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Israel and UAE: Partners in genocide

Saturday, 8 November 2025 00:10

Can SMEs boost exports as well as foreign reserves into the stratosphere through sharper policy? (2/2)

Saturday, 8 November 2025 00:08

“Mahinda Sulanga”, “Maha Jana Handa” and Nugegoda mass rallies

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:40

Policy challengers: Where to start?

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:28

Sri Lanka’s Northern Gateway: Economic promise and geopolitical power in Indian Ocean

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:26

Beyond congestion: Urgent need to reform Colombo’s port operations

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:22

Can SMEs boost exports and foreign reserves into the stratosphere through sharper policy?

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:20

Black state, Anura’s drug war, Cuba’s UN victory over US

Thursday, 6 November 2025 04:10

Taxation and silent killing of local industries

Thursday, 6 November 2025 04:05

Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget: Defining moment for stability, growth, and confidence

Thursday, 6 November 2025 03:55

The education Budget: a pre-Budget exploration

Thursday, 6 November 2025 03:46

When shadow of economic crime falls on the State

Thursday, 6 November 2025 03:38

China’s stability, a blessing for the world

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 00:26

Trump’s deceptive peace plan

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 00:24

Prisoners of imagined histories

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 00:22

Sri Lanka overperforms IMF targets: Does this mean Sri Lanka will avoid another economic crisis?

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 00:20

From cheap to cherished: Redefining Sri Lanka as premium experience destination

Tuesday, 4 November 2025 04:46

Why clinical governance is missing piece in Sri Lanka’s private healthcare

Tuesday, 4 November 2025 01:14

Capitalising on Confidence: Investor expectations from 2026 Budget amidst high-flying CSE

Tuesday, 4 November 2025 00:42

So now we have to pay Rs. 5 for the bag too?

Tuesday, 4 November 2025 00:15

AKD presents Budget for people, public and private sector

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday in Parliament presented a Budget for 2026 and beyond delivering broadly beneficial me ..

Budget Estimates 2026

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:17

President via Budget 2026 lures foreign investors

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

Investor optimism over 2026 Budget sustains CSE bull-run

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

The Colombo stock market ended the week on a positive note yesterday, with both key indices rising sharply as investors reacted favourably to the Budg ..

Customs collects highest-ever daily revenue of Rs. 27.7 b

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

Sri Lanka Customs achieved a historic milestone on Thursday (6), collecting a record Rs. 27.7 billion in revenue—the highest-ever single-day collect ..

Vijitha to attend World Tourism Organisation’s General Assembly in Riyadh

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:11

Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 8 to 11 November, to attend the 26th Session ..

Budget 2026 extends unprecedented economic discipline: Ceylon Chamber Chief

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:10

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Krishan Balendra last night hailed Budget 2026 as a continuation of the country’s post-crisis fiscal discipli ..

Verité Research flags risk to potential $ 70 m debt relief

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:28

Verité Research, in a post on social media, has warned that Sri Lanka risks losing $ 70 million in debt relief under its Governance-Linked Bond (GLB) ..

nVentures and TiE Colombo launch “Founder’s Table”

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:26

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Month 2025, nVentures and TiE Colombo Chapter are joining forces to launch “Founder’s Table”, a first- ..

SLT appoints telecom industry veteran Riyaaz Rasheed as new CEO

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:25

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) has appointed Riyaaz Rasheed as its new CEO. In a professional career spanning over 34 years, Rasheed counts 29 years in ..

FTZMA urges urgent action over vessel omissions at Colombo Port

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:24

The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) has written to Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka expressing serious conce ..

Sarvodaya Development Finance rating upgraded to BBB- with Stable Outlook

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:22

Lanka Rating Agency Ltd., (LRA) has upgraded the entity rating of Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) to BBB- with a Stable Outlook, from BB+ with ..

Breaking from tradition, unions table policy-driven 2026 Budget proposals

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:18

In what appears to be a break from the past, a consortium of 13 independent labour unions affiliated to the National Labour Advisory Council have come ..

