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Unsung Central Bank heroes who braved the 1996 LTTE attack: Time to appreciate their heroism

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:50

Pillar Two of the OECD: Silent death of tax holidays

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:44

The Separation of Powers and Independence of Judiciary: Checks and balances in Constitution

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:37

India Stack: The Indian approach and experience

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:32

From Colombo to Canberra: Strengthening economic ties for a shared future

Saturday, 24 January 2026 05:39

Nature-based infrastructure is vital to avert Asia’s looming water crisis

Saturday, 24 January 2026 00:34

Sri Lanka Tourism, go back to basics

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:26

The real challenge facing Sri Lanka’s tourism sector

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:22

Improving medical services requires change in attitudes and goals, not mega spending

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:20

Jaffna discourse and Anura’s unreason; Forming SJB-UNP bloc without prevarication

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:21

Navigating new era of global taxation: Implications of OECD Pillar Two for Sri Lanka’s FDI strategy

Thursday, 22 January 2026 03:05

Education reform: A method to madness

Thursday, 22 January 2026 03:04

UK trade reforms: A transformational opportunity for Sri Lanka’s apparel industry

Thursday, 22 January 2026 02:59

Transformation isn’t a strategy, it’s a brain state

Thursday, 22 January 2026 02:56

A troubling shift in university governance

Thursday, 22 January 2026 02:45

Maldives: 52 years of transformation into South Asia’s wealthiest nation per capita

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:28

Flood control must begin at source, not at flood plains

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:24

2026 Passport Rankings: Positioning Sri Lanka’s Passport as a strategic national asset

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:22

Need the right institutions and processes to override politics in curricular reforms

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:20

Fix the Tourism Act but don’t break the industry

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 04:30

IFC tells Sri Lanka: Remember economic crisis, push back against bad policy

Cautioning that complacency was setting in and reforms were slipping to the backburner, World Bank Group’s private sector arm International Finance ..

Fresh talks on port and Customs issues but no breakthrough

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:30

Industry sources said that despite repeatedly highlighting the practical issues faced by the genuine trading community, there appears to be a lack of ..

Govt. disburses Rs. 18 b to 84% of Ditwah-hit households

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:27

The Government has disbursed Rs. 18 billion among households impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, which is 84% of Rs. 21.54 billion in total allowances allocat ..

Sajith discusses grievances of MSMEs

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:22

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa recently convened a meeting with Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) stakeholders to engage in a compre ..

Land prices in outskirts soar as city growth stabilises: LPI 2025

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:18

Sri Lanka’s land market maintained solid growth in 2025, with the Colombo suburbs and Western Province districts emerging as key drivers, according ..

Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund exceeds Rs. 8.5 b, aid goods Rs. 23 b

Saturday, 24 January 2026 05:00

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday said the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund has received over Rs. 8.5 billion in financial donations an ..

Non-traditional markets drive tourism growth in 2025

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:53

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry experienced record-breaking growth in 2025 with over 2.36 million arrivals, as unconventional markets outpaced traditio ..

Customs hits Jan. target in 22 days

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:51

Sri Lanka Customs has exceeded its January 2026 revenue target within the first 22 days of the month, according to official data. ..

AirAsia adds more frequencies out of Colombo

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:50

AirAsia continues to strengthen connectivity between Sri Lanka and Thailand with the introduction of three additional weekly flights (Wednesday, Frid ..

Tea exports top $ 1.5 b in 2025 despite price pressures

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s tea industry delivered a stronger overall export performance in 2025, with volumes and earnings recording year-on-year (YoY) growth desp ..

Colombo to host prestigious FICAC South Asia Conference from 1-4 February

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka will host the prestigious FICAC South Asia Conference in Colombo from 1 to 4 February, bringing together distinguished Honorary Consuls from ..

LB Finance continues growth momentum; PAT up 24% to Rs. 8.9 b

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:23

LB Finance PLC has reported a strong financial performance for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, recording a 24% year-on-year (YoY) increase in ..

IMF reiterates commitment to Sri Lanka’s recovery

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:21

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its continued support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, underscoring international confidence ..

IRONMAN 70.3 brings city’s leadership together to ignite #ActiveColombo momentum

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:12

The Colombo Municipal Council this week hosted a high-energy meeting attended by the Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof; Colombo Mayoress Vraie Ba ..

