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How SL can protect economy, tourism and public confidence amidst ME war

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:17

Ageing parents in a world of migration

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:14

The petrodollar system: Architecture, power, and emerging fault lines of de-dollarisation

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:10

Drug quality conundrum in Sri Lanka, the law and compliance

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:08

Can the Middle East crisis resurrect Sri Lanka’s “ghost airport”?

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:30

Calm before the storm: Rethinking disaster risk reduction in Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:25

Narratives, security, and social cohesion: Rethinking the discourse on Islamic ideologies in Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:10

Nuclear fission to heat up Torrington this weekend

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:10

The petrodollar strategy – Why the global power shift matters for Sri Lanka

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:01

The JR I disliked — A review of courage, candour and historical balance

Friday, 27 March 2026 00:00

Preventable global conflict, targeting China, Lanka’s vulnerability and leadership deficit

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:30

Food insecurity is the ‘hidden devil’ of global conflicts: The case of urea

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:24

Can Hambantota International Port unlock Mattala’s strategic potential?

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:22

Increasing national productivity is futile when citizenry bucks the system and refuses to save itself

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s “Anthropogenic Foreign Policy” is a lighthouse in Indian Ocean: Prof. Patrick Mendis

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:00

When the war drops a bomb in our backyard

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:22

Peter’s and Zahira exit with heads held up

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:20

What the Diego Garcia strike means for Sri Lanka and the wider region

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:20

Why Good HR sits at the very heart of business success

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:16

Purposeful leadership: A new series for a changing world

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:14

Trade reforms slow as Govt. phases cess rollback

Industry Ministry Secretary Thilaka Jayasundara yesterday said the cess tax on imports will not be fully removed from 1 April, with the Government opt ..

Court of Appeal rules in favour of CBSL over EPF RTI

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:52

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, setting aside a decision of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission that h ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar today on “AI and Jobs – What Survives, Evolves, Disappears”

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:48

The Daily FT – ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Employers Federati ..

India, Vietnam cut fuel import taxes

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:47

India and Vietnam have both slashed taxes on fuel in a bid to contain the impact on domestic costs from rising global oil prices. ..

Apparel exports decline in Feb. amid weak global demand

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:45

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector came under intensified pressure in February 2026, as exports fell by 11.46% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 361.2 million with br ..

Shenelle Rodrigo becomes Sri Lanka’s first Destination Correspondent for Lonely Planet

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:43

Shenelle Rodrigo has been appointed as the country’s first Destination Correspondent by world-famous travel guide Lonely Planet. ..

Sweet relief for consumers: Confectionery prices steady till May

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:42

Consumers can expect a measure of relief in the coming months, as the country’s confectionery industry pledges to hold prices steady until May despi ..

IRGC forbids shipping to and from ports of US-Israeli allies

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:41

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it prohibits shipping “to and from ports of allies and supporters of the Israeli-American ene ..

Export earnings up 4.2% YoY to $ 1.4 b in Feb.

Friday, 27 March 2026 04:51

Sri Lanka’s total export earnings in February raked in over $ 1.4 billion, reflecting a 4.22% year-on-year (YoY) growth. ..

Labour participation dips in 4Q 2025; unemployment declines to 3.8%

Friday, 27 March 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s labour market in the fourth quarter of 2025 recorded lower unemployment even as labour force ..

OECD cuts global growth outlook on energy shocks, inflation risks

Friday, 27 March 2026 04:44

Global economic growth is expected to slow as higher energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict feed through to inflation and demand, according t ..

CBSL sees no need for moratorium for MSMEs

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:26

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said no official request has been made to grant a financial moratorium or ..

Hela Apparel seeks shareholder approval for $ 17 m asset sale to strategic investor

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:23

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC has sought shareholder approval to proceed with the sale of key subsidiaries to a strategic investor for a combined consider ..

CBSL holds policy rate at 7.75% amid Middle East uncertainty

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:21

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced an unchanged stance on policy rates at 7.75% following the Monetary Board Review on Tuesday, ..

