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Of moods, words and deeds: Being brilliant on basics

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:37

Surviving and thriving: How Sri Lankan businesses face climate crisis

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:34

New tax calculation method for gem imports: A strategic boost for jewellery industry

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 01:57

Power without pace: Is President AKD governing or still campaigning?

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 00:39

Sri Lanka’s hidden crisis: The cost of outdated systems in a new reality

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 00:36

Rebuilding Sri Lanka without delay: Why procurement reform matters after Ditwah

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 00:00

Unsung Central Bank heroes who braved the 1996 LTTE attack: Time to appreciate their heroism

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:50

Pillar Two of the OECD: Silent death of tax holidays

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:44

The Separation of Powers and Independence of Judiciary: Checks and balances in Constitution

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:37

India Stack: The Indian approach and experience

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:32

From Colombo to Canberra: Strengthening economic ties for a shared future

Saturday, 24 January 2026 05:39

Nature-based infrastructure is vital to avert Asia’s looming water crisis

Saturday, 24 January 2026 00:34

Sri Lanka Tourism, go back to basics

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:26

The real challenge facing Sri Lanka’s tourism sector

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:22

Improving medical services requires change in attitudes and goals, not mega spending

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:20

Jaffna discourse and Anura’s unreason; Forming SJB-UNP bloc without prevarication

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:21

Navigating new era of global taxation: Implications of OECD Pillar Two for Sri Lanka’s FDI strategy

Thursday, 22 January 2026 03:05

Education reform: A method to madness

Thursday, 22 January 2026 03:04

UK trade reforms: A transformational opportunity for Sri Lanka’s apparel industry

Thursday, 22 January 2026 02:59

Transformation isn’t a strategy, it’s a brain state

Thursday, 22 January 2026 02:56

Export earnings up 5.6% to $ 17.2 b in 2025

Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth momentum in 2025, recording a notable year-on-year (YoY) growth of 5.6%. Based on Sri Lanka ..

Ditwah devastation insurance claims top 24,500 worth over Rs. 58.5 b

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:16

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) has intensified its national effort to ensure the expeditious settlement of insurance claims ..

Ambeon Group makes voluntary takeover bid for Harischandra Mills

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:11

Ambeon Capital PLC yesterday said it has entered into Share Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire a 51.11% controlling stake in Harischandra Mills PL ..

CEB trade unions threaten industrial action over restructuring, employee rights

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:08

Trade unions representing employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have warned of strict industrial action if the Government fails to address a ..

Gold hits record above $ 5,000 as global uncertainty drives safe-haven rush

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:06

Gold surged to a record high above $ 5,000 an ounce yesterday, extending a historic rally as investors piled into ‌the safe-haven asset amid rising ..

Port City progresses with first $ 112 m and 231-unit luxury residential project breaking ground

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:29

Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban development project reached a critical execution milestone, as construction officially commenced on the first resid ..

IFC invests $ 166 m to support Sri Lankan businesses, drive economic growth

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:23

Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group ..

Darley Butler buys 10% stake in York Arcade for Rs. 198 m

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:22

Darley Butler & Co. Ltd., has increased its stake in York Arcade Holdings PLC to 10.6% following a market purchase of 15 million shares totalling Rs. ..

Court dismisses People’s Bank appeal on RTI disclosure

Monday, 26 January 2026 04:39

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal filed by People’s Bank, affirming a directive of the Right to Information Commission (RTIC) requiring th ..

CSE, SEC hold Investor Forum in Dubai

Saturday, 24 January 2026 05:02

An investor forum organised by the Colombo Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission was held in Dubai on Thursday at the Sheraton Gra ..

PM meets Swiss, Sri Lankan business leaders in Davos

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:57

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, together with Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, held meetings with members of th ..

Govt. revises terms for one-time relief to disaster-affected businesses

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:51

The Government has issued a new circular providing further relief to businesses disrupted by recent disasters, with the objective of restoring livelih ..

AirAsia adds more frequencies out of Colombo

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:50

AirAsia continues to strengthen connectivity between Sri Lanka and Thailand with the introduction of three additional weekly flights (Wednesday, Frid ..

CSE ends week on new high, less than 50 points from 24,000 mark

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:47

The Colombo stock market ended the week on a new year high with the benchmark index 43.49 points away from the 24,000 milestone. ..

EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 celebrates excellence in people-centred leadership

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:26

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) National Best Employer Awards 2025 was successfully held on Tuesday (20) under the distinguished patronage ..

BOI reports $ 1 b FDI in 2025, up 72% YoY

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:24

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) yesterday claimed a significant milestone in 2025 by surpassing the $ 1 billion Foreign Direct Investment ( ..

Customs reform must fix pay gaps, incentives to curb corruption: Govt.

