opinion and Issues

The slow train to the more sustainable fast track is back

Saturday, 27 June 2026 03:12

There are railways. And then there are railways that carry the spirit and the imagination of a nation. For months after Cyclone Ditwah tore through Sr ..

Iran-US-Israel conflict: A Masterclass in modern geopolitics and geoeconomics

Saturday, 27 June 2026 02:50

Has Iran emerged stronger after the war? Assessing its regional power status

Saturday, 27 June 2026 02:38

FT View - Editorial

Doing away with indelible ink for elections needs wider discussion

Saturday, 27 June 2026 00:37

The Cabinet this week approved a proposal to remove the legal provisions on marking voters with indelible ink during elections. ..

Dengue control: How a naturally occurring bacteria can transform Asia’s response

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:30

Inflation and economic growth

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:29

The challenge of raising healthy children

Thursday, 25 June 2026 05:14

Suresh Sallay: Culprit or Scapegoat?

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:00

Success in education must not be preserve of the few

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 06:52

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

IMF delegation reviews Sri Lanka Customs progress

NCQP 2026 showcases national excellence with 2,000+ delegates and 450+ improvement teams

Three-decade journey: BOI Director General Renuka Weerakone bids farewell

Handloom is industry of future: Deputy Minister

Future of finance and accounting will be built on trust, innovation, and opportunity: New CIMA President

Investment Forum in Toronto highlights opportunities in Sri Lanka for Canadian investors

Exterminators launches MACCP X mosquito intelligence platform

Marriott International and CG Hospitality Global sign multi-unit agreement to open 3 properties across India and Nepal

Teejay Group navigates industry headwinds with financial strength and strategic focus

Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Sri Lanka strengthens trade and investment ties with China at China–South Asia Exposition 2026

EDB meets stakeholders to address challenges faced by coconut coir and fibre product exporters

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce 187th AGM today

Sri Lanka must sell value, not volume: Exporters

“Packaging is an Evergreen Industry” – Masterwork Group’s Maxen Liu

EDB empowers export-ready SMEs at THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026

Chrysalis recognised for longstanding contribution to SME development

Cabinet clears procurement for Rs. 1 b aviation communications system upgrade

Forbes and Walker companies secure Carbon Neutral Certification

Cabinet approves Rs. 1.1 b Delhi ground handling contract for SriLankan Airlines

Cabinet approves next steps for railway electrification program

Lee Hedges revises payment terms for Rs. 3.16 b Lanka Realty acquisition

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The slow train to the more sustainable fast track is back

Iran-US-Israel conflict: A Masterclass in modern geopolitics and geoeconomics

Has Iran emerged stronger after the war? Assessing its regional power status

Iran prevails, Trump concedes and Israel fumes

Will Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar leadership playbook survive the future?

Peasants in revolt: A step towards a new mode of agriculture

Entrepreneurship for a greener future: Tackling environmental challenges and sustainability

Lions and Peterites set for blockbuster showdown: A clash of titans in the making

Lucerne lessons for Lanka, Lebanon war; Easter massacre mastermind scenarios

Beneficial Ownership rules should strengthen governance, not burden business

Market access, not aid is the foreign currency for Sri Lanka

Repatriation of export proceeds into Sri Lanka and conversion – A practical perspective

Pyramid schemes explained: How ordinary people are trapped by false promises

Next wave of currency depreciation

Will lower oil prices become a lasting economic gain?

From vouchers to verification: Understanding new risk-based VAT refund system

Fallen Zahirians earn veneration of D-Day heroes

Debunking economic myths # 2: High 1Q GDP growth indicates sustained progress

Financial frauds: Why crypto tax enforcement is Sri Lanka’s strongest weapon

Sri Lanka’s export test: Can the NEDP deliver by 2030?

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SL gets reality check on post-crisis recovery

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Port City secures $ 600 m new investment through 71 strategic businesses in 1H2026

Israel freezes $ 6.9 m in SL remittances in legal dispute with service provider

IRD outlines sweeping tax changes

IFC backs New Anthoney’s Farms Group

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IMF delegation reviews Sri Lanka Customs progress

NCQP 2026 showcases national excellence with 2,000+ delegates and 450+ improvement teams

Three-decade journey: BOI Director General Renuka Weerakone bids farewell

Handloom is industry of future: Deputy Minister

Future of finance and accounting will be built on trust, innovation, and opportunity: New CIMA President

Investment Forum in Toronto highlights opportunities in Sri Lanka for Canadian investors

Exterminators launches MACCP X mosquito intelligence platform

Marriott International and CG Hospitality Global sign multi-unit agreement to open 3 properties across India and Nepal

Teejay Group navigates industry headwinds with financial strength and strategic focus

Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Sri Lanka strengthens trade and investment ties with China at China–South Asia Exposition 2026

EDB meets stakeholders to address challenges faced by coconut coir and fibre product exporters

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce 187th AGM today

Sri Lanka must sell value, not volume: Exporters

“Packaging is an Evergreen Industry” – Masterwork Group’s Maxen Liu

EDB empowers export-ready SMEs at THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026

Chrysalis recognised for longstanding contribution to SME development

Cabinet clears procurement for Rs. 1 b aviation communications system upgrade

Forbes and Walker companies secure Carbon Neutral Certification

Cabinet approves Rs. 1.1 b Delhi ground handling contract for SriLankan Airlines

Cabinet approves next steps for railway electrification program

Lee Hedges revises payment terms for Rs. 3.16 b Lanka Realty acquisition

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