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Enthroning impunity, again?

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 01:32

AI ambitions need a strong Data Governance foundation

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 01:14

Should digital sense be priority in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey?

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 01:10

The Global Walk for Peace: Sri Lanka’s chance to lead the world away from the scourge of war

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 00:11

Merit, Integrity, and the future of Sri Lanka Cricket

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 00:09

Vijay’s victory in Tamil Nadu: What it may mean for Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 00:00

Fuel, fairness, and the myth of equality

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:26

A rare political opportunity to reimagine Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:24

Tribute to Late Professor Abeysekara

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:21

The enemy within: The internal fraud at NDB

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s $ 800 m opportunity next door

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:20

Cassandra’s curse continues

Monday, 4 May 2026 06:14

Nalin Abeysekera left us two legacies: Our duty is to carry them forward

Monday, 4 May 2026 06:06

Urban water crisis in Greater Colombo

Monday, 4 May 2026 06:00

May Day: From workers’ struggle to political spectacle

Monday, 4 May 2026 05:56

When AI breaks the news: Trust cannot be automated

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:20

The ‘richest’ person is the one who has ‘enough’

Friday, 1 May 2026 09:52

Is it a ‘Mayday!’ for the NPP’s slow slide into systems failure?

Friday, 1 May 2026 08:27

Sri Lanka - A second bite at the cherry

Friday, 1 May 2026 08:20

Economic vision of Ranasinghe Premadasa: A much felt today

Friday, 1 May 2026 08:19

Treasury laid bare in Parliament over $ 2.5 m heist

The Government yesterday backed down and agreed to a Parliamentary debate on the $ 2.5 million Treasury cyber theft after rejecting the Opposition’s ..

Ravi K wants Parliamentary Select Committee to probe $ 2.5 m cyber heist

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:27

The phishing and impersonation scam probe in the Sri Lanka Treasury for a sum of $ 2.5 million has now moved into its final phase following fresh disc ..

Vallibel Finance locks in capital to power next phase of growth

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:22

Vallibel Finance has successfully raised over Rs. 2.1 billion through its Rights Issue, which was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidenc ..

Cabinet green lights Rs. 2 b highway contracts for southern corridor upgrades

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:21

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved two major contracts worth over Rs. 2 billion under the National Highways Widening and Imp ..

Cabinet approves land acquisition for long-delayed Kelani Valley Railway upgrade

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:19

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the acquisition of land required for the long-delayed modernisation of the Kelani Valley (KV) railway line ..

Govt. move to ban e-cigarettes irks tourism industry

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:18

A move by the Government to go for a blanket ban on e-cigarettes in Sri Lanka has irked the tourism industry. ..

April tourist arrivals slip to weakest so far in 2026

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector recorded its weakest monthly performance of 2026 in April, with visitor arrivals falling sharply amid seasonal travel cha ..

VAT increase offset by SSCL removal; no impact on financial sector profits

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:26

The proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) on financial services to 20.5% will have no material impact on sector profitability as it is offset by ..

Govt. says VAT changes to simplify taxation, not impose additional burden

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:25

The Government yesterday said recent Value Added Tax (VAT) amendments are intended to simplify and streamline the tax structure on financial services, ..

NTB absorbs Rs. 36.6 b assets, Rs. 142.8 b liabilities from HSBC retail deal

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:23

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has absorbed Rs. 36.6 billion in assets and Rs. 142.8 billion in liabilities following the acquisition of Hongkong and Sh ..

Browns Beach Rs. 30 per share exit offer opens today

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:20

Melstacorp PLC and Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC have made an exit offer to acquire shares held by minority shareholders of Browns Beach Hotels PLC ..

Fuel dealers challenge CPC’s Rs. 36.4 b profit, allege margin cuts and lack of pricing transparency

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:57

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has come under scrutiny from fuel dealers, who have raised concerns over the reported Rs. 36.4 billion profit f ..

