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Port of Colombo among Global Top 20: What comes next?

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:25

A reply to “Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation”

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:24

Before drought comes landslide: Sri Lanka’s watershed was already broken

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:20

From an environmental crisis to an economic one?

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:36

From bottlenecks to breakthroughs: the Centre that could change the destination of Sri Lanka’s economy

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:27

Death by debt

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:12

Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe

Monday, 7 September 2026 04:10

Is the request to remand Namal Rajapaksa for 14 days justified?

Monday, 7 September 2026 04:02

Beyond beaches and heritage: Why Sri Lanka must embrace Muslim-friendly tourism

Monday, 7 September 2026 03:38

The undesirable future

Monday, 7 September 2026 03:30

Making Sri Lankan sport truly inclusive: From participation to belonging

Monday, 7 September 2026 03:11

From NIMBY to PIMFY: South Korea’s community-based approach to climate change mitigation

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:23

A neighbour’s view of India’s strategic strengths

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:02

Are we watching Economic Transformation Act closely enough?

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka at $ 200 b: Big dream, broken foundations and private sector to blame?

Friday, 4 September 2026 06:06

El Niño 2026: From climate risk to economic risk

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:50

Minimum wage rankings can create the wrong picture

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:46

Why Sri Lanka’s National Business Facilitation Centre must rewrite rules of FX generation

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:39

What produces economic growth — and what does economic growth produce?

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka cannot worship mothers in public while men trade women’s bodies in private

Friday, 4 September 2026 00:18

Lawyers report only two suspicious transactions in six years: CBSL

The country’s legal profession filed only two Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) between 2020 and 2026 ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 174 m consultancy contract for $ 30 m tourism development program

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:28

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of a Rs. 173.86 million consultancy contract to support the implementation of a $ 30 million Asian Dev ..

Work progresses on $ 291 m Sahasdhanavi power project in Kerawalapitiya

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:25

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has certified the registration of its agreement with Sahasdhanavi Ltd., paving the way for the development ..

ADB-backed $ 100 m program to strengthen social protection and livelihoods

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of a $ 100 million concessional loan program supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to ..

Sri Lanka, Thailand discuss new visa arrangement

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:22

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said Sri Lanka is negotiating a new bilateral visa arrangement with ..

Rs. 10 b disaster loan program extended to revive Ditwah-hit MSMEs

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:20

The Government has allocated Rs. 10 billion for disaster-relief loan schemes aimed at restarting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other ..

Reservoir levels fall near 50% amid dry spell

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:33

Water levels in reservoirs across Sri Lanka have dropped to around 47.3% of total capacity amid prevailing dry weather, the Irrigation Department said ..

Sri Lanka tourism outlook cut as Middle East conflict, energy shock cloud 2026

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:31

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing a more challenging 2026 than initially anticipated, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) sh ..

President promises another first: Three expressways without foreign borrowing

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:27

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Sri Lanka will next year begin construction on three major expressways using only Treasury funds, without any ..

Japan’s reserves post record decline in Aug., after currency interventions

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:01

Japan’s foreign exchange reserves stood at $ 1.2 trillion at the end of August, falling by a record $ 79.6 billion, or 6.18%, over the month. ..

402 garment factories shut in Bangladesh over three years

Monday, 7 September 2026 06:11

At least 402 ready-made garment (RMG) factories closed in Bangladesh between July 2023 and June 2026, Bangladeshi Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Mu ..

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:56

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 8 to 10 September, according to a statement issued by the Pre ..

Related-party guarantee rules for banks eased, reporting requirement tightened

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has loosened the terms under which licensed banks may rely on corporate guarantees when lending to related partie ..

President pushes for better coordination to develop mineral exports sector

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:35

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for a more coordinated approach to developing Sri Lanka’s mineral industry under the export-oriented N ..

IMF team here from 10 Sept. for 7th EFF review focusing on growth-oriented reforms

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:32

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou yesterday said a team will visit Sri Lanka from 10 September to conduc ..

Sri Lanka tourism recovery loses momentum in early September as arrivals slip 1.1%

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tourism recovery showed signs of losing momentum at the start of September, with tourist arrivals during the first six days of the month ..

