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Trump effect in South Asia: The spectre of regional hegemonism

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:40

Extractive capitalism and Trump’s adventurism

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:28

Iran at the crossroads: Internal unrest, external containment, and prolonged national rupture

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:24

PSTA: Terrorism without terror continues

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:20

Why the 2005 Tourism Act must be retained and refined, not repealed

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:00

Electricity reform must be driven by economics, not outdated assumptions

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:53

Easter without answers: Why power has still failed the dead

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:44

The real issue in Sri Lanka’s tax system is administration, not policy

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:35

Making TIN mandatory for vehicle registration in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:09

Beyond relief : AKD’S national path to recovery through Presidential Task Force

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 03:58

Foreign exchange on wheels: Reducing Sri Lanka’s FX burden while making vehicle ownership affordable

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:57

“The talk is by palanquin, but the journey is by foot’’- Depictive of Sri Lanka’s FDI efforts

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 01:09

Missing pillar in Sri Lanka’s recovery: A new Public Development Bank

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:48

Australia is not closing doors to Sri Lankans despite anti-immigration protests

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:27

Sri Lanka’s fiscal future: A UK-UAE inspired blueprint for AI-powered tax digitalisation and transparency

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:00

Asoka Handagama’s Moon Hunt: A re-enactment of an event in two time periods

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:07

Health after the floods: Scientific realities and shared responsibility for Sri Lanka’s future

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:52

Monks’ epic journey for peace captivates people across America

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:39

Education Reform: Don’t play politics with our future

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:33

Solar Industries Association has its say over new Draft National Electricity Policy

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:01

CBSL renews call for CEB reforms, tariff discipline

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has said urgent reforms to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the wider power sector are necessary to safegua ..

PUCSL rules out electricity tariff change for Q1 2026

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:50

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday said there will be no revisions to electricity tariffs during the first quarter of 2026 ..

Port City Colombo secures $ 300 m FDI for Phase II

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:32

CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately $ 300 million in foreign direct investment to advan ..

Ravi K. warns Sri Lanka’s recovery still on fiscal knife-edge

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:28

Former Finance Minister and MP Ravi Karunanayake has cautioned that Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in 2026, while showing visible improvement on the ..

Govt. to fast-track establishment of Salary and Pensions Commission: Minister

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:24

The Government will expedite the establishment of the proposed Salary and Pensions Commission, Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Go ..

Govt. to settle Rs. 23.87 b outstanding pharmaceutical dues

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:21

The Government will settle outstanding pharmaceutical supplies payment dues worth Rs. 23.87 billion this year. The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday app ..

Customs, Inland Revenue unite to crack down on under-invoicing, tax evasion

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 06:02

The Finance Ministry yesterday said that Sri Lanka Customs and the Inland Revenue Department have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct join ..

Grade 6 education reforms differed to 2027 after textbook controversy

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:59

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a proposal to postpone the planned education reforms for Grade 6, following widespread controversy over th ..

Iqbal Athas no more

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:57

One of Sri Lanka’s most prominent and senior most journalists Iqbal Athas passed away yesterday. He was 81. ..

New operators bid over Rs. 3.8 b for BIA FX operation contracts

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:55

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved awarding contracts to five new operators for currency exchange in the area designated for ..

Govt. yet to assess impact of new US tariff on Iran-linked trade

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:52

The Government yesterday said it has not yet evaluated the potential impact of the additional 25% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on count ..

Govt. to revive stalled mega developments in Colombo in Q1

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:17

The Government yesterday announced plans to restart long-stalled mega mixed-development projects and abandoned high-rise buildings in Colombo by the e ..

CSE remains lucrative investment avenue: Softlogic Stockbrokers

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:12

Softlogic Stockbrokers believes the Colombo stock market remains a lucrative investment avenue in 2026, supported by Sri Lanka’s low interest rate e ..

Govt. to launch largest single-year housing drive with 31,318 units in 2026

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:11

Housing, Construction and Water Supply Deputy Minister T.B. Sarath yesterday announced that the Government will construct 31,318 houses in 2026, makin ..

