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The draft NGO law casts a wide net to build an architecture of oppression

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:09

Sri Lanka cannot live on location alone: Time to win the global race for FDIs

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:05

Balancing the ledger: Rebuilding reserves without triggering currency shocks

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:02

RCEP and Sri Lanka: A new chapter in regional trade

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka introduces significant new tax enforcements and prosecution methods

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 00:06

H.M.R. Ellepola: A true unsung hero of the Central Bank

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:17

Can Sri Lanka become South Asia’s next FinTech innovation hub?

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:08

Sri Lanka’s Personal Income Tax squeeze

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:55

Online casinos: Sri Lanka’s offline tax net is missing the online jackpot

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:42

Nalin as a novel navigator: Reflections in retrospect

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:35

Killi keeps growing after all these years

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:33

Asgerally “Asgi” T. Fazleabas - An outstanding Sri Lankan

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:29

Super El Niño 2026-2027: Will Sri Lanka face drought or floods?

Saturday, 25 July 2026 01:04

Killi Rajamahendran: Custodian of trust

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:43

Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:22

India calling

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:20

Minority caucus, PC elections, SJB and the new Constitution noose

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:40

The Commonwealth’s greatest prize lies beyond the Games

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:30

Bradby 2nd leg: Trinity eye remarkable triple

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:18

Who really pays for digital banking?

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:00

Spotlight on directors with multiple board seats

By questioning whether directors holding multiple board appointments can devote sufficient time to each company and whether so-called independent dire ..

SLPMA seeks national push to make pharma next export engine

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:23

The Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (SLPMA) yesterday called for a national policy push to transform pharmaceutical manufacturin ..

PDMO under-capacity raises concerns

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:22

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised concerns over whether the Finance Ministry’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has t ..

S&P affirms Sri Lanka’s ‘CCC+/C’ rating; outlook remains stable

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:21

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings at ‘CCC+/C’ with a stable o ..

Hambantota Port clarifies vehicle storage policy

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 04:34

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) yesterday defended its vehicle storage policy, saying long-term storage at the Port reflects legacy vehicle ..

CoPF report falls short on $ 2.5 m debt payment fraud: UNP

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:07

Accountants embracing AI will outperform

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:58

Management accountants must evolve from financial reporters into strategic advisers capable of navigating geopolitical uncertainty, artificial intelli ..

Rogue OpenAI model hacker gives industry wake-up call

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:54

The Co-Founder of Hugging Face, a technology startup that was hacked after some of OpenAI’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models went r ..

10% US Tariff: Private sector praises Govt. for decisive, prompt action

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:10

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday said it welcomed the positive development in the reduction of the labour-related tariff imposed on Sri Lankan ..

India’s assistance to SL exceeds $ 7.5 b: Jha

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:07

India’s assistance to Sri Lanka has exceeded $ 7.5 billion, including more than $ 850 million in grants, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha said y ..

Indian tourists power July recovery as arrivals top 1.28 m YTD

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:05

Indian tourists have helped Sri Lanka’s tourism industry regain momentum in July, narrowing the year-on-year (YoY) decline in arrivals and pushing c ..

CSE down 1.08% during week

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:02

The Colombo stock market failed to sustain a two-session gain to end the week in red. ..

Oil up 10% in week

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:00

Oil prices dropped by around 3% on Friday, but remained on track for a weekly jump of over 10% as the US-Iran war continued to escalate. ..

Harsha warns new rules burdening legitimate businesses

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:25

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday cautioned that the Government’s latest import control regulations risk imposing additional compliance co ..

Boards must become faster, more agile and globally focused: Leicester Vice-Chancellor

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:23

University of Leicester President and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nishan Canagarajah on Wednesday said boards must evolve beyond their traditional oversight ..

DFCC Bank breaks barriers with Sri Lanka’s first eight-language ATMs, CRMs

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:23

DFCC Bank has introduced Sri Lanka’s first ATMs and Cash Recycler Machines (CRMs) offering transactions in eight languages, enabling international v ..

Home Lands’ ‘Pentara’ project cleared by Court of Appeal

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:21

The Court of Appeal last week dismissed two writ applications filed against ‘Pentara Residencies,’ the landmark apartment development project by H ..

Vehicle registrations fall in June; SUVs extend gains: JB Securities

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:20

Total vehicle registrations moderated in June as lower registrations of two- and three-wheelers outweighed continued strength in the sports utility ve ..

Sri Lanka records fourth-biggest improvement in IIF investor assessment

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:09

Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the fastest-improving emerging market sovereigns for investor relations and debt transparency, with the Institute of I ..

Yet to receive GI application for Ceylon Tea: NIPO

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:01

In a shocking revelation, the National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) last week announced that Sri Lanka has yet to receive an application to reg ..

