Friday, 31 March 2023 00:00

SL at crossroad; last chance to forge ahead or fail: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday declared that Sri Lanka is at a crossroad and it was the nation’s last chance to forge ahead or fail. He m ..

Govt. updates global creditors, investors on IMF deal and next steps

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:50

Sri Lanka yesterday held an investor presentation in order to explain the current macroeconomic situation and outlined the key pillars and objectives ..

Hayleys takes over control of Horana Plantations for Rs. 700 m

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:42

Hayleys Group on Wednesday acquired the 51% control of Horana Plantations from Vallibel One for Rs. 700 million. On Wednesday 12.8 million shares of ..

Reyaz Mihular appointed to SLT Board

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:35

Top professional Reyaz Mihular has been appointed to the Board of Sri Lanka Telecom as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from yesterda ..

THASL hails President’s efforts to secure IMF funding and reduce cost of essentials

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:25

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) yesterday commended the efforts made by President Ranil Wickramasinghe and senior Government officials to ..

Divestiture of SOEs: Govt. calls for EOIs for transaction advisors

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:27

The Government is calling for Expression of Interest for transaction advisors to handle the divestiture of stakes in select State Owned Enterprises (S ..

CPC slashes fuel prices across board after protests-led queues

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:26

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday announced reduced fuel prices across the board, after one day of protests-led queues countrywi ..

ComBank launches LankaPay cards in partnership with JCB Intl.

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:22

Sri Lanka’s payment cards domain took a giant leap yesterday when the Commercial Bank of Ceylon in collaboration with LankaPay launched a national c ..

Sri Lanka-Thailand conclude fourth round talks on FTA

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:21

The fourth round of negotiations on the proposed Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) was held in Colombo from 27 to 29 March 2023. ..

Sigiriya to become Sri Lanka’s first sustainable tourism destination

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 01:19

The Cabinet of Ministers approved a Master Plan to develop Sigiriya, as the country’s first sustainable tourist destination with the contribution of ..

Amnesty Intl. sirens deterioration of human rights in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 01:17

The failure of global and regional institutions – hamstrung by the self-interest of their members – to respond adequately to global conflicts, cli ..

President to keynote CA Sri Lanka’s ’Economic Dialogue - IMF and Beyond’ forum tomorrow

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 01:15

In its standing as the national body of accountants, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will hold a CEO discussion tit ..

Five intervening petitions filed in support of Central Bank Bill

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:48

Five intervening petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court in support of the proposed Central Bank Bill. The move comes after several parti ..

German multinational B. Braun’s Lanka MD to keynote Daily FT-Interbrand Women’s Day gala next Friday

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:40

German multinational and one of the world’s largest medical and pharmaceutical device companies B. Braun’s Sri Lanka and Maldives Managing Directo ..

Alumex solidifies global presence with innovative export strategies

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:30

Alumex PLC, a leading manufacturer of high-quality aluminium profiles and a subsidiary of the Hayleys Group, has set its sights on expanding its value ..

Govt. axes CPC trade union privileges: Kanchana

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:27

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday revealed that the Government axed some of the privileges enjoyed by the Ceylon Petroleum Corpo ..

Bus, three-wheel prices reduced following fuel price revision

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:26

Coinciding with the reduced fuel prices, bus fares have been reduced by 12.9%, whilst also reducing three-wheel fares by Rs. 20 per kilometre with eff ..

Norway’s Viking Neptune calls at Colombo port

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:25

The Norwegian-owned Viking Cruise line’s “Viking Neptune” super luxury cruise ship recently made her maiden call at the Port of Colombo (POC), m ..

CSE achieves welcome rebound

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:22

The Colombo stock market bounced back yesterday with improved turnover due to strategic deals. ..

New legal framework to strengthen food security in the country: Dr. Batagoda

Thursday, 30 March 2023 00:01

Although ensuring food security and combating hunger were the most challenging issues in Sri Lanka due to the existing socio-economic crisis, under th ..

RW gives notice of removal for PUCSL Chief; Ratnayake denies charges, says move is malicious

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 01:18

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued 7-day notice of removal of Public Utilities of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman citing five grounds which Janaka R ..

Mastercard backs Interbrand -Daily FT International Women’s Day 2023 gala as strategic partner

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 01:16

Interbrand, in association with the Daily FT and Mastercard, will celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day on the theme of “DigitALL: Inn ..

Cabinet nod to establish 135 MW solar power plant in Sampur

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 01:15

The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday approved the establishment of a 135 MW solar power project in Sampur, Trincomalee. Cabinet... The ..

Govt. updates global creditors, investors on IMF deal and next steps

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:50

Sri Lanka yesterday held an investor presentation in order to explain the current macroeconomic situation and outlined the key pillars and objectives ..

Five intervening petitions filed in support of Central Bank Bill

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:48

Five intervening petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court in support of the proposed Central Bank Bill. The move comes after several parti ..

