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From disaster to economic resilience

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 02:45

Rebuilding businesses after Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 02:26

Psychometric assessments: The hidden competitive advantage for employers

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 00:10

The call for immediate suspension of SL’s external sovereign debt payments

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 00:00

Unsung Heroes of the Central Bank 3: Dr. D. S. Wijesinghe, quantitative economist who did not have previous training in math

Monday, 22 December 2025 03:18

A nation overwhelmed – but not powerless

Monday, 22 December 2025 00:46

What not to do about the central hills

Monday, 22 December 2025 00:36

Global shipping is going paperless—Sri Lanka risks being left behind on electronic Bill of Lading

Monday, 22 December 2025 00:29

Let us rise together with resilience, courage and determination

Monday, 22 December 2025 00:17

Single National Asset Tax (SNAT): A bold blueprint for disaster recovery, economic revolution

Monday, 22 December 2025 00:00

Ditwah, recovery and politics

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:10

Peril on the power ethics road ahead to rebuilding Sri Lanka

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:09

Xi Jinping’s blueprint for China 2030

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:04

Rajinikanth saga: From Bengaluru bus conductor to Tamil cinema superstar

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:40

A fit-for-purpose Disaster Management Act

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:22

Causes of landslides in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:20

Unveiling potential of seaweed farming in Sri Lanka

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:18

Unbalanced: Anura’s American partnership, Opposition’s foreign policy, Harsha’s ‘Hanuman-ism’

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:59

LSSP at 90: The Sama Samaja role in constitutional issues

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:44

How Sri Lanka can rebuild stronger after Cyclone Ditwah

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:20

Damage from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka estimated at $ 4.1 b

Cyclone Ditwah has inflicted an estimated $ 4.1 billion (approximately Rs. 1.3 trillion) in direct physical damage to buildings, agriculture, and crit ..

Global economists call for suspension of Sri Lanka’s debt payments

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 04:01

IMF warns debt risks remain high as repayment capacity tightens

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:57

Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring has delivered measurable relief, but debt risks remain elevated and the country’s capacity to repay the Internation ..

George Steuart explores trade and expansion opportunities in Africa

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:54

George Steuart & Company has participated in a series of high-level engagements organised by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC ..

Western Province retains lead as other regions lift GDP share in 2024

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:52

The Western Province continued to account for the largest share of the country’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024, although the combined ..

Vidullanka lowest-cost bidder for Fiji power project

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:48

Vidullanka PLC yesterday said it has emerged as the lowest-cost bidder for a contract relating to the expansion and upgrading of a 100 kW mini hydropo ..

Four-year export development plan ready in January: EDB

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:48

Sri Lanka will launch its new National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for the 2026–2030 period in January 2026, Export Development Board (EDB) Chair ..

eMudhra and LankaSign in strategic partnership to make digital signing seamless

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

In a significant step toward accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, eMudhra, a global leader in digital identity and security solutions, h ..

Deputy Minister explains low interest, relief measures under RFI

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:54

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of $ 206 million under the Rap ..

$ 50 m from World Bank to improve digital services and economy

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:52

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $ 50 million project to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation. ..

PA says plantations stabilised after Ditwah

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:50

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday said that Regional Plantation Companies (RPC) moved swiftly to safeguard estate workers and surro ..

Altair will be reimagined and refreshed under new ownership: Thilan Wijesinghe

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:06

The acquisition of Indocean Developers Ltd., (IDPL), the developer behind the Altair Colombo apartment and retail complex, was completed recently thro ..

Parliament approves uncontested Rs. 500 b supplementary estimate

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:38

IMF Executive Board approves $ 206 m emergency funding for Sri Lanka

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:37

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday approved a disbursement of SDR 150.5 million (about $ 206 million, equivalent t ..

Ditwah relief donations rise to Rs. 4.29 b

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:35

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday provided an update on post-disaster relief funding following Cyclone Ditwa, which caused wides ..

Flood impact on agriculture across Sri Lanka

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:35

New data from the Department of Agriculture, compiled with FAO support, highlights the scale of flood impacts on agriculture across Sri Lanka. The map ..

