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CBSL eases monetary policy

The Monetary Policy Board yesterday announced its decision to reduce the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 bps to 7.75%, thereby easing monetary polic ..

Colombo stock market reacts positively to CBSL rate cut

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:14

The cut in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) had a positive impact on the Colombo stock market yesterday, with i ..

Ministry Secretaries get briefing on Digital Economy Strategy and implementation

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:08

A special workshop to brief Ministry Secretaries on the Government’s Digital Economy Strategy and its implementation was held yesterday at the Presi ..

Tea exports rise in April

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:02

Sri Lanka’s tea export performance saw a notable uptick in April 2025, with total exports reaching 18.20 million kilograms, marking an increase of 1 ..

Sri Lanka is a great market says global tech giant IBM

Thursday, 22 May 2025 05:04

Global technology and consulting giant IBM this week described Sri Lanka as a “great” market and expressed keenness to help the country fully real ..

April tea crop reaches five-year high

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:54

Sri Lanka’s tea crop in April has reached a five-year high at 26.3 million kilograms (Mnkg), Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC said. ..

TISL launches public oversight tool for monitoring critical governance reforms under IMF program

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:50

In a significant step towards strengthening public accountability in the reform process, Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has launched the ..

Self-declaration mechanism to ease tax burden on low-income depositors

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 01:12

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved introducing a self-declaration system aimed at protecting low-income domestic depositors ..

Ameena Shafi Mohin appointed Director General of Commerce

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 01:08

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved appointing Ameena Shafi Mohin, the senior-most officer currently serving as the Director of Commerce, to f ..

Committee to investigate irregularities at SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 01:04

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday instructed relevant authorities to establish a Committee under the Presidential Secretariat to investigate ..

Expressway toll payment via credit card from today

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 01:02

Users of expressways/highways will be able to pay the toll via credit cards from today, the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Shipping and Civil Aviati ..

Pan Asia Bank collaborates with IBM to modernise technology landscape

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 00:12

IBM yesterday announced its collaboration with Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC to modernise the bank’s digital infrastructure and deliver faster, m ..

Hayleys delivers 40% growth in PBT to Rs. 35 b in FY25

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 03:38

The Hayleys Group said yesterday it delivered a year of exceptional growth and profitability, recording a 40% year-on-year (YoY) increase in Profit Be ..

AG to file indictments after 17 years in journalist Keith Noyahr case

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 03:36

The Attorney General (AG) is scheduled to file indictments against 12 former armed forces officers in the Colombo High Court next week on charges of a ..

BOC’s Rs. 15 b debenture issue draws Rs. 20.4 b demand

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 03:34

The Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC) Rs. 15 billion listed debenture issue has drawn demand worth Rs. 20.4 billion. BOC said the issue attracted 53 applicati ..

AMF doubles profits, powers past Rs. 1.78 b in record-breaking year

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:12

Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF) has achieved a landmark financial milestone, delivering its strongest-ever performance for the financial ye ..

Hemas delivers strong earnings in FY25

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:06

Hemas Holdings PLC yesterday announced strong earnings for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 and singled out the continuity of the ‘AAA’ cred ..

2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum kicks off in Urumqi with focus on unity and innovation

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:00

By Charumini de Silva in Xinjiang, China The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of SCO Countries, hosted by People’s Daily, officially kicked off yest ..

Browns marks historic milestone of ‘150 years strong and unbreakable’

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:56

Browns, one of Sri Lanka’s leading and most diversified conglomerates, will celebrate its 150th anniversary today. ..

CSE sees net foreign inflow of over Rs. 500 m; Indices edge up

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:52

The Colombo stock market yesterday managed to stage a recovery with an improvement in investor activity whilst foreigners continued to be net buyers, ..

Ven. Ajahn tells Lankan business community to use kindness for leadership and innovation

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:46

The power of kind-fulness should never be underestimated and could solve many of the problems faced within the sphere of the business world, world ren ..

AKD appoints Chief Innovation Officer at National Innovation Agency

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 01:10

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Dr. Muditha Darshana Senarath Yapa as the new Chief Innovation Officer of the National Innovation Agen ..

Locals pause CSE upward trend but foreigners bullish

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 01:06

The Colombo stock market yesterday paused its recent upward trend as investor optimism waned amidst low activity though foreigners remained upbeat. T ..

Panasian Power commissions two 5MW solar projects

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 01:02

Panasian Power PLC announced the successful inauguration of two 5MW ground-mounted solar projects on 17 May 2025. It said these projects, operating ..

Emirates and Dilmah celebrate 33 years together and 33 m cups of tea served

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 01:00

Celebrating International Tea Day on 21 May, Emirates and Dilmah Tea will be presenting a complimentary pack of luxury leaf artisan teas to customers ..

VIVA Cruises appoints United Ventures as preferred sales agent in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 00:04

VIVA Cruises, a premier European river cruise operator, has appointed United Ventures as its preferred sales agent in Sri Lanka. This partnership br ..