Hayleys takes over control of Horana Plantations for Rs. 700 m

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:42

Hayleys Group on Wednesday acquired the 51% control of Horana Plantations from Vallibel One for Rs. 700 million. On Wednesday 12.8 million shares of ..

German multinational B. Braun’s Lanka MD to keynote Daily FT-Interbrand Women’s Day gala next Friday

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:40

German multinational and one of the world’s largest medical and pharmaceutical device companies B. Braun’s Sri Lanka and Maldives Managing Directo ..

Reyaz Mihular appointed to SLT Board

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:35

Top professional Reyaz Mihular has been appointed to the Board of Sri Lanka Telecom as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from yesterda ..

Alumex solidifies global presence with innovative export strategies

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:30

Alumex PLC, a leading manufacturer of high-quality aluminium profiles and a subsidiary of the Hayleys Group, has set its sights on expanding its value ..

THASL hails President’s efforts to secure IMF funding and reduce cost of essentials

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:25

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) yesterday commended the efforts made by President Ranil Wickramasinghe and senior Government officials to ..

Govt. axes CPC trade union privileges: Kanchana

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:27

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday revealed that the Government axed some of the privileges enjoyed by the Ceylon Petroleum Corpo ..

Divestiture of SOEs: Govt. calls for EOIs for transaction advisors

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:27

The Government is calling for Expression of Interest for transaction advisors to handle the divestiture of stakes in select State Owned Enterprises (S ..

Bus, three-wheel prices reduced following fuel price revision

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:26

Coinciding with the reduced fuel prices, bus fares have been reduced by 12.9%, whilst also reducing three-wheel fares by Rs. 20 per kilometre with eff ..

CPC slashes fuel prices across board after protests-led queues

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:26

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday announced reduced fuel prices across the board, after one day of protests-led queues countrywi ..

Norway’s Viking Neptune calls at Colombo port

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:25

The Norwegian-owned Viking Cruise line’s “Viking Neptune” super luxury cruise ship recently made her maiden call at the Port of Colombo (POC), m ..

ComBank launches LankaPay cards in partnership with JCB Intl.

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:22

Sri Lanka’s payment cards domain took a giant leap yesterday when the Commercial Bank of Ceylon in collaboration with LankaPay launched a national c ..

CSE achieves welcome rebound

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:22

The Colombo stock market bounced back yesterday with improved turnover due to strategic deals. ..

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’’This is our last chance to forge ahead’’ The President said delivering the keynote address at the ‘Economic Dialogue- IMF & Beyond’

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:47

Sri Lanka has a final opportunity to progress and it is imperative for everyone to collaborate in creating a prosperous community for future generatio ..

Govt. axes CPC trade union privileges: Kanchana

Thursday, 30 March 2023 13:00

The government intends to make Sri Lanka the region’s first green economy

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 10:10

Kanchana instructs CPC and CPSTL heads to take stern action against employees who disrupt fuel distribution

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 23:51

Stern action against BIA employees who do not behave politely: Minister

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 19:33

UNFPA commends Sri Lanka on developing robust national evaluation capacities

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 17:39

FT Click

HNB rewards top performers at 3rd annual Wholesale Banking Group Conference 2023

Tuesday, 14 March 2023 00:00

Anka EnergyX partners with Harnyss, USA for first hydrogen SME smart grid in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 8 March 2023 00:54

IT / Telecom / Tech

IT offshore provider CMS celebrates 25th anniversary in Sri Lanka

Monday, 20 March 2023 01:25

Microsoft applies AI powers to Excel, Outlook

Monday, 20 March 2023 01:23

SLT-Mobitel Enterprise empowers MSMEs with comprehensive innovative solutions

Monday, 20 March 2023 01:15

FT Lite

‘Encounters’ by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka closes

Saturday, 25 March 2023 00:00

‘Encounters’ curated by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) closed on 19 March, at its premises on the Ground flo ..

Style and cheer at ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ premiere by Scope Cinemas

Saturday, 25 March 2023 00:00

SOZO launches fabulous mixers

Saturday, 25 March 2023 00:00

Opinion and Issues

IMF’s concern on corruption

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:15

Two Mission Chiefs of IMF, Peter Breuer and Masahiro Nozaki, in their opening remarks to a press briefing of the Executive Board Approval of EFF for S ..

Strikes and protests: Everything, everywhere, all at once to block IMF

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:10

New Central Bank Act 2023: Should the Central Bank of Sri Lanka be independent?

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:05

FT View - Editorial

Teach men to fish ‘sustainably’

Friday, 31 March 2023 00:00

It is no surprise that Sri Lanka being an Island Nation relies on its fisheries industry. It is one of the top fishing countries in the world, accordi ..

