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Appreciation: Rienzie Wijetilleke is no more but his name remains in our hearts forever

Monday, 7 July 2025 02:18

To save its famed tea, Sri Lanka must look to the soil

Monday, 7 July 2025 01:52

Sri Lanka’s new VAT framework for Non-Resident Digital Services: What you need to know

Monday, 7 July 2025 01:23

Is Sri Lanka ready for the long road to sustained recovery?

Monday, 7 July 2025 01:14

Mind your language

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:56

Oceans and the triple planetary crisis

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:10

Drug shortages in State hospitals: Creation by interested parties?

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:05

Fury unleashed in Jaffna

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:04

JVP-NPP Govt. and 5,941 acre “gazetted landgrab” attempt in north

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:30

Gaza: Humanity’s litmus test

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:24

Will Sri Lanka keep the good governance prize?

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:22

Week 5 to confirm schools under relevant crockeries

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:20

SL: dying to be born on some ‘Fourth of Never’

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:20

Why the Maharaja Organisation thinks Sri Lanka needs its own ‘Shosholoza’

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:18

Shaping Sri Lanka’s digital economy: 5G’s impact on our future

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:16

Why Sri Lanka needs smarter approach to tobacco tax policy

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:00

Volker Türk’s accountability absurdities, nasty Nazi allusions and internationalisation trap

Thursday, 3 July 2025 00:45

Ragging: Cause for or symptom of outdated higher education system?

Thursday, 3 July 2025 00:18

Sri Lanka faces growing climate threats amid low stakeholder literacy and financial readiness

Thursday, 3 July 2025 00:10

From awareness to action: Applying marketing principles to transform tax administration in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 3 July 2025 00:06

Govt. clarifies no new tax on e-commerce

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday clarified that the Government has not imposed any new tax on e-commerce transactions, whilst ..

Dr. Harsha defends CoPF probe findings on e-commerce

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:14

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) MP and economist Dr. Harsha de Silva on Saturday firmly rejected accusations that he is seeking t ..

Private sector borrowing picks up in May

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:11

Private sector borrowing picked up in May to Rs. 133 billion, resulting in the outstanding amount crossing the Rs. 8.6 trillion mark after a low deman ..

Sri Lanka reboots Tourist VAT Refund Scheme to boost local purchases

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) last Friday officially revived its Tourist VAT Refund Scheme (TVRS) to incentivise visitor spending on local goods ..

Home Lands Group buys 1 acre land in Thummulla for record Rs. 4.5 b

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:01

The Home Lands Group has announced the successful conclusion of the acquisition of a nearly 1 acre land in Thummulla at a record Rs. 29 million per pe ..

Vehicle Revenue Licence system temporarily off

Monday, 7 July 2025 05:59

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) yesterday announced the temporary unavailability of the vehicle Revenue Licenc ..

Middlemen in shipping and logistics at it again, lobbying for anti-competitive charges on exporters and importers?

Monday, 7 July 2025 00:37

It was reported last week at the AGM of the Non-Vessel Operating Agents (NVOCC) under the banner of SLANA (Sri Lanka Association of NVOCC Agents) call ..

BOC hands over Rs. 5 b dividend to Treasury

Saturday, 5 July 2025 01:00

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC), has approved a dividend contribution of Rs. 5 billion to the General Treasury, its sole shareholde ..

IMF backs Sri Lanka with waiver on data reporting breach considering corrective action and reform commitment

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

Sri Lanka secured a crucial nod from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, as its Executive Board approved the authorities’ request for ..

IMF highlights 2026 Budget, SOE reforms as key priorities for SL

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou on Thursday noted that the upcoming 2026 Budget discussion will be a c ..

Daily FT-ICCSL-EFC webinar today on “Labour Reforms Vital to Attract Investment and Develop Export Sector”

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:54

The Daily FT, ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, SLASSCOM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, MBA Alumni ..

National Financial Literacy Curriculum launched

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:18

From left: UNDP Sri Lanka Chief Economist Dr. Vagisha Gunasekara, UNDP Resident Representative Azusa Kubota, Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Wee ..

Sri Lanka’s digital economy targets 5x growth: Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:14

Sri Lanka’s digital economy is on course for a significant leap, with a five-year blueprint aiming for a fivefold increase in digital GDP, a triplin ..