Sanasa Life to raise Rs. 500 m debenture issue, introduces lock-in clause

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:06

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC yesterday said its Board has approved the issuance of Tier II debentures amounting to Rs. 500 million, subject to re ..

Cabinet clears Basic Transfer Plan for CEB restructuring

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:40

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the Basic Transfer Plan prepared by the Power Sector Reform Secretariat, marking a significant step in the ..

Govt. moves to ease credit bottlenecks for entrepreneurs

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:30

The Government has rolled out a series of policy and financing reforms aimed at easing longstanding credit bottlenecks faced by entrepreneurs, as part ..

Over 100,000 public sector recruitments approved after taking office: Cabinet Spokesperson

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:26

By Charumini de Silva Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that the Government has granted approval for the recruitm ..

CSE ends on the up; ASPI sets new benchmark

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:22

Shaking off two previous muted trading sessions, the Colombo stock market yesterday posted a strong recovery, gaining over Rs. 37 billion in value and ..

SriLankan Airlines launches global branding initiative for Nawam Maha Perahera 2026

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:20

SriLankan Airlines has unveiled a landmark international branding initiative to promote the Colombo Nawam Maha Perahera 2026, one of the country’s m ..

Amber Adventures warns arbitrary regulatory actions threaten $ 12.75 m FDI

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 06:01

Amber Adventures Ltd. has written to the Board of Investment (BOI) warning that about $ 3.5 million already invested in the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Proje ..

Aitken Spence Hotels to raise up to Rs. 5 b via listed Debentures

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:58

The Board of Directors of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC has approved plans to raise up to Rs. 5 billion in two tranches through the issue of listed ..

BYD records 4.6 m NEV sales in 2025, retains global No. 1 ranking

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:56

BYD has retained its position as the world’s largest seller of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), recording total global sales of 4,602,436 units in 2025. ..

Trump to impose 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners, limited exposure for Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:53

Govt. to roll out Rs. 95 b MSME support package

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:19

The Government yesterday announced that it is preparing to roll out a Rs. 95 billion concessional loan package for micro, small and medium-scale enter ..

President to launch ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national program today

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:15

The inaugural ceremony of the national program ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka,’ which has been introduced to effectively steer the country’s rebuilding p ..

National Housing Policy to be unveiled by March: Deputy Minister

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:12

The Government will unveil an inclusive National Housing Policy by March, aimed at addressing poverty alleviation, internal displacement caused by war ..

CMTA calls for removal of 15% depreciation on used vehicle imports

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:08

The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), the senior-most automotive association in South Asia affiliated with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, h ..

Sarvodaya Development Finance to issue up to Rs. 2 b Social Orange Bond

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:05

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC yesterday said its Board has approved the issuance of a five-year listed, rated, unsecured, senior redeemable Social ..

PUCSL rules out electricity tariff change for Q1 2026

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:50

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday said there will be no revisions to electricity tariffs during the first quarter of 2026 ..

Cabinet clears Basic Transfer Plan for CEB restructuring

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:40

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the Basic Transfer Plan prepared by the Power Sector Reform Secretariat, marking a significant step in the ..

Port City Colombo secures $ 300 m FDI for Phase II

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:32

CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately $ 300 million in foreign direct investment to advan ..

Govt. moves to ease credit bottlenecks for entrepreneurs

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:30

The Government has rolled out a series of policy and financing reforms aimed at easing longstanding credit bottlenecks faced by entrepreneurs, as part ..

Ravi K. warns Sri Lanka’s recovery still on fiscal knife-edge

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:28

Former Finance Minister and MP Ravi Karunanayake has cautioned that Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in 2026, while showing visible improvement on the ..

Over 100,000 public sector recruitments approved after taking office: Cabinet Spokesperson

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:26

By Charumini de Silva Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that the Government has granted approval for the recruitm ..

Govt. to fast-track establishment of Salary and Pensions Commission: Minister

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:24

The Government will expedite the establishment of the proposed Salary and Pensions Commission, Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Go ..

CSE ends on the up; ASPI sets new benchmark

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:22

Shaking off two previous muted trading sessions, the Colombo stock market yesterday posted a strong recovery, gaining over Rs. 37 billion in value and ..

