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My View issues 750th piece when Trump enforces unilaterally 30% tariff on Sri Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:50

Back to the gates of other Bastilles

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:43

Reopening Katchatheevu issue by BJP: Ploy to target DMK, blame Nehru legacy, or checkmate Sri Lanka?

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:37

Reflections on “Rhythm of the Guitar”: Clarence as a classic “start-up”

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:18

Funding climate resilience on the ground: How global funds can reach local actors

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:10

Aragalaya anniversary: all hail it! or another nostrum?

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:05

A man lived in many hearts

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:01

BRICS’ vision for a new financial architecture

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:01

Rienzie Wijetilleke: Legendary banker with human touch

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:00

Assassination of Tamil political leader Appapillai Amirthalingam

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:21

“Just as we breathe again”: Trump’s tariff blow to Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:16

Bridging the language gap: How AI can unlock new opportunities for tourism industry

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:12

Sri Lanka’s Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:31

Don’t panic: Sri Lanka’s fertility decline is temporary, not a demographic collapse

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:23

Arrogance of ignorance

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:16

Unfolding the unknowns of a legend: Clarence – Rhythm of the Guitar

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:00

Anura Shakthi: Indianisation, rhetoric, zero-development, socioeconomic regression

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:40

Heretic’s Mirror: Moral psychology and collapse of reform in NPP – Part 2B

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:30

Welcome to new Mayor

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:24

Building a resourcing strategy: Blueprint for sustainable local governance – Part 3

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:20

Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector as UK launches new trade measures

The UK Government on Thursday unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries like Sri Lanka. Upgrades to the Developing C ..

Sri Lanka and China reaffirm commitment to deepening strategic cooperation

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:56

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath on Saturday met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ..

Manthri.lk launches ‘Anura Metre’ to track key election promises

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:52

Manthri.lk, a platform of Verité Research, has announced the launch of ‘Anura Metre,’ an online tracker that monitors the progress of selected pr ..

Softlogic Life completes 100% acquisition of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:42

Softlogic Life Insurance PLC has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Ltd., (Life Business), f ..

CSE indices soar; turnover tops Rs. 10 b as market ends on a high

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:18

The Colombo stock market reopened after a day off and sustained its all-time high level yesterday amidst healthy turnover fuelled by bullish investor ..

President meets Gates Foundation delegation

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:18

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Thursday met with Gates Foundation President of Global Development Dr. Chris Elias, for high-level discussions fo ..

Exporters warn of economic fallout from proposed US 30% tariffs

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:16

The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) yesterday expressed deep concern over the recent letter issued by US President Donald J. Trump, outlinin ..

President calls for unified governance and accelerated development

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:15

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday called for the integration of political leadership and public officials into a unified system of governanc ..

US tariffs could push total duties on SL garments to 40%: Hulangamuwa

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:53

Senior Economic Adviser to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa yesterday clarified that the newly proposed 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports to the US is ..

Private sector unites to oppose draft Bill to amend Electricity Act

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:48

The private sector has written to a Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee to reconsider the draft Bill to amend the Electricity Act, given widesp ..

Apparel industry expresses concern over 30% US tariff on Sri Lanka

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:47

The apparel industry yesterday expressed concern over the 30% tariff proposed by the US, its biggest market. ..

Ceylon Chamber says tariff reduction to US a ‘significant step’

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:45

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday described the proposed 30% tax on Sri Lankan imports to the US as opposed to 44% mooted earlier was a “sign ..

Harsha urges bipartisan push for better US trade deal amid tariff concerns

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:39

The main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday called for urgent cross-party collaboration to renegotiate a ..

Sri Lanka Tourism tops 1.2 m arrivals amidst sluggish July start

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:10

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has crossed the 1.2 million mark in arrivals for 2025, with 48,300 tourists visiting the country ..

Industry slams flawed policymaking jeopardises trade and port competitiveness

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:06

Industry stakeholders yesterday raised concerns over what they describe as a flawed and politically influenced policymaking process that fails to serv ..

President calls for united export strategy amidst US tariff challenge

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:53

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Saturday confirmed that Sri Lanka has successfully negotiated a reduction in the proposed reciprocal tariff impos ..

Hettich unveils first state-of-the-art Experience Centre in Sri Lanka showcasing magical interior solutions

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:50

Hettich, the global market leader for manufacturing furniture fittings, recently inaugurated their first company-owned Experience Centre in Colombo. ..

Seafood exporters say new US tariff still leaves Sri Lanka uncompetitive

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:19

The Seafood Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (SEASL) yesterday expressed serious concern that the recent reduction of US tariffs from 44% to 30% ..

Editors’ Guild withdraws from committee to draft National Media Policy

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:18

The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGOSL), said this week it has withdrawn its participation in the committee appointed by the Mass Media Ministry to ..

New Excise Chief prioritises revenue, digitalisation and clean governance

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:17

Newly appointed Excise Department Commissioner General M.B.N.A. Premarathne officially assumed duties yesterday, pledging to align the Department’s ..

Apparel exporters warn against unregulated terminal handling charges

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:16

The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporter’s Association (SLAEA) — representing the country’s largest industrial export sector and a major contributor to fo ..