Deflation temporary, growth momentum continues into 2025: CBSL officials

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 03:36

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Assistant Governor Dr. C. Amarasekara recently said that the recent spell of deflation in Sri Lanka is expected to be ..

New Debt Management Unit to be fully functional by end of 2025

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 03:35

Central Bank Economic Research Department Director Dr. S. Jegajeevan said the Debt Management Unit (DMU) established under the provisions of the new P ..

Dialog Axiata Group commits further $ 100 m to expand digital infrastructure

Monday, 19 May 2025 03:23

Dialog Axiata PLC has announced a $ 100 million investment to further strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital infrastructure. ..

Colombo stock market reacts positively to CBSL rate cut

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:14

The cut in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) had a positive impact on the Colombo stock market yesterday, with i ..

AMF doubles profits, powers past Rs. 1.78 b in record-breaking year

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:12

Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF) has achieved a landmark financial milestone, delivering its strongest-ever performance for the financial ye ..

Ministry Secretaries get briefing on Digital Economy Strategy and implementation

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:08

A special workshop to brief Ministry Secretaries on the Government’s Digital Economy Strategy and its implementation was held yesterday at the Presi ..

Hemas delivers strong earnings in FY25

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:06

Hemas Holdings PLC yesterday announced strong earnings for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 and singled out the continuity of the ‘AAA’ cred ..

Tea exports rise in April

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:02

Sri Lanka’s tea export performance saw a notable uptick in April 2025, with total exports reaching 18.20 million kilograms, marking an increase of 1 ..

2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum kicks off in Urumqi with focus on unity and innovation

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:00

By Charumini de Silva in Xinjiang, China The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of SCO Countries, hosted by People’s Daily, officially kicked off yest ..

Sri Lanka is a great market says global tech giant IBM

Thursday, 22 May 2025 05:04

Global technology and consulting giant IBM this week described Sri Lanka as a “great” market and expressed keenness to help the country fully real ..

Browns marks historic milestone of ‘150 years strong and unbreakable’

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:56

Browns, one of Sri Lanka’s leading and most diversified conglomerates, will celebrate its 150th anniversary today. ..

April tea crop reaches five-year high

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:54

Sri Lanka’s tea crop in April has reached a five-year high at 26.3 million kilograms (Mnkg), Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC said. ..

CSE sees net foreign inflow of over Rs. 500 m; Indices edge up

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:52

The Colombo stock market yesterday managed to stage a recovery with an improvement in investor activity whilst foreigners continued to be net buyers, ..

TISL launches public oversight tool for monitoring critical governance reforms under IMF program

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:50

In a significant step towards strengthening public accountability in the reform process, Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has launched the ..

Ven. Ajahn tells Lankan business community to use kindness for leadership and innovation

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:46

The power of kind-fulness should never be underestimated and could solve many of the problems faced within the sphere of the business world, world ren ..

Self-declaration mechanism to ease tax burden on low-income depositors

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 01:12

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved introducing a self-declaration system aimed at protecting low-income domestic depositors ..

AKD appoints Chief Innovation Officer at National Innovation Agency

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 01:10

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Dr. Muditha Darshana Senarath Yapa as the new Chief Innovation Officer of the National Innovation Agen ..

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Workshop briefs Ministry Secretaries on Digital Economy Strategy

Thursday, 22 May 2025 20:50

A special workshop was held today (22) at the Presidential Secretariat to update Ministry Secretaries on the Government’s Digital Economy Strategy. ..

President orders immediate action on canal and drainage repairs amid dengue surge

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 19:48

President orders probe into SriLankan Airlines over corruption allegations

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 13:23

President calls for unity and lasting peace at War Heroes’ Commemoration

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 11:41

Presidential Secretariat vehicle auction raises over Rs. 200 Million

Friday, 16 May 2025 21:33

President approves anti-corruption units in local governments

Friday, 16 May 2025 12:20

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Premium International celebrates 20 years of service excellence in healthcare technology and infrastructure

Monday, 19 May 2025 02:48

Vesak lights up Colombo: A city in reflection and celebration

Wednesday, 14 May 2025 00:00

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh explore cooperation in ICT, BPO

Thursday, 22 May 2025 02:34

Huawei’s ADN Level 4 solution wins Autonomous Network Operations award

Thursday, 22 May 2025 02:32

Sri Lanka’s first AI R&D studio for intelligent workplace solutions ‘Futurity’ debuts

Thursday, 22 May 2025 02:29

FT Lite

Lights and lamps from Geoffrey Bawa collection

Saturday, 17 May 2025 00:38

Geoffrey Bawa’s architectural practice is remembered for iconic building and landscape designs, such as the National Parliament (1979), the Kandalam ..

Michelin-starred mastery comes to Galle Face Hotel: Chef Serge Chenet hosts exclusive showcase

Saturday, 17 May 2025 00:37

Sheraton Kosgoda’s “Mother’s Day Sip & Paint”

Saturday, 17 May 2025 00:36

Opinion and Issues

Group interests that overrode a child’s safety: Case of Amshika suicide

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:22

From our colonisers we inherited a state consisting of a democratic representative system and an administrative system to support that. We have misuse ..