SLPA posts highest profit, up 12% YoY to Rs. 42.8 b in 2025

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:51

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has reported improved operating and profit performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, with group net Profit ..

NTB completes transfer of HSBC Sri Lanka’s Retail Banking portfolio

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:49

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) yesterday announced that the transfer of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) Retail Banking business in ..

Union Bank records strong start to 2026 with PBT of Rs. 465 m

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:42

Building on its 2025 performance, during which the Bank doubled its bottom-line Union Bank has commenced 2026 with strong momentum, reinforcing its tr ..

Menzell Doehle Group expands footprint with strategic stake in Westport Marine

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:37

The Hamburg-based Menzell Doehle Group has announced the acquisition of a 40% stake in Colombo’s Westport Marine Ltd., marking a significant develop ..

SL-Maldives push for stronger economic ties at Colombo business forum

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:24

Sri Lanka and the Maldives reaffirmed their long-standing friendship and commitment to deeper economic cooperation at the Maldives–Sri Lanka Busines ..

Cabinet clears National Export Development Plan 2026-2030

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:21

The Cabinet of Ministers approved recognising the ‘Sri Lanka National Export Development Plan 2026-2030’ as the official strategic framework for t ..

Mercados Aries International gets consultancy contract for ADB-funded power project

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:19

Spain-based Mercados Aries International S.A., has been awarded the consultancy contract worth $ 1.49 million (around Rs. 43.20 million) excluding VAT ..

Cabinet clears ADB advisory support for 150 MW Kondachchi wind power project

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:19

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved obtaining transaction advisory services from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the development of the 1 ..

E-passports tender yet to be finalised: Cabinet Spokesman

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:17

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday clarified that the tender process for the issuance of personalised e-passports to the D ..

Airport taxi operators seek relief amid declining arrivals, unhealthy competition

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:27

Private taxi service providers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) are facing tremendous financial constraints due to the low arrival of touri ..

Melstacorp appointed authorised importer and distributor for BMW vehicles in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:26

Mels Automobiles Ltd., the fully owned subsidiary of Melstacorp PLC, has been officially appointed as the authorised importer and dealer for BMW autom ..

Sajith warns VAT changes will ‘suffocate’ businesses

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:24

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday slammed the Government’s proposed amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) regime, warning that the swee ..

MBSL proposes Rs. 999.1 m Rights to shore up Tier I capital

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:22

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC (MBSL) yesterday said its Board has proposed a Rs. 999.1 million Rights Issue aimed at strengthening its Tier ..

Young Bangalore couple to create history with first Sri Lanka-India open water swim tomorrow

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:10

A young Bangalore-based couple will tomorrow attempt to create history by undertaking the first-ever Sri Lanka-India open water swim in an initiative ..

1Q current account surplus down 44% as March outturn collapses

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:54

Sri Lanka’s current account surplus declined 43.9% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 531.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, as a widening trade deficit, ..

NDB posts 1Q PAT of Rs. 1.75 b, after adjusting for financial impact of fraud

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:49

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) said it has posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 1.75 billion in the first quarter of 2026 after adjusting for t ..

Chinese Court rules firms can’t lay off workers because of AI

Monday, 4 May 2026 04:48

Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court ruled in favour of an employee who was fired by a tech company to be replaced with cost-saving AI. ..

Wealth, retail colleagues of SCB and DFCC in town hall meeting

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:40

Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) colleagues of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka alongside the leadership team of DFCC Bank figured in a town hall. ..

NDB Wealth strengthens leadership with key senior promotions

Monday, 4 May 2026 00:35

NDB Wealth Management Ltd. has announced a series of senior management promotions, reinforcing its leadership bench as the firm continues to scale its ..

Ravi K wants Parliamentary Select Committee to probe $ 2.5 m cyber heist

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:27

The phishing and impersonation scam probe in the Sri Lanka Treasury for a sum of $ 2.5 million has now moved into its final phase following fresh disc ..

