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Can Gaza be saved by the UN General Assembly through a 1950 Resolution?

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 00:01

Budget 2025: Smiles in every rupee

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 00:01

Justice delayed and institutional credibility: Lessons from Easter Sunday case

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 00:01

Ranil’s resolve to end rule of law

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 00:01

Cultivating circular futures: Youth as agents of change

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:24

First year of AKD Government: Is it RW in driving seat with a difference?

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:22

COPE, oversight, and boundaries of power: Necessary caution

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:20

Politics of Tamil-Muslim relations

Saturday, 27 September 2025 00:10

Selective republicanism of socialist regime rules

Saturday, 27 September 2025 00:08

City-centric approaches to climate-related human mobility

Saturday, 27 September 2025 00:00

Genocide, incitement to genocide and impunity

Friday, 26 September 2025 00:22

From Panama to Pandora — but never to Hulftsdorp

Friday, 26 September 2025 00:20

AKD’s Year I: Recognising the reality revealed

Thursday, 25 September 2025 00:44

Setting industry standards for superior customer service in pharma industry

Thursday, 25 September 2025 00:24

Zakath and poverty: Why the powerful tool falls short in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 25 September 2025 00:02

The slow magic of Kyoto: Old Japan, new discoveries

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 00:28

Gaza, genocide and Sri Lanka’s dilemma of conscience

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 00:26

Who cries for Hambantota, and why?

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 00:24

Sri Lanka’s next big green industry

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 00:22

Empowering Sri Lanka’s youth: Building globally recognised career pathways beyond university

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 00:20

AKD entices Japanese investors to Sri Lanka

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday enticed Japanese companies to invest in stable and high-potential Sri Lanka in a bid to tap the giant Sout ..

Japan backs SL’s recovery, commits loans, investment and export push

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:42

Japan and Sri Lanka agreed to deepen cooperation across economic, investment, security and multilateral fronts, issuing a joint statement yesterday af ..

DFCC Bank issues Sri Lanka’s first Blue Bond

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:35

DFCC Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, a Rs. 3 billion issuance dedicated to financing projects that protect and sustain the count ..

Sri Lanka pivots to AI-driven growth

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:31

Sri Lanka yesterday signalled its intent to position itself as a regional leader in the digital economy, with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya un ..

DFCC Green Bond listed on India International Exchange

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:26

DFCC Bank PLC yesterday said that its Colombo Stock Exchange-listed Green Bond has also been listed on the India International Exchange. ..

AKD to meet Japanese PM today

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:28

The visiting President Anura Kumara Disanayake will today (29) meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Separately, he will meet Emperor Na ..

Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association warns of industry-wide fallout from SVAT removal

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:26

The Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association (CRTA) yesterday issued an urgent warning on the severe and far-reaching consequences of the Government’s ..

Former Standard Chartered banker Dharshan Jayaratne joins BOC Board

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:23

The Finance Ministry has appointed former Standard Chartered banker Dharshan Jayaratne as an Independent, Non-Executive Director of Bank of Ceylon (BO ..

AI startups held back by lack of GPU clusters in Sri Lanka

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:20

Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) Board Member and Microimage Founder and CEO Harsha Purasinghe at a webinar last Saturd ..

CoPE moves to strengthen legal action against financial fraud and corruption

Saturday, 27 September 2025 01:32

In a significant step toward tightening accountability in the public sector, a motion was presented to the Parliament to amend the Standing Orders to ..

Apparel exports in August down, up YoY

Saturday, 27 September 2025 01:31

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said export performance in August 2025 suffered a marginal decline compared to the same period la ..

THASL calls for proper positioning campaign for SL tourism on World Tourism Day

Saturday, 27 September 2025 01:28

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) in a message to mark World Tourism Day today has called upon all concerned authorities to carry out a posi ..

Arkia Israel Airlines resumes weekly flights to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 27 September 2025 01:27

Arkia Israel Airlines will commence scheduled operations from Tel Aviv to Colombo starting 24 September according to Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel N ..

LB Finance, Associated Motor Finance announce Rs. 3.7 b merger

Saturday, 27 September 2025 01:27

LB Finance PLC (LBF) yesterday said that it would acquire a 65.6% stake in Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF) for Rs. 3.7 billion. ..

Exporters fear $ 80 m monthly cash crunch if SVAT removed and no refund system

Friday, 26 September 2025 00:30

By Charumini de Silva With just five days to go before the Government abolishes the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) regime, leading export associat ..