Cabinet approves new framework for future trade negotiations

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:24

By Charumini de Silva The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday approved a new institutional framework for negotiating the country’s future ..

NTB proposes Rs. 13.87 b Rights Issue to nearly double stated capital

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:23

Nations Trust Bank PLC yesterday said it proposes to float a Rs. 13.87 billion Rights Issue that, if fully subscribed, will nearly double its stated c ..

Sri Lanka, India to sign three defence cooperation agreements

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:21

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said Sri Lanka and India are set to further strengthen their longstanding defence partnership with t ..

Seylan Bank crowned Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Customer Experience & SMEs

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:33

Two prestigious Euromoney Awards. One proud milestone for Sri Lankan banking. Seylan Bank, Sri Lanka’s Bank with a Heart, celebrates international ..

Sri Lankans lose Thailand visa-free travel from 15 Sept.

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:32

Sri Lankan passport holders will no longer be able to enter Thailand without a visa from 15 September 2026, Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has ..

Nahil does it again

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:29

Renowned philanthropist and business leader Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya has donated the complete range of modern medical equipment required for the newly es ..

CLA President flags fairness concerns over 22A Supreme Court hearing

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:23

Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) President Steven Thiru has raised a series of procedural fairness concerns following his observation of Supreme ..

Crisis fatigue, shifting demand and rising rivals impacting Sri Lanka apparel

Monday, 7 September 2026 06:12

Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers have fallen behind regional competitors on automation and technology adoption, not for want of capability but because ..

President expects favourable SC ruling on controversial 22nd Amendment

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:58

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution would be approved by Parliament soon after the Supreme Court communicat ..

Deputy Minister rejects claims of shifting tax terms at Port City after investor backlash

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:56

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe was drawn into a public dispute on LinkedIn over the past day after a ..

UNP condemns Namal Rajapaksa arrest, alleges move aimed at disrupting rally

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:36

The United National Party (UNP) has condemned the arrest of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa by the Commis ..

US Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella to travel to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:33

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella and Commissioner Robert Harvey will visit Sri Lanka from 6-10 September to advance coo ..

Govt. rules out SLT-Mobitel sale, eyes telco as key pillar of digital economy

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:31

The Government has reaffirmed its decision to retain Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT-Mobitel) as a strategic State asset, with Digital Economy Deputy Minister ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 174 m consultancy contract for $ 30 m tourism development program

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:28

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of a Rs. 173.86 million consultancy contract to support the implementation of a $ 30 million Asian Dev ..

Sri Lanka tourism recovery loses momentum in early September as arrivals slip 1.1%

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tourism recovery showed signs of losing momentum at the start of September, with tourist arrivals during the first six days of the month ..

Work progresses on $ 291 m Sahasdhanavi power project in Kerawalapitiya

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:25

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has certified the registration of its agreement with Sahasdhanavi Ltd., paving the way for the development ..

Cabinet approves new framework for future trade negotiations

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:24

By Charumini de Silva The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday approved a new institutional framework for negotiating the country’s future ..

ADB-backed $ 100 m program to strengthen social protection and livelihoods

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of a $ 100 million concessional loan program supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to ..

NTB proposes Rs. 13.87 b Rights Issue to nearly double stated capital

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:23

Nations Trust Bank PLC yesterday said it proposes to float a Rs. 13.87 billion Rights Issue that, if fully subscribed, will nearly double its stated c ..

Sri Lanka, Thailand discuss new visa arrangement

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:22

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said Sri Lanka is negotiating a new bilateral visa arrangement with ..

Sri Lanka, India to sign three defence cooperation agreements

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:21

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said Sri Lanka and India are set to further strengthen their longstanding defence partnership with t ..

Rs. 10 b disaster loan program extended to revive Ditwah-hit MSMEs

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:20

The Government has allocated Rs. 10 billion for disaster-relief loan schemes aimed at restarting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other ..

Seylan Bank crowned Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Customer Experience & SMEs

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:33

Two prestigious Euromoney Awards. One proud milestone for Sri Lankan banking. Seylan Bank, Sri Lanka’s Bank with a Heart, celebrates international ..