SL-Maldives push for stronger economic ties at Colombo business forum

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:24

Sri Lanka and the Maldives reaffirmed their long-standing friendship and commitment to deeper economic cooperation at the Maldives–Sri Lanka Busines ..

Vallibel Finance locks in capital to power next phase of growth

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:22

Vallibel Finance has successfully raised over Rs. 2.1 billion through its Rights Issue, which was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidenc ..

Cabinet clears National Export Development Plan 2026-2030

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:21

The Cabinet of Ministers approved recognising the ‘Sri Lanka National Export Development Plan 2026-2030’ as the official strategic framework for t ..

Cabinet green lights Rs. 2 b highway contracts for southern corridor upgrades

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:21

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved two major contracts worth over Rs. 2 billion under the National Highways Widening and Imp ..

Mercados Aries International gets consultancy contract for ADB-funded power project

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:19

Spain-based Mercados Aries International S.A., has been awarded the consultancy contract worth $ 1.49 million (around Rs. 43.20 million) excluding VAT ..

Cabinet approves land acquisition for long-delayed Kelani Valley Railway upgrade

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:19

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the acquisition of land required for the long-delayed modernisation of the Kelani Valley (KV) railway line ..

Cabinet clears ADB advisory support for 150 MW Kondachchi wind power project

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:19

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved obtaining transaction advisory services from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the development of the 1 ..

Govt. move to ban e-cigarettes irks tourism industry

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:18

A move by the Government to go for a blanket ban on e-cigarettes in Sri Lanka has irked the tourism industry. ..

E-passports tender yet to be finalised: Cabinet Spokesman

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 02:17

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday clarified that the tender process for the issuance of personalised e-passports to the D ..

April tourist arrivals slip to weakest so far in 2026

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector recorded its weakest monthly performance of 2026 in April, with visitor arrivals falling sharply amid seasonal travel cha ..

Airport taxi operators seek relief amid declining arrivals, unhealthy competition

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:27

Private taxi service providers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) are facing tremendous financial constraints due to the low arrival of touri ..

VAT increase offset by SSCL removal; no impact on financial sector profits

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:26

The proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) on financial services to 20.5% will have no material impact on sector profitability as it is offset by ..

Melstacorp appointed authorised importer and distributor for BMW vehicles in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:26

Mels Automobiles Ltd., the fully owned subsidiary of Melstacorp PLC, has been officially appointed as the authorised importer and dealer for BMW autom ..

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Saturday, 25 April 2026 11:19

Sri Lanka launches first national events calendar

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Ehipassiko Peace Walk continues from Matale to Kandy

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Enthroning impunity, again?

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 01:32

AI ambitions need a strong Data Governance foundation

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 01:14

Should digital sense be priority in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey?

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 01:10

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Departure of Shammi and entry of Eran & Co.

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 00:00

The resignation of Shammi Silva together with the Executive Committee members of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the resultant appointment of Cricket Tran ..

For a robust energy policy

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 00:00

Some hope for cricket

Monday, 4 May 2026 06:13

Grievances of hardworking men and women

Friday, 1 May 2026 09:07

Stop protests in residential areas

Thursday, 30 April 2026 00:00

Rise in workers’ remittances

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 00:00

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Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

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

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Maldives woos more Sri Lankans for its premium tuna products

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FireCircle by G brings first ESG Communications Workshop to Colombo

Stallion deploys Rs. 400 m to acquire and re-launch ACAP; targets $ 100 m inflows into CSE equities

ADB, Japan launch joint initiative to support businesses, strengthen energy security in Asia and Pacific

BASL begins Online Certificate Course in Digital Law

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ADB sharply downgrades Asia and Pacific growth outlook as Middle East conflict disruptions deepen

Verité Research appoints Yanitra Kumaraguru as Head of Legal Research

UAE-South Korea CEPA enters into force

Sri Lanka–Nepal Business Council to drive bilateral trade and investment

Govt. widens VAT net: new Bill cuts threshold, taxes digital services, raises financial sector levy

Construction growth eases in March

CCPI spikes in April, exceeds CBSL primary target

CoPF told Insolvency Bill can unlock Rs. 30 b distressed asset pipeline

NCE launches SLAB-endorsed Certificate of Ethical Trading

Aitken Spence Elevators and CINEC empower next generation of experts

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AHC Group and AACI strengthen Sri Lanka-Africa ties, driving investment, global collaborations

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Enthroning impunity, again?