IMF says inflation to exceed 5% CBSL limit; BOP deficit to widen by $ 700 m

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:58

Sri Lanka faces an economic setback from Cyclone Ditwah that could wipe out between 2.5% and 5% of GDP, widen the balance of payments (BOP) gap by abo ..

Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka as Modi’s Special Envoy

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:56

Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday as Special Envoy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar is expecte ..

DFCC gets CBSL nod for Standard Chartered SL retail and wealth units

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:54

DFCC Bank yesterday said it has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to proceed with the acquisition of Standard Cha ..

Export earnings to exceed $ 17 b for first time in 2025: EDB Chief

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:49

Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka is on track to surpass $ 17 billion in export revenue for the firs ..

BOC Rs. 20 b debenture issue oversubscribed

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:48

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) said its debenture issue to raise Rs. 20 billion was oversubscribed and closed yesterday. ..

NPP defeated in CMC Budget vote

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:46

The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has failed to secure approval for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Budget, which was voted down, with 57 ..

Ne-Yo concert puts Sri Lanka back on the global entertainment map

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 01:13

Showcasing Sri Lanka’s readiness to re-enter the global entertainment arena, the three-time Grammy award-winning R&B star Ne-Yo is set to kick off h ..

Nishan de Mel urges Sri Lanka to reject IMF RFI

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:53

Verité Research Executive Director Dr. Nishan de Mel yesterday reiterated his warning that accepting the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) propos ..

Browns Investments richer by over Rs. 17 b via sale of Maldives property

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:51

Browns Investments PLC through its subsidiary Browns Ari Resort Ltd., has completed the $ 57.5 million (Rs. 17.2 billion) sale of the assets and prope ..

Tea export earnings rise 13% YoY to $ 1.4 b in first 11 months

Monday, 22 December 2025 05:49

Sri Lanka earned an estimated $ 1.4 billion from tea exports in the 11 months to November 2025, according to Sri Lanka Customs data analysed by Forbes ..

‘ONE LOVE’ reggae musical festival in March 2026 to reinvigorate roots in Sri Lanka

Monday, 22 December 2025 04:38

Sri Lanka is set to mark a major cultural milestone in March 2026 as it hosts South Asia’s first-ever reggae music festival, ONE LOVE 2026 – A Tri ..

PM assures Parliament end of Executive Presidency; timely Provincial Council polls

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:38

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that steps are being taken to abolish the Executive Presidency and establish a Parliamentary system of Go ..

OCC clears SriLankan Airlines bond restructuring

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:36

Sri Lanka yesterday crossed a key threshold in its debt restructuring program after the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) formally conveyed its non-ob ..

TISL, CSOs and other activists blasts AKD for failure to appoint Auditor General

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:35

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the other activists have expressed serious concern over the co ..

GovPay concludes 2025 with Rs. 2 b in digital transactions

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:34

GovPay, the State’s Digital Payment Platform, has concluded the year 2025 by surpassing Rs. 2 billion in total digital transaction value, marking a ..

Global economists call for suspension of Sri Lanka’s debt payments

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 04:01

IMF says inflation to exceed 5% CBSL limit; BOP deficit to widen by $ 700 m

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:58

Sri Lanka faces an economic setback from Cyclone Ditwah that could wipe out between 2.5% and 5% of GDP, widen the balance of payments (BOP) gap by abo ..

IMF warns debt risks remain high as repayment capacity tightens

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:57

Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring has delivered measurable relief, but debt risks remain elevated and the country’s capacity to repay the Internation ..

Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka as Modi’s Special Envoy

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:56

Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday as Special Envoy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar is expecte ..

George Steuart explores trade and expansion opportunities in Africa

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:54

George Steuart & Company has participated in a series of high-level engagements organised by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC ..

DFCC gets CBSL nod for Standard Chartered SL retail and wealth units

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:54

DFCC Bank yesterday said it has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to proceed with the acquisition of Standard Cha ..