IMF review changes may be more significant this time amid global shock: CBSL Governor

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:10

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday signalled that upcoming discussions with the International Monetary Fund ..

ADB rolls out package to help Asia and Pacific mitigate Mideast conflict impacts

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:27

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday announced a financial support package to help its developing member countries (DMCs) mitigate the economic ..

Ex-Minister Keheliya, others found guilty, ordered to settle losses to State

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:51

The Supreme Court has ruled that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several others violated the Fundamental Rights of the public through ..

Sajith urges Govt. to reduce fuel taxes after India cuts excise duties

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:47

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called on the Government to reduce fuel taxes in Sri Lanka, following India’s decision to cut special e ..

CSE up 3.56% during week, but ends in red

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:46

Colombo stocks yesterday failed to sustain a strong rebound in early trading to end the volatile week in red. Both indices ended on the up compared ..

IndiGo expands international network with new, direct flights between Delhi and Colombo

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:44

Indigo yesterday said it is further strengthening its connectivity to Sri Lanka, with the launch of new, direct flights between Delhi and Colombo. Com ..

Over 2,500 manufacturers firms apply for special fuel supply

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:43

Amid mounting fuel pressures linked to the Middle East crisis, the Government has begun facilitating supplies for manufacturing firms, with over 2,500 ..

World Bank to deliver immediate relief to countries impacted by ME war

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:42

The World Bank Group says it is preparing to support countries affected by the Middle East conflict, as rising commodity prices and supply chain disru ..

Russia ready to support Sri Lanka, agrees to supply fuel

Friday, 27 March 2026 04:52

Tourism Task Force moves to shield sector from ME war fallout

Friday, 27 March 2026 04:48

The Presidential Task Force on the Implementation of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Program yesterday convened to discuss measures to sustain the i ..

Vallibel Finance boosts high growth trajectory with Rs. 2.12 b Rights Issue

Friday, 27 March 2026 04:45

The fifth largest in the industry, Vallibel Finance PLC yesterday announced a Rs. 2.12 billion attractively-priced Rights Issue in a strategic initiat ..

Abolish parate law to save MSMEs from collapse amid fuel price shock: Sajith

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:26

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the immediate suspension of the parate law and a comprehensive relief package for micro, small and m ..

ADB says scaling up financing to support Sri Lanka

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:25

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said that its visiting President Masato Kanda met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and announced tha ..

CSE extends rebound to second session with new single-day points gain benchmark

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka stocks extended its strong rebound to a second session yesterday, setting another benchmark single-day points gain as it recoups 48% of the ..

Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:20

Oil prices fell yesterday after US President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the war were progressing, while Iran said “non-hostile” vessels ..

ADB ups 2026 financial disbursement to $ 480 m; $ 200 m slotted for immediate release

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:30

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to increase the allocation approved for Sri Lanka for this year from $ 380 million to $ 480 million and to ..

Govt. assures adequate LPG supplies amid scheduled shipments

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:26

The Government yesterday assured that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies will remain sufficient in the coming months, citing confirmed shipment sc ..

Court of Appeal rules in favour of CBSL over EPF RTI

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:52

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, setting aside a decision of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission that h ..

Ex-Minister Keheliya, others found guilty, ordered to settle losses to State

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:51

The Supreme Court has ruled that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several others violated the Fundamental Rights of the public through ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar today on “AI and Jobs – What Survives, Evolves, Disappears”

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:48

The Daily FT – ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Employers Federati ..

Sajith urges Govt. to reduce fuel taxes after India cuts excise duties

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:47

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called on the Government to reduce fuel taxes in Sri Lanka, following India’s decision to cut special e ..

India, Vietnam cut fuel import taxes

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:47

India and Vietnam have both slashed taxes on fuel in a bid to contain the impact on domestic costs from rising global oil prices. ..

CSE up 3.56% during week, but ends in red

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:46

Colombo stocks yesterday failed to sustain a strong rebound in early trading to end the volatile week in red. Both indices ended on the up compared ..

