Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:00

August exports decline by 11% YoY to $ 1 b

Sri Lanka’s export sector in August managed to marginally grow over $ 1 billion compared to July 2023, though on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it fell ..

S&P upgrades SL’s local currency rating, outlook stable

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:40

S&P Global Ratings yesterday raised its long and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SD’ (sel ..

Cabinet clears to draft State Loan Management Act

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:34

The Cabinet of Ministers approved to direct the Legal Draftsman to draft the Bill of the State Loan Management Act to enhance fiscal transparency and ..

Sri Lanka Tourism celebrates arrival of one-millionth tourist at BIA

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:32

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry reached a significant milestone as the 1,000,000th tourist of 2023 was warmly welcomed at Bandaranaike International Ai ..

China’s Sinopec fires up local operations, eyes refinery operations with largest FDI

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:22

By Darshana Abayasingha Sinopec officially flagged off operations in Colombo this week with a distributor felicitation event, as the Government wel ..

Cabraal corrects and criticises Harsha

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:45

Former CBSL Governor says he testified truthfully on causes for bankruptcy before the Parliamenta ..

Ex-JKH fame Vasantha Leelananda joins Dhammika’s Fortress Resorts Board

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:44

Leisure industry expert Vasantha Leelananda formerly of John Keells Holdings PLC has joined the Board of The Fortress Resorts PLC as an Independent No ..

Govt. to stop imports of egg and chicken from next year

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:43

The Government has decided to abandon plans for egg and chicken meat imports in light of the local production surge. The Agriculture Ministry has dec ..

Visa returns as strategic partner for Cyber Security Summit 2023 to foster resilience

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:41

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and the 9th Annual Cyber Security Summit, scheduled on 12 October, is set to address the pressing ..

SLIC affirms leadership with record bonus; aspires for a digital future

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:30

The country’s pioneering insurer, Sri Lanka Insurance, broke its own record when it declared over Rs. 10.4 billion in bonus payments to customers r ..

Plantation industry charts course for sustainability growth amidst challenges

Monday, 25 September 2023 02:33

In a rallying call for collective action, Planters’ Association of Ceylon Chairman Senaka Alawattegama urged to engage in open dialogue and collabor ..

Sri Lankan Aussie heads Virgin Voyages

Monday, 25 September 2023 02:28

Nirmal Saverimuttu has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Voyages in September 2023. ..

Cabinet green lights Appropriation Bill for 2024

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:40

The Government yesterday announced that the Appropriation Bill for 2024 will be presented in Parliament in November following the Cabinet received on ..

JKH regains most valuable status

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:32

Top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC yesterday regained its long-lost status as the most valuable listed entity in Sri Lanka. JKH’s share price g ..

Gammanpila reveals Govt. unlikely to meet an IMF requirement

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:30

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader MP Udaya Gammanpila yesterday claimed the Government will not meet the International Monetary Fund’s condition o ..

Aragalaya inspires new think tank ‘Institute for Political Economy’

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:20

An independent think tank, the Institute for Political Economy (IPE) has been set up to stimulate and inform debates and discussions on public policy ..

Colombo stock market suffers highest daily loss

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:44

The Colombo stock market yesterday suffered the highest daily loss in four months with the benchmark index plunging due to lacklustre sentiment and in ..

IMF representatives call on Opposition leader

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:44

The visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation called on Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at his office yesterday. The purpose of the ..

President Wickremesinghe’s US visit boosts Sri Lanka’s global standing: Ruwan

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:42

Presidential Adviser on Climate Change Ruwan Wijew-ardene yesterday said President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent dip ..

LIOC launches Sri Lanka’s first-ever female-only operated ultra-modern filling station

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:40

The inauguration ceremony for the first-ever female-only operated filling station Lanka IOC Filling Station, which boasts central monitoring and full ..

Govt. explores optimal use of mineral resources to boost economy

Monday, 25 September 2023 02:36

State Minister of Urban Development and Housing, Arundika Fernando laid out a comprehensive vision for the economic future emphasising the strategic s ..

Fuel prices likely to surge in October: CAL Research

Monday, 25 September 2023 02:31

As the world grapples with a complex interplay of factors affecting the energy market, CAL Research, predicts a substantial increase in fuel prices by ..

Sri Lanka confirms participation at Global Maritime Summit in India

Monday, 25 September 2023 02:25

Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva last week confirmed Sri Lanka will participate in the 2023 Global Maritime Summit, which ..

S&P upgrades SL’s local currency rating, outlook stable

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:40

S&P Global Ratings yesterday raised its long and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SD’ (sel ..