Wild swings in Dockyard share price

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:08

The share price of Colombo Dockyard (DOCK) yesterday declined by 16.5% after on Wednesday (2), it shot up by 62% in its first day of trading since the ..

Shehani Seneviratne appointed SLASSCOM Chairperson for 2025/2026

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:04

SLASSCOM, the national chamber for Sri Lanka’s knowledge and innovation (IT/BPM) industry, has appointed seasoned tech leader Shehani Seneviratne as ..

Sri Lanka hopeful of positive outcome amid US tariff deadline looms: Treasury Secy.

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:13

With just a couple of days remaining ahead of the crucial 9 July deadline to negotiate reciprocal tariffs adjustments, Sri Lanka is pinning its hopes ..

Tourism earnings rise 10% YoY to $ 1.7 b in 1H

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:09

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has posted a moderate rebound in the first half of 2025, with earnings rising 10% year-on-year (YoY) to over $ 1.71 bil ..

Softlogic taps global expertise; announces key new appointments

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:02

The Softlogic Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the country, has announced the appointments of Kong Leong Chan as Adviser to Chairman Ashok P ..

Unemployment rate down to 3.8%: CBSL

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:00

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate has dipped to 3.8% in the first quarter according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) from 4.5% a year ago. In 202 ..

Vallibel Finance delivers record-breaking performance

Monday, 7 July 2025 05:09

Vallibel Finance PLC has delivered a standout financial performance in FY 2024/25, marked by double-digit growth across key indicators. The company re ..

Fifty years of faith, forgiveness, and fearless advocacy

Monday, 7 July 2025 00:33

On 29 June 2025, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith celebrated 50 years in the priesthood—a significant milestone in a life dedicated to faith, service, justi ..

Iconic banker Rienzie Wijetilleke passes away

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:59

Iconic banker Rienzie T. Wijetilleke passed away yesterday at the age of 85. His illustrious career included 24 years at Hatton National Bank, joinin ..

CBSL announces execution of resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

The Central Bank yesterday announced the execution of resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP) under the Banking (Special Provisions) Act, ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

The Colombo stock market sustained its winning run ending the week on the up. The benchmark ASPI finished the week with 1.5% gain and the active S&P ..

CBSL launches transformative financial literacy initiatives

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:52

Key collaborative move towards building a financially literate Sri Lanka ..

Appeal Court affirms decisions by RTI Commission on SLT and select employees

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:16

Court of Appeal Judge R. Gurusinghe yesterday issued three separate judgments affirming decisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission with re ..

Vietnam strikes deal with US; succeeds to reduce duty to 20% from 46%

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:10

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US will charge 20% tariffs on imports from Vietnam under a new trade deal reached during last-min ..

CBSL gives Cargills Bank longer time for minimum capital

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:06

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has given Cargills Bank PLC extended time till end-2029 to achieve the minimum capital requirement of Rs. 20 bill ..

Sri Lanka Customs crosses Rs. 1 t revenue mark again

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:02

Sri Lanka Customs has crossed the Rs. 1 trillion mark in revenue collection for 2025, reaching the milestone much earlier than last year, when it was ..

Dr. Harsha defends CoPF probe findings on e-commerce

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:14

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) MP and economist Dr. Harsha de Silva on Saturday firmly rejected accusations that he is seeking t ..

Sri Lanka hopeful of positive outcome amid US tariff deadline looms: Treasury Secy.

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:13

With just a couple of days remaining ahead of the crucial 9 July deadline to negotiate reciprocal tariffs adjustments, Sri Lanka is pinning its hopes ..

Private sector borrowing picks up in May

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:11

Private sector borrowing picked up in May to Rs. 133 billion, resulting in the outstanding amount crossing the Rs. 8.6 trillion mark after a low deman ..

Tourism earnings rise 10% YoY to $ 1.7 b in 1H

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:09

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has posted a moderate rebound in the first half of 2025, with earnings rising 10% year-on-year (YoY) to over $ 1.71 bil ..

Sri Lanka reboots Tourist VAT Refund Scheme to boost local purchases

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) last Friday officially revived its Tourist VAT Refund Scheme (TVRS) to incentivise visitor spending on local goods ..

Softlogic taps global expertise; announces key new appointments

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:02

The Softlogic Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the country, has announced the appointments of Kong Leong Chan as Adviser to Chairman Ashok P ..