Apparel exports decline in Feb. amid weak global demand

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:45

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector came under intensified pressure in February 2026, as exports fell by 11.46% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 361.2 million with br ..

IndiGo expands international network with new, direct flights between Delhi and Colombo

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:44

Indigo yesterday said it is further strengthening its connectivity to Sri Lanka, with the launch of new, direct flights between Delhi and Colombo. Com ..

Shenelle Rodrigo becomes Sri Lanka’s first Destination Correspondent for Lonely Planet

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:43

Shenelle Rodrigo has been appointed as the country’s first Destination Correspondent by world-famous travel guide Lonely Planet. ..

Over 2,500 manufacturers firms apply for special fuel supply

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:43

Amid mounting fuel pressures linked to the Middle East crisis, the Government has begun facilitating supplies for manufacturing firms, with over 2,500 ..

Sweet relief for consumers: Confectionery prices steady till May

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:42

Consumers can expect a measure of relief in the coming months, as the country’s confectionery industry pledges to hold prices steady until May despi ..

World Bank to deliver immediate relief to countries impacted by ME war

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:42

The World Bank Group says it is preparing to support countries affected by the Middle East conflict, as rising commodity prices and supply chain disru ..

IRGC forbids shipping to and from ports of US-Israeli allies

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:41

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it prohibits shipping “to and from ports of allies and supporters of the Israeli-American ene ..

Russia ready to support Sri Lanka, agrees to supply fuel

Friday, 27 March 2026 04:52

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Tourism Task Force reviews industry challenges and development plans

Friday, 27 March 2026 12:38

The Presidential Task Force on Sri Lanka’s Tourism Development Programme met on Thursday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under Tourism Minister ..

Sri Lanka exports set to decline amid Middle East tensions

Friday, 27 March 2026 11:48

Russia pledges support to Sri Lanka amid global crisis

Thursday, 26 March 2026 23:23

Sri Lanka, Russia to strengthen energy cooperation

Thursday, 26 March 2026 20:26

Cabinet moves to ensure uninterrupted public services and boost efficiency

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 20:10

Rs. 520 m SLITA facility opens to boost Sri Lanka’s garment skills sector

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 10:27

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HNB Luxury Living – Negombo Edition 2026: Bringing prestige living closer to you

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

‘Salam Ramadan 2026’ lights up Green Path with culture, cuisine and community spirit

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:24

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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

IT / Telecom / Tech

Can Sri Lanka’s 5G revolution reach the 80% left behind?

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:00

SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 4.0, 2026 to spotlight global leaders driving inclusive digital leadership

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:06

Sashiprabha Dharmadasa to steer JITRCS towards future-ready expansion

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:02

FT Lite

‘88 Acres’ exhibition by MMCA Sri Lanka joins Thailand Biennale

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:33

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has announced that their exhibition ‘88 Acres: Watapuluwa Housing Scheme by Min ..

“A Concert Beyond Vision” an evening not to be missed

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:32

Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex marks 30 years

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:31

Opinion and Issues

How SL can protect economy, tourism and public confidence amidst ME war

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:17

Sri Lanka is once again facing a period that calls for realism, discipline, and timely action. If the present external pressures continue for the next ..

Ageing parents in a world of migration

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:14

The petrodollar system: Architecture, power, and emerging fault lines of de-dollarisation

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:10

FT View - Editorial

Govt. needs to provide relief to vulnerable groups

Saturday, 28 March 2026 00:00

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has been leading the call for the Government to provide relief to those in low economic groups in the country in th ..