Biggest challenge is convincing companies to invest in cybersecurity: SLT

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:55

Sri Lankan companies and Government institutions continue to underinvest in cybersecurity because boards struggle to justify spending against risks th ..

Customs to auction over 1,000 uncleared vehicles at Hambantota Port

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:53

Sri Lanka Customs will move to dispose of more than 1,000 imported vehicles that remain uncleared at Hambantota Port, with authorities set to auction ..

Burying the hatchet?

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:09

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa (left) greets former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at a meeting convened by Premadasa on Thursday with former Prim ..

Pasikudah hotels accused of dodging local authority taxes

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:06

The Government was yesterday urged to investigate allegations that hotels operating in the Pasikudah tourism zone have failed to pay mandatory local a ..

Media bodies concerned over proposed CIMP Bill

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:04

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) and a coalition of media organisations have objected to the proposed Chartered Institute of Media Professionals o ..

CERT launches cyber threat lab to secure Govt. institutions

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:01

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has established a Malware Analysis & Threat Hunting (MATH) Lab to strengthen proactive cybers ..

FIU warned of phantom imports since 2021

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) repeatedly warned successive Governments from 2021 that advance import paym ..

Dr. Binod Chaudhary urges Sri Lankan boards to pair governance with global ambition

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:24

By Charumini de Silva Nepal’s billionaire industrialist Dr. Binod Chaudhary on Wednesday said boards that focus solely on compliance and risk manag ..

LOLC Finance to repurchase 2.3 b shares in Rs. 16.1 b buyback

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:22

LOLC Finance PLC yesterday said it plans to repurchase up to 2.3 billion ordinary voting shares for a maximum consideration of Rs. 16.09 billion under ..

SLPMA seeks national push to make pharma next export engine

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:23

The Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (SLPMA) yesterday called for a national policy push to transform pharmaceutical manufacturin ..

DFCC Bank breaks barriers with Sri Lanka’s first eight-language ATMs, CRMs

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:23

DFCC Bank has introduced Sri Lanka’s first ATMs and Cash Recycler Machines (CRMs) offering transactions in eight languages, enabling international v ..

PDMO under-capacity raises concerns

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:22

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised concerns over whether the Finance Ministry’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has t ..

Home Lands’ ‘Pentara’ project cleared by Court of Appeal

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:21

The Court of Appeal last week dismissed two writ applications filed against ‘Pentara Residencies,’ the landmark apartment development project by H ..

S&P affirms Sri Lanka’s ‘CCC+/C’ rating; outlook remains stable

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:21

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings at ‘CCC+/C’ with a stable o ..

Vehicle registrations fall in June; SUVs extend gains: JB Securities

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 05:20

Total vehicle registrations moderated in June as lower registrations of two- and three-wheelers outweighed continued strength in the sports utility ve ..

Hambantota Port clarifies vehicle storage policy

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 04:34

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) yesterday defended its vehicle storage policy, saying long-term storage at the Port reflects legacy vehicle ..

Sri Lanka records fourth-biggest improvement in IIF investor assessment

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:09

Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the fastest-improving emerging market sovereigns for investor relations and debt transparency, with the Institute of I ..

CoPF report falls short on $ 2.5 m debt payment fraud: UNP

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:07

Yet to receive GI application for Ceylon Tea: NIPO

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:01

In a shocking revelation, the National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) last week announced that Sri Lanka has yet to receive an application to reg ..

Accountants embracing AI will outperform

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:58

Management accountants must evolve from financial reporters into strategic advisers capable of navigating geopolitical uncertainty, artificial intelli ..

Biggest challenge is convincing companies to invest in cybersecurity: SLT

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:55

Sri Lankan companies and Government institutions continue to underinvest in cybersecurity because boards struggle to justify spending against risks th ..

Rogue OpenAI model hacker gives industry wake-up call

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:54

The Co-Founder of Hugging Face, a technology startup that was hacked after some of OpenAI’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models went r ..

Customs to auction over 1,000 uncleared vehicles at Hambantota Port

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:53

Sri Lanka Customs will move to dispose of more than 1,000 imported vehicles that remain uncleared at Hambantota Port, with authorities set to auction ..

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Wildlife Department receives new vehicles to boost field operations

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 13:47

Construction of a new observation platform at Dunhinda Falls in Badulla commenced on Monday (27) with an investment of Rs. 20 million. ..