Sri Lanka launches landmark digital foundations for data-driven agriculture sector

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:06

Sri Lanka yesterday took a major step towards transforming its agriculture sector with the official launch of the Agriculture Enterprise Architecture ..

Port City progresses with first $ 112 m and 231-unit luxury residential project breaking ground

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:29

Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban development project reached a critical execution milestone, as construction officially commenced on the first resid ..

IFC invests $ 166 m to support Sri Lankan businesses, drive economic growth

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:23

Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group ..

Darley Butler buys 10% stake in York Arcade for Rs. 198 m

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:22

Darley Butler & Co. Ltd., has increased its stake in York Arcade Holdings PLC to 10.6% following a market purchase of 15 million shares totalling Rs. ..

CSE, SEC hold Investor Forum in Dubai

Saturday, 24 January 2026 05:02

An investor forum organised by the Colombo Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission was held in Dubai on Thursday at the Sheraton Gra ..

PM meets Swiss, Sri Lankan business leaders in Davos

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:57

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, together with Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, held meetings with members of th ..

Govt. revises terms for one-time relief to disaster-affected businesses

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:51

The Government has issued a new circular providing further relief to businesses disrupted by recent disasters, with the objective of restoring livelih ..

Binance Research: Crypto crosses $ 4 t in 2025

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:50

Binance Research has released its Full-Year 2025 and Themes for 2026 report, detailing a year of historic milestones for the global crypto market alon ..

CSE ends week on new high, less than 50 points from 24,000 mark

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:47

The Colombo stock market ended the week on a new year high with the benchmark index 43.49 points away from the 24,000 milestone. ..

EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 celebrates excellence in people-centred leadership

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:26

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) National Best Employer Awards 2025 was successfully held on Tuesday (20) under the distinguished patronage ..

BOI reports $ 1 b FDI in 2025, up 72% YoY

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:24

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) yesterday claimed a significant milestone in 2025 by surpassing the $ 1 billion Foreign Direct Investment ( ..

Revised tax framework on gem imports aims to revive trade, boost exports to $ 1 b in 2026

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:22

The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) has introduced a revised and significantly more concessional tax framework for gem imports in a bid to ..

Banking giant JPMorgan buys WealthOS

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:20

JPMorganChase, the US-based banking giant, has swooped to buy a British pensions technology company WealthOS as it tries to augment its retirement pla ..

Death knell to local renewable energy industry

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:10

The local renewable energy developers, who supply approximately 3,300 MW capacity of clean, green electricity to the national electricity grid, on Wed ..

CIM appoints new committee to elevate marketing capability in Sri Lanka

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:06

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has announced the appointment of the CIM Sri Lanka Professional Member Support Committee (SLPMSC). This ne ..

Fresh talks on port and Customs issues but no breakthrough

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:30

Industry sources said that despite repeatedly highlighting the practical issues faced by the genuine trading community, there appears to be a lack of ..

Port City progresses with first $ 112 m and 231-unit luxury residential project breaking ground

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:29

Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban development project reached a critical execution milestone, as construction officially commenced on the first resid ..

Govt. disburses Rs. 18 b to 84% of Ditwah-hit households

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:27

The Government has disbursed Rs. 18 billion among households impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, which is 84% of Rs. 21.54 billion in total allowances allocat ..

IFC invests $ 166 m to support Sri Lankan businesses, drive economic growth

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:23

Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group ..

Sajith discusses grievances of MSMEs

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:22

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa recently convened a meeting with Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) stakeholders to engage in a compre ..

Darley Butler buys 10% stake in York Arcade for Rs. 198 m

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:22

Darley Butler & Co. Ltd., has increased its stake in York Arcade Holdings PLC to 10.6% following a market purchase of 15 million shares totalling Rs. ..

Land prices in outskirts soar as city growth stabilises: LPI 2025

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:18

Sri Lanka’s land market maintained solid growth in 2025, with the Colombo suburbs and Western Province districts emerging as key drivers, according ..

CSE, SEC hold Investor Forum in Dubai

Saturday, 24 January 2026 05:02

An investor forum organised by the Colombo Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission was held in Dubai on Thursday at the Sheraton Gra ..

Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund exceeds Rs. 8.5 b, aid goods Rs. 23 b

Saturday, 24 January 2026 05:00

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday said the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund has received over Rs. 8.5 billion in financial donations an ..

PM meets Swiss, Sri Lankan business leaders in Davos

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:57

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, together with Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, held meetings with members of th ..

Non-traditional markets drive tourism growth in 2025

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:53

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry experienced record-breaking growth in 2025 with over 2.36 million arrivals, as unconventional markets outpaced traditio ..

Govt. revises terms for one-time relief to disaster-affected businesses

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:51

The Government has issued a new circular providing further relief to businesses disrupted by recent disasters, with the objective of restoring livelih ..

Customs hits Jan. target in 22 days

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:51

Sri Lanka Customs has exceeded its January 2026 revenue target within the first 22 days of the month, according to official data. ..

Binance Research: Crypto crosses $ 4 t in 2025

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:50

Binance Research has released its Full-Year 2025 and Themes for 2026 report, detailing a year of historic milestones for the global crypto market alon ..

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ICC T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour launched in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 23:56

The official trophy tour of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India, was inaugurated today (21) at the Presidential Secre ..

Baseline road extension phase III to resume, easing Colombo–Horana traffic

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 21:43

President calls for united national effort to eradicate drug menace

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 09:19

President reviews digital economy projects and cashless economy initiatives

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 06:13

50 MW Hayleys Fentons wind power project launched in Mannar

Sunday, 18 January 2026 22:42

Sri Lanka participates in ’’Global Caregiver Forum 2026’’ in Madrid

Sunday, 18 January 2026 19:06

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New Year celebrations light up Colombo city

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week concludes with “The Colombo Edit”

Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:28

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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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Singer and HP redefine future of laptops and printing solutions in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 03:31

Industry veteran Vasee Nesiah takes the helm as KBSL’s new CEO

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:20

Fcode Labs marks a year of growth and achievement at Awards Night 2025

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:19

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Timeless Bollywood Melodies on 23 January

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

The High Commission of India in Colombo will host the Timeless Bollywood Melodies concert, as part of the celebrations of the 77th Republic Day of Ind ..

TAKE on Art × KALĀ kicks off

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

Pyramid Wilmar helps build next generation of professional chefs

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

Opinion and Issues

Unsung Central Bank heroes who braved the 1996 LTTE attack: Time to appreciate their heroism

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:50

The Central Bank every year beginning from 1997 conducts a remembrance service in the morning of 31 January to tell the new Central Bankers of the gru ..

Pillar Two of the OECD: Silent death of tax holidays

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:44

The Separation of Powers and Independence of Judiciary: Checks and balances in Constitution

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:37

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A city priced beyond its people

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:42

Colombo today stands as a troubling symbol of Sri Lanka’s widening urban inequality. Once a city defined by opportunity and social mobility, it has ..

Audit firms under fresh scrutiny

Saturday, 24 January 2026 05:38

Education reforms mess up; passing the buck to officials

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:00

Operationalise National Commission on Women

Thursday, 22 January 2026 02:45

Abolition of MP pensions – high in populism but low in rationale

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:00

Keep the clergy out of policy making

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 01:12

Special Report

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

The Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, the flagship annual forum of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, opened yesterday with over 800 partici ..

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

Felix Fernando elected Chairman of Joint Apparel Association Forum at 22nd AGM

Property veterans Hisham Jamaldeen and Archie Warman join Lee Hedges Board

Sri Lankan innovation, startup potential dazzle at AsiaBerlin

First Technology Incubation Centre opens at Vavuniya University

IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo partners Port City Colombo, Shangri-La Colombo

Jaffna International Trade Fair kicks off

CleanTech marks new era for Sri Lanka’s Circular Economy with Good Plastic recycling certification

Northern Investment Summit 2026 positions North as Sri Lanka’s next growth frontier

Global impact-investing expert Robert Webster to lead Executive Immersion Program in Sri Lanka

Seminar on “Protection of Secretaries and Directors” under Companies Act on 27 Jan.

