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IMF fetishism, SJB’s strategic political folly, space for Namal-led centre-left

Thursday, 28 May 2026 03:49

Economic architecture: Titans, tech, and fight for economic recovery

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:45

Crisis, fuel, and future of work: The role of organisations and HR leaders in building resilience

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:39

Decoding Trump - Xi Jinping summit: Global and regional impact and consequences on Sri Lanka

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:33

Democratic guardrails are slipping: How “reform” laws entrench Executive Power

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:15

Royal to field 13 men at next RoyTho!

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:30

A comment on Dayan Jayatilleka’s “The Federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history”

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:24

Will Sri Lanka need an 18th IMF Program?

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:22

A single policy action could destabilise the Rupee

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:21

Late realisation and price the nation pays

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:20

Fighting fire with fire: How AI and Generative AI can defend South Asia against cybercrime

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:12

Is Sri Lanka stalling its own digital future?

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:11

Sri Lanka’s PayPal journey

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:10

When the dollar moves, some suppliers move too fast

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 07:04

Brands can buy attention; they cannot buy trust

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:47

The rupee at 331: Relief rally or the calm before the next move?

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:27

Sri Lanka’s digital decade: The role Port City Colombo must play

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:16

How Middle East instability will shape Government finances post-2026

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:09

VAT Invoice Reform 2026: A necessary step forward but are SMEs ready?

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:03

Beyond banks: The case for smarter consolidation

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:59

IMF unlocks $ 700 m, says fiscal response to shocks appropriate

In an expected yet major confidence boost, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday approved the combined Fifth and Sixt ..

Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 kicks off in Colombo

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:19

The Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 commenced yesterday in Colombo, bringing together senior representatives from the German public and private ..

Entrepreneurs accuse Govt. of policy failures, warn of renewed bankruptcy risk

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:17

The Sri Lanka United Business Alliance (SLUBA), a collective representing local entrepreneurs, yesterday accused the Government of misleading the busi ..

President to launch construction of Central Expressway Phase II tomorrow

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:08

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to inaugurate construction work on Phase II of Section 3 of the Central Expressway tomorrow (29) at th ..

Cabinet mandates SL-GAP certification for fruit and vegetable exports to EU amid pesticide residue concerns

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:07

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved a proposal to make it mandatory for all fresh fruit and vegetable exports to the EU to be sourced ..

Rupee edges lower against US dollar

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:06

The rupee depreciated against the US dollar yesterday, with the indicative telegraphic transfer LKR/USD buy/sell exchange rate edging higher to Rs. 32 ..

IMF open to program adjustments amid shocks: CBSL

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:30

The Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program provides sufficient flexibility for Sr ..

People’s Bank achieves Rs. 16.6 b PBT in 1Q

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:24

The People’s Bank yesterday announced the achievement of a strong and resilient financial performance for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, maintaini ..

Rupee appreciates 7% against US dollar in three days

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:22

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar for the third consecutive session yesterday. The currency has appreciated by about 7% since last Thursd ..

CBSL assures FX distortions will not recur after interbank liquidity restored

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:20

By Devan Daniel The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday signalled confidence that recent distortions in the foreign exchange market were unlikely to ..

Beyond software: How MiHCM is redefining HR transformation

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

Implementing HR software is the starting point, not the destination. For organisations serious about workforce transformation, the harder work of alig ..

Former CBSL Chief says recent rupee pressure driven largely by external shocks, market overreaction

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:23

Former Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy has said the recent depreciation pressure on the rupee was driven primarily ..

SMEs urge President to slap temporary ban on non-essential imports

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:20

The Ceylon United Business Alliance (CUBA), a collective of small and medium businesses (SMEs), has written to President and Finance Minister Anura Ku ..

Rupee strengthens further

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:18

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar for the second consecutive session yesterday. ..

50% vehicle duty surcharge extended to altered pre-15 May LCs

Monday, 25 May 2026 05:42

The Government has amended its recent Gazette Notification on vehicle imports to ensure that the 50% surcharge on Customs duties also applies to Lette ..

