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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

Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka’s largest disaster and the path to resilient recovery

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:24

Building a safer Sri Lanka: A presidential appeal for a National Building and Development Code

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:22

Coping with and managing the agony and ecstasy of annual promotions

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:20

Digital banking fees in Sri Lanka: A case for reform

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:18

AI-enabled threat detection for Blockchain attacks

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:16

Unsung heroes of the Central Bank 1: Dr. A.G. Karunasena

Monday, 8 December 2025 01:15

Mammoth task to rebuild a nation: How Sri Lanka can rise from the debris

Monday, 8 December 2025 00:57

Will the response to Ditwah be worse than disaster itself?

Monday, 8 December 2025 00:50

Natural disasters and one-dimensional economies

Monday, 8 December 2025 00:34

Blockchain technology to upgrade credibility and efficiency in logistics sans corruption, malpractices, lethargy

Monday, 8 December 2025 00:33

How crises challenge leadership

Monday, 8 December 2025 00:26

An unhappy commentary

Saturday, 6 December 2025 00:39

Beyond the rain: Systemic lessons from the Ditwah catastrophe

Saturday, 6 December 2025 00:26

Experience on rebuilding funds: Selective amnesia?

Saturday, 6 December 2025 00:20

Secured Transactions Registry: Role of financial institutions

Friday, 5 December 2025 05:12

Rebuilding Sri Lanka beyond the catastrophe

Friday, 5 December 2025 02:59

The usual suspects crop up in post-disaster Sri Lanka

Friday, 5 December 2025 02:54

Who decides what ‘Rebuilding’ looks like after Ditwah?

Friday, 5 December 2025 00:00

Cyclone Ditwah damages over 3,200 industries

Over 3,200 industries across all categories have so far reported damage from Cyclone Ditwah, according to preliminary data compiled by the Industry Mi ..

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 ..

HNB tops TAB Global ranking as Sri Lanka’s Strongest Bank

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:02

HNB PLC has been awarded the title of Strongest Bank in Sri Lanka for 2025 by TAB Global. The recognition was confirmed following the release of the T ..

IMF postpones SL’s Fifth Review to assess emergency funding

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:56

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday confirmed that Sri Lanka’s request for $ 200 million in emergency financing now takes priority over ..

Reserves dip 3% to $ 6 b end-Nov.

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:50

Official reserves have dipped 3% from a month ago to $ 6.03 billion as of end-November 2025 from $ 6.21 billion in end-October, latest Central Bank of ..

IFC urges Sri Lanka to lock in reforms, leverage private capital to reach 7% growth target

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:46

International Finance Corporation (IFC) South Asia Regional Director Imad Fakhoury has urged Sri Lanka to move beyond economic stabilisation and decis ..

Unity Plaza lights up Colombo’s digital future with largest triple-faced LED display

Monday, 8 December 2025 02:56

Colombo welcomed a new chapter in its urban landscape on 3 December as Unity Plaza revealed Sri Lanka’s largest outdoor LED digital screen, drawing ..

Mrs India Pride of the Nation makes international debut in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 6 December 2025 13:48

Mrs India Pride of the Nation, one of India’s most respected and purpose-driven platforms for married women, is all set to make its grand internatio ..

Ditwah deaths exceed 607, over 2 m affected

Saturday, 6 December 2025 02:31

According to figures released by the Disaster Management Centre at 6 p.m. yesterday, the death toll from the islandwide severe weather has risen to 60 ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar today on “A Roadmap for Service Transformation”

Saturday, 6 December 2025 02:12

The Daily FT – ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL), together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, MBA Alumni ..

IMF says Sri Lanka’s $ 200 m rapid financing request under review after Cyclone Ditwah

Saturday, 6 December 2025 02:06

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou in a statement issued yesterday confirmed that the Government has requ ..

CBSL issues guidance on flood-damaged currency

Saturday, 6 December 2025 02:04

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday issued an advisory outlining how the public should manage wet or flood-affected currency notes followin ..

EDB says exports gaining momentum; targets $ 20 b milestone

Saturday, 6 December 2025 02:01

Sri Lanka’s export sector is showing renewed momentum with structural reforms, wider product development, and expanded support for small and medium ..

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 ..

Assetline Finance opens subscriptions for landmark Rs. 5 b debenture issue

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:20

Assetline Finance, the flagship company of the David Pieris Group’s financial services arm, has announced that subscriptions will open today (9) for ..

