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Proposal to develop Sri Lanka as a retail tourism hub (3.0)

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:26

We do not age with time, we age with accumulation

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:24

Drawing more FDI: Strategy or wishful thinking?

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:22

A tale of two neighbours: The Tiger and the Lion

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:20

Indispensable if incomplete: Prof. G.L. Peiris’ peace process memoir

Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:19

Justice, silence, and the growing crisis of rape in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 29 January 2026 01:29

Chain of Responsibility: Strengthening accountability in Sri Lanka’s public institutions-Part II

Thursday, 29 January 2026 01:17

Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill - The facade of ‘System Change’

Thursday, 29 January 2026 00:53

Lessons for Sri Lanka from Mark Carney’s Davos intervention

Thursday, 29 January 2026 00:46

Beyond demon or king: Why Ravana still matters in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:28

Fortresses and trade agreements

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:25

Trump’s colonial phase of Gaza ceasefire

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:25

Chain of Responsibility: Strengthening accountability in public institutions -Part I

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:24

Strategies for Sri Lanka to recover post-Ditwah disaster

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:22

Moral duty of Govt. to speak to parent-teachers before deciding to close schools

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s skills gap: An economic reality we can no longer ignore

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:20

Predictive taxpayers and the future of revenue

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:18

Beyond BIA: Why Sri Lanka’s next tourism leap must take off from south

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:16

Breaking the stigma around mental health conversations in the workplace

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:15

Of moods, words and deeds: Being brilliant on basics

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 03:37

Ditwah impact on economy limited: Ceylon Chamber Chief

Sri Lanka’s premier business chamber, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairman Krishan Balendra said the economic impact of the recent cyclone has be ..

Eminent business leaders bestowed with Lifetime Achievement Awards by SLID-ACCA

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:28

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), on Wednesday hosted the in ..

Asia Securities sees equities growth driven by local investors in 2026

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:24

Asia Securities PLC Chairman Dumith Fernando said Sri Lanka’s equity market in 2026 is likely to be driven primarily by domestic investors, with int ..

LB Finance secures $ 45 m strategic Swiss funding for MSME lending

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:22

LB Finance PLC has secured $ 45 million in strategic funding from two leading Switzerland-based impact investors, responsAbility Investments AG and Bl ..

Ceylon Land to invest Rs. 1.7 b in Shaw Wallace & Hedges Rights

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:20

Ceylon Land & Equity PLC said its Board has approved an investment of Rs. 1.7 billion to take up its entitlement in the Rights Issue of Shaw Wallace & ..

Browns EV marks key milestone in Sri Lanka’s electric mobility journey

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Browns EV, the electric mobility arm of Brown and Company PLC under the LOLC Group, on Tuesday marked a defining moment in Sri Lanka’s electric mobi ..

CBSL Governor does not rule out changes to IMF program post-Ditwah

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:34

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday did not rule out any changes to the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund F ..

JKH posts strong 3Q earnings

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:28

Top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday announced strong earnings for the third quarter with all businesses reporting improved profitab ..

IMF reaffirms solidarity and reassures support to SL

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:24

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday reaffirmed its solidarity with Sri Lanka and expressed readiness to support the country in its efforts ..

ComBank secures $ 60 m IFC RSF to boost WSME, Agri SME lending

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:30

Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, on a $ 60 million Risk Sha ..

Select Committee meets weekly on Colombo Port container release probe

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:27

A Select Committee of Parliament appointed to inquire into the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspectio ..

Govt. allocates nearly Rs. 131 b for MSME credit schemes

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:25

Amid growing criticism that micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) affected by Cyclone Ditwah were not receiving adequate recovery support, ..

Tess Agro to issue Rs. 250 m unsecured debentures with warrants

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:23

Tess Agro PLC said its Board of Directors has resolved to issue and list unsecured debentures with attached warrants, subject to shareholder approval ..

Sabre Sri Lanka appoints aviation specialist Chandana De Silva as Country Head

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:21

Softlogic Holdings PLC, yesterday announced the appointment of Chandana De Silva, an accomplished aviation specialist, as the new Country Head of Sabr ..

‘Salam Ramadan’ returns to Colombo to experience spirit of generosity, unity, coexistence and cultural diversity

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:00

Colombo will come alive with vibrancy and festivities as ‘Salam Ramadan’, the country’s foremost Muslim cultural event, returns for a second suc ..

Dr. Harsha Cabral, Sharhan Muhseen win top National Corporate Director Award

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:25

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), on Wednesday hosted the in ..

NDB further strengthens long-term partnership with IFC

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:23

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday said that it has strengthened its strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC ..

IMF Managing Director to visit Sri Lanka in Feb.

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:21

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is expected to visit Sri Lanka in February as part of a planned Asia tour, a ..