Reservoir levels fall near 50% amid dry spell

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:33

Water levels in reservoirs across Sri Lanka have dropped to around 47.3% of total capacity amid prevailing dry weather, the Irrigation Department said ..

Sri Lankans lose Thailand visa-free travel from 15 Sept.

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:32

Sri Lankan passport holders will no longer be able to enter Thailand without a visa from 15 September 2026, Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has ..

Sri Lanka tourism outlook cut as Middle East conflict, energy shock cloud 2026

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:31

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing a more challenging 2026 than initially anticipated, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) sh ..

Nahil does it again

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 03:29

Renowned philanthropist and business leader Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya has donated the complete range of modern medical equipment required for the newly es ..

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Colombo Fort to be developed as major tourist destination

Sunday, 30 August 2026 07:26

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed plans to develop Colombo’s historic Fort area into an internationally recognised tourist destination ..

Port of Colombo Rises to 20th Among World’s Top Container Ports

Sunday, 30 August 2026 06:26

Sarasavi Dhiriya Abhiman scholarship programme held in Jaffna

Sunday, 30 August 2026 05:31

Eppawala Lanka Phosphate invests Rs. 110m in new machinery

Sunday, 30 August 2026 04:41

Sri Lanka takes tourism to the skies with passenger drones

Saturday, 29 August 2026 08:25

President witnesses final Randoli Perahera in Kandy

Friday, 28 August 2026 06:09

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Celebration of 80th Independence Day of India in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:20

ITC Ratnadipa honours the spirit of India on its 80th Independence Day

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:16

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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

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250k ransomware attacks and more blocked in Asia Pacific in 1H of 2026

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:11

FITIS launches Digital Excellence Awards 2026

Monday, 7 September 2026 05:05

Industry experts at FT-CICRA Data Protection Summit warn DPIA is only defence against disaster

Thursday, 3 September 2026 00:00

FT Lite

Prathibha Liyanarachchi secures multiple top placements at 73rd Miss World

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s representative at the 73rd Miss World pageant, fashion designer and model Prathibha Liyanarachchi, has secured multiple top placements i ..

Applications open for inaugural Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal Award 2027

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

Beyond Rank: From battle-forged cavalry officer to institution-builder

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Port of Colombo among Global Top 20: What comes next?

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:25

The ports and shipping industry was delighted to learn that the Port of Colombo (POC) has entered the elite ranks of the world’s Top 20 container po ..

A reply to “Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation”

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:24

Before drought comes landslide: Sri Lanka’s watershed was already broken

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:20

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Trade reforms blind spot

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 00:00

Our trade debate is lopsided. Tariff removal draws headlines, export diversification draws budget speeches, and international negotiations draw the Pr ..

UNP at 80

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 04:27

SriLankan Airlines-Airbus scandal

Monday, 7 September 2026 04:06

Name and shame online sex offenders

Saturday, 5 September 2026 00:22

An estimate, not a verdict

Friday, 4 September 2026 06:04

Three-wheelers and neglected youth

Thursday, 3 September 2026 00:00

Special Report

Investing in Sri Lanka’s upper watersheds: Unlocking natural capital for resilient future

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a knowledge-sharing session titled “Investing in Sri Lanka’s Upper Watersheds: Unlocking ..

Breaking barriers: Sri Lanka–India integration needs political will, institutional muscle

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 11:32

Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Business News

UNDP, Environment Ministry sign $ 4.5 m biodiversity project

High-profile second edition of “Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams” in UAE

NCE Export Awards: Over three decades of recognising Sri Lanka’s export excellence

Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

ABC Trade and Investment signs MoU with All-China Environment Federation

CPA Australia impressed with growth; sees bigger potential for SL

UNP marks 80 years with renewed focus on sovereignty, democracy and political unity

FCCISL, Chathura open talks to drive SMEs toward 25% export growth

Sri Lanka – Benelux Business Council holds 31st AGM

CCWE National Workshop calls for collective action to strengthen women’s economic empowerment

Ex-Ceylon Chamber staff celebrate 10th anniversary bash

Cleantech’s Re-Circle wins Black Dragon award at Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards 2026

EDB and IESL strengthen capacity of future marine and offshore engineering professionals

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

NSB joins EDEX Expo Mid-Year 2026 as Official Banking Partner

Harini to headline SLEIS 2026 session on Sri Lanka’s digital future

SLID INED Forum and EY host ‘Resilient Boards amidst rising risks: Are Boards ready for what comes next?’

