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Fix the Tourism Act but don’t break the industry

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 04:30

How Singapore was built and why it still matters to Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 04:28

Every Sri Lankan company already has an ESG story and it’s time to tell it

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 04:25

Reshaping the future of Haj operations: Beyond the quota framework

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 03:10

The mindful executive: How meditation powers leadership performance

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 01:36

The story of Maya and friends: How AI is quietly redefining work

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 01:27

Nimal Sanderatne’s thesis on development: Not pure economics, but multidimensional

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:32

Solar power policy teetering at the edge… and a rooftop call for sustainable clarity

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:21

New and expensive speed cameras: Old habits must change to be effective

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:17

Trials-at-Bar in Sri Lanka: Use and abuse

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:11

Electricity infrastructure fragility exposed by Ditwah

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:06

The Judicial Service Commission: A review of the Speaker’s ruling

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:55

Clean Sri Lanka: Can a lofty vision overcome systemic corruption?

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:50

Iqbal Athas spoke truth to power with rare courage, discipline, and integrity

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:15

The legacy Iqbal Athas left behind

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:14

How India fits into Sri Lanka’s post-crisis growth strategy

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka must prepare and act before the next floods

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:24

Rebuilding for resilience: Can impact investing work in Sri Lanka?

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:22

National Electricity Policy/Tariff Policy to the benefit of who?

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:20

Trump effect in South Asia: The spectre of regional hegemonism

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:40

UK rule changes open major growth window for apparel exports

Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association Chairperson Rajitha Jayasuriya has said revised rules of origin under the UK Developing Countries Trading Sche ..

President puts cashless economy at centre of 2026 digital drive

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:55

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday signalled a renewed push towards a cashless economy, positioning digital payments and formalisation of ec ..

Galle ranks fifth among top 10 honeymoon destinations for 2026

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:53

Galle has been placed fifth among the world’s top 10 honeymoon destinations for 2026 in the latest rankings released by Tripadvisor. ..

Victoria’s Secret takes action against counterfeit perfume sellers in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:51

Global fashion and beauty retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co. has taken criminal enforcement action against several entities involved in the sale of co ..

Global leadership guru Arthur Francisco Carmazzi to empower Sri Lankans in February

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:49

The world’s no. 1 thought leader in organisational culture and no. 10 in leadership for 2021 and 2022 by Global Gurus, Arthur Francisco Carmazzi wil ..

Harini attends 56th WEF Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:46

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka yesterday to participate in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), to be ..

Manufacturing, services expand in December despite Ditwah: CBSL PMI

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:17

The manufacturing and services sectors have expanded sharply in December 2025 despite the impact of the Ditwah devastation as per the Purchasing Manag ..

Vallibel Finance to raise Rs. 2 b via Rights Issue

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:07

Vallibel Finance PLC has announced plans to raise approximately Rs. 2.12 billion through a Rights Issue of new ordinary voting shares, as the licenced ..

AKD 66% progressive on election promises so far

Monday, 19 January 2026 04:57

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met 10 of his key election promises by November 2025, while 10 more are in progress, nine have shown no progres ..

Tourist arrivals top 131,000 in first 15 days of January

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:20

The tourism industry is experiencing a striking influx as the country welcomed over 131,000 tourists in the first 15 days of the month, kicking off 20 ..

‘There’s something truly magical about Sri Lanka’: Julie Chung

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:18

As she prepares to depart Colombo after nearly four years, outgoing United States Ambassador Julie Chung struck a warm but forward-looking note, refle ..

Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce shows keen interest in Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:17

The Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce has shown keen interest in participating in the Sri Lanka Expo 2026 this June and commenced initial discussion ..

President in Jaffna: Zero tolerance for racism

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:15

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reaffirmed his Government’s zero-tolerance policy towards racism and pledged to fully resolve the housi ..

Poverty, food insecurity compounded by Ditwah

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

Sri Lanka’s first nationally representative multi-thematic household survey has found that just before Cyclone Ditwah, more than one in four househo ..

