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Trinity’s Golden Season: Lions roar towards Rugby immortality

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:27

Can Indian Ocean Dipole cushion Sri Lanka from a strong El Niño?

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery requires more than stability

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:16

Debunking Economic Myths # 1: Central Bank has no role in exchange rate management

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:11

What really happens when Rupee falls – and why Sri Lanka is asking the wrong question

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:00

ABC of errors and omissions: Compilation governance issues, yes, but no loss in CB

Monday, 15 June 2026 04:31

Tax evasion as a criminal offence: A blessing for taxpayers and burden on tax officials

Monday, 15 June 2026 04:10

Justice for the abused child shadowed by secret meetings and screaming silence

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:29

Easter is too sacred for political games

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:24

What Sri Lanka needs most since Ditwah and Middle East war

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:18

Terror’s autopsy and a tale of two citizenries

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:53

Hilton Colombo: Why tie the bride’s hands before the auction?

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:37

Talent: New currency of Board governance and institutional survival

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:27

Engineering the heart in Houston, supporting our pulse too from afar

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:06

Prof. Patrick Mendis: Building bridges between Sri Lanka, the US and beyond

Saturday, 13 June 2026 04:57

Sri Lanka Resilience and Accountability Framework 2026: A legislated KPI Charter with mandatory legal consequences

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:26

Political leadership in times of chaos and war

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:24

How much is a wild Sri Lankan elephant worth?

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:22

Clean Sri Lanka: From slogan to a modern waste management system

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:20

Transfer pricing: Two sides of same coin

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:12

Economic growth picks up to 5.1% in 1Q

Sri Lanka’s economy grew 5.1% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 4.8% in the December 2025 quarter, according to data released by the Department ..

Sri Lanka and India set sights towards Rupee-converted $ 6 b trade

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:10

Sri Lanka and India are exploring the potential to convert the $ 6 billion bilateral trade to Rupee basis on the basis of multiple advantages. ..

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals down 9% in first half of June

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:07

Sri Lanka welcomed 54,465 tourists during the first 14 days of June, marking a 9% decline compared to the 59,787 visitors recorded during the correspo ..

Rupee opens week stronger against US dollar

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:01

The rupee yesterday opened the week stronger against the US dollar in the spot market. The USD/LKR spot rate closed at Rs. 333.00/334.50 compared wit ..

Oil falls, stock markets soar as US, Iran confirm deal to end war

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:00

Brent crude, the primary benchmark for global oil prices, fell about 4.5% to below $ 83.4 per barrel yesterday on news of the impending peace deal bet ..

Debt data gaps emerge after PDMO transition

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:26

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised concerns over gaps in the availability and accessibility of public debt and Government se ..

Don’t let non-technical narratives dominate economic debate, CoPF tells CBSL

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:23

CoPF probes tourism data gaps, informal forex flows and illegal foreign payment gateways

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:22

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has flagged concerns over weaknesses in the measurement of tourism earnings, informal foreign exchan ..

CBSL denies claims by Kasagala Green Plantation

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:21

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has categorically denied a recent statement made by Kasagala Green Plantation Ltd., (KGPL) in a TV program as fac ..

Foreign holdings in Govt. securities end five-week outflow streak

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:20

Foreign investor holdings in Sri Lanka’s rupee-denominated Government securities recorded a marginal increase during the week ended 11 June, snappin ..

Primary dealers not subject to VAT on Financial Services

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:44

In a significant ruling delivered on 11 June 2026, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal of Wealthtrust Securities Ltd., against the Commissioner Gen ..

CBSL warns Kasagala Green Plantation unauthorised to collect deposits

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:05

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday categorically denied claims made by a director of Kasagala Green Plantation Ltd. that the company is re ..

El Niño unlikely to cause major disruptions to power supply: Minister

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:04

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday expressed confidence that the anticipated El Niño weather conditions will not have a significant impact ..

Daily FT–ICCSL webinar today on “Future Proofing the Banking Sector”

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:02

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

Oil falls below $ 90 as Trump signals progress in Iran talks

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:59

Global oil prices declined yesterday after US President Donald Trump announced that planned military strikes against Iran had been cancelled and indic ..

Budget surplus hits Rs. 105 b as vehicle-related taxes drive revenue surge

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:08

Sri Lanka’s fiscal position strengthened sharply in the first four months of 2026, with the Government posting a Budget surplus of Rs. 105 billion c ..