NTB shares soar, CEO says HSBC deal underlines global shifts, local ascent

Friday, 26 September 2025 00:26

By Devan Daniel Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) shares closed up 22.72% yesterday, up Rs. 72.25 to Rs. 390.25, following Wednesday’s announcement of t ..

Japan-Sri Lanka ink two bilateral deals worth nearly ¥ 1 b

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:39

Sri Lanka and Japan yesterday exchanged notes for two projects under Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) Program and the Project for the Enha ..

Google grants free advanced AI tools to SL students

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:34

Sri Lanka scored a major breakthrough in digital education yesterday with the announcement of a landmark partnership with Google, which will provide f ..

National AI Expo 2025 launchpad for inclusive, globally competitive digital economy

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:28

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne yesterday unveiled Sri Lanka’s ambitious AI vision at the first-ever National AI Expo and Con ..

Sri Lanka and AKD shine at Expo 2025 Osaka

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:30

By Nisthar Cassim in Osaka Sri Lanka and President Anura Kumara Disanayake emerged as key highlights on Saturday at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, ..

Sri Lankan entity to manage, operate Digital Identity platform; procurement process commences

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:27

The Digital Economy Ministry, together with the Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), has commenced the selection and procurement proces ..

Sarvodaya’s Rs. 1 b debenture issue opens on 8 October

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:24

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC will open its Rs. 1 billion listed debenture issue on 8 October, with approval in principle received from the Colomb ..

Assetline Finance announces first-ever Rs. 5 b ‘A’ rated, listed, senior debenture issue

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:22

Assetline Finance Ltd., (AFL), the flagship company under the financial services pillar of David Pieris Holdings, has announced the intention to raise ..

CoPE flags Rs. 594 b loss at CEB between 2014-2022

Saturday, 27 September 2025 01:33

The Committee on Public Enterprises (CoPE) has revealed that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) incurred a staggering loss of Rs. 594.36 billion betwe ..

President meets UN Secretary-General

Saturday, 27 September 2025 01:32

President Anura Kumara Disanayake met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday at the UN Headquarters. ..

Daily FT-ICCSL -SLID webinar today on “How AI is reshaping jobs skills and the workplace”

Saturday, 27 September 2025 01:29

The Daily FT – ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, MBA Alumni Associa ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 27 September 2025 01:27

The Colombo stock market yesterday sustained its winning run ending the week on the up. The benchmark ASPI finished the week with 0.36% gain and the ..

Sri Lanka Tourism endorses LGBTIQ tourism initiative ahead of World Tourism Day

Saturday, 27 September 2025 01:27

Sri Lanka Tourism has formally endorsed a pioneering project to promote and develop LGBTIQ tourism in the country, ahead of the World Tourism Day 2025 ..

Osaka businesses urged to tap new opportunities in transformative Sri Lanka

Saturday, 27 September 2025 01:24

Sri Lanka yesterday urged investors and businesses based on Osaka to seize mutually beneficial opportunities as the country is on a path of economic r ..

Sri Lanka urges action against poverty, corruption, and war at UNGA

Friday, 26 September 2025 00:28

President Anura Kumara Disanayake in his inaugural speech at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly yesterday delivered a passionate call to the ..

EY says new Port City incentive significant with sharper focus on scale, timing

Friday, 26 September 2025 00:25

EY Sri Lanka has said the new Colombo Port City tax regulations shift incentives firmly toward investment scale and execution certainty, offering up t ..

Japan backs SL’s recovery, commits loans, investment and export push

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:42

Japan and Sri Lanka agreed to deepen cooperation across economic, investment, security and multilateral fronts, issuing a joint statement yesterday af ..

Japan-Sri Lanka ink two bilateral deals worth nearly ¥ 1 b

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:39

Sri Lanka and Japan yesterday exchanged notes for two projects under Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) Program and the Project for the Enha ..

DFCC Bank issues Sri Lanka’s first Blue Bond

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:35

DFCC Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, a Rs. 3 billion issuance dedicated to financing projects that protect and sustain the count ..

Google grants free advanced AI tools to SL students

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:34

Sri Lanka scored a major breakthrough in digital education yesterday with the announcement of a landmark partnership with Google, which will provide f ..

Sri Lanka pivots to AI-driven growth

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:31

Sri Lanka yesterday signalled its intent to position itself as a regional leader in the digital economy, with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya un ..

National AI Expo 2025 launchpad for inclusive, globally competitive digital economy

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:28

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne yesterday unveiled Sri Lanka’s ambitious AI vision at the first-ever National AI Expo and Con ..

DFCC Green Bond listed on India International Exchange

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 02:26

DFCC Bank PLC yesterday said that its Colombo Stock Exchange-listed Green Bond has also been listed on the India International Exchange. ..