Home Lands Group buys 1 acre land in Thummulla for record Rs. 4.5 b

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:01

The Home Lands Group has announced the successful conclusion of the acquisition of a nearly 1 acre land in Thummulla at a record Rs. 29 million per pe ..

Unemployment rate down to 3.8%: CBSL

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:00

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate has dipped to 3.8% in the first quarter according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) from 4.5% a year ago. In 202 ..

Vehicle Revenue Licence system temporarily off

Monday, 7 July 2025 05:59

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) yesterday announced the temporary unavailability of the vehicle Revenue Licenc ..

Vallibel Finance delivers record-breaking performance

Monday, 7 July 2025 05:09

Vallibel Finance PLC has delivered a standout financial performance in FY 2024/25, marked by double-digit growth across key indicators. The company re ..

Middlemen in shipping and logistics at it again, lobbying for anti-competitive charges on exporters and importers?

Monday, 7 July 2025 00:37

It was reported last week at the AGM of the Non-Vessel Operating Agents (NVOCC) under the banner of SLANA (Sri Lanka Association of NVOCC Agents) call ..

Fifty years of faith, forgiveness, and fearless advocacy

Monday, 7 July 2025 00:33

On 29 June 2025, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith celebrated 50 years in the priesthood—a significant milestone in a life dedicated to faith, service, justi ..

BOC hands over Rs. 5 b dividend to Treasury

Saturday, 5 July 2025 01:00

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC), has approved a dividend contribution of Rs. 5 billion to the General Treasury, its sole shareholde ..

Iconic banker Rienzie Wijetilleke passes away

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:59

Iconic banker Rienzie T. Wijetilleke passed away yesterday at the age of 85. His illustrious career included 24 years at Hatton National Bank, joinin ..

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Cabinet approves timeline for 2026 budget

Friday, 4 July 2025 12:11

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Thursday, 3 July 2025 11:41

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Monday, 7 July 2025 05:40

Lenovo powers into AI decade: Transforms everyday tech in Sri Lanka

Monday, 7 July 2025 05:37

Shaping Sri Lanka’s digital economy: 5G’s impact on our future

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:16

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The Little Hut is back – Sri Lanka’s first nightclub reopens with a retro bang

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:10

The Little Hut, the country’s first-ever nightclub originally launched in 1957 at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, officially reopened its doors last Friday ..

Galle Literary Festival 2026 returns with 13th edition

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:10

F1 The Movie races into Scope Cinemas with Sri Lanka’s biggest Hollywood red-carpet premiere

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Appreciation: Rienzie Wijetilleke is no more but his name remains in our hearts forever

Monday, 7 July 2025 02:18

The iconic banker Rienzie Wijetilleke has left us forever. Naturally, his departure leaves a lot of sorrowful feelings in our hearts. ..

Middlemen in shipping and logistics at it again, lobbying for anti-competitive charges on exporters and importers?

Monday, 7 July 2025 00:37

Fifty years of faith, forgiveness, and fearless advocacy

Monday, 7 July 2025 00:33

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Justice Minister, end your homophobia

Monday, 7 July 2025 02:29

During his official visit to Sri Lanka, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk welcomed proposed legislation to decriminalise same-sex rel ..

Same yardstick should be applied when investigating corruption/bribery

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:00

India’s Mazagon’s acquisition of Colombo Dockyard

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:00

Moves to discipline bus drivers commendable but more needs done

Thursday, 3 July 2025 02:59

From promise to paralysis: Elusive FDI boost in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 00:00

Addressing SriLankan Airlines’ long trail of corruption

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 00:41

Special Report

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

The Indian Ocean Divers Association (IODA) recently pledged its support, collaboration, and providing expertise to Sri Lanka to develop meaningful and ..

Forging unity through media: 2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum in Xinjiang

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

President and experts dissect new Govt.’s maiden Budget 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

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CSE, SEC, SLID, and KPMG host Family Business Forum

Lake House Printers and Publishers secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing commitment to information security excellence

Bootstrapped Sri Lankan start-up Connect Ville enters event tech space

Changing dynamics of family business: Creating value across generations

Rocell honours craftsmanship with exclusive event for Installer’s Club top members

Colombo Dockyard enters into strategic collaboration with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders of India

Sri Lanka and Japan hold Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue

SLASSCOM recognises India’s First Secretary (Economic) Devika

Cap Snap Lanka wins four Gold Awards at National Quality and Productivity Convention

