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Exports in first five months grow by 7% to over $ 6.93 b

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Friday, 27 June 2025 02:34

Fintrex Finance PLC has delivered a landmark performance for the financial year 2024/25, reflecting strong financial fundamentals, strategic agility, ..

Ceylon Chamber appoints Krishan Balendra as Chairperson at 186th AGM

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:26

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elected Krishan Balendra as its new Chairperson at the 186th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday. ..

Oxford English Dictionary adds Sri Lankan words in June 2025 update

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:23

The Oxford English Dictionary has included a number of uniquely Sri Lankan words in its June 2025 update, a significant milestone in the global recogn ..

Sri Lanka’s most acclaimed Japanese restaurant Nihonbashi celebrates 30 years

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:36

Marking three decades of popularising “Washoku” in Sri Lanka, Chef Dharshan Munidasa’s flagship restaurant celebrates its 30th anniversary on 28 ..

Sumathi Studios enters global arena with Rizana – A Caged Bird

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:10

In a milestone moment for Sri Lankan cinema, Sumathi Studios stepped onto the global stage with the official title unveiling of its latest internation ..

Comprehensive program to boost export agricultural crops from 2025

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:41

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Tuesday approved supporting and expanding the export-oriented agricultural sector to meet its crop target ..

High Court rules foreign reinsurance brokers can operate from overseas without local registration

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:37

The High Court of Civil Appeal in a significant judgment delivered last week held that foreign reinsurance brokers who operate from outside the territ ..

Maga wins Rs. 650.9 m JCT yard development contract

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:30

The Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved awarding a Rs. 650.9 million contract to Maga Engineering Ltd., for paving works of State-run Jaya Contai ..

Home Lands unveils Pentara Residencies Thummulla Handiya ‘The Address in Colombo’

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:25

A new era of luxury urban living was officially unveiled on 21 June at Cinnamon Life, as Pentara Residencies, the landmark development by Home Lands G ..

Access Motors rolls out first official shipment of Land Rover vehicles

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:10

Access Motors, the sole authorised agent of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles in Sri Lanka, welcomed its first official shipment of Land Rover vehicles s ..

Israel-Iran ceasefire off to rocky start, drawing Trump’s ire after fanfare

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:45

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran is already showing signs of strain – and has triggered frustration, and a televised expletive, from United Sta ..

Middle East ceasefire boosts Colombo bourse

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:38

The Colombo stock market yesterday staged a strong rebound following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The benchmark ASPI gain ..

Tea exports and values climb in May

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:31

Sri Lanka’s tea exports in volumes and values have increased in May, resulting in a solid growth during the first five months, despite the ongoing g ..

Powering Sri Lanka’s digital future: Visa’s vision for tourism, inclusion and growth

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:00

As Sri Lanka enters a critical phase of economic recovery and growth to position itself as a destination of choice, Visa—the global payments leader ..

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to launch on 2 August: Landmark in South Asian tourism and luxury

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:30

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco) have announced the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 2 August. ..

Agility Innovation powers first-ever Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025 as Exclusive Platinum Partner

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:24

On 3 July, Sri Lanka will take a decisive step forward in its digital journey by hosting the inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit. This ground ..

Enabling Sri Lanka’s digital economy: Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 set to kickoff in September

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:57

Tecxa Ltd., in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hatton National Bank PL ..

CSE sets new records as investors turn bullish

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:10

The Colombo stock market yesterday rose to new heights amidst bullish investor sentiment. ..

Two Sub-Committees to monitor Middle East crisis impact on economy

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:45

By Charumini de Silva Amid the rising instability in the Middle East, the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Tuesday approved the formulating o ..

Cabinet clears Rs. 2 b allocation for urgent renovation of key irrigation schemes in dry zone

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:40

In response to severe flood damage that disrupted water releases to cultivated lands across the dry zone, the Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday (24) app ..

China grants $ 20 m to support digital education rollout

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:34

Sri Lanka is set to accelerate its digital transformation in the education sector with a $ 20 million grant from the People’s Republic of China, fol ..

Mastercard joins as Gold Partner for Sri Lanka’s inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:27

Building on a decade-long legacy of excellence in digital risk management, CICRA Holdings and Daily FT have announced Sri Lanka’s first Data Privacy ..

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo shines at Culinary Art Food Expo 2025

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:15

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo has announced its outstanding performance at the 22nd edition of the Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE) 2025, held from 13 to 15 ..