Carbon-neutral symposium on sustainable tourism highlights urgent need for viable change

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:04

By Uma Chandrasiri Industry leaders and sustainability advocates met at Thema Collections’ Amba Yaalu, Kandalama recently to discuss avenues of pr ..

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik TiECon 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Organised by TiE Colombo, the eve ..

Tourism leaks $ 1.13 b annually as focus shifts from arrivals to value retention

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:30

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, struggling to attract high spenders, is estimated to lose $ 1.13 billion annually through economic leakages, despite gen ..

Altair issues over 100 title deeds post-ownership change

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:26

Altair Residences has, over the past six months, seen over 100 individual title deeds being executed by apartment owners, providing owners with a clea ..

LVL Energy Fund to raise Rs. 507 m via Rights

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:23

LVL Energy Fund PLC has announced a proposed Rights Issue of shares to raise up to Rs. 507.1 million, with proceeds to be used to settle outstanding d ..

President’s Special Envoy Hanif goes live on Channel News Asia from Singapore

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:28

Western Province Governor and Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment Hanif Yusoof went live on Channel News Asia (CNA) from Singapore, wher ..

Treasury issues new circular for Cyclone Ditwah-hit micro and small businesses

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:26

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry has issued a new circular expanding relief measures for micro, small and self-employed busines ..

UAE attracts $ 45 b FDI in 2025, up 50%

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:24

The UAE attracted over $ 45 billion in foreign direct investment last year, up nearly 50% year-on-year, even as global FDI declined by 11%, said a sen ..

National Corporate Director Awards tonight

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:22

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), will host the inaugural SL ..

Hemas secures Kenyan regulatory clearance for proposed acquisition

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:20

Hemas Holdings PLC has received approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya for its proposed acquisition of a majority equity stake in a consumer ..

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2026 in October

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:00

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka (MBFWSL) has officially announced the dates for its 2026 edition, taking place from 7–11 October 2026 at Cinnam ..

Eminent business leaders bestowed with Lifetime Achievement Awards by SLID-ACCA

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:28

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), on Wednesday hosted the in ..

Dr. Harsha Cabral, Sharhan Muhseen win top National Corporate Director Award

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:25

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), on Wednesday hosted the in ..

Asia Securities sees equities growth driven by local investors in 2026

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:24

Asia Securities PLC Chairman Dumith Fernando said Sri Lanka’s equity market in 2026 is likely to be driven primarily by domestic investors, with int ..

NDB further strengthens long-term partnership with IFC

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:23

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday said that it has strengthened its strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC ..

LB Finance secures $ 45 m strategic Swiss funding for MSME lending

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:22

LB Finance PLC has secured $ 45 million in strategic funding from two leading Switzerland-based impact investors, responsAbility Investments AG and Bl ..

IMF Managing Director to visit Sri Lanka in Feb.

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:21

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is expected to visit Sri Lanka in February as part of a planned Asia tour, a ..

Ceylon Land to invest Rs. 1.7 b in Shaw Wallace & Hedges Rights

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:20

Ceylon Land & Equity PLC said its Board has approved an investment of Rs. 1.7 billion to take up its entitlement in the Rights Issue of Shaw Wallace & ..

Carbon-neutral symposium on sustainable tourism highlights urgent need for viable change

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:04

By Uma Chandrasiri Industry leaders and sustainability advocates met at Thema Collections’ Amba Yaalu, Kandalama recently to discuss avenues of pr ..

Browns EV marks key milestone in Sri Lanka’s electric mobility journey

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Browns EV, the electric mobility arm of Brown and Company PLC under the LOLC Group, on Tuesday marked a defining moment in Sri Lanka’s electric mobi ..

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik TiECon 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Organised by TiE Colombo, the eve ..

CBSL Governor does not rule out changes to IMF program post-Ditwah

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:34

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday did not rule out any changes to the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund F ..

Tourism leaks $ 1.13 b annually as focus shifts from arrivals to value retention

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:30

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, struggling to attract high spenders, is estimated to lose $ 1.13 billion annually through economic leakages, despite gen ..

JKH posts strong 3Q earnings

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:28

Top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday announced strong earnings for the third quarter with all businesses reporting improved profitab ..

Altair issues over 100 title deeds post-ownership change

Thursday, 29 January 2026 05:26

Altair Residences has, over the past six months, seen over 100 individual title deeds being executed by apartment owners, providing owners with a clea ..

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Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

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Proposal to develop Sri Lanka as a retail tourism hub (3.0)

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:26

Context Globally retail tourism represents about 6%1 of travel and tourism’s direct contribution to world GDP. According to the World Travel and To ..

We do not age with time, we age with accumulation

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:24

Drawing more FDI: Strategy or wishful thinking?