Search begins for investors to develop Pelwatte Sugar Factory as tourist attraction

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:13

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved a proposal to identify investors to develop selected areas of the Pelwatte Sugar Factory premises into tou ..

Govt. to hold pre-EOI meeting ahead of Canwill Holdings divestiture

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:30

The Finance Ministry will hold a pre-Expression of Interest (EOI) meeting with interested parties ahead of the proposed divestiture of Canwill Holding ..

Colombo Port to double capacity to 15 m TEUs by end-2026, but risks losing geographic edge: CBSL

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:53

The Colombo Port is expected to double throughput capacity to 15 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) by the end of 2026, but Sri Lanka’s por ..

EIAs in Sri Lanka fall behind in reporting social impacts: Think tank study

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:52

Sri Lankan Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports show major inconsistencies in how they assess and communicate social impacts, according to a ..

Sri Lanka seen maintaining primary and current account surpluses: World Bank

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:51

Sri Lanka is expected to sustain both primary fiscal surpluses and current account surpluses over the medium term, supported by strong revenue perform ..

Browns Beach to delist from CSE, offers Rs. 30 exit price

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:48

Browns Beach Hotels PLC has proposed to delist its shares from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), offering minority shareholders Rs. 30 per share citin ..

HNB CEO says strong loan growth testing bank margins, liquidity as funding mix shifts

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:21

The banking sector has delivered solid financial results and rapid balance sheet expansion over the past year, but the pace of growth is now creating ..

Vera Wickramasinghe sweeps WCIC Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:13

Worldlink Shipping Colombo Owner and Managing Director Vera Wickramasinghe last week swept the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Prath ..

EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 tomorrow

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:01

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) will host the inaugural EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 tomorrow (20) at the Galle Face Hotel, comm ..

Liquidator seeks buyer for Krrish Building mixed-use project

Monday, 19 January 2026 04:56

The liquidator of The One Transworks Square Ltd., has invited offers for the Krrish Building project, a large-scale mixed-use development in Colombo, ..

CBSL 2026 policy agenda points to steady rates: First Capital Research

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:19

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Policy Agenda for 2026 signals a vigilant but steady monetary stance in the year ahead, with policy rates lik ..

CSE ends week flat, ASPI inches up to new high

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:18

The Colombo stock market ended the week on a new high despite closing flat yesterday. ..

China and Canada agree to tariff cuts

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:16

China and Canada have agreed to roll back a series of punitive tariffs following high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and ..

Oil prices drop as global supply outlook improves

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

Global oil prices dropped significantly yesterday as concerns over Iran eased, and new supply data from the United States, Venezuela, and the Middle E ..

Cabinet approves updated National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:14

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved the implementation of the updated National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, aimed at ensuring the sustain ..

IMF fact-finding team due next week

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:34

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will visit Sri Lanka from 22 to 28 January on a fact-finding mission to assess the economic impact of Cyclon ..

President launches 50 MW Hayleys Fentons Mannar wind power project

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:27

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday launched the 50 MW wind power project developed by Hayleys Fentons Ltd., in Mannar, with the Government a ..

President puts cashless economy at centre of 2026 digital drive

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:55

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday signalled a renewed push towards a cashless economy, positioning digital payments and formalisation of ec ..

Colombo Port to double capacity to 15 m TEUs by end-2026, but risks losing geographic edge: CBSL

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:53

The Colombo Port is expected to double throughput capacity to 15 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) by the end of 2026, but Sri Lanka’s por ..

Galle ranks fifth among top 10 honeymoon destinations for 2026

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:53

Galle has been placed fifth among the world’s top 10 honeymoon destinations for 2026 in the latest rankings released by Tripadvisor. ..

EIAs in Sri Lanka fall behind in reporting social impacts: Think tank study

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:52

Sri Lankan Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports show major inconsistencies in how they assess and communicate social impacts, according to a ..