BOI launches ‘Ready to Invest’ with $ 3 b FDI proposals across eight sectors

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:18

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform titled ‘Ready to Invest,’ featuring more than $ 3 billio ..

Free Lawyers alleges CBSL printed over Rs. 610 b in 1Q

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:09

The Free Lawyers Organisation yesterday alleged that liquidity expansion by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) during 2025 and early 2026 contribute ..

Cabinet clears new rules to regulate foreign remittance service providers

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:07

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved revising regulations to be tabled in Parliament for approval, aimed at strengthening oversight of ..

US faces worst tourism decline since 2020

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:07

The US experienced its steepest annual decline in international tourism since the COVID-19 pandemic, with new 2025 figures revealing that millions of ..

Colombo stocks edge up on muted activity

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:05

The Colombo stock market yesterday recovered to close in the green amid subdued investor sentiment after the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) increase ..

JKH’s EBITDA tops Rs. 80 b mark with 75% growth

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:26

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday reported a strong financial performance for FY2025/26, with Group EBITDA increasing 75% to Rs.80.01 billion, ..

Tourist arrivals recover 8% YoY in first 24 days of May, YTD total nears 1 m

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry regained its growth momentum in May despite earlier indications of moderating visitor inflows, with tourist arrivals du ..

Customs distorting FX market with Rs. 351 exchange rate for import valuations

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:21

Making a volatile situation worse, Sri Lanka Customs has maintained the USD exchange rate used for import valuations at Rs. 351.17 for transactions be ..

Banking sector assures it is stable, equipped to address fraud incidents

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:08

Sri Lanka’s banking sector has provided a collective and categorical assurance that it remains stable, resilient, and secure despite a few recent is ..

Sampath Bank launches PayPal integration to expand global payment access

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

Sampath Bank PLC has introduced integrated PayPal withdrawal and account connectivity capabilities through Sampath Vishwa, marking a major advancement ..

Home Lands unveils ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City’ twin tower high-rise

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:21

Home Lands yesterday revealed the name of its latest twin tower high-rise development project in the Central Park district of Port City Colombo, ‘Ce ..

Banks signal stronger credit appetite ahead of key CBSL policy decision

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:20

With probably the most anticipated Monetary Policy Statement in recent times to be announced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (26), it ye ..

Dialog overtakes JKH as most valuable listed company

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:17

Dialog Axiata yesterday overtook John Keells Holdings (JKH) to become the most valuable listed company in terms of market capitalisation. ..

CBSL tightens LTV ratio on vehicle financing and gold-backed loans

Monday, 25 May 2026 05:42

Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 kicks off in Colombo

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:19

The Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 commenced yesterday in Colombo, bringing together senior representatives from the German public and private ..

BOI launches ‘Ready to Invest’ with $ 3 b FDI proposals across eight sectors

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:18

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform titled ‘Ready to Invest,’ featuring more than $ 3 billio ..

Entrepreneurs accuse Govt. of policy failures, warn of renewed bankruptcy risk

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:17

The Sri Lanka United Business Alliance (SLUBA), a collective representing local entrepreneurs, yesterday accused the Government of misleading the busi ..

Free Lawyers alleges CBSL printed over Rs. 610 b in 1Q

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:09

The Free Lawyers Organisation yesterday alleged that liquidity expansion by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) during 2025 and early 2026 contribute ..

President to launch construction of Central Expressway Phase II tomorrow

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:08

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to inaugurate construction work on Phase II of Section 3 of the Central Expressway tomorrow (29) at th ..

Cabinet clears new rules to regulate foreign remittance service providers

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:07

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved revising regulations to be tabled in Parliament for approval, aimed at strengthening oversight of ..

Cabinet mandates SL-GAP certification for fruit and vegetable exports to EU amid pesticide residue concerns

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:07

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved a proposal to make it mandatory for all fresh fruit and vegetable exports to the EU to be sourced ..

US faces worst tourism decline since 2020

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:07

The US experienced its steepest annual decline in international tourism since the COVID-19 pandemic, with new 2025 figures revealing that millions of ..