Banking leaders call for stronger governance, trust and resilience to future-proof sector

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:02

Sri Lanka’s banking sector must strengthen governance, internal controls, and institutional resilience to navigate an increasingly complex operating ..

CBSL Chief defends rupee depreciation, says flexible exchange rate vital shock absorber

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:01

After weeks of criticism from MPs over the recent depreciation of the rupee, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe last w ..

ASPI hits third highest single-day gain

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 03:59

The Colombo stock market yesterday opened the week with a strong rally, reaching its third highest single-day gain on positive news emerging from the ..

CHEC reaffirms confidence in Sri Lanka following talks with President

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:23

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Chairman Bai Yinzhan and a company delegation at the Presidential ..

Govt. extends deadline for Mattala Airport investment proposals till 9 July

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:22

The Government has extended the deadline for submissions under the Expression of Interest (EOI) process seeking investments to utilise resources at th ..

World Bank slashes global growth forecast, ready to deploy $ 100 b

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:22

The World Bank Group has sharply downgraded its global growth outlook, warning that the escalating conflict in the Middle East will push global econom ..

Sri Lanka targets $ 300 m cinnamon export earnings amid global demand surge

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:21

Sri Lanka is aiming to increase annual export earnings from cinnamon to $ 300 million as authorities seek to capitalise on growing global demand for t ..

From throughput to transformation: Rethinking ports in a changing trade reality

Monday, 15 June 2026 05:03

An interview with Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) Chief Executive Officer Wilson Qu, a position he has held since September 2024. ..

Govt.-JICA target to restart construction of Terminal 2 at BIA in November

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:06

The long-delayed second passenger terminal project at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) moved a step closer to resumption following high-level ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:05

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended a volatile week on a rebound on buoyant investor sentiment. However, during the week, the ASPI had declined 0 ..

Rupee ends volatile week stronger

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:04

The rupee ended a volatile week stronger against the US dollar yesterday, supported by a Central Bank move to tighten rules governing the conversion o ..

ADB mobilises $ 4 b emergency funding for 15 countries, including Sri Lanka

Saturday, 13 June 2026 07:00

Sri Lanka is among 15 countries that have formally sought financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mitigate the economic fallout ..

Bollywood stars arrive to headline “Central Park Boulevard Port City” launch

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:58

Renowned Bollywood stars Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Jacqueline Fernandez were welcomed yesterday at the Bandaranaike International Ai ..

Sri Lanka and India set sights towards Rupee-converted $ 6 b trade

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:10

Sri Lanka and India are exploring the potential to convert the $ 6 billion bilateral trade to Rupee basis on the basis of multiple advantages. ..

Budget surplus hits Rs. 105 b as vehicle-related taxes drive revenue surge

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:08

Sri Lanka’s fiscal position strengthened sharply in the first four months of 2026, with the Government posting a Budget surplus of Rs. 105 billion c ..

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals down 9% in first half of June

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:07

Sri Lanka welcomed 54,465 tourists during the first 14 days of June, marking a 9% decline compared to the 59,787 visitors recorded during the correspo ..

Banking leaders call for stronger governance, trust and resilience to future-proof sector

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:02

Sri Lanka’s banking sector must strengthen governance, internal controls, and institutional resilience to navigate an increasingly complex operating ..

Rupee opens week stronger against US dollar

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:01

The rupee yesterday opened the week stronger against the US dollar in the spot market. The USD/LKR spot rate closed at Rs. 333.00/334.50 compared wit ..

CBSL Chief defends rupee depreciation, says flexible exchange rate vital shock absorber

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:01

After weeks of criticism from MPs over the recent depreciation of the rupee, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe last w ..

Oil falls, stock markets soar as US, Iran confirm deal to end war

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 04:00

Brent crude, the primary benchmark for global oil prices, fell about 4.5% to below $ 83.4 per barrel yesterday on news of the impending peace deal bet ..

ASPI hits third highest single-day gain

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 03:59

The Colombo stock market yesterday opened the week with a strong rally, reaching its third highest single-day gain on positive news emerging from the ..

Debt data gaps emerge after PDMO transition

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:26

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised concerns over gaps in the availability and accessibility of public debt and Government se ..

