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From disaster to recovery: Making the case for climate finance in post-flood rebuilding in Sri Lanka

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:30

Why Sri Lanka needs a National Budget Performance and Evaluation Office now more than ever

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:28

A call to protect Sri Lanka’s tourism investors

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:26

Preparing for the unpredictable: Why contingency planning must become Sri Lanka’s national discipline

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:24

Greening the tax system

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:22

A new era for microfinance and money lending in Sri Lanka

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:20

Myth of the 76-year-curse and the failed post-Independence political elite

Thursday, 11 December 2025 05:10

What it means to live with memory loss and dementia

Thursday, 11 December 2025 05:04

Doctors, patients and hospitals: A growing concern that demands urgent attention

Thursday, 11 December 2025 04:59

How Sri Lankan workplace culture allows fraud to thrive — and what we can do about it

Thursday, 11 December 2025 04:50

Rebuilding housing post-Ditwah: Lessons from Sri Lanka’s tsunami experience

Thursday, 11 December 2025 04:45

Sri Lanka’s tourism narrative is being written online; We must shape it now

Thursday, 11 December 2025 04:39

Why Sri Lanka must step up for children orphaned by Ditwah cyclone

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 02:10

Adapting to global trade shifts: Strategic opportunities for Sri Lanka amid US tariff measures

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 01:55

From “Helping Hambantota” to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka”: A tale of two disasters and two leaderships

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 01:01

Cyclone Ditwah: A harsh reflection of Sri Lanka’s early-warning gap

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 00:58

Then as farce, now as tragedy: The second coming of Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 00:00

Rebuild Sri Lanka Better: A plea of Wildlife and Nature Protection Society

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 00:00

VAT reform in a time of crisis

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:28

Rebuilding Sri Lanka cannot mean repeating what failed

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:26

UN appeals for $ 35.3 m to aid Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka

By Charumini de Silva The United Nations and humanitarian partners yesterday launched a Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) seeking $ 35.3 million (ar ..

UN warns “world is not prepared” for escalating climate disasters

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:30

The United Nations yesterday issued a stark warning that the world is increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, with current systems, financi ..

Akbar Brothers honoured at 27th Presidential Export Awards

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:25

Akbar Brothers, the country’s top exporter of Ceylon Tea, yesterday won the Overall Award for Net Foreign Exchange Earner at the 27th Presidential ..

ADB grants $ 200 m loan for water, food security in North Central Province

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:23

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said it has approved a $ 200 million loan to support the ongoing Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka’ ..

New 3% concessionary loan scheme to support 130,000 MSMEs from next year

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:21

In a bid to revitalise micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by recent disasters, the Government has decided to launch the RE-MSME PLU ..

MIT and Microsoft to support data collection on damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:25

Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has stated that the Department of National Planning has launc ..

SEC clears $ 53 m Mazagon deal for Colombo Dockyard

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:22

Capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has granted approval for Onomichi Dockyard Company Ltd., to sell ..

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund gets Rs. 1.9 b worth support

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:21

Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday revealed that Rs. 1,893 million has been received i ..

Cargills Bank announces Rs. 2.5 b rights issue

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:18

Cargills Bank PLC has proposed a Rs. 2.5 billion rights issue to boost its capital position and support lending expansion. ..

External debt up $ 100 m QoQ to $ 37.2 b by end Sept.

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 03:08

The external debt stock reached $ 37,238 million at end-September 2025, rising $ 100 million from the previous quarter, according to the Public Debt M ..

SL gets $ 30 m World Bank loan to boost renewable energy, grid capacity

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 03:05

Sri Lanka has secured a $ 30 million loan from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to support the implementation o ..

HNB Rs. 10 b Sustainable Bond Issue oversubscribed

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 03:02

Hatton National Bank PLC yesterday announced that its Sustainable Bond issue has been oversubscribed, after receiving applications exceeding Rs. 10 bi ..

Regulator suspends Sanasa Life registration for three weeks

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 03:01

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC yesterday said that its licence to conduct long-term insurance business has been suspended by the Insurance Regulato ..

President signals security-law overhaul, commitment to rights-focused governance

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:27

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake used his Newsweek interview to outline a reform agenda aimed at dismantling Sri Lanka’s most controversial securi ..