Western Province retains lead as other regions lift GDP share in 2024

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:52

The Western Province continued to account for the largest share of the country’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024, although the combined ..

Export earnings to exceed $ 17 b for first time in 2025: EDB Chief

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:49

Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka is on track to surpass $ 17 billion in export revenue for the firs ..

Vidullanka lowest-cost bidder for Fiji power project

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:48

Vidullanka PLC yesterday said it has emerged as the lowest-cost bidder for a contract relating to the expansion and upgrading of a 100 kW mini hydropo ..

BOC Rs. 20 b debenture issue oversubscribed

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:48

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) said its debenture issue to raise Rs. 20 billion was oversubscribed and closed yesterday. ..

Four-year export development plan ready in January: EDB

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:48

Sri Lanka will launch its new National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for the 2026–2030 period in January 2026, Export Development Board (EDB) Chair ..

NPP defeated in CMC Budget vote

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:46

The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has failed to secure approval for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Budget, which was voted down, with 57 ..

eMudhra and LankaSign in strategic partnership to make digital signing seamless

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

In a significant step toward accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, eMudhra, a global leader in digital identity and security solutions, h ..

Ne-Yo concert puts Sri Lanka back on the global entertainment map

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 01:13

Showcasing Sri Lanka’s readiness to re-enter the global entertainment arena, the three-time Grammy award-winning R&B star Ne-Yo is set to kick off h ..

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Wednesday, 24 December 2025 00:46

Switzerland supports Cyclone Ditwah relief efforts in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 11:06

SL to hold South Asia’s first-ever reggae music festival ‘One Love 2026’ in March

Friday, 19 December 2025 08:09

China pledges support for Sri Lanka’s recovery after Cyclone Ditwah

Thursday, 18 December 2025 11:50

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Monday, 15 December 2025 16:44

Japan deploys disaster relief medical team to support Sri Lanka

Friday, 5 December 2025 22:16

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Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:28

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eMudhra and LankaSign in strategic partnership to make digital signing seamless

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

KAL hosts inaugural Sri Lanka ATM business and technology gathering

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First Capital Holdings appoints Lasith Nanayakkara as Chief Transformation Officer

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:25

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Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:05

The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has just gone a level higher—literally. With the opening of the 8th floor, the lifestyle and retail destinat ..

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Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:03

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Opinion and Issues

From disaster to economic resilience

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 02:45

“Together, Sri Lanka can rebuild stronger. This is not just about recovery but also about resilience, responsibility, and renewal. If we plan wisely ..

Rebuilding businesses after Cyclone Ditwah

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 02:26

The call for immediate suspension of SL’s external sovereign debt payments

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 00:00

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Anti-Terrorism legislation must uphold international law and human rights

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 02:13

After decades of widespread domestic and international criticism of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a law repeatedly used to justify arbitrary ..

Ranil’s offer

Monday, 22 December 2025 03:26

Govt. failure to act against its own will impact credibility

Saturday, 20 December 2025 00:00

Indo-Lanka ties

Friday, 19 December 2025 00:00

Climate change and natural disasters

Thursday, 18 December 2025 04:36

Well balanced foreign policy helps in time of need

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 00:00

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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 ..

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Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

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Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

Macktiles makes first export to Australia

BOI continues dialogue with industries as Ditwah disrupts production and exports

Jetwing Hotels partners TiECON 2026 Sri Lanka as Official Travel and Hospitality Partner

Sri Lankan business leaders explore strategic opportunities in Cambodia

TotalEnergies Marketing India and Energy Core Lanka unveil new chapter of lubricants excellence in Sri Lanka

Elephant House Ice Cream marks historic launch in Australia

LOLC Divi Saviya returns with ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ initiative

The Technocity takes strong Rs. 50 m solidarity effort to rebuild hope

Tristar UAE donates Rs. 25 m to ’Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Cargills contributes Rs. 100 m to ’Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Mahindra India contributes Rs. 100 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Public-private partnerships strengthen rebuilding efforts post-Cyclone Ditwah

Asriel Marketing donates Rs. 5 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Colombo Dockyard charts new course