Rupee edges lower against US dollar

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:06

The rupee depreciated against the US dollar yesterday, with the indicative telegraphic transfer LKR/USD buy/sell exchange rate edging higher to Rs. 32 ..

Colombo stocks edge up on muted activity

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:05

The Colombo stock market yesterday recovered to close in the green amid subdued investor sentiment after the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) increase ..

IMF open to program adjustments amid shocks: CBSL

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:30

The Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program provides sufficient flexibility for Sr ..

JKH’s EBITDA tops Rs. 80 b mark with 75% growth

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:26

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday reported a strong financial performance for FY2025/26, with Group EBITDA increasing 75% to Rs.80.01 billion, ..

People’s Bank achieves Rs. 16.6 b PBT in 1Q

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:24

The People’s Bank yesterday announced the achievement of a strong and resilient financial performance for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, maintaini ..

Tourist arrivals recover 8% YoY in first 24 days of May, YTD total nears 1 m

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry regained its growth momentum in May despite earlier indications of moderating visitor inflows, with tourist arrivals du ..

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Lanka Hospitals holds “Pulse of Excellence” awards ceremony

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 22:02

Lanka Hospitals PLC hosted its “Pulse of Excellence” awards ceremony yesterday (26) to recognize the institution’s outstanding achievements and ..

EU pesticide rules threaten Sri Lanka’s agri exports

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 12:16

Sri Lanka receives first commercial battery storage system

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 20:18

Central Expressway phase I nears 50% completion

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 15:22

Sri Lanka speeds up digital tv transition

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 13:55

Sri Lanka records highest-ever April export earnings

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 11:45

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Friday, 3 April 2026 00:00

HNB Luxury Living – Negombo Edition 2026: Bringing prestige living closer to you

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

IT / Telecom / Tech

Fighting fire with fire: How AI and Generative AI can defend South Asia against cybercrime

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:12

Is Sri Lanka stalling its own digital future?

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:11

Sri Lanka’s digital decade: The role Port City Colombo must play

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:16

FT Lite

Preventing disasters through greenery: The story behind Avian Arcadia

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:52

In a world quick to blame environmental destruction, a different path was chosen. Rather than simply lamenting the loss of Sri Lanka’s forests, acti ..

Geoffrey Bawa Furniture Exhibition in Japan

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:50

Ranjith Siyambalapitiya’s ‘My Wendala Orchard’ – a richly layered tribute to generations of cultivation

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:49

Opinion and Issues

IMF fetishism, SJB’s strategic political folly, space for Namal-led centre-left

Thursday, 28 May 2026 03:49

Lenin’s terse definitional insight on politics captured his unmatched Realist lucidity: ..

Economic architecture: Titans, tech, and fight for economic recovery

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:45

Crisis, fuel, and future of work: The role of organisations and HR leaders in building resilience

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:39

FT View - Editorial

Discipline in Buddhist monastic community must come from within

Thursday, 28 May 2026 04:14

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday that necessary laws will be enacted to ensure the maintenance of discipline among Buddhist monks. ..

Hullabaloo over vehicle imports and pressure on Rupee

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

Govt. backtracking on pledges to hold early PC polls

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:05

Beware politics of panic

Monday, 25 May 2026 03:33

Speaker should safeguard rights for all MPs

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:34

Is the NPP Government constrained by talent/experience deficit?

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:00

Special Report

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

Swadeshi Khomba Baby Soap receives SLS certification

‘SmartChat Mega - Kandy’ accelerates SME digital transformation for the Central Province

Moshe Safdie’s 240 meter Altair receives PWA’s entrance and lobby upgrade

Lanka Lions Foundation’s micro loan initiative continues to uplift entrepreneurs

ComBank enables seamless account opening through enhanced self-onboarding platform

Huawei presents new principle for guiding future development of semiconductor industry

Sri Lanka’s PayPal journey

CA Sri Lanka’s inaugural Sustainability Summit mobilises corporates for resilient growth

Tokyo Cement posts strong FY26 4Q performance amidst intense cost pressures

PickMe distribute Rs. 73 b to independent earners and merchants

ADRA Ceylon celebrates decade of global leadership

Rooso Ramachandran appointed as CEO of EFL Global

Cabinet approves “Surakimu Lanka” mission to boost energy security and cut fuel import burden