CHEC Deputy MD says Port City Colombo ready for business with $ 1.3 b in investments secured

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:24

By Charumini de Silva CHEC Port City Colombo Deputy Managing Director Thulci Aluwihare said Colombo Port City is now positioned as Sri Lanka’s firs ..

SL draws over 43,000 tourists in first week of December despite Ditwah

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:22

The tourism industry has posted a strong opening week for December, welcoming 43,329 visitors in the first seven days of the month despite the disrupt ..

US ready for tariff talks with Sri Lanka

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:28

The President’s Media Division yesterday said that visiting US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has conveyed to Preside ..

Cabraal discharged on condition he compensates Central Bank in three months

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:24

By Sarasi Wijeratne Former Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal was given a conditional discharge by the Colombo High Court ..

Softlogic Finance to reduce stated capital and write off Rs. 7.6 b retained loss

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:22

Softlogic Finance PLC yesterday announced that its Board of Directors has resolved to reduce the company’s stated capital to write off accumulated l ..

Assetline Finance’s landmark Rs. 5 b listed debt issue oversubscribed

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:20

Assetline Finance’s debut into the listed capital market was a success with its Rs. 5 billion debenture issue oversubscribed and subscription lists ..

HNB honoured as ‘Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025’

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:23

London-based The Financial Times publication ‘The Banker’ magazine has honoured Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) with the prestigious Bracken Award ..

Govt. in fresh push to expand tax net via voluntary compliance

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:22

With Ditwah Cyclone adding tremendous strain on the Government to maintain its fiscal discipline while supporting the economy’s recovery, the Financ ..

High Court dismisses Greek Bonds case; Cabraal and others discharged

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:19

The High Court yesterday threw out the long-running corruption case filed against former Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraa ..

Sri Lanka must prioritise sustainable destination management as global tourism trends shift: Expert

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 03:09

Intrepid Travel Asia–Australia Managing Director Natalie Kidd said Sri Lanka must urgently decide the kind of tourism future it wants and embed stro ..

CoPF endorses Rs. 50 b supplementary allocation for disaster relief

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 03:06

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), chaired by MP Dr. Harsha de Silva in a special sitting held on 5 December, considered a resolution to allocate ..

Bandaranaike Foundation donates Rs. 250 m for disaster relief

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 03:03

The Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation, headed by former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has contributed Rs. 250 million to the Go ..

SEC issues fresh warning

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 03:02

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) yesterday warned the investing public that “Gladius South Asia” is not licenced by the S ..

AKD uses Newsweek interview to pitch investment agenda and climate-finance needs

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:28

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake used an interview with US publication Newsweek to outline the Government’s priorities at a moment when the countr ..

Moody’s says SL faces significant credit impact from Ditwah

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:26

Moody’s Investors Service has warned that the recent climate-driven natural disasters across South and Southeast Asia pose its most significant cred ..

Jetstar to launch Australia’s only low-cost direct flights to SL

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:23

Jetstar will take off for the first time from Australia to Sri Lanka in August next year, with the launch of the only direct low-cost service from Mel ..

Lulu’s Yusuff Ali leads UAE residents’ aid for Sri Lanka with Rs. 32 m donation

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:21

Abu Dhabi-headquartered Lulu Group Chairman Yusuff Ali MA has led the United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents supporting ongoing cyclone relief and rec ..

UN warns “world is not prepared” for escalating climate disasters

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:30

The United Nations yesterday issued a stark warning that the world is increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, with current systems, financi ..

US ready for tariff talks with Sri Lanka

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:28

The President’s Media Division yesterday said that visiting US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has conveyed to Preside ..

Akbar Brothers honoured at 27th Presidential Export Awards

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:25

Akbar Brothers, the country’s top exporter of Ceylon Tea, yesterday won the Overall Award for Net Foreign Exchange Earner at the 27th Presidential ..

Cabraal discharged on condition he compensates Central Bank in three months

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:24

By Sarasi Wijeratne Former Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal was given a conditional discharge by the Colombo High Court ..

ADB grants $ 200 m loan for water, food security in North Central Province

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:23

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said it has approved a $ 200 million loan to support the ongoing Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka’ ..

