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The war on Iran: A stress test for Sri Lanka’s tourism model

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:49

Sri Lanka after IEEPA: Navigating tariffs in a volatile US trade environment

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:21

Central Bank’s ‘Devil’s Alternative’ to inflation targeting

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:11

A rogue State of affairs

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:05

Sri Lanka must prepare, not polarise

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:00

Great energy reckoning: Oil’s last stand Vs. solar ascendancy, and why Sri Lanka holds the ace

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 04:52

The missing 52%: Why women are absent from Pettah’s business landscape

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 04:50

Sri Lanka world’s worst facilities for cricket fans

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 04:29

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking? A response

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:01

Sustainability beyond boundaries: Global perspective and vitality to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:00

A Foucault’s pendulum swings over speaking truth to power in SL today

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:24

Cricket is beyond skills: It is about thoughts, feelings and beliefs

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:22

Unity without uniformity: A Ramadan reflection on national reconciliation

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:20

Loose cigarettes a case of loose ends

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:00

New opportunities and a new chapter in UK–Sri Lanka trade

Thursday, 26 February 2026 04:14

Importance of AI governance: A critical imperative for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 26 February 2026 04:00

The comfort of lies: Why we keep voting for miracles

Thursday, 26 February 2026 01:57

SJB must be more of a guardrail than a roadblock

Thursday, 26 February 2026 00:01

Nearly two years of missed inflation targets: why that matters

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:22

Understanding proposed Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency Law

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:20

Legal luminaries challenge SEC’s overreach

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) came under sustained and unusually direct scrutiny last week as some of the country’s most senior capit ..

Amana Bank records best-ever performance in 2025

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 06:46

Amana Bank delivered a landmark year of performance in 2025, with PBT growing by a robust 47% to close at Rs. 4.1 billion while PAT grew by 40% to rea ..

Sri Lanka’s T20I cricket ills

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 04:16

A lot has been said since Sri Lanka’s losses to England and New Zealand in their Super Eight matches that has resulted in their failure to secure a ..

Home Lands announces strategic entry into Port City with iconic high-rise development

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:45

Home Lands has secured an over three-acre premium mixed-use land parcel at Port City Colombo in a landmark transaction valued at $ 40.1 million (appro ..

SLT Group PAT surges 221% in 2025

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:40

The Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Group has ended FY2025 strongly, with substantial improvement in profitability. Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 221% versus ..

Over 3,400 flights cancelled as Gulf countries’ airspaces remain closed

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:38

Over 3,400 flights have been cancelled in the first few days of the Middle East conflict according to flight-tracking data, according to Al Jazeera. ..

Over 70 companies to showcase Sri Lanka tourism potential at ITB Berlin 2026

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:37

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) will be kicking off its exclusive promotional activities at the ITB 2026 , scheduled to be held in Messe, ..

EU steps up humanitarian assistance with additional €1 m

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:35

The European Union said yesterday it has allocated an additional €1 million (over Rs 370 million) to address the continuing humanitarian impact of T ..

Sri Lanka nears final stage of enabling PayPal inward remittances: Official

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:28

Sri Lanka has entered the final stage of enabling inward remittances through PayPal, marking a significant step toward modernising the country’s dig ..

Negative start for apparel exports

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:23

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports has kicked off 2026 with a 2.66% year-on-year (YoY) decline in January to $ 425.44 million, reflecting continued pressur ..

CSE wraps up February in red

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:22

THE Colombo stock market turned red to conclude February, with indices closing on a negative note yesterday, though turnover was healthy. ..

People’s Bank achieves historic Rs. 40.2 b profit

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:27

People’s Bank yesterday announced the strongest financial performance in its history for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting an all-time high ..

HNB supports Lanka’s recovery with record advances growth, strengthened balance sheet

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:25

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has delivered strong performance in 2025, with group-level Profit After Tax (PAT) reaching Rs. 49.8 billion, reflecting ..

Seylan Bank posts record PAT of Rs. 12.1 b in 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:23

Seylan Bank has reported its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting a strong growth in profitability. The bank recorded a ..

ComBank appoints Hasrath Munasinghe Executive Director/COO

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:21

The Board of Directors of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has appointed Hasrath Munasinghe as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of the bank wit ..

Gulf turmoil will stress-test Sri Lanka’s economic resilience – MTI

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:42

Commenting from Bahrain, MTI Consulting CEO Hilmy Cader has cautioned that the Sri Lankan economy could be stress-tested as the war in the Gulf escala ..

Sajith calls for urgent meeting of Opposition MPs on Middle East crisis

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:47

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has convened an urgent meeting with all Opposition party leaders and MPs to discuss the escalating conflict in the ..

Kapila Jayawardena wins CEO of the Year – Conglomerates

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:44

LOLC Group Managing Director/CEO Kapila Jayawardena was named CEO of the Year – Conglomerates at the Global CEO Forum 2025, in recognition of his ro ..