Jaffna International Trade Fair opens today

EDB orientates new Heads of Sri Lanka Missions to boost export promotion drive

Infinity Gift Card partners with Singer Sri Lanka

CBSL report on inflation deviation to be presented to Parliament

Kerner Haus signs fourth property management agreement, expands to Kandy

Shalindra Fernando appointed CEO of CT Land Development

Roar Global completes landmark share buyback

Classic Travel becomes No.1 Overall Partner for Qatar Airways

Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council holds 26th AGM

Carson Group updates on Indonesian Govt.’s move to nationalise palm oil plantations

WindForce secures Letter of Award for 50 MW Mullikulam Wind Power Project – Lot 1

Dr. Anura Ekanayake appointed Chemanex Chairman, Waruna Madawanarachchi appointed to Board

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Unsung Central Bank heroes who braved the 1996 LTTE attack: Time to appreciate their heroism

Pillar Two of the OECD: Silent death of tax holidays

The Separation of Powers and Independence of Judiciary: Checks and balances in Constitution

India Stack: The Indian approach and experience

From Colombo to Canberra: Strengthening economic ties for a shared future

Nature-based infrastructure is vital to avert Asia’s looming water crisis

Sri Lanka Tourism, go back to basics

The real challenge facing Sri Lanka’s tourism sector

Improving medical services requires change in attitudes and goals, not mega spending

Jaffna discourse and Anura’s unreason; Forming SJB-UNP bloc without prevarication

Navigating new era of global taxation: Implications of OECD Pillar Two for Sri Lanka’s FDI strategy

Education reform: A method to madness

UK trade reforms: A transformational opportunity for Sri Lanka’s apparel industry

Transformation isn’t a strategy, it’s a brain state

A troubling shift in university governance

Maldives: 52 years of transformation into South Asia’s wealthiest nation per capita

Flood control must begin at source, not at flood plains

2026 Passport Rankings: Positioning Sri Lanka’s Passport as a strategic national asset

Need the right institutions and processes to override politics in curricular reforms

Fix the Tourism Act but don’t break the industry

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Sri Lanka Tourism, go back to basics

Hayleys in win-win move goes for Rs. 9 b Rights and Rs. 4.5 b dividend

CBL Group announces strategic acquisition of Indonesian coconut company

IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo partners Port City Colombo, Shangri-La Colombo

Classic Travel becomes No.1 Overall Partner for Qatar Airways

Sunshine Holdings to buy 75% stake in leading export-oriented agri firm for Rs. 2.7 b

WindForce secures Letter of Award for 50 MW Mullikulam Wind Power Project – Lot 1

Apparel exporters welcome post-SVAT VAT refund gains

Shalindra Fernando appointed CEO of CT Land Development

Northern Investment Summit 2026 positions North as Sri Lanka’s next growth frontier

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Felix Fernando elected Chairman of Joint Apparel Association Forum at 22nd AGM

Property veterans Hisham Jamaldeen and Archie Warman join Lee Hedges Board

Sri Lankan innovation, startup potential dazzle at AsiaBerlin

First Technology Incubation Centre opens at Vavuniya University

IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo partners Port City Colombo, Shangri-La Colombo

Jaffna International Trade Fair kicks off

CleanTech marks new era for Sri Lanka’s Circular Economy with Good Plastic recycling certification

Northern Investment Summit 2026 positions North as Sri Lanka’s next growth frontier

Global impact-investing expert Robert Webster to lead Executive Immersion Program in Sri Lanka

Seminar on “Protection of Secretaries and Directors” under Companies Act on 27 Jan.

Jaffna International Trade Fair opens today

EDB orientates new Heads of Sri Lanka Missions to boost export promotion drive

Infinity Gift Card partners with Singer Sri Lanka

CBSL report on inflation deviation to be presented to Parliament

Kerner Haus signs fourth property management agreement, expands to Kandy

Shalindra Fernando appointed CEO of CT Land Development

Roar Global completes landmark share buyback

Classic Travel becomes No.1 Overall Partner for Qatar Airways

Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council holds 26th AGM

Carson Group updates on Indonesian Govt.’s move to nationalise palm oil plantations

WindForce secures Letter of Award for 50 MW Mullikulam Wind Power Project – Lot 1

Dr. Anura Ekanayake appointed Chemanex Chairman, Waruna Madawanarachchi appointed to Board

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Shanakiyan raises “grave” concerns over suspension of Parliament official