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Why the 2005 Tourism Act must be retained and refined, not repealed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Electricity reform must be driven by economics, not outdated assumptions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

Solar industry: Future of Sri Lanka

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:00

Julie Chung made diplomacy meaningful

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:10

Geopolitical sentiments and implications for Sri Lanka

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:08

Beyond blame: Rebuilding Sri Lanka after disaster

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:05

Hayleys flags single borrower limit reduction as key growth hurdle

Hayleys PLC Executive Director Sarath Ganegoda yesterday said tighter lending limits and Sri Lanka’s sovereign constraints are making it increasingl ..

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 ..

Govt. eyes foreign labour for construction industry

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:16

Housing, Construction and Water Supply Ministry Secretary Eng. Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta yesterday said the country’s construction industry is grapplin ..

Private borrowings peak at Rs. 262 b in November before Ditwah

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:55

Total private sector borrowings in November 2025 peaked to Rs. 262.6 billion, the highest monthly figure yet for 2025, before the devastating Cyclone ..

Dec. workers’ remittances hit all-time high

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:46

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, delivering a crucial boost to the country’s external finances as the ec ..

Tourism revenue lags behind arrivals growth in 2025

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:43

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector posted a modest financial recovery in 2025, generating just over $ 3.2 billion in revenue, as slower growth in earnings e ..

First four days of 2026 draw over 33,000 tourists

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:41

The country’s tourism industry has begun 2026 on an optimistic note, with arrivals in the first four days of January surpassing 33,000, reflecting s ..

Smartest investor and market-shaking opening price: Capitalising on inefficiencies in pre-open option

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:53

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are often celebrated as moments of opportunity. Yet, they also represent one of the most uncertain and fragile phases ..

IMF path and tourism-led growth vital to secure Sri Lanka’s recovery: Panel

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:10

Sri Lanka must stay the course with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, invest decisively in tourism-related infrastructure, and cut regula ..

Premadasa accuses banks of debt traps

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:06

OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the banking sector of resorting to debt traps instead of offering practical solutions to ease the econo ..

CSE ends week with ASPI 3.4% on the up and Rs. 265 b value

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:04

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week 3.45% on the up with the ASPI six points shy of reaching a new all-time high and gaining Rs. 264.8 b ..

Turkish Airlines upgrades Istanbul-Colombo route with A350-900

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:03

Turkish Airlines has upgraded its Istanbul-Colombo operations with the introduction of the Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft, marking an enhancement ..

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 ..

Tea output edges up in 2025 despite weather shocks, fertiliser constraints

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:01

Sri Lanka’s tea industry registered only marginal growth in 2025, with production inching up 0.54% year-on-year (YoY) to 264.1 million kilograms (Mn ..

Banking structure constrains RoC, credit growth: Hosking Partners

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:59

Sri Lanka’s fragmented banking sector is limiting returns on capital (RoC) and constraining the growth of credit relative to the size of the economy ..

Musthapha warns Port City banking amendments risk shadow banking, forex strain

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:50

Opposition MP Faiszer Musthapha warned Parliament that amendments to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act could create systemic risk, weaken ..

SEC identifies key parties behind abnormal Wealth Trust debut price movements

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:45

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said yesterday it has identified those primarily responsible for the abnormal Wealth Trust Securities Ltd., p ..

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

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:42

Sri Lanka is described as one of the cheapest and most beautiful places to retire in Asia, according to insights from the Annual Global Retirement Ind ..

Ceylon Grain Elevators to invest Rs. 3 b in value-added capacity expansion

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:41

Ceylon Grain Elevators PLC is investing Rs. 3 billion to double poultry processing capacity at plant in Seeduwa, signalling a further push into higher ..

Hambantota International Port records 175% cargo growth in 2025

Monday, 12 January 2026 00:46

Hambantota International Port (HIP) has closed 2025 with a landmark performance, recording a 175% year-on-year increase in total cargo volumes despite ..

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 set to drive export-led growth

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:07

Sri Lanka Expo 2026, returning after a 14-year hiatus, was officially launched yesterday by the Export Development Board (EDB) as a flagship national ..

COPA urges centralised digital database for archaeological sites

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:05

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has underscored the urgent need for a centralised and continuously updated digital data system covering all an ..

Oil edges higher

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:03

Oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading yesterday, extending gains from the previous session as markets continued to factor in rising geopoliti ..

Trump pulls US out of Colombo Plan; outgoing Envoy Julie Chung current Council President

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:02

The US this week announced its withdrawal from the Colombo Plan as part of a broader decision to exit a wide range of international organisations, con ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Tea output edges up in 2025 despite weather shocks, fertiliser constraints

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 02:01

Sri Lanka’s tea industry registered only marginal growth in 2025, with production inching up 0.54% year-on-year (YoY) to 264.1 million kilograms (Mn ..

Govt. eyes foreign labour for construction industry

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 00:16

Housing, Construction and Water Supply Ministry Secretary Eng. Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta yesterday said the country’s construction industry is grapplin ..

Banking structure constrains RoC, credit growth: Hosking Partners

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:59

Sri Lanka’s fragmented banking sector is limiting returns on capital (RoC) and constraining the growth of credit relative to the size of the economy ..

Private borrowings peak at Rs. 262 b in November before Ditwah

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:55

Total private sector borrowings in November 2025 peaked to Rs. 262.6 billion, the highest monthly figure yet for 2025, before the devastating Cyclone ..

Musthapha warns Port City banking amendments risk shadow banking, forex strain

Monday, 12 January 2026 03:50

Opposition MP Faiszer Musthapha warned Parliament that amendments to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act could create systemic risk, weaken ..

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

Sunday, 11 January 2026 22:15

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 will be held from 18 to 21 June at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), organised by the Export Develo ..

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

Technology-based system launched to ensure transparent relief distribution

Monday, 5 January 2026 11:10

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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

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

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 05:00

SRI Lanka’s tourism industry has been guided by the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 through nearly two decades of growth, crises, and recovery. Its endur ..

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

FT View - Editorial

Harini’s future as Education Minister

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:43

Prime Minister cum Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amasuriya has again found herself in the firing line over ..

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

Govt. missing the wood for trees

Thursday, 8 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

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

Metalabs wins Enterprise category award for mAudit at 2025 ICSDB Excellence Awards

Seylan Bank donates Rs. 50 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

SMIB contributes Rs. 5 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Ceylon Hardware Merchants Association contributes to post-Ditwah recovery

NWPC employees donate day’s salary towards disaster relief

Sri Lanka reaffirms tourism readiness, recovery at networking evening in Guangzhou

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General partners ‘Kedella Art of Living 2025’ as Official Insurance Partner

Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia record 19% increase in 2025

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts CEO Hishan Singhawansa appointed to JKH Group hotel Boards

Hayleys Agriculture partners Evonik to enhance poultry nutritional standards

CH17 launches Sri Lanka’s first integrated HRM, rewards and loyalty SaaS platform

Talal Rafi delivers keynote on “Global Debt Outlook” at conference in Slovakia

Launch of monograph “Development: not by economics alone” today

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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

Solar industry: Future of Sri Lanka

Julie Chung made diplomacy meaningful

Geopolitical sentiments and implications for Sri Lanka

Beyond blame: Rebuilding Sri Lanka after disaster

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