Sri Lanka and AKD shine at Expo 2025 Osaka

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:30

By Nisthar Cassim in Osaka Sri Lanka and President Anura Kumara Disanayake emerged as key highlights on Saturday at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, ..

AKD to meet Japanese PM today

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:28

The visiting President Anura Kumara Disanayake will today (29) meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Separately, he will meet Emperor Na ..

Sri Lankan entity to manage, operate Digital Identity platform; procurement process commences

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:27

The Digital Economy Ministry, together with the Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), has commenced the selection and procurement proces ..

Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association warns of industry-wide fallout from SVAT removal

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:26

The Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association (CRTA) yesterday issued an urgent warning on the severe and far-reaching consequences of the Government’s ..

Sarvodaya’s Rs. 1 b debenture issue opens on 8 October

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:24

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC will open its Rs. 1 billion listed debenture issue on 8 October, with approval in principle received from the Colomb ..

Former Standard Chartered banker Dharshan Jayaratne joins BOC Board

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:23

The Finance Ministry has appointed former Standard Chartered banker Dharshan Jayaratne as an Independent, Non-Executive Director of Bank of Ceylon (BO ..

Assetline Finance announces first-ever Rs. 5 b ‘A’ rated, listed, senior debenture issue

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:22

Assetline Finance Ltd., (AFL), the flagship company under the financial services pillar of David Pieris Holdings, has announced the intention to raise ..

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President Dissanayake officially welcomed in Japan

Monday, 29 September 2025 21:03

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded an official welcome by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the Prime Minister’s Office in Toky ..

Indian Naval Chief visits Sri Lanka Army Headquarters

Monday, 29 September 2025 18:04

President meets Sri Lankan community in Japan

Monday, 29 September 2025 10:21

Ceylon Tea sets Guinness Record at Osaka Charity Auction

Monday, 29 September 2025 09:54

Narahenpita railway station modernisation begins

Monday, 29 September 2025 09:08

President attends Sri Lanka Day at Osaka EXPO 2025

Sunday, 28 September 2025 10:52

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Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025

Thursday, 25 September 2025 00:42

HNB showcases Club Elite Mastercard experience with Maldives preview

Thursday, 4 September 2025 03:35

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Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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Through deepfakes and data breaches, CEOs must lead cybersecurity battle

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 00:17

Aruna Dissanayake to lead KBSL’s next growth phase as COO and Acting CEO

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 00:14

ISACA Sri Lanka hosts flagship Conference 2025: Guardians of Digital Trust – Empowering the Digital Era

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:06

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A leap across lands

Saturday, 27 September 2025 00:34

Sandya Salgado’s first children’s story book ‘Frodo’s Travels’ has launched at the Colombo International Book Fair. The proceeds from the sa ..

Femme Fatales: Cocktail at Capital Bar & Grill

Saturday, 27 September 2025 00:33

Sky Breeze in Unawatuna wins global recognition for semi fine dining experience

Saturday, 27 September 2025 00:32

Opinion and Issues

US tariffs: Implications and opportunities for Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 01:06

The Sri Lanka–USA Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce – focusing on strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and business ties be ..

FCEJ stands in support of the birds, the land and the people of Mannar

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 00:10

Can Gaza be saved by the UN General Assembly through a 1950 Resolution?

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 00:01

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Elephant in the room

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 00:01

The recent sentencing of Niraj Roshan, widely known as Ali Roshan, to 15 years in prison and a fine exceeding Rs. 20 million marks the first time a hi ..

Resetting Sri Lanka–Japan relations through President Disanayake’s visit

Monday, 29 September 2025 00:00

Govt. should get procurement process in order

Saturday, 27 September 2025 00:00

Wealth of politicians

Friday, 26 September 2025 00:00

End of SVAT and transition to risk-based VAT system

Thursday, 25 September 2025 01:55

Terminating entitlements of former Presidents: Politics supersede convention

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 00:00

Special Report

Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

The first ever full-day Data Privacy and Protection Summit organised by the Daily FT in collaboration with CICRA Holdings Ltd., was held recently at ..