CHEC reaffirms confidence in Sri Lanka following talks with President

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:23

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Chairman Bai Yinzhan and a company delegation at the Presidential ..

Don’t let non-technical narratives dominate economic debate, CoPF tells CBSL

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:23

Govt. extends deadline for Mattala Airport investment proposals till 9 July

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:22

The Government has extended the deadline for submissions under the Expression of Interest (EOI) process seeking investments to utilise resources at th ..

CoPF probes tourism data gaps, informal forex flows and illegal foreign payment gateways

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:22

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has flagged concerns over weaknesses in the measurement of tourism earnings, informal foreign exchan ..

World Bank slashes global growth forecast, ready to deploy $ 100 b

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:22

The World Bank Group has sharply downgraded its global growth outlook, warning that the escalating conflict in the Middle East will push global econom ..

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Neurology Institute upgraded at National Hospital

Sunday, 7 June 2026 21:00

Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa recently inaugurated the upgraded Neurology Institute at the National Hospital following a Rs. 99 mill ..

NCPC Sri Lanka launches major sustainability initiatives for 2026

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 12:55

Army Commander opens Medical Clinic Centre at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 11:20

Sri Lanka, UN partners strengthen water and sanitation efforts

Monday, 1 June 2026 12:42

40 Youth Research Projects receive grants under NRSYD 2026

Sunday, 31 May 2026 15:27

Sri Lanka to add five advanced mammography machines to boost breast cancer detection

Sunday, 31 May 2026 15:01

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“Glitz and Glam” in down under

Friday, 5 June 2026 02:14

HNB Luxury Living – Ethugalpura

Thursday, 4 June 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

DMS launches IBM Cloudability Managed Service program in Sri Lanka

Monday, 15 June 2026 05:48

Kapruka becomes first Sri Lankan tech company to open its store to AI agents

Monday, 15 June 2026 05:46

SLIIT final-year innovators secure global AI victory

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:05

FT Lite

LYNEAR Wealth and Saskia Fernando Gallery partner to boost Sri Lanka’s art ecosystem

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:24

LYNEAR Wealth Management and Saskia Fernando Gallery have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the continued growth and internatio ..

“Spectrum” art exhibition at Lionel Wendt on 20-21 June

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:19

Charith Wijesundara features in 7th Artist Spotlight by COD Sri Lanka, John Keells Foundation

Saturday, 13 June 2026 06:08

Opinion and Issues

Can Indian Ocean Dipole cushion Sri Lanka from a strong El Niño?

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:24

The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) can significantly influence rainfall patterns across Sri Lanka and India and may either strengthen or weaken the effects ..

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery requires more than stability

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:16

Debunking Economic Myths # 1: Central Bank has no role in exchange rate management

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:11

FT View - Editorial

Preparing for El Niño

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 00:23

It is encouraging that the President, the Government, and even the Opposition appear to have recognised the seriousness of the impending El Niño phen ..

The price is wrong, twice: Sri Lanka’s fuel is both overpriced and underpriced

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:37

Swift accountability on the Easter Sunday attacks

Monday, 15 June 2026 03:35

The El Niño threat

Saturday, 13 June 2026 05:53

Can new selectors revive Sri Lanka cricket?

Friday, 12 June 2026 00:00

Emergency regulations must go!

Thursday, 11 June 2026 00:00

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

SLBC UAE marks 35 years with landmark Investment Forum

Canadian Chamber of Commerce to host high-level dialogue on women’s development, economic empowerment and SMEs

Executive Masterclass with Gaurav Kumar on scaling globally in AI era

Assetline Finance – preferred partner at David Pieris Automobiles’ first GWM flagship experience centre

Aban Pestonjee awarded with Sramaabhimanee Gold Award

Finagle Lanka Annual Sales Awards Ceremony recognises outstanding achievements

Scan Jumbo Bonanza celebrates 9th edition by rewarding 50 lucky winners with mountain bicycles

Govt. considers desalinated seawater amid El Niño threat

Indo-Lanka Chamber hosts dialogue on Sri Lanka’s investment future

Adamjee Lukmanjee Group of Companies celebrates customers at “Legacy of Trust - Customer Forum 2026”