Cabinet green lights Appropriation Bill for 2024

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:40

The Government yesterday announced that the Appropriation Bill for 2024 will be presented in Parliament in November following the Cabinet received on ..

Cabinet clears to draft State Loan Management Act

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:34

The Cabinet of Ministers approved to direct the Legal Draftsman to draft the Bill of the State Loan Management Act to enhance fiscal transparency and ..

JKH regains most valuable status

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:32

Top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC yesterday regained its long-lost status as the most valuable listed entity in Sri Lanka. JKH’s share price g ..

Sri Lanka Tourism celebrates arrival of one-millionth tourist at BIA

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:32

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry reached a significant milestone as the 1,000,000th tourist of 2023 was warmly welcomed at Bandaranaike International Ai ..

Gammanpila reveals Govt. unlikely to meet an IMF requirement

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:30

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader MP Udaya Gammanpila yesterday claimed the Government will not meet the International Monetary Fund’s condition o ..

China’s Sinopec fires up local operations, eyes refinery operations with largest FDI

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:22

By Darshana Abayasingha Sinopec officially flagged off operations in Colombo this week with a distributor felicitation event, as the Government wel ..

Aragalaya inspires new think tank ‘Institute for Political Economy’

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:20

An independent think tank, the Institute for Political Economy (IPE) has been set up to stimulate and inform debates and discussions on public policy ..

Cabraal corrects and criticises Harsha

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:45

Former CBSL Governor says he testified truthfully on causes for bankruptcy before the Parliamenta ..

Colombo stock market suffers highest daily loss

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:44

The Colombo stock market yesterday suffered the highest daily loss in four months with the benchmark index plunging due to lacklustre sentiment and in ..

Ex-JKH fame Vasantha Leelananda joins Dhammika’s Fortress Resorts Board

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:44

Leisure industry expert Vasantha Leelananda formerly of John Keells Holdings PLC has joined the Board of The Fortress Resorts PLC as an Independent No ..

IMF representatives call on Opposition leader

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:44

The visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation called on Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at his office yesterday. The purpose of the ..

Govt. to stop imports of egg and chicken from next year

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:43

The Government has decided to abandon plans for egg and chicken meat imports in light of the local production surge. The Agriculture Ministry has dec ..

President Wickremesinghe’s US visit boosts Sri Lanka’s global standing: Ruwan

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:42

Presidential Adviser on Climate Change Ruwan Wijew-ardene yesterday said President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent dip ..

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World Tourism Day celebrated at BIA

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 20:03

A memorable and heart-warming experience was created for arriving international tourists at Bandaranaike International Airport, in view of World Touri ..

A new law to transform Port City to ’Colombo Financial Zone’

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 19:28

Sri Lanka welcomes the one millionth tourist of 2023

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 23:30

President Wickremesinghe’s US visit boosts Sri Lanka’s global standing: Ruwan

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 22:27

Launching Ceremony of ’The Right Eye’ by Manusha Nanayakkara

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 17:22

Sri Lanka to participate Global Maritime India Summit 2023 at Mumbai India

Sunday, 24 September 2023 16:30

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’Blueprint 2023’by Sysco LABS

Thursday, 21 September 2023 01:59

AIA Group Chief Executive / President, Lee Yuan Siong visits Sri Lanka - reaffirms AIA’s commitment to the country

Tuesday, 15 August 2023 00:54

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

IT / Telecom / Tech

ICTA’s crucial role in fostering startup success during GEW Sri Lanka 2022

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:15

Kerner Noland’s milestone in game-changing IT pincer move

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:12

SLT-Mobitel empowers Apple iPhone users across Sri Lanka to embrace the 5G revolution

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:10

FT Lite

ARTRA’s ‘Comics & Caricature’ edition and Art Experiential Festival in Oct.

Saturday, 23 September 2023 00:03

ARTRA Magazine, Sri Lanka’s modern and contemporary art magazine is set to launch ‘Comics and Caricatures’, their awaited 65th edition on the se ..

Santhosh Narayanan coming to Jaffna

Saturday, 23 September 2023 00:02

‘I do it my way’: An evening of song and dance by Differently Abled Girl Guides

Saturday, 23 September 2023 00:01

Opinion and Issues

Partheeban alias Thileepan’s death-fast weaponised non-violence

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:50

Rasiah Partheeban alias Thileepan engaged in a fast unto death protest on 15 September 1987. The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) stalwart died ..

Ambiguity of National Evaluation Policy in Sri Lanka?

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:00

Provide justice for victims of Easter bombing after four years of failure

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:00

FT View - Editorial

Time to go beyond apparel

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:00

The apparel industry has been the prime export earner of Sri Lanka for a considerable period of time since the adoption of open-economic policies in 1 ..