Victoria’s Secret takes action against counterfeit perfume sellers in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:51

Global fashion and beauty retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co. has taken criminal enforcement action against several entities involved in the sale of co ..

Sri Lanka seen maintaining primary and current account surpluses: World Bank

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:51

Sri Lanka is expected to sustain both primary fiscal surpluses and current account surpluses over the medium term, supported by strong revenue perform ..

Global leadership guru Arthur Francisco Carmazzi to empower Sri Lankans in February

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:49

The world’s no. 1 thought leader in organisational culture and no. 10 in leadership for 2021 and 2022 by Global Gurus, Arthur Francisco Carmazzi wil ..

Browns Beach to delist from CSE, offers Rs. 30 exit price

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:48

Browns Beach Hotels PLC has proposed to delist its shares from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), offering minority shareholders Rs. 30 per share citin ..

Harini attends 56th WEF Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:46

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka yesterday to participate in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), to be ..

HNB CEO says strong loan growth testing bank margins, liquidity as funding mix shifts

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:21

The banking sector has delivered solid financial results and rapid balance sheet expansion over the past year, but the pace of growth is now creating ..

Manufacturing, services expand in December despite Ditwah: CBSL PMI

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:17

The manufacturing and services sectors have expanded sharply in December 2025 despite the impact of the Ditwah devastation as per the Purchasing Manag ..

Vera Wickramasinghe sweeps WCIC Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:13

Worldlink Shipping Colombo Owner and Managing Director Vera Wickramasinghe last week swept the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Prath ..

Vallibel Finance to raise Rs. 2 b via Rights Issue

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:07

Vallibel Finance PLC has announced plans to raise approximately Rs. 2.12 billion through a Rights Issue of new ordinary voting shares, as the licenced ..

EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 tomorrow

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:01

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) will host the inaugural EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 tomorrow (20) at the Galle Face Hotel, comm ..

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President calls for united national effort to eradicate drug menace

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 09:19

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake warned that while parents in the Northern Province once feared for their children due to the war, they now face a g ..

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

Windscape Mannar wind power plant connected to national grid

Saturday, 17 January 2026 14:35

China, Sri Lanka reaffirm strategic partnership during Wang Yi’s transit visit

Thursday, 15 January 2026 21:15

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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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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

Fix the Tourism Act but don’t break the industry

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 04:30

A few weeks ago the Government posted an advertisement calling for opinions and inputs on the review of the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005. ..

How Singapore was built and why it still matters to Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 04:28

Reshaping the future of Haj operations: Beyond the quota framework

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 03:10

FT View - Editorial

Keep the clergy out of policy making

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 01:12

After decades of misrule, corruption, and stagnation, the election of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was widely understood as a mandate for meanin ..

An opportunity squandered on politics of fear

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:16

Iqbal Athas’s passing marks end of an era in journalism

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:49

Meaningful Opposition to Government

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:00

Stop misusing the Criminal Investigation Department

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:00

Harini’s future as Education Minister

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:43

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

Sarvesh Suri named IFC’s Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific

Permia Sensing wins UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026

Hemas announces transformation drive for faster, data-driven execution and growth

CA Sri Lanka to herald new leadership today

Govt. steps up digital push with global research partnerships, smart transport and education reforms

Radisson Blu Galadari Colombo launches “Race to the Blu Future – Career Open Day”

WCIC Prathibhabhisheka WE Awards 2025 celebrates forerunners

Magi Enterprises writes new chapter in Sri Lanka’s garment industry with Rs. 2.4 b investment

Hayleys Fentons initiates largest private-sector wind power project with lowest-ever bid in Sri Lanka

‘National Business Excellence Awards 2026’ officially launched

Concord Apparel and Concord Footwear win Presidential Export Awards

Sun Match Company’s Soorya brand shines as Silver Sponsor of JITF 2026

People’s Bank celebrates Thai Pongal

EDEX Expo 2026 Colombo edition kicks off

MTI strategises industrial development for Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Fund