Plantation sector urged to prepare early for potential El Niño impacts

SAARC CCI seeks stronger South Asia–Yunnan economic ties

Sri Lanka climbs 14 places to rank 67th in Global Peace Index 2026

Cabinet approves new labour mobility agreement with Japan

COYLE Chairman Suren Chandraratna drives momentum with focus on bridging generations and building futures

Sri Lanka pushes AI-driven labour transformation at ILO Conference

Five insights from Nepal’s first billionaire

National SME Revival Program by SLCSMI and NCCSL

President seeks contingency plans as El Niño threat rises

Home Lands to unveil ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’ with largest-ever real estate launch in Sri Lanka

Authorities probe $ 85 m fraud linked to bogus imports

Medicine price hike under review as rising costs threaten supply

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Trinity’s Golden Season: Lions roar towards Rugby immortality

Can Indian Ocean Dipole cushion Sri Lanka from a strong El Niño?

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery requires more than stability

Debunking Economic Myths # 1: Central Bank has no role in exchange rate management

What really happens when Rupee falls – and why Sri Lanka is asking the wrong question

ABC of errors and omissions: Compilation governance issues, yes, but no loss in CB

Tax evasion as a criminal offence: A blessing for taxpayers and burden on tax officials

Justice for the abused child shadowed by secret meetings and screaming silence

Easter is too sacred for political games

What Sri Lanka needs most since Ditwah and Middle East war

Terror’s autopsy and a tale of two citizenries

Hilton Colombo: Why tie the bride’s hands before the auction?

Talent: New currency of Board governance and institutional survival

Engineering the heart in Houston, supporting our pulse too from afar

Prof. Patrick Mendis: Building bridges between Sri Lanka, the US and beyond

Sri Lanka Resilience and Accountability Framework 2026: A legislated KPI Charter with mandatory legal consequences

Political leadership in times of chaos and war

How much is a wild Sri Lankan elephant worth?

Clean Sri Lanka: From slogan to a modern waste management system

Transfer pricing: Two sides of same coin

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Sri Lanka’s Nazri Nizar elected to YPO Global Board in historic first

Govt. appoints new team to fix Rs. 340 b hole in SriLankan Airlines’ balance sheet

ABC of errors and omissions: Compilation governance issues, yes, but no loss in CB

Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya appointed to lead SriLankan Airlines Restructuring Committee

Adamjee Lukmanjee Group of Companies celebrates customers at “Legacy of Trust - Customer Forum 2026”

Treasury-CBSL playing blame game over $ 2.5 m cyber theft

CoPF grills CBSL over Rs. 13.2 b NDB fraud as forensic audit covers 10 years

India irked by delay in clearing urgently needed drugs in SL

The price is wrong, twice: Sri Lanka’s fuel is both overpriced and underpriced

Govt.-JICA target to restart construction of Terminal 2 at BIA in November

Business News

SLBC UAE marks 35 years with landmark Investment Forum

Canadian Chamber of Commerce to host high-level dialogue on women’s development, economic empowerment and SMEs

Executive Masterclass with Gaurav Kumar on scaling globally in AI era

Assetline Finance – preferred partner at David Pieris Automobiles’ first GWM flagship experience centre

Aban Pestonjee awarded with Sramaabhimanee Gold Award

Finagle Lanka Annual Sales Awards Ceremony recognises outstanding achievements

Scan Jumbo Bonanza celebrates 9th edition by rewarding 50 lucky winners with mountain bicycles

Govt. considers desalinated seawater amid El Niño threat

Indo-Lanka Chamber hosts dialogue on Sri Lanka’s investment future

Adamjee Lukmanjee Group of Companies celebrates customers at “Legacy of Trust - Customer Forum 2026”

Plantation sector urged to prepare early for potential El Niño impacts

SAARC CCI seeks stronger South Asia–Yunnan economic ties

Sri Lanka climbs 14 places to rank 67th in Global Peace Index 2026

Cabinet approves new labour mobility agreement with Japan

COYLE Chairman Suren Chandraratna drives momentum with focus on bridging generations and building futures

Sri Lanka pushes AI-driven labour transformation at ILO Conference

Five insights from Nepal’s first billionaire

National SME Revival Program by SLCSMI and NCCSL

President seeks contingency plans as El Niño threat rises

Home Lands to unveil ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo’ with largest-ever real estate launch in Sri Lanka

Authorities probe $ 85 m fraud linked to bogus imports

Medicine price hike under review as rising costs threaten supply

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