Mixed bag in Oct. for national sales average of tea

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:15

National Sales Average (NSA) of tea for October has declined Month-on-Month (MoM) though reflecting an increase Year-on-Year (YoY), according to Forbe ..

$ 30 m IFC loan to support sustainable energy project

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:13

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved entering into a loan agreement to secure a $ 30 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of ..

Govt. allocates Rs. 1 b for new framework to fund commercialisation of research and innovation

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:11

The Government has taken a major step towards linking research and innovation with national economic goals, with the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday ap ..

Govt.’s Balance Sheet proves positive results; new values system: President

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

During 2026 Budget presentation in Parliament takes dig at past regimes exposing their terrible, immoral, and ugly systems in first year in office ..

President rules out another debt default; shows why

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday ruled out another debt default by Sri Lanka in 2028 and expressed confidence of stayi ..

Biggest boost to unleash digital economy

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

The 2026 Budget presented yesterday by President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake has given a big boost for Sri Lanka’s aspiration of be ..

Opposition slams Budget 2026 as ‘IMF-scripted’, lacking relief for people

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday accused the Government of betraying public trust through a Budget that offers no tangible relief to the p ..

Central Bank seeks public feedback on proposed amendments to Finance Business Act

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:11

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has called for public input on proposed amendments to the Finance Business Act (FBA) aimed at strengthening the r ..

JAAF welcomes 2026 Budget focus on exports; urges clarity on implementation and policy stability

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:09

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday welcomed the Government’s 2026 Budget, recognising its emphasis on export-led growth, investmen ..

Advocata urges faster phase-out of para-tariffs to boost trade competitiveness

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:27

As President Anura Kumara Disanayake delivers his 2026 Budget speech, a recent report by the Advocata Institute highlights a pressing reform yet to be ..

Tourism arrivals cross 1.9 m; strong start to Nov. boosts optimism for record year

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has crossed the 1.9 million visitor milestone so far in 2025, with over 32,000 tourists arriving in the first five days ..

With Mirotone buy, JAT sees Sri Lankan multinational company status

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:24

JAT Holdings PLC this week declared that its Rs. 800 million worth acquisition of globally respected coatings brand Mirotone (NZ) Ltd., holds signific ..

JF Packaging IPO attracts Rs. 3.7 b worth of applications

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:23

JF Packaging yesterday announced that its recently concluded Rs. 600 million initial public offering (IPO) was six-times oversubscribed, attracting ov ..

Panasonic fights counterfeiting; Court grants order protecting KDK brand

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:20

Panasonic Ecology Systems Co., Ltd., the global leader in indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, has successfully obtained an Enjoining Order from the Co ..

NDB delivers exceptional 65% growth in post-tax profit during nine months

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:17

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) said it has delivered impressive profitability growth backed by sound core banking operational growth in the first ..

Top expert flags overlapping mandates, legal confusion in Sri Lanka’s PPP framework

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:14

Top legal expert and National Procurement Commission (NPC) Member Dr. Asanga Gunawansa on Tuesday cautioned that Sri Lanka risks creating a maze of ov ..

CPC profit dips 17.9% in 1H 2025 as turnover falls on lower global oil prices

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:12

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) recorded a 17.9% decline in net profit to Rs. 17 billion during the first six months of 2025, compared to Rs. 2 ..

Cabinet approves local funding to complete Maharagama-Piliyandala road upgrade

Thursday, 6 November 2025 06:10

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved a proposal to utilise State funds to complete the remaining section of the Maharagama-Pil ..

Budget Estimates 2026

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:17

Govt.’s Balance Sheet proves positive results; new values system: President

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

During 2026 Budget presentation in Parliament takes dig at past regimes exposing their terrible, immoral, and ugly systems in first year in office ..

President via Budget 2026 lures foreign investors

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

President rules out another debt default; shows why

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:13

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday ruled out another debt default by Sri Lanka in 2028 and expressed confidence of stayi ..