FCCISL President meets with Royal Thai Embassy to explore expanded trade and business cooperation

Ceylon Investment and Ceylon Guardian push back combined Rs. 1 b share repurchases to 22 Sept.

EY GDS Sri Lanka expands Colombo footprint with new office at WTC

AI disruption puts Sri Lanka’s IT export model under pressure

Creative Sri Lanka 2030 turns heritage, design and entrepreneurship into a new export engine

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Port of Colombo among Global Top 20: What comes next?

A reply to “Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation”

Before drought comes landslide: Sri Lanka’s watershed was already broken

From an environmental crisis to an economic one?

From bottlenecks to breakthroughs: the Centre that could change the destination of Sri Lanka’s economy

Death by debt

Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe

Is the request to remand Namal Rajapaksa for 14 days justified?

Beyond beaches and heritage: Why Sri Lanka must embrace Muslim-friendly tourism

The undesirable future

Making Sri Lankan sport truly inclusive: From participation to belonging

From NIMBY to PIMFY: South Korea’s community-based approach to climate change mitigation

A neighbour’s view of India’s strategic strengths

Are we watching Economic Transformation Act closely enough?

Sri Lanka at $ 200 b: Big dream, broken foundations and private sector to blame?

El Niño 2026: From climate risk to economic risk

Minimum wage rankings can create the wrong picture

Why Sri Lanka’s National Business Facilitation Centre must rewrite rules of FX generation

What produces economic growth — and what does economic growth produce?

Sri Lanka cannot worship mothers in public while men trade women’s bodies in private

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Emerging El Niño effect on Sri Lanka: Be ready for catastrophe

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Sri Lanka eyes king coconut to tap into $ 10 b global market

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Crisis fatigue, shifting demand and rising rivals impacting Sri Lanka apparel

Is the request to remand Namal Rajapaksa for 14 days justified?

President’s Secretary calls for urgent relief on PAYE tax burden

CBSL turns record FX buyer as rupee shrugs off Middle East shock

Deputy Minister rejects claims of shifting tax terms at Port City after investor backlash

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UNDP, Environment Ministry sign $ 4.5 m biodiversity project

High-profile second edition of “Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams” in UAE

NCE Export Awards: Over three decades of recognising Sri Lanka’s export excellence

Sri Lanka, Japan step up efforts to address investor concerns and develop export-oriented industrial corridor

ABC Trade and Investment signs MoU with All-China Environment Federation

CPA Australia impressed with growth; sees bigger potential for SL

UNP marks 80 years with renewed focus on sovereignty, democracy and political unity

FCCISL, Chathura open talks to drive SMEs toward 25% export growth

Sri Lanka – Benelux Business Council holds 31st AGM

CCWE National Workshop calls for collective action to strengthen women’s economic empowerment

Ex-Ceylon Chamber staff celebrate 10th anniversary bash

Cleantech’s Re-Circle wins Black Dragon award at Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards 2026

EDB and IESL strengthen capacity of future marine and offshore engineering professionals

ComBank takes Q+ digital payments drive to Jaffna ahead of Nallur Festival

NSB joins EDEX Expo Mid-Year 2026 as Official Banking Partner

Harini to headline SLEIS 2026 session on Sri Lanka’s digital future

SLID INED Forum and EY host ‘Resilient Boards amidst rising risks: Are Boards ready for what comes next?’

FCCISL President meets with Royal Thai Embassy to explore expanded trade and business cooperation

Ceylon Investment and Ceylon Guardian push back combined Rs. 1 b share repurchases to 22 Sept.

EY GDS Sri Lanka expands Colombo footprint with new office at WTC

AI disruption puts Sri Lanka’s IT export model under pressure

Creative Sri Lanka 2030 turns heritage, design and entrepreneurship into a new export engine

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