SLASSCOM’s ‘Hack Like a Girl 2.0’ and ‘Fast Forward 4.0’ celebrate female innovators

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:06

The Women Technopreneurs Forum of SLASSCOM made headlines once again with the thrilling conclusion of two landmark initiatives — Hack Like a Girl 2. ..

UK-based investor Hosking Partners expresses fresh bullishness on Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:40

A top investor in listed Lankan equities from the UK, Hosking Partners LLP has said its Sri Lankan holdings have more than doubled in price since the ..

Govt. moves to establish National Tourism Council soon: Deputy Minister

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:35

The Government is set to consolidate its fragmented tourism governance structure through the creation of a powerful National Tourism Council, with pol ..

Resus Energy’s Rs. 1 b Green Bond powers Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:25

By Janani Kandaramage Renewable energy firm Resus Energy PLC is set to make history with the launch of Sri Lanka’s first-ever Green Bond issued by ..

Browns marks 150th year with landmark Rs. 25.9 b PBT in FY25

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 03:47

Marking its 150th year of operations, Brown & Company PLC Group has closed the financial year ended 31 March 2025 with a strong performance marked by ..

Fintrex Finance powers ahead in FY 2024/25 with strategic growth and innovation

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:34

Fintrex Finance PLC has delivered a landmark performance for the financial year 2024/25, reflecting strong financial fundamentals, strategic agility, ..

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to launch on 2 August: Landmark in South Asian tourism and luxury

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:30

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco) have announced the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 2 August. ..

Ceylon Chamber appoints Krishan Balendra as Chairperson at 186th AGM

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:26

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elected Krishan Balendra as its new Chairperson at the 186th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday. ..

Agility Innovation powers first-ever Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025 as Exclusive Platinum Partner

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:24

On 3 July, Sri Lanka will take a decisive step forward in its digital journey by hosting the inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit. This ground ..

Oxford English Dictionary adds Sri Lankan words in June 2025 update

Friday, 27 June 2025 02:23

The Oxford English Dictionary has included a number of uniquely Sri Lankan words in its June 2025 update, a significant milestone in the global recogn ..

Enabling Sri Lanka’s digital economy: Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 set to kickoff in September

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:57

Tecxa Ltd., in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hatton National Bank PL ..

Sri Lanka’s most acclaimed Japanese restaurant Nihonbashi celebrates 30 years

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:36

Marking three decades of popularising “Washoku” in Sri Lanka, Chef Dharshan Munidasa’s flagship restaurant celebrates its 30th anniversary on 28 ..

CSE sets new records as investors turn bullish

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:10

The Colombo stock market yesterday rose to new heights amidst bullish investor sentiment. ..

Sumathi Studios enters global arena with Rizana – A Caged Bird

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:10

In a milestone moment for Sri Lankan cinema, Sumathi Studios stepped onto the global stage with the official title unveiling of its latest internation ..

Two Sub-Committees to monitor Middle East crisis impact on economy

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:45

By Charumini de Silva Amid the rising instability in the Middle East, the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Tuesday approved the formulating o ..

Comprehensive program to boost export agricultural crops from 2025

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:41

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Tuesday approved supporting and expanding the export-oriented agricultural sector to meet its crop target ..

Cabinet clears Rs. 2 b allocation for urgent renovation of key irrigation schemes in dry zone

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:40

In response to severe flood damage that disrupted water releases to cultivated lands across the dry zone, the Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday (24) app ..

High Court rules foreign reinsurance brokers can operate from overseas without local registration

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:37

The High Court of Civil Appeal in a significant judgment delivered last week held that foreign reinsurance brokers who operate from outside the territ ..

China grants $ 20 m to support digital education rollout

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:34

Sri Lanka is set to accelerate its digital transformation in the education sector with a $ 20 million grant from the People’s Republic of China, fol ..

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Exports in first five months grow by 7% to over $ 6.93 b

Friday, 27 June 2025 10:48

Despite global uncertainties, Sri Lanka’s export sector continues to show strong recovery and resilience, with total exports in the first five month ..

President meets former South African President Thabo Mbeki

Friday, 27 June 2025 10:10

UN Rights Chief praises Sri Lanka’s reconciliation efforts

Friday, 27 June 2025 09:27

Sri Lanka to modernise 500 schools with Chinese grant

Thursday, 26 June 2025 10:39

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025 11:41

President praises outgoing treasury secretary Mahinda Siriwardana

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Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:06

Great Place to Work unveils “Sri Lanka’s 10 Best Workplaces in Technology Industry for 2025”

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Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:04

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MMCA Sri Lanka celebrates animated documentary win

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:10

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has announced that ‘is this an architectural documentary?’ (2023) has been aw ..