Short-term command, long-term risks and national security

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:20

Morphing from effective manager to great leader: Essential traits and behaviours

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:18

FT View - Editorial

Forgotten war veterans

Friday, 23 May 2025 00:00

“In times of war and not before, God and the soldier we adore. But in times of peace and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier slight ..

Opposition and control of local bodies

Thursday, 22 May 2025 01:08

National Export Development Plan: past mistakes should not recur

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 00:00

Addressing ragging

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 02:29

Stench of sexual violence and incompetence of State

Monday, 19 May 2025 01:46

Immediate, practical steps needed to reduce road accidents

Saturday, 17 May 2025 00:00

Special Report

President and experts dissect new Govt.’s maiden Budget 2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 04:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday participated as the Chief Guest at the 15th consecutive post-Budget forum organised by the Daily FT, in p ..

President AKD presents Budget 2025

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 03:18

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Business News

EDB holds awareness session on Agricultural Product Exports to China through GACC Registration

OC by Orion City: Redefining flexible workspaces in heart of Colombo

CH17 launches Dubai promotion campaign for Port City Colombo’s duty-free mall

Access Solar celebrates 25 years of leadership in renewable energy sector

Ideal Motors appoints Dilani Yatawaka as Group MD/CEO

EDB meets newly appointed Heads of Missions of Sri Lanka

Suren De Silva appointed to CT Holdings Board

Strategic planning session for regional export growth held in Kurunegala

GreenTech gets consultancy contract for meteorology infrastructure upgrade under climate resilience program

High Commission in Ottawa helps expand imports of Lankan products into Canada

NCCSL, DOC seminar on FTAs tomorrow

SLAAQP kicks off National Convention on Quality and Productivity 2025 today

President directs Ministry officials to accelerate implementation of digital economic solutions

Bridging tradition and innovation: Sri Lanka at HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair 2025

Ambassadors-designate engage with private sector at Ceylon Chamber networking session

Hayleys Solar and Mercantile Investments unite to enhance solar energy accessibility

Spa Ceylon clinches another coveted global win

Shamil Mendis joins Mahaweli Reach Hotels Board

Janek Jayasekara joins Keells Food Products Board

Dushan Waduwavala appointed Executive Director on Alumex Board

Experts say universities must rethink or risk irrelevance

Teejay Group closes FY 2024/25 with remarkable Q4 performance

FT NEWS

24th Council of Ministers Meeting of Indian Ocean Rim Association ends successfully

Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to United Arab Emirates Prof. Arusha Cooray assumes duties

President directs prompt renovation of canals, drainage system in Colombo

Commemoration of 118th birth anniversary of Prof. Walpola Sri Rahula Thero on 24 May

Health Minister sounds alarm on exodus of doctors at WHO annual assembly

Public Security Minister tells Parliament politicians linked to major crime syndicates

Opposition leaders express concern over deteriorating security situation

National school-level road safety awareness project gets Cabinet approval

New Zealand Deputy PM to visit SL

SJB and UNP reach common consensus to establish power in local councils

President inquires into well-being of war veterans

BASL expresses concern over online and social media posts targeting judicial officers

16th National War Heroes’ Commemoration

Victims of Sri Lanka’s civil war seek justice

Mahinda issues special statement to mark 16 years since war victory

AG appoints four-member committee to review Batalanda Commission report

NBRO issues landslide warning for six districts

Israel airstrikes kill at least 130 in Gaza as negotiators seek ceasefire

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Workshop briefs Ministry Secretaries on Digital Economy Strategy

President orders immediate action on canal and drainage repairs amid dengue surge

President orders probe into SriLankan Airlines over corruption allegations

President calls for unity and lasting peace at War Heroes’ Commemoration

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Group interests that overrode a child’s safety: Case of Amshika suicide

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Future of HR as a profession and business impact of HR

All political parties and leaders should refrain from extremes and aggression

Long-delayed PC elections and Commission’s responsibility to deliver on existing law

Sri Lanka’s digital leap: AI, Blockchain, and future of public service

Future of corporate governance in Sri Lanka: Trends and predictions for 2025

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Workshop briefs Ministry Secretaries on Digital Economy Strategy

President orders immediate action on canal and drainage repairs amid dengue surge

President orders probe into SriLankan Airlines over corruption allegations

President calls for unity and lasting peace at War Heroes’ Commemoration

Today's Columnists

Group interests that overrode a child’s safety: Case of Amshika suicide

Short-term command, long-term risks and national security

Morphing from effective manager to great leader: Essential traits and behaviours

JVP at 60: Totalitarian temptation, tears for Tigers

Future of HR as a profession and business impact of HR

All political parties and leaders should refrain from extremes and aggression

Long-delayed PC elections and Commission’s responsibility to deliver on existing law

Sri Lanka’s digital leap: AI, Blockchain, and future of public service

Future of corporate governance in Sri Lanka: Trends and predictions for 2025

Musings from Beijing

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