Sinopec Energy Lanka marks second anniversary

Cabinet approves timeline for 2026 Budget

Sri Lanka secures € 30 m debt relief deal with Hungary

Sri Lanka unlocks new market opportunities with 15 conformity assessment accreditations by SLAB

LG Electronics opens office in Sri Lanka to build stronger connections with consumers

Cabinet clears Commonwealth Secretariat bid for State loan management software

Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council hosts exclusive Members’ Networking Evening at Port City

Elshaddai Enterprises and Jayasuriya Associates secure Govt. contracts to supply contact lenses for eye surgeries

Why the Maharaja Organisation thinks Sri Lanka needs its own ‘Shosholoza’

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 after 14-year hiatus

‘MCI’ Fertilisers strengthen agriculture in Northern Province through sustainable solutions

Sri Lanka–UAE trade relations bolstered through exclusive session with UAE Ambassador at National Chamber

A city rising: How Port City Colombo secures Sri Lanka’s tomorrow

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Appreciation: Rienzie Wijetilleke is no more but his name remains in our hearts forever

To save its famed tea, Sri Lanka must look to the soil

Sri Lanka’s new VAT framework for Non-Resident Digital Services: What you need to know

Is Sri Lanka ready for the long road to sustained recovery?

Mind your language

Oceans and the triple planetary crisis

Drug shortages in State hospitals: Creation by interested parties?

Fury unleashed in Jaffna

JVP-NPP Govt. and 5,941 acre “gazetted landgrab” attempt in north

Gaza: Humanity’s litmus test

Will Sri Lanka keep the good governance prize?

Week 5 to confirm schools under relevant crockeries

SL: dying to be born on some ‘Fourth of Never’

Why the Maharaja Organisation thinks Sri Lanka needs its own ‘Shosholoza’

Shaping Sri Lanka’s digital economy: 5G’s impact on our future

Why Sri Lanka needs smarter approach to tobacco tax policy

Volker Türk’s accountability absurdities, nasty Nazi allusions and internationalisation trap

Ragging: Cause for or symptom of outdated higher education system?

Sri Lanka faces growing climate threats amid low stakeholder literacy and financial readiness

From awareness to action: Applying marketing principles to transform tax administration in Sri Lanka

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A city rising: How Port City Colombo secures Sri Lanka’s tomorrow

Appreciation: Rienzie Wijetilleke is no more but his name remains in our hearts forever

BPPL Holdings completes rotation of Independent Directors

People’s Bank and Mastercard unveil hi-tech virtual debit card via People’s Pay App

IMF tells Sri Lanka to keep reform engine running as global turbulence looms

JVP-NPP Govt. and 5,941 acre “gazetted landgrab” attempt in north

Shah Rukh Khan to liven grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka

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CSE, SEC, SLID, and KPMG host Family Business Forum

Lake House Printers and Publishers secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing commitment to information security excellence

Bootstrapped Sri Lankan start-up Connect Ville enters event tech space

Changing dynamics of family business: Creating value across generations

Rocell honours craftsmanship with exclusive event for Installer’s Club top members

Colombo Dockyard enters into strategic collaboration with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders of India

Sri Lanka and Japan hold Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue

SLASSCOM recognises India’s First Secretary (Economic) Devika

Cap Snap Lanka wins four Gold Awards at National Quality and Productivity Convention

Sinopec Energy Lanka marks second anniversary

Cabinet approves timeline for 2026 Budget

Sri Lanka secures € 30 m debt relief deal with Hungary

Sri Lanka unlocks new market opportunities with 15 conformity assessment accreditations by SLAB

LG Electronics opens office in Sri Lanka to build stronger connections with consumers

Cabinet clears Commonwealth Secretariat bid for State loan management software

Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council hosts exclusive Members’ Networking Evening at Port City

Elshaddai Enterprises and Jayasuriya Associates secure Govt. contracts to supply contact lenses for eye surgeries

Why the Maharaja Organisation thinks Sri Lanka needs its own ‘Shosholoza’

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 after 14-year hiatus

‘MCI’ Fertilisers strengthen agriculture in Northern Province through sustainable solutions

Sri Lanka–UAE trade relations bolstered through exclusive session with UAE Ambassador at National Chamber

A city rising: How Port City Colombo secures Sri Lanka’s tomorrow

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