National Integrity Week begins with integrity pledge

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 13:27

Minister seeks faster customs clearance for food imports

Monday, 27 July 2026 12:40

Shashi Tharoor joins launch of Colombo Literary Festival 2026

Sunday, 26 July 2026 14:14

Jinesh Rajapaksha assumes duties as Merchant Shipping Director General

Sunday, 26 July 2026 13:37

Govt. launches digital death certificate system

Sunday, 26 July 2026 12:29

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Installation of Mahen Kariyawasan as President of Rotary Club of Colombo Port City

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:40

HNB Sarusara: Journey towards building 30,000 agripreneurs

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

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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

KasperskySecure: Live in Sri Lanka calls for faster threat response

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:43

Dialog becomes first in Sri Lanka to achieve unified ISO certification

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:41

SLT-Mobitel champions National AI Institute to power Sri Lanka’s AI future

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:40

FT Lite

Soul Sounds captivates audiences with spectacular journey through “The Pop Era”

Saturday, 25 July 2026 01:50

The iconic Lionel Wendt Theatre on 12 July, came alive as Soul Sounds presented The Pop Era, a spectacular celebration of the timeless songs, voices, ..

Alston on spotlight at Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026

Saturday, 25 July 2026 01:44

Yazu at the Beach brings its signature Pan-Asian experience to Canapé Bistro at Sesaya today

Saturday, 25 July 2026 01:42

Opinion and Issues

The draft NGO law casts a wide net to build an architecture of oppression

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:09

The draft law to ‘register and supervise’ NGOs, circulated in July 2026, evokes a sense of déjà vu. Why? Because the NPP Government is recyclin ..

Sri Lanka cannot live on location alone: Time to win the global race for FDIs

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:05

Balancing the ledger: Rebuilding reserves without triggering currency shocks

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:02

FT View - Editorial

Opposition must build politics of tomorrow

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:08

Last week’s much-publicised meeting of Opposition party leaders was presented as the beginning of a united challenge to the Government. In reality, ..

Football vs. Religion

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:42

Fire safety needs to be taken seriously

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:40

Falling births and economic costs

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:00

Memories of midnight and moving on forward aright

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:29

Foreign travel by law enforcement officials becoming a trend

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:12

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

Women Empowered Global launches ‘Leadership Lab’ as 24-week immersive experience designed for women leaders seeking transformational growth

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:01

Business News

SLAMERP welcomes 10% US tariff rate, hails Govt.’s sustained advocacy

Business Forum “Discover Sri Lanka: Gateway to Trade and Investment” in Milan

AI-first legal technology firm 3Rive expands regional presence through new Anthropic partnership

Bail rejected for owner of prominent garment retail chain; remanded till 6 Aug.

Surveyors’ Institute of Sri Lanka marks 100 years of service to nation

AA3 Holdings unveils Lanka’s largest ex-stock heavy equipment showroom in Kiribathgoda

Asia-Pacific business leaders to convene in Sri Lanka for UN Global Compact’s flagship regional event

Who carries the weight, and why is it time to share Building a care economy that works for everyone

KDK Sri Lanka strengthens regional ties through Malaysia technology visit

Singer Sri Lanka joins Dialog Pay ecosystem

National Business Excellence Awards 2026 tomorrow

Hayleys Plantations advances Payment for Ecosystem Services across Sri Lanka’s estates

Pelwatte breaks ground on state-of-the-art liquid milk facility in Kurunegala

Ceylon Tobacco appoints Adrian Lee Peng Yong as Finance Director

Sri Lanka Brand Conclave 2026 tomorrow

International legal scholars to convene in Colombo this week

Stredge launches Reach High

Arcasia, ATX launch voluntary offer for Industrial Asphalts at 40 cents a share

Management Accounting holds key to navigating global uncertainty

Keells joins Dialog Pay merchant ecosystem

Ceylinco Life takes ‘Family Savari’ winners on memorable Malaysian adventure

President proposes allocating underutilised State land to returning migrant workers

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The draft NGO law casts a wide net to build an architecture of oppression

Sri Lanka cannot live on location alone: Time to win the global race for FDIs

Balancing the ledger: Rebuilding reserves without triggering currency shocks

RCEP and Sri Lanka: A new chapter in regional trade

Sri Lanka introduces significant new tax enforcements and prosecution methods

H.M.R. Ellepola: A true unsung hero of the Central Bank

Can Sri Lanka become South Asia’s next FinTech innovation hub?

Sri Lanka’s Personal Income Tax squeeze

Online casinos: Sri Lanka’s offline tax net is missing the online jackpot

Nalin as a novel navigator: Reflections in retrospect

Killi keeps growing after all these years

Asgerally “Asgi” T. Fazleabas - An outstanding Sri Lankan

Super El Niño 2026-2027: Will Sri Lanka face drought or floods?

Killi Rajamahendran: Custodian of trust

Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation

India calling

Minority caucus, PC elections, SJB and the new Constitution noose

The Commonwealth’s greatest prize lies beyond the Games

Bradby 2nd leg: Trinity eye remarkable triple

Who really pays for digital banking?

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