President reviews US’s new tariff stand

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:55

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday chaired a special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the US with the delegation representing S ..

Govt. readies National Tariff Policy to boost exports, global competitiveness

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:51

Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry Secretary K.A. Vimalenthirarajah yesterday disclosed that a National Tariff Policy ..

Seylan Bank Rs. 15 b listed debenture snapped up on opening day

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:48

Seylan Bank PLC’s Basel III-compliant Tier II listed debenture, raising up to Rs. 15 billion, was oversubscribed on the opening day on Wednesday hav ..

Sajith says SL paid for poor negotiation skills

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:46

“The 30% US tariff on Sri Lankan exports is the price we pay for poor negotiation,” Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said via a post on ‘X.’ ..

New Committee with 20 experts to identify national research priorities

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:43

Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s research and development sector, an ad-hoc committee was established on 7 July for the first time in ..

Advocata Institute urges Govt. to uphold electricity sector reforms

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:14

The Advocata Institute yesterday called on the Government to reaffirm its commitment to the critical reforms initiated by the 2024 Electricity Act. ..

Colombo stock market rebounds on improved sentiment

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:08

The Colombo stock market yesterday bounced back to positive territory inspired by fresh buying. The benchmark ASPI gained by 129 points or 0.7% and t ..

CRTA Chief calls for firm retention of all-inclusive freight regulation to safeguard national competitiveness and export integrity

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:04

In a decisive show of unity and resolve, Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association (CRTA) Chairman Harin de Silva yesterday extended the Association’s u ..

Sri Lanka and China reaffirm commitment to deepening strategic cooperation

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:56

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath on Saturday met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ..

President calls for united export strategy amidst US tariff challenge

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:53

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Saturday confirmed that Sri Lanka has successfully negotiated a reduction in the proposed reciprocal tariff impos ..

Manthri.lk launches ‘Anura Metre’ to track key election promises

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:52

Manthri.lk, a platform of Verité Research, has announced the launch of ‘Anura Metre,’ an online tracker that monitors the progress of selected pr ..

Hettich unveils first state-of-the-art Experience Centre in Sri Lanka showcasing magical interior solutions

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:50

Hettich, the global market leader for manufacturing furniture fittings, recently inaugurated their first company-owned Experience Centre in Colombo. ..

Softlogic Life completes 100% acquisition of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:42

Softlogic Life Insurance PLC has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Ltd., (Life Business), f ..

Seafood exporters say new US tariff still leaves Sri Lanka uncompetitive

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:19

The Seafood Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (SEASL) yesterday expressed serious concern that the recent reduction of US tariffs from 44% to 30% ..

CSE indices soar; turnover tops Rs. 10 b as market ends on a high

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:18

The Colombo stock market reopened after a day off and sustained its all-time high level yesterday amidst healthy turnover fuelled by bullish investor ..

Editors’ Guild withdraws from committee to draft National Media Policy

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:18

The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGOSL), said this week it has withdrawn its participation in the committee appointed by the Mass Media Ministry to ..

President meets Gates Foundation delegation

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:18

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Thursday met with Gates Foundation President of Global Development Dr. Chris Elias, for high-level discussions fo ..

New Excise Chief prioritises revenue, digitalisation and clean governance

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:17

Newly appointed Excise Department Commissioner General M.B.N.A. Premarathne officially assumed duties yesterday, pledging to align the Department’s ..

Exporters warn of economic fallout from proposed US 30% tariffs

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:16

The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) yesterday expressed deep concern over the recent letter issued by US President Donald J. Trump, outlinin ..

Apparel exporters warn against unregulated terminal handling charges

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:16

The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporter’s Association (SLAEA) — representing the country’s largest industrial export sector and a major contributor to fo ..

President calls for unified governance and accelerated development

Saturday, 12 July 2025 01:15

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday called for the integration of political leadership and public officials into a unified system of governanc ..

President reviews US’s new tariff stand

Friday, 11 July 2025 02:55

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday chaired a special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the US with the delegation representing S ..

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Wednesday, 9 July 2025 13:04

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Monday, 14 July 2025 01:28

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Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:02

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My View issues 750th piece when Trump enforces unilaterally 30% tariff on Sri Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:50

With this 750th piece, My View completes fourteen and a half years of unbeaten record. First appearing in January 2011,1 it has been published as an o ..

Back to the gates of other Bastilles

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:43

Reopening Katchatheevu issue by BJP: Ploy to target DMK, blame Nehru legacy, or checkmate Sri Lanka?

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:37

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Apparel sector must innovate and diversify

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:42

The recent decision by the United States to impose a steep 30% tariff on all imports has once again exposed the vulnerability of the garment industry. ..

Restoring dignity in country’s public service

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:00

New bonus interest scheme for seniors: Timely or populist?

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:11

Govt. involvement in media regulation risky

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:00

Ad hoc policy shifts and renewable energy development

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 00:00

Accountability for Bond scam

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 04:57

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IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

The Indian Ocean Divers Association (IODA) recently pledged its support, collaboration, and providing expertise to Sri Lanka to develop meaningful and ..