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:22

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Politically motivated attacks against Attorney General

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Attorney General (AG) Parinda Ranasinghe has been facing intense attacks, criticism, as well as slander, particularly through social media. It is quit ..

Govt.’s state sector woes

Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:43

Construction sector’s recovery and challenges going forward

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 00:00

Criminal justice system is not beyond criticism

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 00:00

A city priced beyond its people

Monday, 26 January 2026 03:42

Audit firms under fresh scrutiny

Saturday, 24 January 2026 05:38

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TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik TiECon 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Organised by TiE Colombo, the eve ..

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EDB unveils flagship statistical publication ‘Export Performance Indicators 2024’

Kishan Vairavanathan joins Ceylon Land and Equity Board

IRD launches street survey in Colombo to widen tax net

Zakir Mohamedally appointed to CT Land Board

The Offices at Cinnamon Life achieves full occupancy

Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission meets in Colombo

CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged

BOI showcases University Towns as next growth frontier in education investment

PickMe posts record nine-month performance

Cabinet nods temporary extension of driving licence validity for Parliamentary approval

MTI commends Sri Lanka’s tourism resilience, cautions on longer-term risks

Validation workshops for National Export Development Plan 2025–2029

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka appoints Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer

Samsung awarded Superbrands Sri Lanka’s Choice 2025 in consumer electronics

Sri Lanka must rethink disaster response to break poverty cycles – Experts

Govt. seeks investors to develop land near Diyawanna Oya and Gregory Lake

Govt. cancels Korean-funded medical equipment loan project, shifts focus to Matara hospital

Cabinet approves implementation agreement for $ 3 m World Bank grant on ports and logistics

INFRACON 2026 to drive future of infrastructure and construction development in Sri Lanka

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

UDA Chairman Hemachandra joins Colombo Land and Development Board

Blue Diamonds appoints three finance professionals to Board

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Proposal to develop Sri Lanka as a retail tourism hub (3.0)

We do not age with time, we age with accumulation

Drawing more FDI: Strategy or wishful thinking?

A tale of two neighbours: The Tiger and the Lion

Indispensable if incomplete: Prof. G.L. Peiris’ peace process memoir

Justice, silence, and the growing crisis of rape in Sri Lanka

Chain of Responsibility: Strengthening accountability in Sri Lanka’s public institutions-Part II

Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill - The facade of ‘System Change’

Lessons for Sri Lanka from Mark Carney’s Davos intervention

Beyond demon or king: Why Ravana still matters in Sri Lanka

Fortresses and trade agreements

Trump’s colonial phase of Gaza ceasefire

Chain of Responsibility: Strengthening accountability in public institutions -Part I

Strategies for Sri Lanka to recover post-Ditwah disaster

Moral duty of Govt. to speak to parent-teachers before deciding to close schools

Sri Lanka’s skills gap: An economic reality we can no longer ignore

Predictive taxpayers and the future of revenue

Beyond BIA: Why Sri Lanka’s next tourism leap must take off from south

Breaking the stigma around mental health conversations in the workplace

Of moods, words and deeds: Being brilliant on basics

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

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Tourism leaks $ 1.13 b annually as focus shifts from arrivals to value retention

PickMe posts record nine-month performance

Ambeon Group makes voluntary takeover bid for Harischandra Mills

Yaden Laboratories expands: Unit II project officially launched in Katunayake

Fresh talks on port and Customs issues but no breakthrough

IFC tells Sri Lanka: Remember economic crisis, push back against bad policy

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EDB unveils flagship statistical publication ‘Export Performance Indicators 2024’

Kishan Vairavanathan joins Ceylon Land and Equity Board

IRD launches street survey in Colombo to widen tax net

Zakir Mohamedally appointed to CT Land Board

The Offices at Cinnamon Life achieves full occupancy

Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission meets in Colombo

CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged

BOI showcases University Towns as next growth frontier in education investment

PickMe posts record nine-month performance

Cabinet nods temporary extension of driving licence validity for Parliamentary approval

MTI commends Sri Lanka’s tourism resilience, cautions on longer-term risks

Validation workshops for National Export Development Plan 2025–2029

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka appoints Harendra Uyanage as Chief Creative Officer

Samsung awarded Superbrands Sri Lanka’s Choice 2025 in consumer electronics

Sri Lanka must rethink disaster response to break poverty cycles – Experts

Govt. seeks investors to develop land near Diyawanna Oya and Gregory Lake

Govt. cancels Korean-funded medical equipment loan project, shifts focus to Matara hospital

Cabinet approves implementation agreement for $ 3 m World Bank grant on ports and logistics

INFRACON 2026 to drive future of infrastructure and construction development in Sri Lanka

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

UDA Chairman Hemachandra joins Colombo Land and Development Board

Blue Diamonds appoints three finance professionals to Board

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