Rs. 80 b loan scheme for new entrepreneurs next month

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:59

A joint program by the Finance Ministry and the banking sector to provide loan facilities for new entrepreneurs is scheduled for launch in January nex ..

Govt. issues Budget Circular with extensive Ditwah relief package

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:52

The Finance Ministry has announced a wide-ranging financial support program for households and businesses hit by Cyclone Ditwah, as the Government mov ..

Don’t forget reforms because of Ditwah: CBSL Chief

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:48

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has warned that Sri Lanka cannot afford to forget the reform agenda that underpins ..

Sri Lanka to miss $ 18.2 b export target this year

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:43

Sri Lanka is projected to fall short of its export target of achieving $ 18.2 billion in 2025 due to external and internal shocks, though preparing fo ..

Over 25,000 tourists arrive amidst and post-Cyclone Ditwah

Saturday, 6 December 2025 15:30

Over 25,000 tourists have arrived amidst and post-Cyclone Ditwah prompting officials to express confidence that the country’s resilience despite nat ..

Budget 2026 clears final vote

Saturday, 6 December 2025 02:40

Parliament yesterday approved the third reading of Budget 2026 with 158 MPs in favour, one voting against, and two abstaining. ..

Cinnamon Life at COD gets 5-Star stamp

Saturday, 6 December 2025 02:17

ADB approves $ 100 m support to strengthen power sector reforms

Saturday, 6 December 2025 02:09

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 100 million policy-based loan to further support Sri Lanka in strengthening its power sector. This f ..

CSE down 5.35% during week, Rs. 424 b value wiped out

Saturday, 6 December 2025 02:04

The Colombo stock market closed the week in red yesterday with the benchmark index hitting a two-and-half-month low with Rs. 112.3 billion in value wi ..

Govt. announces disaster-related housing compensations

Saturday, 6 December 2025 02:03

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said the Government will provide Rs. 5 million for each home destroyed by Ditwa Cyclone-related flooding ..

Deputy Minister confirms tourism sector returns to normalcy

Saturday, 6 December 2025 01:57

Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe yesterday confirmed Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is “fully back to normal” following last week’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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Assetline Finance opens subscriptions for landmark Rs. 5 b debenture issue

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:20

Assetline Finance, the flagship company of the David Pieris Group’s financial services arm, has announced that subscriptions will open today (9) for ..

HNB tops TAB Global ranking as Sri Lanka’s Strongest Bank

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:02

HNB PLC has been awarded the title of Strongest Bank in Sri Lanka for 2025 by TAB Global. The recognition was confirmed following the release of the T ..

Rs. 80 b loan scheme for new entrepreneurs next month

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:59

A joint program by the Finance Ministry and the banking sector to provide loan facilities for new entrepreneurs is scheduled for launch in January nex ..

IMF postpones SL’s Fifth Review to assess emergency funding

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:56

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday confirmed that Sri Lanka’s request for $ 200 million in emergency financing now takes priority over ..

Govt. issues Budget Circular with extensive Ditwah relief package

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:52

The Finance Ministry has announced a wide-ranging financial support program for households and businesses hit by Cyclone Ditwah, as the Government mov ..

Reserves dip 3% to $ 6 b end-Nov.

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:50

Official reserves have dipped 3% from a month ago to $ 6.03 billion as of end-November 2025 from $ 6.21 billion in end-October, latest Central Bank of ..

Don’t forget reforms because of Ditwah: CBSL Chief

Monday, 8 December 2025 04:48

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has warned that Sri Lanka cannot afford to forget the reform agenda that underpins ..

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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

Sunday, 30 November 2025 20:17

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

Sunday, 30 November 2025 19:08

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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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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

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AI-enabled threat detection for Blockchain attacks

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:16

CICRA Campus concludes pioneering Certified Data Protection Officer Training Program

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:00

NCINGA showcases agentic AI future and Gemini Enterprise to leading Sri Lankan corporate entities

Friday, 28 November 2025 04:46

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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

VAT reform in a time of crisis

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:28

The 2026 VAT Tax Invoice Reform: A major milestone in Sri Lanka’s tax administration modernisation Sri Lanka’s VAT system is undergoing one of it ..

Rebuilding Sri Lanka cannot mean repeating what failed

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:26

Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka’s largest disaster and the path to resilient recovery

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:24

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Sri Lanka’s debt of gratitude after the cyclone

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 00:00

In the wake of the recent cyclone, one of the most devastating natural disasters to strike Sri Lanka in decades, our country is once again faced with ..