Senthilverl buys near 10% stake in Renuka Agri Foods for Rs. 1 b

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:40

High-net-worth investor Dr. T. Senthilverl on Friday acquired a near 10% stake in Renuka Agri Foods PLC for Rs. 1 billion. ..

Sri Lanka issues first Digital Nomad Visa

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:38

Sri Lanka marked a milestone in its tourism and digital economy journey on Thursday (26) with the ceremonial issuance of its first Digital Nomad Visa ..

Prime Minister welcomes more investments and tourists from India

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:35

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya this week reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening ties with India, stating that as the country moves to ..

Union Bank hits Rs. 2.2 b PBT and doubles bottom line in 2025

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:30

Union Bank yesterday announced a milestone financial performance for the FY2025, emerging as one of the fastest-growing banks in the country complemen ..

Construction sector surges to second highest PMI in January

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:24

Sri Lanka’s construction activity accelerated sharply at the start of 2026, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI – Construction) hitting 75 ..

Cabinet approves establishing National Housing Operational Committee to address homelessness

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:23

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a National Housing Operational Committee to coordinate and strengthen the country’s ..

Bank of Ceylon records Rs. 120.8 b PBT in 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:30

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has concluded the financial year ended 31 December 2025 with a landmark performance, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76 ..

ComBank takes lending to new levels in mission-focused 2025

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:26

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has achieved another performance milestone in 2025, becoming the first private sector bank in the country to expand ..

Portugal seeks new era in ties with Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:24

Portuguese State and Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel called for a “new era” in relations between Sri Lanka and Portugal, identifying renewab ..

HNB’s Damith Pallewatte named Sri Lanka’s ‘Bank CEO of the Year 2025’

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:22

Following a record-breaking year for Sri Lanka’s largest private sector retail bank, Hatton National Bank (HNB) PLC Managing Director/CEO Damith Pal ..

Exporters allowed to invest in Govt. Dollar Bonds

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:20

The Government has declared the ‘Regulations to Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lanka Rules No. 01 of 2026’ through Extraordinary Gazette ..

Amana Bank records best-ever performance in 2025

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 06:46

Amana Bank delivered a landmark year of performance in 2025, with PBT growing by a robust 47% to close at Rs. 4.1 billion while PAT grew by 40% to rea ..

Gulf turmoil will stress-test Sri Lanka’s economic resilience – MTI

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:42

Commenting from Bahrain, MTI Consulting CEO Hilmy Cader has cautioned that the Sri Lankan economy could be stress-tested as the war in the Gulf escala ..

Sri Lanka’s T20I cricket ills

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 04:16

A lot has been said since Sri Lanka’s losses to England and New Zealand in their Super Eight matches that has resulted in their failure to secure a ..

Sajith calls for urgent meeting of Opposition MPs on Middle East crisis

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:47

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has convened an urgent meeting with all Opposition party leaders and MPs to discuss the escalating conflict in the ..

Home Lands announces strategic entry into Port City with iconic high-rise development

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:45

Home Lands has secured an over three-acre premium mixed-use land parcel at Port City Colombo in a landmark transaction valued at $ 40.1 million (appro ..

Kapila Jayawardena wins CEO of the Year – Conglomerates

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:44

LOLC Group Managing Director/CEO Kapila Jayawardena was named CEO of the Year – Conglomerates at the Global CEO Forum 2025, in recognition of his ro ..

SLT Group PAT surges 221% in 2025

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:40

The Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Group has ended FY2025 strongly, with substantial improvement in profitability. Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 221% versus ..

Senthilverl buys near 10% stake in Renuka Agri Foods for Rs. 1 b

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:40

High-net-worth investor Dr. T. Senthilverl on Friday acquired a near 10% stake in Renuka Agri Foods PLC for Rs. 1 billion. ..

Over 3,400 flights cancelled as Gulf countries’ airspaces remain closed

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 03:38

Over 3,400 flights have been cancelled in the first few days of the Middle East conflict according to flight-tracking data, according to Al Jazeera. ..

Sri Lanka issues first Digital Nomad Visa

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:38

Sri Lanka marked a milestone in its tourism and digital economy journey on Thursday (26) with the ceremonial issuance of its first Digital Nomad Visa ..

Over 70 companies to showcase Sri Lanka tourism potential at ITB Berlin 2026

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:37

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) will be kicking off its exclusive promotional activities at the ITB 2026 , scheduled to be held in Messe, ..

Prime Minister welcomes more investments and tourists from India

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:35

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya this week reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening ties with India, stating that as the country moves to ..

EU steps up humanitarian assistance with additional €1 m

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:35

The European Union said yesterday it has allocated an additional €1 million (over Rs 370 million) to address the continuing humanitarian impact of T ..

Union Bank hits Rs. 2.2 b PBT and doubles bottom line in 2025

Saturday, 28 February 2026 01:30

Union Bank yesterday announced a milestone financial performance for the FY2025, emerging as one of the fastest-growing banks in the country complemen ..

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President urges swift peace as middle east conflict threatens Sri Lanka’s economy

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 22:15

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for an immediate and peaceful resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict, warning of its serious global ..