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:11

Yaden Laboratories expands: Unit II project officially launched in Katunayake

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:09

Yaden Laboratories Ltd., 100% Sri Lankan-owned and the nation’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has announced a major expansion of its manufact ..

C M Holdings makes deal for Rs. 260 m property sale

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:08

C M Holdings PLC said it has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Vogue Real Estate Ltd., to dispose of a property located in Thalangama So ..

Fresh talks on port and Customs issues but no breakthrough

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:30

Industry sources said that despite repeatedly highlighting the practical issues faced by the genuine trading community, there appears to be a lack of ..

Govt. disburses Rs. 18 b to 84% of Ditwah-hit households

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:27

The Government has disbursed Rs. 18 billion among households impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, which is 84% of Rs. 21.54 billion in total allowances allocat ..

Sajith discusses grievances of MSMEs

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:22

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa recently convened a meeting with Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) stakeholders to engage in a compre ..

Land prices in outskirts soar as city growth stabilises: LPI 2025

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:18

Sri Lanka’s land market maintained solid growth in 2025, with the Colombo suburbs and Western Province districts emerging as key drivers, according ..

Digitalisation as a national maritime imperative

Monday, 26 January 2026 04:01

As the apex body representing Sri Lanka’s shipping and agency community, the Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) has, for decades, served a ..

Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund exceeds Rs. 8.5 b, aid goods Rs. 23 b

Saturday, 24 January 2026 05:00

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday said the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund has received over Rs. 8.5 billion in financial donations an ..

Non-traditional markets drive tourism growth in 2025

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:53

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry experienced record-breaking growth in 2025 with over 2.36 million arrivals, as unconventional markets outpaced traditio ..

Customs hits Jan. target in 22 days

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:51

Sri Lanka Customs has exceeded its January 2026 revenue target within the first 22 days of the month, according to official data. ..

Binance Research: Crypto crosses $ 4 t in 2025

Saturday, 24 January 2026 04:50

Binance Research has released its Full-Year 2025 and Themes for 2026 report, detailing a year of historic milestones for the global crypto market alon ..

Tea exports top $ 1.5 b in 2025 despite price pressures

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s tea industry delivered a stronger overall export performance in 2025, with volumes and earnings recording year-on-year (YoY) growth desp ..

Colombo to host prestigious FICAC South Asia Conference from 1-4 February

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka will host the prestigious FICAC South Asia Conference in Colombo from 1 to 4 February, bringing together distinguished Honorary Consuls from ..

LB Finance continues growth momentum; PAT up 24% to Rs. 8.9 b

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:23

LB Finance PLC has reported a strong financial performance for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, recording a 24% year-on-year (YoY) increase in ..

Ditwah devastation insurance claims top 24,500 worth over Rs. 58.5 b

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:16

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) has intensified its national effort to ensure the expeditious settlement of insurance claims ..

Customs reform must fix pay gaps, incentives to curb corruption: Govt.

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:11

Ambeon Group makes voluntary takeover bid for Harischandra Mills

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:11

Ambeon Capital PLC yesterday said it has entered into Share Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire a 51.11% controlling stake in Harischandra Mills PL ..

Yaden Laboratories expands: Unit II project officially launched in Katunayake

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:09

Yaden Laboratories Ltd., 100% Sri Lankan-owned and the nation’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has announced a major expansion of its manufact ..

CEB trade unions threaten industrial action over restructuring, employee rights

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:08

Trade unions representing employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have warned of strict industrial action if the Government fails to address a ..

C M Holdings makes deal for Rs. 260 m property sale

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:08

C M Holdings PLC said it has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Vogue Real Estate Ltd., to dispose of a property located in Thalangama So ..

Gold hits record above $ 5,000 as global uncertainty drives safe-haven rush

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:06

Gold surged to a record high above $ 5,000 an ounce yesterday, extending a historic rally as investors piled into ‌the safe-haven asset amid rising ..

Fresh talks on port and Customs issues but no breakthrough

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:30

Industry sources said that despite repeatedly highlighting the practical issues faced by the genuine trading community, there appears to be a lack of ..

Port City progresses with first $ 112 m and 231-unit luxury residential project breaking ground

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:29

Sri Lanka’s most ambitious urban development project reached a critical execution milestone, as construction officially commenced on the first resid ..

Govt. disburses Rs. 18 b to 84% of Ditwah-hit households

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:27

The Government has disbursed Rs. 18 billion among households impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, which is 84% of Rs. 21.54 billion in total allowances allocat ..

IFC invests $ 166 m to support Sri Lankan businesses, drive economic growth

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:23

Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group ..

Sajith discusses grievances of MSMEs

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:22

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa recently convened a meeting with Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) stakeholders to engage in a compre ..

Darley Butler buys 10% stake in York Arcade for Rs. 198 m

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:22

Darley Butler & Co. Ltd., has increased its stake in York Arcade Holdings PLC to 10.6% following a market purchase of 15 million shares totalling Rs. ..