Govt. to settle Rs. 23.87 b outstanding pharmaceutical dues

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:21

The Government will settle outstanding pharmaceutical supplies payment dues worth Rs. 23.87 billion this year. The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday app ..

SriLankan Airlines launches global branding initiative for Nawam Maha Perahera 2026

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:20

SriLankan Airlines has unveiled a landmark international branding initiative to promote the Colombo Nawam Maha Perahera 2026, one of the country’s m ..

Customs, Inland Revenue unite to crack down on under-invoicing, tax evasion

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 06:02

The Finance Ministry yesterday said that Sri Lanka Customs and the Inland Revenue Department have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct join ..

Amber Adventures warns arbitrary regulatory actions threaten $ 12.75 m FDI

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 06:01

Amber Adventures Ltd. has written to the Board of Investment (BOI) warning that about $ 3.5 million already invested in the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Proje ..

Grade 6 education reforms differed to 2027 after textbook controversy

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:59

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a proposal to postpone the planned education reforms for Grade 6, following widespread controversy over th ..

Aitken Spence Hotels to raise up to Rs. 5 b via listed Debentures

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:58

The Board of Directors of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC has approved plans to raise up to Rs. 5 billion in two tranches through the issue of listed ..

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China donates school uniform fabric to support Sri Lankan students

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 10:20

China has donated over 11.4 million metres of school uniform fabric to Sri Lanka to help reduce the financial burden on families as the new school yea ..

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 to showcase trade and investment opportunities in June

Sunday, 11 January 2026 22:15

Sri Lanka, Germany sign €188 Million debt restructuring agreement

Saturday, 10 January 2026 14:01

Indian Army Chief visits Sri Lanka, strengthens military ties

Friday, 9 January 2026 22:29

SPMC records highest-ever drug production in 2025

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 12:09

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens in Colombo

Monday, 5 January 2026 19:41

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New Year celebrations light up Colombo city

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week concludes with “The Colombo Edit”

Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:28

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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

IT / Telecom / Tech

Industry veteran Vasee Nesiah takes the helm as KBSL’s new CEO

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:20

Fcode Labs marks a year of growth and achievement at Awards Night 2025

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:19

Apex AI takes Sri Lankan AI expertise global

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:18

FT Lite

ARTRA Trail 2026 to unveil ‘Silenced’

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:01

ARTRA Trail 2026, taking place at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo (6 to 12 January) and across Galle Fort (23 to 25 January) primarily revolves ar ..

How TikTok is becoming Sri Lanka’s go-to content discovery platform

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

Uber Eats 2025 Cravings Report: Sri Lankans crave spice, then reach for chocolate

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Trump effect in South Asia: The spectre of regional hegemonism

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:40

The Trump Doctrine, i.e., Monroe Doctrine Mk II and its assertion of monopolistic US control over the Western hemisphere was bound to be a bad example ..

Extractive capitalism and Trump’s adventurism

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:28

Iran at the crossroads: Internal unrest, external containment, and prolonged national rupture

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:24

FT View - Editorial

Stop misusing the Criminal Investigation Department

Thursday, 15 January 2026 00:00

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the country’s top investigation body, is being fast turned into a public joke by the Government which h ..

Harini’s future as Education Minister

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:43

Black January and renewed hope

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:38

Aloka, the mascot of peace

Monday, 12 January 2026 04:51

Questions on Govt. sincerity regarding media freedom

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

Capture of Maduro – classical Trumpian playbook

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:00

Special Report

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 ..

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

SLT-MOBITEL partners MegaPay powering seamless eSIM onboarding

Arava wins Presidential Export Award for excellence in coconut substrate products

AMAMI hotel supplies brand Ranyan Industries wins Silver and top achiever title at CNCI Awards

Anton drinking water pipes set benchmark with NSF certification

Nations Trust Bank partners KOKO

Walkers Tours partners IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo

KITZ Corporation Japan alleges branded plumbing products being imitated

Govt. to lease underutilised State plantation lands to boost investment, productivity

Shing Kwan Group donates $ 100,000 to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund

LAUGFS Life Sciences partners MRI to launch Sri Lanka’s first public allergy awareness wristbands