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

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

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

Business News

CA Sri Lanka present Budget 2026 proposals

ICC Sri Lanka hosts Arbitration and Mediation Conference

US investment outlook flags Sri Lanka’s stalled SOE privatisation, labour laws

Jan.-Aug. 2025 Budget deficit Rs. 411 b; falls 55% YoY

Ceylon Chamber voices concerns over draft PPP Bill

SLFFA calls for urgent policy rethink on SVAT

ICCSL urges stronger taxpayer education, safeguards in new policy paper

CSE begins new week on the up

Building global brands at home: AOD enriches Sri Lanka’s creative economy with another entrepreneurial success

CSLEIS 2025 explores export diversification

HNB partners Sri Lanka Invention Commission to strengthen Sri Lanka’s innovation ecosystem

New era for island of gems as countdown begins to ‘FACETS Sri Lanka 2026’

Lara De Zoysa launches Ceylon Tea Market in UK

Abans Group Director Dr. Saroshi Dubash honoured with ‘Sri Lanka Woman Leader’ at World Women Leadership Congress & Awards

Ruwanthi de Silva joins Eastern Merchants Board

Bhutan’s Queen Mother commends MTI’s strategy consulting contribution

Global Dialogue Forum conclave showcases AI’s role in powering green energy, food security and cybersecurity

Sustainable champions in industry receive Ecolabel Sri Lanka recognition

Sanasa Life Insurance supports Colombo International Book Fair as official insurance partner

Serendib Flour Mills showcases innovation and engagement at Profood Propack & AgBiz 2025

Yaden Laboratories shines at Tecnosalud 2025

Asia-Pacific advances agenda for living wages

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Can Gaza be saved by the UN General Assembly through a 1950 Resolution?

Budget 2025: Smiles in every rupee

Justice delayed and institutional credibility: Lessons from Easter Sunday case

Ranil’s resolve to end rule of law

Cultivating circular futures: Youth as agents of change

First year of AKD Government: Is it RW in driving seat with a difference?

COPE, oversight, and boundaries of power: Necessary caution

Politics of Tamil-Muslim relations

Selective republicanism of socialist regime rules

City-centric approaches to climate-related human mobility

Genocide, incitement to genocide and impunity

From Panama to Pandora — but never to Hulftsdorp

AKD’s Year I: Recognising the reality revealed

Setting industry standards for superior customer service in pharma industry

Zakath and poverty: Why the powerful tool falls short in Sri Lanka

The slow magic of Kyoto: Old Japan, new discoveries

Gaza, genocide and Sri Lanka’s dilemma of conscience

Who cries for Hambantota, and why?

Sri Lanka’s next big green industry

Empowering Sri Lanka’s youth: Building globally recognised career pathways beyond university

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First year of AKD Government: Is it RW in driving seat with a difference?

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NTB shares soar, CEO says HSBC deal underlines global shifts, local ascent

Dinemore launches DinemoreGo, expands with 14 new prime locations across Sri Lanka

Sampath Bank leads Rs. 33.5 b syndicated loan facility for CEB

Sri Lanka makes its biggest push to woo Japanese interests

Hayleys Fibre commissions Rs. 600 m coir processing facility to boost exports and rural jobs

IMF warns SL must entrench fiscal discipline to avoid repeat crisis

Business News

CA Sri Lanka present Budget 2026 proposals

ICC Sri Lanka hosts Arbitration and Mediation Conference

US investment outlook flags Sri Lanka’s stalled SOE privatisation, labour laws

Jan.-Aug. 2025 Budget deficit Rs. 411 b; falls 55% YoY

Ceylon Chamber voices concerns over draft PPP Bill

SLFFA calls for urgent policy rethink on SVAT

ICCSL urges stronger taxpayer education, safeguards in new policy paper

CSE begins new week on the up

Building global brands at home: AOD enriches Sri Lanka’s creative economy with another entrepreneurial success

CSLEIS 2025 explores export diversification

HNB partners Sri Lanka Invention Commission to strengthen Sri Lanka’s innovation ecosystem

New era for island of gems as countdown begins to ‘FACETS Sri Lanka 2026’

Lara De Zoysa launches Ceylon Tea Market in UK

Abans Group Director Dr. Saroshi Dubash honoured with ‘Sri Lanka Woman Leader’ at World Women Leadership Congress & Awards

Ruwanthi de Silva joins Eastern Merchants Board

Bhutan’s Queen Mother commends MTI’s strategy consulting contribution

Global Dialogue Forum conclave showcases AI’s role in powering green energy, food security and cybersecurity

Sustainable champions in industry receive Ecolabel Sri Lanka recognition

Sanasa Life Insurance supports Colombo International Book Fair as official insurance partner

Serendib Flour Mills showcases innovation and engagement at Profood Propack & AgBiz 2025

Yaden Laboratories shines at Tecnosalud 2025

Asia-Pacific advances agenda for living wages

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PM calls on new SLAS officers to stand against corruption, irregularities