ADB supports modern pipe distribution network systems for agriculture in Sri Lanka

Development expert Hemachandra new UDA Chairman

Shield Restraint Systems unveils state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with $ 8.5 m investment

Deep Tec Engineering expands to uplift rural Sri Lanka through sustainable water and solar solutions

HNB and Prime EV unite to accelerate Sri Lanka’s shift to Deepal vehicles via providing best leasing solutions

Seylan Bank enables seamless integration with eChannelling through Open API Banking platform

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From disaster to economic resilience

Rebuilding businesses after Cyclone Ditwah

Psychometric assessments: The hidden competitive advantage for employers

The call for immediate suspension of SL’s external sovereign debt payments

Unsung Heroes of the Central Bank 3: Dr. D. S. Wijesinghe, quantitative economist who did not have previous training in math

A nation overwhelmed – but not powerless

What not to do about the central hills

Global shipping is going paperless—Sri Lanka risks being left behind on electronic Bill of Lading

Let us rise together with resilience, courage and determination

Single National Asset Tax (SNAT): A bold blueprint for disaster recovery, economic revolution

Ditwah, recovery and politics

Peril on the power ethics road ahead to rebuilding Sri Lanka

Xi Jinping’s blueprint for China 2030

Rajinikanth saga: From Bengaluru bus conductor to Tamil cinema superstar

A fit-for-purpose Disaster Management Act

Causes of landslides in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands

Unveiling potential of seaweed farming in Sri Lanka

Unbalanced: Anura’s American partnership, Opposition’s foreign policy, Harsha’s ‘Hanuman-ism’

LSSP at 90: The Sama Samaja role in constitutional issues

How Sri Lanka can rebuild stronger after Cyclone Ditwah

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Unsung Heroes of the Central Bank 3: Dr. D. S. Wijesinghe, quantitative economist who did not have previous training in math

Single National Asset Tax (SNAT): A bold blueprint for disaster recovery, economic revolution

Altair will be reimagined and refreshed under new ownership: Thilan Wijesinghe

Colombo Dockyard charts new course

Nishan de Mel urges Sri Lanka to reject IMF RFI

HNB and Prime EV unite to accelerate Sri Lanka’s shift to Deepal vehicles via providing best leasing solutions

IMF says inflation to exceed 5% CBSL limit; BOP deficit to widen by $ 700 m

AKD debunks alarmists with unprecedented fiscal gains

Development expert Hemachandra new UDA Chairman

Global shipping is going paperless—Sri Lanka risks being left behind on electronic Bill of Lading

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Macktiles makes first export to Australia

BOI continues dialogue with industries as Ditwah disrupts production and exports

Jetwing Hotels partners TiECON 2026 Sri Lanka as Official Travel and Hospitality Partner

Sri Lankan business leaders explore strategic opportunities in Cambodia

TotalEnergies Marketing India and Energy Core Lanka unveil new chapter of lubricants excellence in Sri Lanka

Elephant House Ice Cream marks historic launch in Australia

LOLC Divi Saviya returns with ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ initiative

The Technocity takes strong Rs. 50 m solidarity effort to rebuild hope

Tristar UAE donates Rs. 25 m to ’Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Cargills contributes Rs. 100 m to ’Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Mahindra India contributes Rs. 100 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Public-private partnerships strengthen rebuilding efforts post-Cyclone Ditwah

Asriel Marketing donates Rs. 5 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Colombo Dockyard charts new course

ADB supports modern pipe distribution network systems for agriculture in Sri Lanka

Development expert Hemachandra new UDA Chairman

Shield Restraint Systems unveils state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with $ 8.5 m investment

Deep Tec Engineering expands to uplift rural Sri Lanka through sustainable water and solar solutions

HNB and Prime EV unite to accelerate Sri Lanka’s shift to Deepal vehicles via providing best leasing solutions

Seylan Bank enables seamless integration with eChannelling through Open API Banking platform

NDB Leasing hosts successful two-day auto carnival

TiECon Sri Lanka 2026: Transforming entrepreneurial potential into tangible global growth and impact

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