Spark Tank: Final pitch showcases homegrown healthcare innovation and intrapreneurial talent

Supreme Court upholds arbitration award in favour of Jacobe Resources against IGP

World Bank: One in four developing economies poorer than in 2019

Sri Lanka hosts first-ever TiEcon 2026

Synogen commissions one of largest rooftop solar projects

Kerner Haus secures third management deal, lifts annual fees to Rs. 48.1 m

W.R. Rodrigo & Partners announces strategic transition to partnership

COYLE announces return of Harvard’s Boris Groysberg to host leadership masterclass

Seminar on safeguards for company secretaries, directors under amended Companies Act

Solidarity tax, cigarette duty hike among key non-debt options to finance Ditwah recovery spend: Verité Research

Book launch – Development: Not By Economics Alone

CM Holdings public float increases to 31.17% in Dec. quarter

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Trump effect in South Asia: The spectre of regional hegemonism

Extractive capitalism and Trump’s adventurism

Iran at the crossroads: Internal unrest, external containment, and prolonged national rupture

PSTA: Terrorism without terror continues

Why the 2005 Tourism Act must be retained and refined, not repealed

Electricity reform must be driven by economics, not outdated assumptions

Easter without answers: Why power has still failed the dead

The real issue in Sri Lanka’s tax system is administration, not policy

Making TIN mandatory for vehicle registration in Sri Lanka

Beyond relief : AKD’S national path to recovery through Presidential Task Force

Foreign exchange on wheels: Reducing Sri Lanka’s FX burden while making vehicle ownership affordable

“The talk is by palanquin, but the journey is by foot’’- Depictive of Sri Lanka’s FDI efforts

Missing pillar in Sri Lanka’s recovery: A new Public Development Bank

Australia is not closing doors to Sri Lankans despite anti-immigration protests

Sri Lanka’s fiscal future: A UK-UAE inspired blueprint for AI-powered tax digitalisation and transparency

Asoka Handagama’s Moon Hunt: A re-enactment of an event in two time periods

Health after the floods: Scientific realities and shared responsibility for Sri Lanka’s future

Monks’ epic journey for peace captivates people across America

Education Reform: Don’t play politics with our future

Solar Industries Association has its say over new Draft National Electricity Policy

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Hayleys flags single borrower limit reduction as key growth hurdle

SEC identifies key parties behind abnormal Wealth Trust debut price movements

Govt. to revive stalled mega developments in Colombo in Q1

Customs, Inland Revenue unite to crack down on under-invoicing, tax evasion

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Sri Lanka tops list of Asia’s most affordable retirement havens

Synogen commissions one of largest rooftop solar projects

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SLT-MOBITEL partners MegaPay powering seamless eSIM onboarding

Arava wins Presidential Export Award for excellence in coconut substrate products

AMAMI hotel supplies brand Ranyan Industries wins Silver and top achiever title at CNCI Awards

Anton drinking water pipes set benchmark with NSF certification

Nations Trust Bank partners KOKO

Walkers Tours partners IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo

KITZ Corporation Japan alleges branded plumbing products being imitated

Govt. to lease underutilised State plantation lands to boost investment, productivity

Shing Kwan Group donates $ 100,000 to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund

LAUGFS Life Sciences partners MRI to launch Sri Lanka’s first public allergy awareness wristbands

Spark Tank: Final pitch showcases homegrown healthcare innovation and intrapreneurial talent

Supreme Court upholds arbitration award in favour of Jacobe Resources against IGP

World Bank: One in four developing economies poorer than in 2019

Sri Lanka hosts first-ever TiEcon 2026

Synogen commissions one of largest rooftop solar projects

Kerner Haus secures third management deal, lifts annual fees to Rs. 48.1 m

W.R. Rodrigo & Partners announces strategic transition to partnership

COYLE announces return of Harvard’s Boris Groysberg to host leadership masterclass

Seminar on safeguards for company secretaries, directors under amended Companies Act

Solidarity tax, cigarette duty hike among key non-debt options to finance Ditwah recovery spend: Verité Research

Book launch – Development: Not By Economics Alone

CM Holdings public float increases to 31.17% in Dec. quarter

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President visits Northern Province today