Investor optimism over 2026 Budget sustains CSE bull-run

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

The Colombo stock market ended the week on a positive note yesterday, with both key indices rising sharply as investors reacted favourably to the Budg ..

Biggest boost to unleash digital economy

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

The 2026 Budget presented yesterday by President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake has given a big boost for Sri Lanka’s aspiration of be ..

Customs collects highest-ever daily revenue of Rs. 27.7 b

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

Sri Lanka Customs achieved a historic milestone on Thursday (6), collecting a record Rs. 27.7 billion in revenue—the highest-ever single-day collect ..

Opposition slams Budget 2026 as ‘IMF-scripted’, lacking relief for people

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:12

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday accused the Government of betraying public trust through a Budget that offers no tangible relief to the p ..

Vijitha to attend World Tourism Organisation’s General Assembly in Riyadh

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:11

Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 8 to 11 November, to attend the 26th Session ..

Central Bank seeks public feedback on proposed amendments to Finance Business Act

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:11

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has called for public input on proposed amendments to the Finance Business Act (FBA) aimed at strengthening the r ..

Budget 2026 extends unprecedented economic discipline: Ceylon Chamber Chief

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:10

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Krishan Balendra last night hailed Budget 2026 as a continuation of the country’s post-crisis fiscal discipli ..

JAAF welcomes 2026 Budget focus on exports; urges clarity on implementation and policy stability

Saturday, 8 November 2025 02:09

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday welcomed the Government’s 2026 Budget, recognising its emphasis on export-led growth, investmen ..

Verité Research flags risk to potential $ 70 m debt relief

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:28

Verité Research, in a post on social media, has warned that Sri Lanka risks losing $ 70 million in debt relief under its Governance-Linked Bond (GLB) ..

Advocata urges faster phase-out of para-tariffs to boost trade competitiveness

Friday, 7 November 2025 00:27

As President Anura Kumara Disanayake delivers his 2026 Budget speech, a recent report by the Advocata Institute highlights a pressing reform yet to be ..

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Israel and UAE: Partners in genocide

Saturday, 8 November 2025 00:10

complicity of Arab regimes in Israel’s war against Hamas and resulting genocide in Gaza is yet to be told in full. However, some facts have come to ..

Can SMEs boost exports as well as foreign reserves into the stratosphere through sharper policy? (2/2)

Saturday, 8 November 2025 00:08

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Saturday, 8 November 2025 00:00

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Ad hoc decisions and new investments

Saturday, 8 November 2025 00:00

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Friday, 7 November 2025 00:00

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Thursday, 6 November 2025 03:34

Lankans growing old before becoming richer

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 00:00

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Tuesday, 4 November 2025 00:01

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AKD unveils 2026 Budget

Saturday, 8 November 2025 01:07

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Tuesday, 4 November 2025 00:25

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Israel and UAE: Partners in genocide

Can SMEs boost exports as well as foreign reserves into the stratosphere through sharper policy? (2/2)

“Mahinda Sulanga”, “Maha Jana Handa” and Nugegoda mass rallies

Policy challengers: Where to start?

Sri Lanka’s Northern Gateway: Economic promise and geopolitical power in Indian Ocean

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Can SMEs boost exports and foreign reserves into the stratosphere through sharper policy?

Black state, Anura’s drug war, Cuba’s UN victory over US

Taxation and silent killing of local industries

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The education Budget: a pre-Budget exploration

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Trump’s deceptive peace plan

Prisoners of imagined histories

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From cheap to cherished: Redefining Sri Lanka as premium experience destination

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Flexiprint crowned with Silver at CNCI Achiever Awards 2025

Esshva recognised at NBQSA 2025

Bosch celebrates 10 years in Sri Lanka

Sunshine Holdings delivers robust performance in 1H FY26

Lalith Withana joins Hunters & Co. Board

Nelaka Haturusinha joins Colombo City Holdings’ Board

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Markspen introduces grain cooling system to Sri Lanka

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AOD and Cinnamon Life unite for “What’s Your Colombo?”

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