Softlogic Finance to reduce stated capital and write off Rs. 7.6 b retained loss

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:22

Softlogic Finance PLC yesterday announced that its Board of Directors has resolved to reduce the company’s stated capital to write off accumulated l ..

New 3% concessionary loan scheme to support 130,000 MSMEs from next year

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:21

In a bid to revitalise micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by recent disasters, the Government has decided to launch the RE-MSME PLU ..

Assetline Finance’s landmark Rs. 5 b listed debt issue oversubscribed

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:20

Assetline Finance’s debut into the listed capital market was a success with its Rs. 5 billion debenture issue oversubscribed and subscription lists ..

MIT and Microsoft to support data collection on damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:25

Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has stated that the Department of National Planning has launc ..

HNB honoured as ‘Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025’

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:23

London-based The Financial Times publication ‘The Banker’ magazine has honoured Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) with the prestigious Bracken Award ..

SEC clears $ 53 m Mazagon deal for Colombo Dockyard

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:22

Capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has granted approval for Onomichi Dockyard Company Ltd., to sell ..

Govt. in fresh push to expand tax net via voluntary compliance

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:22

With Ditwah Cyclone adding tremendous strain on the Government to maintain its fiscal discipline while supporting the economy’s recovery, the Financ ..

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund gets Rs. 1.9 b worth support

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:21

Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday revealed that Rs. 1,893 million has been received i ..

High Court dismisses Greek Bonds case; Cabraal and others discharged

Thursday, 11 December 2025 06:19

The High Court yesterday threw out the long-running corruption case filed against former Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraa ..

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Japan deploys disaster relief medical team to support Sri Lanka

Friday, 5 December 2025 22:16

Japan has sent a 27-member Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team to Sri Lanka to assist ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation caused b ..

UAE sends second batch of disaster relief to Sri Lanka

Thursday, 4 December 2025 12:53

Navy rescues 157 people as floods worsen in Mannar

Monday, 1 December 2025 22:32

President urges business sector support for national relief and recovery efforts

Sunday, 30 November 2025 21:20

Indian Navy helicopters rescue eight in flood-hit Pannala

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SLAF Bell 212 helicopter involved in disaster relief crashes into Gin River

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

Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:28

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week showcases 18 designers at Cinnamon Life

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 00:00

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Sophos launches Authorised Training Centre in Colombo in partnership with Sinetcom

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:10

Dialog Axiata’s Sandra De Zoysa named among “Top 40 Future of CX Leaders 2026”

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:06

Edinborough Food Products signs with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (GROW with SAP) partnering PBSS Group

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Santani Foundation presents “Gurukulaya”

Saturday, 6 December 2025 01:00

For the first time in history, the Santani Foundation has stepped up as a private entity to foster the dying art of traditional Kandyan dance form, wi ..

Tiesh partners Infinite Grace Foundation to champion mental health, rehabilitation, and social upliftment

Saturday, 6 December 2025 00:54

Lungi puts Sri Lankan flavours on global map with back-to-back Michelin honours

Saturday, 6 December 2025 00:49

Opinion and Issues

From disaster to recovery: Making the case for climate finance in post-flood rebuilding in Sri Lanka

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:30

Sri Lanka’s 2025 floods, intensified by Cyclone Ditwah, have forced the country into one of the most consequential fiscal conversations of the decad ..

Why Sri Lanka needs a National Budget Performance and Evaluation Office now more than ever

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:28

A call to protect Sri Lanka’s tourism investors

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:26

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Effective provision of relief to victims of Cyclone Ditwah

Friday, 12 December 2025 00:00

In the aftermath of the devastating Cyclone Ditwah which caused massive losses to a number of families in the country, the Government is now facing th ..