Land prices in outskirts soar as city growth stabilises: LPI 2025

Monday, 26 January 2026 05:18

Sri Lanka’s land market maintained solid growth in 2025, with the Colombo suburbs and Western Province districts emerging as key drivers, according ..

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Sri Lanka exports grow 5.6% in 2025, reach US$17.25 billion

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 08:40

Sri Lanka’s export sector maintained steady growth in 2025, recording a 5.6 per cent year-on-year increase, with total export earnings reaching US$ ..

Prajashakthi programme expands nationwide with new digital support system

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 06:20

Pathfinder Foundation launches repository on Sri Lanka peace efforts

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 05:49

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour launched in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 23:56

Baseline road extension phase III to resume, easing Colombo–Horana traffic

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 21:43

President calls for united national effort to eradicate drug menace

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 09:19

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Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

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Hutch launches new smartphone plan to accelerate digital empowerment in 2026

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 00:01

SLASSCOM propels 25 Sri Lankan startups onto global stage

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 00:00

Dialog Enterprise, NCE to drive digital transformation of exporters

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 00:00

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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 ..

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Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

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Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

Opinion and Issues

Of moods, words and deeds: Being brilliant on basics

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:37

The devastating Ditwah has not only done colossal material damage. ..

Surviving and thriving: How Sri Lankan businesses face climate crisis

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:34

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Tuesday, 27 January 2026 02:05

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Criminal justice system is not beyond criticism

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 00:00

he Bar Association of Sri Lanka’s extraordinary statement warning of a “wave of social media attacks” against the Attorney General raises troubl ..

A city priced beyond its people

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:42

Audit firms under fresh scrutiny

Saturday, 24 January 2026 05:38

Education reforms mess up; passing the buck to officials

Friday, 23 January 2026 00:00

Operationalise National Commission on Women

Thursday, 22 January 2026 02:45

Abolition of MP pensions – high in populism but low in rationale

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:00

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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 ..

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Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

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Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

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Sri Lanka showcases excellence at Grüne Woche 2026 in Berlin

Mabroc Teas launches TeaTrace pioneering digital transparency across global trade

EDB maps export-led growth path to 2030 at National Consultative Forum

Vickum of Santani-fame joins RIL Property Board

District Court dismisses NFC action against Film Lanka; upholds rights on BOI deal

IDL and Thomas Assessments India partner on national youth development initiative

Felix Fernando elected Chairman of Joint Apparel Association Forum at 22nd AGM

Hisham Jamaldeen and Archie Warman join Lee Hedges Board

Sri Lankan innovation, startup potential dazzle at AsiaBerlin

First Technology Incubation Centre opens at Vavuniya University

IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo partners Port City Colombo, Shangri-La Colombo

Jaffna International Trade Fair kicks off

CleanTech marks new era for Sri Lanka’s Circular Economy with Good Plastic recycling certification

Northern Investment Summit 2026 positions North as Sri Lanka’s next growth frontier

Global impact-investing expert Robert Webster to lead Executive Immersion Program in Sri Lanka

Seminar on “Protection of Secretaries and Directors” under Companies Act on 27 Jan.

Jaffna International Trade Fair opens today

EDB orientates new Heads of Sri Lanka Missions to boost export promotion drive

Roar Global completes landmark share buyback

Kerner Haus signs fourth property management agreement, expands to Kandy

Infinity Gift Card partners with Singer Sri Lanka

CBSL report on inflation deviation to be presented to Parliament

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Of moods, words and deeds: Being brilliant on basics

Surviving and thriving: How Sri Lankan businesses face climate crisis

New tax calculation method for gem imports: A strategic boost for jewellery industry

Power without pace: Is President AKD governing or still campaigning?

Sri Lanka’s hidden crisis: The cost of outdated systems in a new reality

Rebuilding Sri Lanka without delay: Why procurement reform matters after Ditwah

Unsung Central Bank heroes who braved the 1996 LTTE attack: Time to appreciate their heroism

Pillar Two of the OECD: Silent death of tax holidays

The Separation of Powers and Independence of Judiciary: Checks and balances in Constitution

India Stack: The Indian approach and experience

From Colombo to Canberra: Strengthening economic ties for a shared future

Nature-based infrastructure is vital to avert Asia’s looming water crisis

Sri Lanka Tourism, go back to basics

The real challenge facing Sri Lanka’s tourism sector

Improving medical services requires change in attitudes and goals, not mega spending

Jaffna discourse and Anura’s unreason; Forming SJB-UNP bloc without prevarication

Navigating new era of global taxation: Implications of OECD Pillar Two for Sri Lanka’s FDI strategy

Education reform: A method to madness

UK trade reforms: A transformational opportunity for Sri Lanka’s apparel industry

Transformation isn’t a strategy, it’s a brain state

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