Challenge of keeping HR front and centre amidst economic crisis

Thursday, 30 March 2023 00:01

Fueled up for greater competition

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 00:00

Not the TRC dance again

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 00:00

Money for everything other than elections

Monday, 27 March 2023 01:58

Time to dump Sections 365 and 365A into dustbins of history

Saturday, 25 March 2023 00:00

Special Report

Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production Industry of Sri Lanka for 2023

Tuesday, 21 March 2023 01:12

Manufacturing and Production (M&P) for the domestic and international market has long played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s economic output. The Worl ..

“By the end of 2023, we can achieve economic growth”: President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Thursday, 9 February 2023 00:01

Best workplaces in the logistics and transportation industry of Sri Lanka for 2022

Thursday, 19 January 2023 00:00

Business News

EDB empowers women-led businesses to succeed

Serenia Residences partners Interbrand Daily FT IWD 2023 gala

ITC meets Trade Minister to present game-changing e-Certificate of Origin system for exporters

HSR Engineering rebrands as Megakem Engineering to leverage product expertise with sister company

SLT-MOBITEL partners with Prime Group ‘The Grand’

Sri Lanka ready to mobilise green energy investments: Ruwan

Govt. intends resolving construction industry issues: Sagala

Advocata launches ‘Women’s Policy Action Network’ supported by Netherlands Embassy

Germany’s Bentlage looking to set up in Sri Lanka: BOI

Quality and standards ecosystem imperative to national development

SLNAC meets with Department of Commerce officials to develop Sri Lanka as an Arbitration Hub

EUSL-Energy: A first for Sri Lanka and a must for the future we want

Ramesh Dassanayake, to lead Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni Association in 2023/2024

Exterminators records 48% in capital gains and dividend pay-out of Rs. 31.5m one year after listing

ComBank conducts programme for women MSMEs in Celebration of Women’s month

Material handling and storage solutions specialists Hayleys Aventura expands

Hatch opens applications for AccelerateHer 2.0

Sierra begins New Year with initiatives to achieve net carbon zero status by 2025

Noritake Lanka Porcelain first in industry to obtain ISO-accredited Carbon Footprint Verification

Lanka’s first ever Agripreneur Conference on Thursday by SLAF

FT NEWS

BASL reiterates lawyer’s professional entitlement to represent a client

Lankan envoy in India Moragoda meets RBI Governor to discuss bilateral economic cooperation

Sri Lankan Muslim community invites all to join for Iftar on Sunday

IMF won’t fix problems, we must forge our own: Marikkar

UNFPA commends Sri Lanka on developing robust national evaluation capacities

School essay competition from Sri Lanka-Thailand Society to commemorate 25th anniversary

Govt. to make Sri Lanka first green economy in region

Sri Lanka Press Institute’s “ChangeMaker” receives Merit Award at e-Swabhimani 2021

G.L. voices opposition to attempts to restructure domestic debt

“Unbowed & Unafraid” biography of Lasantha Wickrematunge debuts

GotaGoGama attack: Petition against SDIG Tennakoon dismissed

FT TV

’’This is our last chance to forge ahead’’ The President said delivering the keynote address at the ‘Economic Dialogue- IMF & Beyond’

Govt. axes CPC trade union privileges: Kanchana

The government intends to make Sri Lanka the region’s first green economy

Kanchana instructs CPC and CPSTL heads to take stern action against employees who disrupt fuel distribution

Today's Columnists

Viability of water desalination to quench the thirst

IMF’s concern on corruption

Strikes and protests: Everything, everywhere, all at once to block IMF

New Central Bank Act 2023: Should the Central Bank of Sri Lanka be independent?

How independent should a Central Bank be?

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s economic model and main enemy

EUSL-Energy: A first for Sri Lanka and a must for the future we want

Breaking the cycle of debt: Finding sustainable solutions

Recent trends of labour migration in Sri Lanka

Loans to the rescue, but what of governance and political will?

FT TV

’’This is our last chance to forge ahead’’ The President said delivering the keynote address at the ‘Economic Dialogue- IMF & Beyond’

Govt. axes CPC trade union privileges: Kanchana

The government intends to make Sri Lanka the region’s first green economy

Kanchana instructs CPC and CPSTL heads to take stern action against employees who disrupt fuel distribution

Today's Columnists

Viability of water desalination to quench the thirst

IMF’s concern on corruption

Strikes and protests: Everything, everywhere, all at once to block IMF

New Central Bank Act 2023: Should the Central Bank of Sri Lanka be independent?

How independent should a Central Bank be?

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s economic model and main enemy

EUSL-Energy: A first for Sri Lanka and a must for the future we want

Breaking the cycle of debt: Finding sustainable solutions

Recent trends of labour migration in Sri Lanka

Loans to the rescue, but what of governance and political will?

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’’This is our last chance to forge ahead’’ The President said delivering the keynote address at the ‘Economic Dialogue- IMF & Beyond’