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Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:00

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Opinion and Issues

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga: Sri Lanka’s daughter of destiny

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:03

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga – who celebrates her 80th birthday on 29 June 2025 – made history in November 1994 when she was elected as Sri ..

Israel, stop the genocide; free Palestine; stop US-sponsored imperialist project in Middle-East

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:00

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Friday, 27 June 2025 00:00

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Suriyapperuma’s appointment as Treasury Secretary

Friday, 27 June 2025 00:00

The Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma’s resignation from Parliament and his subsequent and surprising appointment t ..

Time for both Govt. and Opp. to look beyond LG polls

Thursday, 26 June 2025 00:00

Unsatisfactory conduct of insurance regulator

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 00:00

Pragmatic partnership between Sri Lanka and IMF

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:41

Rambukwella clan and face of political rot

Monday, 23 June 2025 02:55

Tilvin Silva’s China visit and questions Opposition will not raise

Saturday, 21 June 2025 00:00

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

Business News

Skal Colombo ready to host 54th Asia Congress

Legendary South African President Thabo Mbeki Chief Guest at Capital Maharaja Annual Convention

CMA Sri Lanka to mark UN MSME Day 2025 with Business Summit and Excellence Awards

Lanka IOC unveils Servo Futura NXT

Singer Sri Lanka unveils HONOR 400 series

SOORYA Matches honours nation’s brightest rising stars at Youth Top40 Awards 2025

Iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office building to be developed for tourism

Unlock new trade opportunities with UAE – Exclusive session with Ambassador of UAE at National Chamber

Sandbox Consultancy Services welcomes Thushara Hettihamu as Head of People Solutions

Minister Sunil Handunneththi represents Sri Lanka at World Economic Forum in China

HNB launches fully funded home loans with lifestyle top-up in partnership with Prime Group

Ceylon Chamber to host business interaction with delegation from Yunnan

Ceylon Chamber launches DEI Award 2025 to recognise inclusive business excellence

EDB’s National Packaging Centre conducts awareness workshop on food packaging for exporters

MTI launches Bank of Bhutan’s strategising process

CFA Society Sri Lanka celebrates excellence at Capital Market Awards 2025

SLBC UAE hosts strategic networking dinner to boost Lankan rubber exports

Dinithi Athulathmudali from University of Colombo’s Department of Economics wins Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2025

Lankan food and beverages exporters at THAIFEX Anuga Asia 2025

INSEE Sanstha Cement featured as case study in prestigious Professor Philip Kotler’s ‘Essentials of Modern Marketing’ Sri Lanka and Maldives edition

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UN Human Rights Chief pledges support to build domestic accountability mechanism

Cabinet approves implementation of GFATM grants for HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis control

Five-member Cabinet Sub-Committee to review National Water Resources Policy

Committee on High Posts approves appointment of four State institution Chairpersons

Mobile public service program to address urban and rural development issues

AIA Sri Lanka announces winners of debut AIA Healthiest Schools program

Health Minister flags political plot to disrupt sector reforms

Govt. vows uninterrupted access to essential medicines

GMOA urges Health Secretary to issue clear guidelines on outside prescriptions

Govt. moves to enforce child protection laws with new national program from 1 July

SLTB to purchase 29 super-luxury buses for expressway fleet

NTC announces 2.5% bus fare reduction from next month

Colombo Central Bus Stand to be upgraded under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’

House Committee of Parliament revises food prices at request of Parliamentary staff

Foreign Ministry coordinates evacuation efforts amid Middle East tensions

Parliament Committee eyes structural reforms to cut electricity generation costs

CoPF approves stamp duty hike, lifting key import bans

Pope Leo tells world not to forget suffering in Gaza

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President meets former South African President Thabo Mbeki

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Today's Columnists

A round of Rows to reserve slots for next Segment

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga: Sri Lanka’s daughter of destiny

President’s aspirations and ground realities

Renewable energy: More serious focus is needed

In the name of my father, Eric Cooray

With purpose we strive and succeed

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Lies, liars and onlookers of a tragic drama

Supply chain: Backbone bridge of success

Pink yeast: Natural and effective way to improve Sri Lankan tea

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