Forging unity through media: 2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum in Xinjiang

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

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Sri Lanka-France ties strengthen with € 540 m trade, port security, and tourism boost

Workers’ remittances remain robust

CFA Society Sri Lanka and Acuity Knowledge Partners launch virtual training program on Python and Machine Learning for finance professionals

Markspen Group’s DOMA Single Elevator Automatic Rice Mill in high market demand

Dialog Enterprise deploys innovative video surveillance solution to enhance customer service at Domino’s Pizza Sri Lanka

ODI and CEPA-led study urges bold reforms for inclusive development

Senior business leader Ajit M. De S. Jayaratne no more

ACCA APAC Virtual Careers Fair 2025 on 16 July to draw global talent

President calls for urgent Customs reforms to support digital economy goals

First Capital to host Mid-Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025

99x empowers tech talent through AI-driven culture

Leadership, purpose, and governance in changing world

ISA 7th Regional Committee Meeting for Asia and Pacific Region set to advance regional partnerships

Daraz Sri Lanka and NEDA expand strategic partnership with capacity-building program for MSME enablement

H One secures top spot at Microsoft Agentic AI Hackathon

Fashion visionary Prassanna Pathmanathan honoured on global stage

S-lon Lanka CEO Nalin Jayawardhana named CMG’s Executive of the Year

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Hayleys Electronics unveils 2025 portfolio with new tagline: ‘Trust Beyond a Warranty’

Jindal brushes past rivals in Dulux buy

EDB eyes pharmaceutical export boost through SLPMA partnership

Tokyo Cement navigates competitive headwinds to post strong FY24/25 earnings

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My View issues 750th piece when Trump enforces unilaterally 30% tariff on Sri Lanka

Back to the gates of other Bastilles

Reopening Katchatheevu issue by BJP: Ploy to target DMK, blame Nehru legacy, or checkmate Sri Lanka?

Reflections on “Rhythm of the Guitar”: Clarence as a classic “start-up”

Funding climate resilience on the ground: How global funds can reach local actors

Aragalaya anniversary: all hail it! or another nostrum?

A man lived in many hearts

BRICS’ vision for a new financial architecture

Rienzie Wijetilleke: Legendary banker with human touch

Assassination of Tamil political leader Appapillai Amirthalingam

“Just as we breathe again”: Trump’s tariff blow to Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery

Bridging the language gap: How AI can unlock new opportunities for tourism industry

Sri Lanka’s Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse

Don’t panic: Sri Lanka’s fertility decline is temporary, not a demographic collapse

Arrogance of ignorance

Unfolding the unknowns of a legend: Clarence – Rhythm of the Guitar

Anura Shakthi: Indianisation, rhetoric, zero-development, socioeconomic regression

Heretic’s Mirror: Moral psychology and collapse of reform in NPP – Part 2B

Welcome to new Mayor

Building a resourcing strategy: Blueprint for sustainable local governance – Part 3

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Trump trims tariff on SL to 30% from 44%

US tariffs could push total duties on SL garments to 40%: Hulangamuwa

SL welcomes US tariff cut

Senior business leader Ajit M. De S. Jayaratne no more

Assassination of Tamil political leader Appapillai Amirthalingam

A man lived in many hearts

Apparel industry expresses concern over 30% US tariff on Sri Lanka

Arrogance of ignorance

Private sector unites to oppose draft Bill to amend Electricity Act

Anura Shakthi: Indianisation, rhetoric, zero-development, socioeconomic regression

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Sri Lanka-France ties strengthen with € 540 m trade, port security, and tourism boost

Workers’ remittances remain robust

CFA Society Sri Lanka and Acuity Knowledge Partners launch virtual training program on Python and Machine Learning for finance professionals

Markspen Group’s DOMA Single Elevator Automatic Rice Mill in high market demand

Dialog Enterprise deploys innovative video surveillance solution to enhance customer service at Domino’s Pizza Sri Lanka

ODI and CEPA-led study urges bold reforms for inclusive development

Senior business leader Ajit M. De S. Jayaratne no more

ACCA APAC Virtual Careers Fair 2025 on 16 July to draw global talent

President calls for urgent Customs reforms to support digital economy goals

First Capital to host Mid-Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025

99x empowers tech talent through AI-driven culture

Leadership, purpose, and governance in changing world

ISA 7th Regional Committee Meeting for Asia and Pacific Region set to advance regional partnerships

Daraz Sri Lanka and NEDA expand strategic partnership with capacity-building program for MSME enablement

H One secures top spot at Microsoft Agentic AI Hackathon

Fashion visionary Prassanna Pathmanathan honoured on global stage

S-lon Lanka CEO Nalin Jayawardhana named CMG’s Executive of the Year

Taste worth celebrating

Hayleys Electronics unveils 2025 portfolio with new tagline: ‘Trust Beyond a Warranty’

Jindal brushes past rivals in Dulux buy

EDB eyes pharmaceutical export boost through SLPMA partnership

Tokyo Cement navigates competitive headwinds to post strong FY24/25 earnings

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