Sri Lanka apparel sector makes strong showing at Source Fashion London 2026

Vidullanka, David Pieris consortium secure Mullikulam wind project Lot 2

Sri Lanka makes packaging history with Tetra Recart

Hashan Haputhanthri appointed CMO of Remarko Bakers and Caterers

WindForce secures 50 MW Mullikulam Lot 1 wind power project

SLT-MOBITEL partners MegaPay powering seamless eSIM onboarding

Arava wins Presidential Export Award for excellence in coconut substrate products

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Fix the Tourism Act but don’t break the industry

How Singapore was built and why it still matters to Sri Lanka

Every Sri Lankan company already has an ESG story and it’s time to tell it

Reshaping the future of Haj operations: Beyond the quota framework

The mindful executive: How meditation powers leadership performance

The story of Maya and friends: How AI is quietly redefining work

Nimal Sanderatne’s thesis on development: Not pure economics, but multidimensional

Solar power policy teetering at the edge… and a rooftop call for sustainable clarity

New and expensive speed cameras: Old habits must change to be effective

Trials-at-Bar in Sri Lanka: Use and abuse

Electricity infrastructure fragility exposed by Ditwah

The Judicial Service Commission: A review of the Speaker’s ruling

Clean Sri Lanka: Can a lofty vision overcome systemic corruption?

Iqbal Athas spoke truth to power with rare courage, discipline, and integrity

The legacy Iqbal Athas left behind

How India fits into Sri Lanka’s post-crisis growth strategy

Sri Lanka must prepare and act before the next floods

Rebuilding for resilience: Can impact investing work in Sri Lanka?

​National Electricity Policy/Tariff Policy to the benefit of who?

Trump effect in South Asia: The spectre of regional hegemonism

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Nimal Sanderatne’s thesis on development: Not pure economics, but multidimensional

President launches 50 MW Hayleys Fentons Mannar wind power project

Magi Enterprises writes new chapter in Sri Lanka’s garment industry with Rs. 2.4 b investment

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Hashan Haputhanthri appointed CMO of Remarko Bakers and Caterers

Sri Lanka targets high-value Indian travellers

HNB CEO says strong loan growth testing bank margins, liquidity as funding mix shifts

Lynear Wealth unfazed by post-IMF ISB repayments

Sri Lanka entering investment-constrained recovery phase

Govt. to hold pre-EOI meeting ahead of Canwill Holdings divestiture

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Sarvesh Suri named IFC’s Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific

Permia Sensing wins UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026

Hemas announces transformation drive for faster, data-driven execution and growth

CA Sri Lanka to herald new leadership today

Govt. steps up digital push with global research partnerships, smart transport and education reforms

Radisson Blu Galadari Colombo launches “Race to the Blu Future – Career Open Day”

WCIC Prathibhabhisheka WE Awards 2025 celebrates forerunners

Magi Enterprises writes new chapter in Sri Lanka’s garment industry with Rs. 2.4 b investment

Hayleys Fentons initiates largest private-sector wind power project with lowest-ever bid in Sri Lanka

‘National Business Excellence Awards 2026’ officially launched

Concord Apparel and Concord Footwear win Presidential Export Awards

Sun Match Company’s Soorya brand shines as Silver Sponsor of JITF 2026

People’s Bank celebrates Thai Pongal

EDEX Expo 2026 Colombo edition kicks off

MTI strategises industrial development for Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Fund

Sri Lanka apparel sector makes strong showing at Source Fashion London 2026

Vidullanka, David Pieris consortium secure Mullikulam wind project Lot 2

Sri Lanka makes packaging history with Tetra Recart

Hashan Haputhanthri appointed CMO of Remarko Bakers and Caterers

WindForce secures 50 MW Mullikulam Lot 1 wind power project

SLT-MOBITEL partners MegaPay powering seamless eSIM onboarding

Arava wins Presidential Export Award for excellence in coconut substrate products

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Sajith dismisses reports of deadlock over Constitutional Council appointments

National Electricity Policy/Tariff Policy to the benefit of who?