Putting the brakes on migration a no-win situation

Thursday, 11 December 2025 04:36

Watagala’s threat to Freedom of Expression

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 01:54

Sri Lanka’s debt of gratitude after the cyclone

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:00

Role of the Opposition in a time of national crisis

Monday, 8 December 2025 01:33

Children, women need special focus in aftermath of Ditwah devastation

Saturday, 6 December 2025 00:37

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

Banking assets up 16% YoY to Rs. 24.5 t in 9M

Cabinet green lights procuring range of vehicles and equipment to boost primary health care system

Viet Nam trade delegation signals timely investment momentum for SL’s post-cyclone recovery

Sri Lanka pavilion gains prominent attention at Productronica 2025 in Germany

US Fed delivers third rate cut of the year

Unilever says Sri Lanka still well-poised for growth despite small market size

Nation branding ‘earned, not advertised’: Mudadeniya

Hemas listed in Forbes’ Top 200 Under A Billion in Asia for 2025

Sri Lanka to showcase largest-ever B2B country pavilion at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai

Hela Apparel outlines Rs. 15.1 b debt restructuring terms

Work in Sri Lanka to unite global talent and local industry leaders

ChatGPT becomes world’s most downloaded app

Ceylon Chamber partners members, relief agencies to deliver Cyclone Ditwah support

Colombo Gateway One future landmark shaping Port City Colombo’s skyline

Plantations veteran Sunil Poholiyadda joins Colombo Fort Land Board

Sri Lankan firms seek partnerships at India’s EXCON 2025

EDB launches fast-track relief to support exporters affected by adverse weather

Pathfinder Foundation conducts high-level event on management of public finance

Tea industry stands strong as CTTA confirms swift return to normal operations

China trade surplus tops $ 1 t for first time amid pivot to counter US lull

Axiata sees Sri Lanka emerging as digital investment hub: Group CEO Vivek Sood

Nov. national sales average for tea strengthens

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From disaster to recovery: Making the case for climate finance in post-flood rebuilding in Sri Lanka

Why Sri Lanka needs a National Budget Performance and Evaluation Office now more than ever

A call to protect Sri Lanka’s tourism investors

Preparing for the unpredictable: Why contingency planning must become Sri Lanka’s national discipline

Greening the tax system

A new era for microfinance and money lending in Sri Lanka

Myth of the 76-year-curse and the failed post-Independence political elite

What it means to live with memory loss and dementia

Doctors, patients and hospitals: A growing concern that demands urgent attention

How Sri Lankan workplace culture allows fraud to thrive — and what we can do about it

Rebuilding housing post-Ditwah: Lessons from Sri Lanka’s tsunami experience

Sri Lanka’s tourism narrative is being written online; We must shape it now

Why Sri Lanka must step up for children orphaned by Ditwah cyclone

Adapting to global trade shifts: Strategic opportunities for Sri Lanka amid US tariff measures

From “Helping Hambantota” to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka”: A tale of two disasters and two leaderships

Cyclone Ditwah: A harsh reflection of Sri Lanka’s early-warning gap

Then as farce, now as tragedy: The second coming of Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority

Rebuild Sri Lanka Better: A plea of Wildlife and Nature Protection Society

VAT reform in a time of crisis

Rebuilding Sri Lanka cannot mean repeating what failed

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Banking assets up 16% YoY to Rs. 24.5 t in 9M

Cabinet green lights procuring range of vehicles and equipment to boost primary health care system

Viet Nam trade delegation signals timely investment momentum for SL’s post-cyclone recovery

Sri Lanka pavilion gains prominent attention at Productronica 2025 in Germany

US Fed delivers third rate cut of the year

Unilever says Sri Lanka still well-poised for growth despite small market size

Nation branding ‘earned, not advertised’: Mudadeniya

Hemas listed in Forbes’ Top 200 Under A Billion in Asia for 2025

Sri Lanka to showcase largest-ever B2B country pavilion at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai

Hela Apparel outlines Rs. 15.1 b debt restructuring terms

Work in Sri Lanka to unite global talent and local industry leaders

ChatGPT becomes world’s most downloaded app

Ceylon Chamber partners members, relief agencies to deliver Cyclone Ditwah support

Colombo Gateway One future landmark shaping Port City Colombo’s skyline

Plantations veteran Sunil Poholiyadda joins Colombo Fort Land Board

Sri Lankan firms seek partnerships at India’s EXCON 2025

EDB launches fast-track relief to support exporters affected by adverse weather

Pathfinder Foundation conducts high-level event on management of public finance

Tea industry stands strong as CTTA confirms swift return to normal operations

China trade surplus tops $ 1 t for first time amid pivot to counter US lull

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Nov. national sales average for tea strengthens

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