Reality in Sri Lanka very different to speeches in New York

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 00:00

Govt.’s confirmation of Sonic’s existence

Monday, 25 September 2023 00:24

World Alzheimer’s Day and Sri Lanka’s challenge

Saturday, 23 September 2023 00:13

Asia Cup loss and Sri Lanka’s new wave of toxic cricket fans

Friday, 22 September 2023 00:00

Sri Lanka must consider law similar to India’s Women’s Reservation Bill

Thursday, 21 September 2023 02:35

Special Report

Indo-Pacific Endeavour: Toward a more stable and secure shared region

Monday, 17 July 2023 00:31

Australia’s flagship regional defence engagement, Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), returned to Sri Lanka last week. IPE will visit 14 countries over a ..

Kandalama; The Untold Story

Friday, 16 June 2023 00:00

President urges radical economic transformation at National Law Conference

Monday, 5 June 2023 02:09

Business News

HIP supplies over 80% of marine bunkers to Sri Lankan market

SEC makes four new senior appointments

Sri Lanka initiates talks with ADB for $ 400 m loans to fuel economic reforms

‘IFPSM World Summit 2023’ in Florence, Italy

Govt. awards 4-month supply contract on diesel to PetroChina International

MiHCM appoints Himashie Perera as General Manager for Partnerships and CEO’s office

Flora Tissues celebrates 40 years of excellence in 2023

Sri Lanka Print 2023 and National Print Awards 2023 on 27 Oct.

Rajeev Amarasuriya appointed Country Representative of Commonwealth Legal Education Association

Commercial Mediation Symposium 2023 tomorrow

Governor’s Challenge Trophy 2023 clinched by People’s Bank

Gas World marks milestone with installation of 55th liquid gas tank

Lassana Group achieves ISO 22000:2018, HACCP and GMP certifications setting new standards in food safety

Solar giant expands its presence in Jaffna

University of Moratuwa inaugural lecture series – 19th lecture next

Hainan CCPIT promotes East Asia Business Forum 2023

‘Skill Force’ fourth phase sponsored by Melwa successfully held in Nuwara Eliya

High-level meeting with IMF addresses key economic reforms, energy sector progress

SLT-Mobitel’s ‘Booster 232’ and ‘Social Lite’ budget packs redefine affordable connectivity

CA Sri Lanka’s National Conference supported by 30 sponsors including top conglomerates

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Opposition expresses concern on proposed tax holiday for investors

Govt. approves amendment to Inland Revenue Act for Charitable Relief

Engineers call for immediate repairs on Samanalawewa reservoir

G.L. brands new online safety law most dangerous in recent times

Kenyan with Rs. 300 m worth of cocaine arrested at BIA

International jurists claim SL’s ATA threatens human rights

BASL urges Govt. to withdraw proposed anti-terror and online safety laws

PAFFREL voices concerns over cancellation of LG election nominations

Sri Lanka ratifies CTBT reinforcing commitment to nuclear disarmament

Parliament approves suspension of MP Ali Sabri Raheem from committees amid misconduct allegations

India only creditor to continue railway assistance

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Partheeban alias Thileepan’s death-fast weaponised non-violence

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Anti-Terrorism Bill version 2.0: still worse than PTA

Anti-terror law to confront ‘future aragalayas’, ‘troubling media’, ‘terrorist Muslims’, ‘impossible diaspora’ and ‘insubordinate Church’?

Remembering LTTE ‘martyr’ Thileepan on his 36th death anniversary

Sri Lanka Tuskers under OCA flag in quest for Asian Games medal

Can freedom of expression coexist with a government body deciding what is true?

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World Tourism Day celebrated at BIA

A new law to transform Port City to ’Colombo Financial Zone’

Sri Lanka welcomes the one millionth tourist of 2023

President Wickremesinghe’s US visit boosts Sri Lanka’s global standing: Ruwan

Today's Columnists

Partheeban alias Thileepan’s death-fast weaponised non-violence

Ambiguity of National Evaluation Policy in Sri Lanka?

Inflation is falling, what is happening to prices?

Domestic Debt Restructuring: An alternate view

Target 2048 – Part IX: Complex economy system

Anti-Terrorism Bill version 2.0: still worse than PTA

Anti-terror law to confront ‘future aragalayas’, ‘troubling media’, ‘terrorist Muslims’, ‘impossible diaspora’ and ‘insubordinate Church’?

Remembering LTTE ‘martyr’ Thileepan on his 36th death anniversary

Sri Lanka Tuskers under OCA flag in quest for Asian Games medal

Can freedom of expression coexist with a government body deciding what is true?

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