CPC releases over 5.2 million litres amid panic buying

Monday, 2 March 2026 21:16

Govt. launches special programme amid Middle East crisis

Monday, 2 March 2026 20:11

SriLankan awards €9.63 million handling contracts at Paris CDG

Saturday, 28 February 2026 23:40

Thousands attend Katchatheevu Feast 2026

Saturday, 28 February 2026 22:37

Govt. to release selected lands under new economic strategy

Saturday, 28 February 2026 10:05

FT Click

‘Salam Ramadan 2026’ lights up Green Path with culture, cuisine and community spirit

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:24

Celebrating Sri Lanka’s creative voice

Saturday, 14 February 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

LB Finance adopts Snowflake to transform into AI-powered financial Institution

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:06

Datamation Systems launches world class FiNAC HROptimizer

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:05

Dialog partners Xiaomi to introduce Redmi Note 15 5G Series in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:03

FT Lite

Advertising veteran Keith Jayasekera transpose himself as a storyteller

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:17

The inaugural, one of a kind ‘paired book launch’ a fortnight ago at Barefoot Gallery Café, Colombo 3 saw many advertising stalwarts of the prese ..

Solo Bowl introduces its first dine-in experience in Colombo

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:15

‘Full Moon Storytelling and Dine for a Cause’ in Jaffna on 1 March

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:13

Opinion and Issues

The war on Iran: A stress test for Sri Lanka’s tourism model

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:49

Sri Lanka is not at war. Our hotels are operating. Our beaches are calm. There is no domestic instability. ..

Middle East conflict threatens Asia’s commodity importers

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:45

Gulf turmoil will stress-test Sri Lanka’s economic resilience – MTI

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:42

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PTA: What’s not good for the Goose is not good for the Gander

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 05:17

The arrest of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Suresh Sallay marks a potentially significant turning point in the search for truth and ..

Emergency regulations and differing court interpretations

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:01

A boycott, against whom?

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:01

Sad state of Pakistani hero Imran Khan

Friday, 27 February 2026 00:00

Coal tender allegations blacken Govt. image

Thursday, 26 February 2026 01:55

New leadership for Sri Lanka’s port sector amidst challenging times

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 00:00

Special Report

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka reached a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey with the successful convening of the Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, ..

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Business News

Strategies for resilient entrepreneurs

External debt rises in 4Q to $ 37.7 b by end-2025

Short-term confidence holds, medium-term outlook softens: CBSL Systemic Risk Survey

External account surplus widens to $ 369.7 m in Jan., up 271% YoY

CCPI eases in Feb. 2026

Court of Appeal rules in favour of Colombo Fort Land in tax classification case

Aquaculturists attend capacity-building program in India

STC TechSphere 2026 brings global engineering leaders to Colombo

Knuckles Spring Water pioneers Sri Lanka’s first tethered bottle cap

Russel’s Wellness at Gulfood 2026

Diamond Best Foods empowers field leaders

Textile Series returns as Sri Lanka pushes apparel exports to new highs

Global Biz Connect 2026: Positioning Sri Lanka at centre of international business

Indira Malwatta joins CT Holdings Board

US private sector keen to invest and develop Sri Lanka’s graphite industry

Cabinet approves UL’s passenger and cargo handling contracts worth € 9.63 m

Nippon Koei JV gets consultancy contract for phase II of Anuradhapura North Water Supply project

Advantis and Belgium-based Sarens to strengthen heavy lift and engineered transport capabilities

National Corporate Director Awards set new benchmark for boardroom excellence

Prime Lands secures historic Otters Club car park property for ‘The Elizabeth’ residential tower

Tea export volume up 7% YoY in January; average FOB up 5.6%

Colombo land values rise 10.6% in H2 2025: CBSL

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The war on Iran: A stress test for Sri Lanka’s tourism model

Sri Lanka after IEEPA: Navigating tariffs in a volatile US trade environment

Central Bank’s ‘Devil’s Alternative’ to inflation targeting

A rogue State of affairs

Sri Lanka must prepare, not polarise

Great energy reckoning: Oil’s last stand Vs. solar ascendancy, and why Sri Lanka holds the ace

The missing 52%: Why women are absent from Pettah’s business landscape

Sri Lanka world’s worst facilities for cricket fans

Is racism dead, dying or alive and kicking? A response

Sustainability beyond boundaries: Global perspective and vitality to Sri Lanka

A Foucault’s pendulum swings over speaking truth to power in SL today

Cricket is beyond skills: It is about thoughts, feelings and beliefs

Unity without uniformity: A Ramadan reflection on national reconciliation

Loose cigarettes a case of loose ends

New opportunities and a new chapter in UK–Sri Lanka trade

Importance of AI governance: A critical imperative for Sri Lanka

The comfort of lies: Why we keep voting for miracles

SJB must be more of a guardrail than a roadblock

Nearly two years of missed inflation targets: why that matters

Understanding proposed Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency Law

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