CPC says fuel stocks sufficient until end-July

hSenidBiz delivers major FY2026 turnaround with $ 5.5 m ARR

Pelwatte goes for Rs. 1.86 b investment in greenfield liquid milk manufacturing facility

Lanka Ashok Leyland posts strong FY 26; declares 300% dividend

Milestone in strengthening climate-resilient aquaculture, rural livelihoods

CA Sri Lanka’s public sector wing explores implications of new Electricity Acts and CEB restructuring

Oil trends below $ 100

nVentures and TiE Colombo bridging Sri Lanka’s mentorship gap through “Founder’s Table”

Dr. Rohitha Silva appointed FCCISL President

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IMF fetishism, SJB’s strategic political folly, space for Namal-led centre-left

Economic architecture: Titans, tech, and fight for economic recovery

Crisis, fuel, and future of work: The role of organisations and HR leaders in building resilience

Decoding Trump - Xi Jinping summit: Global and regional impact and consequences on Sri Lanka

Democratic guardrails are slipping: How “reform” laws entrench Executive Power

Royal to field 13 men at next RoyTho!

A comment on Dayan Jayatilleka’s “The Federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history”

Will Sri Lanka need an 18th IMF Program?

A single policy action could destabilise the Rupee

Late realisation and price the nation pays

Fighting fire with fire: How AI and Generative AI can defend South Asia against cybercrime

Is Sri Lanka stalling its own digital future?

Sri Lanka’s PayPal journey

When the dollar moves, some suppliers move too fast

Brands can buy attention; they cannot buy trust

The rupee at 331: Relief rally or the calm before the next move?

Sri Lanka’s digital decade: The role Port City Colombo must play

How Middle East instability will shape Government finances post-2026

VAT Invoice Reform 2026: A necessary step forward but are SMEs ready?

Beyond banks: The case for smarter consolidation

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PickMe distribute Rs. 73 b to independent earners and merchants

Pelwatte goes for Rs. 1.86 b investment in greenfield liquid milk manufacturing facility

Dr. Rohitha Silva appointed FCCISL President

Home Lands unveils ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City’ twin tower high-rise

Economic adjustment unavoidable to restore stability: Jafferjee

50% vehicle duty surcharge extended to altered pre-15 May LCs

Rupee becomes best-performing Asian currency as CBSL data reveal extent of FX market panic

JKH’s EBITDA tops Rs. 80 b mark with 75% growth

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Swadeshi Khomba Baby Soap receives SLS certification

‘SmartChat Mega - Kandy’ accelerates SME digital transformation for the Central Province

Moshe Safdie’s 240 meter Altair receives PWA’s entrance and lobby upgrade

Lanka Lions Foundation’s micro loan initiative continues to uplift entrepreneurs

ComBank enables seamless account opening through enhanced self-onboarding platform

Huawei presents new principle for guiding future development of semiconductor industry

Sri Lanka’s PayPal journey

CA Sri Lanka’s inaugural Sustainability Summit mobilises corporates for resilient growth

Tokyo Cement posts strong FY26 4Q performance amidst intense cost pressures

PickMe distribute Rs. 73 b to independent earners and merchants

ADRA Ceylon celebrates decade of global leadership

Rooso Ramachandran appointed as CEO of EFL Global

Cabinet approves “Surakimu Lanka” mission to boost energy security and cut fuel import burden

CPC says fuel stocks sufficient until end-July

hSenidBiz delivers major FY2026 turnaround with $ 5.5 m ARR

Pelwatte goes for Rs. 1.86 b investment in greenfield liquid milk manufacturing facility

Lanka Ashok Leyland posts strong FY 26; declares 300% dividend

Milestone in strengthening climate-resilient aquaculture, rural livelihoods

CA Sri Lanka’s public sector wing explores implications of new Electricity Acts and CEB restructuring

Oil trends below $ 100

nVentures and TiE Colombo bridging Sri Lanka’s mentorship gap through “Founder’s Table”

Dr. Rohitha Silva appointed FCCISL President

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