No-confidence motion against Kumara Jayakody undermines NPP’s non-corruption sanctity

Friday, 27 March 2026 05:55

Walking the neutrality tightrope

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:00

Market direction of Ceylon Tea amidst Middle East conflict

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:00

Getting the Airbus case right

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 00:20

When restraint is wisdom

Monday, 23 March 2026 02:10

Special Report

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

Capacity-building program for Sri Lankan start-ups at India’s Centre of Excellence IIT Madras

N. U. Jayawardena Memorial Conference Room inaugurated

People’s Bank launches “People’s Remittance – Kalin Avurudu Vaasi Draw 2026’’

LankaPay ties up with BASL as Corporate Partner

Russel’s named official catering partner for 92nd Battle of the Saints

Healthguard Distribution revamps Colombo warehouse to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chain

Pointlabs Technologies launch ‘Anya’ Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered voice concierge platform for Standard Chartered Priority customers

Home Lands breaks ground on Canterbury Crest Resort Apartments

Blue Arc to manufacture containerised substations for export under BOI deal

Colombo Dockyard delivers 10th vessel in Misje Eco Bulker newbuilding series

KOKO Makes Winning Debut with Overall Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

Global GIS celebrates 12th anniversary

Mastery of Self through NLP returns, enriched for the age of AI

$ 52.5 m YOLO project by Prime Group gets BOI approval

MAS advances Plan for Change strategy

Cabinet backs move to legalise Rs. 1 m fee for vanity number plates

Sri Lanka advances in third AML/CFT Mutual Evaluation; on-site review set for October

Supply disruptions to outlast Mideast conflict, keeping import and energy costs elevated: Expert

SLIC donates Rs. 10 m to ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund

Lanka Realty to divest 51% stake in LRD to Lee Hedges for Rs. 1.61 b

Prolonged Iran conflict poses downside risks to APAC Sovereign ratings: Fitch

Tea exports dip in February, but two-month performance remains positive amid price gains

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How SL can protect economy, tourism and public confidence amidst ME war

Ageing parents in a world of migration

The petrodollar system: Architecture, power, and emerging fault lines of de-dollarisation

Drug quality conundrum in Sri Lanka, the law and compliance

Can the Middle East crisis resurrect Sri Lanka’s “ghost airport”?

Calm before the storm: Rethinking disaster risk reduction in Sri Lanka

Narratives, security, and social cohesion: Rethinking the discourse on Islamic ideologies in Sri Lanka

Nuclear fission to heat up Torrington this weekend

The petrodollar strategy – Why the global power shift matters for Sri Lanka

The JR I disliked — A review of courage, candour and historical balance

Preventable global conflict, targeting China, Lanka’s vulnerability and leadership deficit

Food insecurity is the ‘hidden devil’ of global conflicts: The case of urea

Can Hambantota International Port unlock Mattala’s strategic potential?

Increasing national productivity is futile when citizenry bucks the system and refuses to save itself

Sri Lanka’s “Anthropogenic Foreign Policy” is a lighthouse in Indian Ocean: Prof. Patrick Mendis

When the war drops a bomb in our backyard

Peter’s and Zahira exit with heads held up

What the Diego Garcia strike means for Sri Lanka and the wider region

Why Good HR sits at the very heart of business success

Purposeful leadership: A new series for a changing world

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Capacity-building program for Sri Lankan start-ups at India’s Centre of Excellence IIT Madras

N. U. Jayawardena Memorial Conference Room inaugurated

People’s Bank launches “People’s Remittance – Kalin Avurudu Vaasi Draw 2026’’

LankaPay ties up with BASL as Corporate Partner

Russel’s named official catering partner for 92nd Battle of the Saints

Healthguard Distribution revamps Colombo warehouse to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chain

Pointlabs Technologies launch ‘Anya’ Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered voice concierge platform for Standard Chartered Priority customers

Home Lands breaks ground on Canterbury Crest Resort Apartments

Blue Arc to manufacture containerised substations for export under BOI deal

Colombo Dockyard delivers 10th vessel in Misje Eco Bulker newbuilding series

KOKO Makes Winning Debut with Overall Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

Global GIS celebrates 12th anniversary

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$ 52.5 m YOLO project by Prime Group gets BOI approval

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Sri Lanka advances in third AML/CFT Mutual Evaluation; on-site review set for October

Supply disruptions to outlast Mideast conflict, keeping import and energy costs elevated: Expert

SLIC donates Rs. 10 m to ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund

Lanka Realty to divest 51% stake in LRD to Lee Hedges for Rs. 1.61 b

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