AI ambitions need a strong Data Governance foundation

Should digital sense be priority in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey?

The Global Walk for Peace: Sri Lanka’s chance to lead the world away from the scourge of war

Merit, Integrity, and the future of Sri Lanka Cricket

Vijay’s victory in Tamil Nadu: What it may mean for Sri Lanka

Fuel, fairness, and the myth of equality

A rare political opportunity to reimagine Sri Lanka

Tribute to Late Professor Abeysekara

The enemy within: The internal fraud at NDB

Sri Lanka’s $ 800 m opportunity next door

Cassandra’s curse continues

Nalin Abeysekera left us two legacies: Our duty is to carry them forward

Urban water crisis in Greater Colombo

May Day: From workers’ struggle to political spectacle

When AI breaks the news: Trust cannot be automated

The ‘richest’ person is the one who has ‘enough’

Is it a ‘Mayday!’ for the NPP’s slow slide into systems failure?

Sri Lanka - A second bite at the cherry

Economic vision of Ranasinghe Premadasa: A much felt today

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A NEW CORPORATE SUPERPOWER IS BORN

NDB Wealth strengthens leadership with key senior promotions

Nalin Abeysekera left us two legacies: Our duty is to carry them forward

Melstacorp appointed authorised importer and distributor for BMW vehicles in Sri Lanka

Govt. widens VAT net: new Bill cuts threshold, taxes digital services, raises financial sector levy

CoPF told Insolvency Bill can unlock Rs. 30 b distressed asset pipeline

SL must ‘walk the talk,’ not talk the talk: Japanese Envoy

China overtakes India as SL’s top trading partner

Verité Research appoints Yanitra Kumaraguru as Head of Legal Research

NTB absorbs Rs. 36.6 b assets, Rs. 142.8 b liabilities from HSBC retail deal

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Maldives woos more Sri Lankans for its premium tuna products

Menzies Aviation awarded UL ground handling contract in Sydney

Sri Lanka sends largest delegation to SelectUSA, signalling push for US-linked investment

FireCircle by G brings first ESG Communications Workshop to Colombo

Stallion deploys Rs. 400 m to acquire and re-launch ACAP; targets $ 100 m inflows into CSE equities

ADB, Japan launch joint initiative to support businesses, strengthen energy security in Asia and Pacific

BASL begins Online Certificate Course in Digital Law

A NEW CORPORATE SUPERPOWER IS BORN

ADB sharply downgrades Asia and Pacific growth outlook as Middle East conflict disruptions deepen

Verité Research appoints Yanitra Kumaraguru as Head of Legal Research

UAE-South Korea CEPA enters into force

Sri Lanka–Nepal Business Council to drive bilateral trade and investment

Govt. widens VAT net: new Bill cuts threshold, taxes digital services, raises financial sector levy

Construction growth eases in March

CCPI spikes in April, exceeds CBSL primary target

CoPF told Insolvency Bill can unlock Rs. 30 b distressed asset pipeline

NCE launches SLAB-endorsed Certificate of Ethical Trading

Aitken Spence Elevators and CINEC empower next generation of experts

Pan Asia Bank equips customers with solutions to face energy crisis

AHC Group and AACI strengthen Sri Lanka-Africa ties, driving investment, global collaborations

Access Motors unveils new Range Rover Boutique Residency in Colombo

Slack announces new capabilities

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