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

Cyclone Ditwah and Government’s lackadaisical preparedness and response

Friday, 5 December 2025 00:00

Public sector and Armed Forces work must be appreciated

Thursday, 4 December 2025 01:07

Cyclone Ditwah – testing Sri Lanka’s resilience once more

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:02

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

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

Nov. national sales average for tea strengthens

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

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

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

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

BOI Chief signals imminent breakthrough on long-delayed Sinopec investment deal

Serendib Flour Mills recognised for excellence at National Quality Awards

AmCham Sri Lanka and Wijeya Newspapers to host Farzana Baduel for strategic communications forum

Unity Plaza lights up Colombo’s digital future with largest triple-faced LED display

High powered delegation of Indian IT CEOs in town

People’s Bank partners Western Provincial Council to offer concessional MSME loans

Maldivian business magnate donates $200,000 to Sri Lanka

Apparel sector activates industry-wide relief, recovery effort

SLT‑Mobitel calls for public support to keep Sri Lanka connected

JXG’s Holistic Leadership Summit 2025 champions blueprint for corporate steadiness and human-centred growth

Strong quarter underscores JKH’s strength and strategic momentum

Over 19,000 overseas workers contribute to relief fund

VFS Global donates Rs. 7.5 m for Sri Lanka’s relief work

CH17 to allocate 10,000 privilege cards to volunteers to mark Ditwah relief and aid

Hutch contributes Rs. 60 m to support cyclone-affected communities

OPA members, associations unite to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Columnist

VAT reform in a time of crisis

Rebuilding Sri Lanka cannot mean repeating what failed

Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka’s largest disaster and the path to resilient recovery

Building a safer Sri Lanka: A presidential appeal for a National Building and Development Code

Coping with and managing the agony and ecstasy of annual promotions

Digital banking fees in Sri Lanka: A case for reform

AI-enabled threat detection for Blockchain attacks

Unsung heroes of the Central Bank 1: Dr. A.G. Karunasena

Mammoth task to rebuild a nation: How Sri Lanka can rise from the debris

Will the response to Ditwah be worse than disaster itself?

Natural disasters and one-dimensional economies

Blockchain technology to upgrade credibility and efficiency in logistics sans corruption, malpractices, lethargy

How crises challenge leadership

An unhappy commentary

Beyond the rain: Systemic lessons from the Ditwah catastrophe

Experience on rebuilding funds: Selective amnesia?

Secured Transactions Registry: Role of financial institutions

Rebuilding Sri Lanka beyond the catastrophe

The usual suspects crop up in post-disaster Sri Lanka

Who decides what ‘Rebuilding’ looks like after Ditwah?

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Foreign fund says Sri Lanka now one of its top picks

Unsung heroes of the Central Bank 1: Dr. A.G. Karunasena

Maldivian business magnate donates $200,000 to Sri Lanka

Unity Plaza lights up Colombo’s digital future with largest triple-faced LED display

Sri Lanka to unveil sweeping tariff overhaul next year: Official

High powered delegation of Indian IT CEOs in town

Strong quarter underscores JKH’s strength and strategic momentum

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

Sri Lanka to miss $ 18.2 b export target this year

Who decides what ‘Rebuilding’ looks like after Ditwah?

Business News

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

Nov. national sales average for tea strengthens

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

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

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

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

BOI Chief signals imminent breakthrough on long-delayed Sinopec investment deal

Serendib Flour Mills recognised for excellence at National Quality Awards

AmCham Sri Lanka and Wijeya Newspapers to host Farzana Baduel for strategic communications forum

Unity Plaza lights up Colombo’s digital future with largest triple-faced LED display

High powered delegation of Indian IT CEOs in town

People’s Bank partners Western Provincial Council to offer concessional MSME loans

Maldivian business magnate donates $200,000 to Sri Lanka

Apparel sector activates industry-wide relief, recovery effort

SLT‑Mobitel calls for public support to keep Sri Lanka connected

JXG’s Holistic Leadership Summit 2025 champions blueprint for corporate steadiness and human-centred growth

Strong quarter underscores JKH’s strength and strategic momentum

Over 19,000 overseas workers contribute to relief fund

VFS Global donates Rs. 7.5 m for Sri Lanka’s relief work

CH17 to allocate 10,000 privilege cards to volunteers to mark Ditwah relief and aid

Hutch contributes Rs. 60 m to support cyclone-affected communities

OPA members, associations unite to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah

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HNB tops TAB Global ranking as Sri Lanka’s Strongest Bank