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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

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

IRCSL and industry stakeholders unveil “Vision 2035” national insurance roadmap post-Ditwah

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:12

Redefining “Reserves” under Inland Revenue Act: Policy evolution or moving goalposts?

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 03:06

The evolution of Withholding Taxes – a status quo

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 03:01

“When America sneezes, Sri Lanka catches a cold!”

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:03

Powering stability: UK support for Sri Lanka’s electric bus transition

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 01:52

E-entrepreneurship and E-business: Driving sustainability in digital economy

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 01:48

Unlocking women’s economic potential: From intent to infrastructure

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 01:43

The truth about personal branding

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 01:00

From global turbulence to strategic opportunity: Sri Lanka on the brink of a golden era?

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 00:22

Fall of Warnomics: SL economy yet to feel heat of ME war, its choices

Monday, 23 March 2026 02:49

Trembling of tranquility in turbulent times: Woes of a weary war

Monday, 23 March 2026 02:43

ME war: CBSL Chief says import and capital restrictions not needed now

By Charumini de Silva Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday rejected the need for immediate import controls or ..

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 ..

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 ..

President meets Agriculture Ministry and CEOs to secure fertiliser supplies ahead Yala season

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:25

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Agriculture Ministry and private sector fertiliser suppliers to jointly formulate a program to m ..

Cabinet approves fee-free QR payment program to boost digital economy

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:24

In a bid to boost digital economy, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved implementing a program promoting QR code-based digital payments without ..

CSE posts highest single-day points gain, recovers Rs. 244 b value

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:22

The Colombo stock market reported a sharp rebound yesterday posting the highest ever single-day points increase and recovering Rs. 244 billion in valu ..

Trump calls Modi, discuss Strait of Hormuz and de-escalation

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:20

US Ambassador to India Sergi Gor said President Donald Trump had held a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday on the escalatin ..

Bunker fuel is a sale, not an export: Supreme Court draws a line in the harbour

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:02

By a Special Legal Correspondent In a landmark split decision, Justice Nawaz of the Supreme Court has recently ruled that the supply of bunker fuel t ..

ADB President begins three-day Sri Lanka visit with focus on recovery and resilience

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:32

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening economic cooperat ..

Iran will offer fuel and essential supplies to Sri Lanka if requested, says Ambassador

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:29

Iran has expressed readiness to supply oil and other essential goods to Sri Lanka if requested, reaffirming its longstanding ties with the country, Ir ..

Janashakthi’s Rs. 5 b IPO gets CSE nod

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:28

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has granted in-principle approval for Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) to proceed with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of 500 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Janashakthi to chart new growth wave via Rs. 5 b IPO

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:26

Integrated financial services conglomerate Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) yesterday unveiled its next growth wave to be powered by the Rs. 5 billion Initial ..

Cabinet expands concessional loan scheme to boost young entrepreneurs

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:24

In line with the Government’s policy commitment to create 50,000 new entrepreneurs within five years, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved fu ..

Oil back above $ 100 on conflicting claims on US-Iran talks

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:23

The price of Brent crude oil rose back above $ 100 a barrel yesterday, after plunging on Monday, as conflicting accounts of potential talks between US ..

Cabinet clears expert committee to drive energy sector development

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:21

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved formalising a special expert committee to drive the energy sector development, recognising it as a priorit ..

Geopolitical conflict and national energy security: Role of AI in fuel and LPG crisis management

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:06

The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel represents a “global energy stress test” with profound implications for inte ..

Tax expert challenges key clauses of Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill before SC

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:33

A significant constitutional challenge has been filed before the Supreme Court (SC) against provisions of the proposed Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill ..

President urges countrywide push to curb peak-hour energy use amid global supply strain

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:31

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday directed officials to intensify public awareness campaigns on prudent electricity use during peak hours, ..

Food importers warn 10-20% price rise ahead of festive season, assure no shortages

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:29

Essential food importers have sought to calm fears of shortages ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, while cautioning that consumers should expect ..

Oil falls below $ 100 as Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants for five days

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 02:25

US President Donald Trump yesterday said that he has ordered the US military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants ‌and energy infrastruc ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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, ..

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 ..

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 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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Janashakthi to chart new growth wave via Rs. 5 b IPO

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:26

Integrated financial services conglomerate Janashakthi Ltd., (JXG) yesterday unveiled its next growth wave to be powered by the Rs. 5 billion Initial ..

President meets Agriculture Ministry and CEOs to secure fertiliser supplies ahead Yala season

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:25

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Agriculture Ministry and private sector fertiliser suppliers to jointly formulate a program to m ..

Cabinet expands concessional loan scheme to boost young entrepreneurs

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 00:24

In line with the Government’s policy commitment to create 50,000 new entrepreneurs within five years, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved fu ..

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Sri Lanka, Russia to strengthen energy cooperation

Thursday, 26 March 2026 20:26

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to meet Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat in ..

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

ADB President arrives in Sri Lanka for key economic and damage assessment visit

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 09:37

Power crisis looms as Sri Lanka weighs tariff decision amid fuel shortage fears

Monday, 23 March 2026 12:22

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Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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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

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Yazu set to make international debut in Sri Lanka at Radisson Blu Resort Galle

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:10

Radisson Blu Resort Galle is set to unveil its newest culinary venture in March 2026 with the opening of Yazu by the Beach, a Pan-Asian restaurant tha ..

Weekend of colour and celebration at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

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Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

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

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:30

Whichever way the five-day pause in President Trump’s threatened attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure goes, the big picture dealt with in this c ..

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

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Walking the neutrality tightrope

Thursday, 26 March 2026 00:00

It’s one thing to proclaim that Sri Lanka stands neutral in the face of an escalating conflict centred on the Middle East and the Gulf States, but i ..

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

Environmental cost of wars

Saturday, 21 March 2026 00:00

Heading for hard times

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub supports women entrepreneurs to explore export opportunities

Commercial High Court issues interim injunctions against several Blue Ocean Group firms

Asia Capital settles Rs. 790.75 m liability via River House share transfer

Sarrah Sammoon appointed IMC Field Officer for Sri Lanka

Dialog unveils Dialog Play Mini with Netflix and Apple TV

Ceylon Chamber marks 187 years of supporting business and country

CA Sri Lanka launches Faculty of Business Law and Regulatory Compliance to build legally proficient Chartered Accountants

Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu appointed Director General of Data Protection Authority

Cenmetrix achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification

Prym Intimates expands global footprint with new manufacturing facility in Vietnam

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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

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

IRCSL and industry stakeholders unveil “Vision 2035” national insurance roadmap post-Ditwah

Redefining “Reserves” under Inland Revenue Act: Policy evolution or moving goalposts?

The evolution of Withholding Taxes – a status quo

“When America sneezes, Sri Lanka catches a cold!”

Powering stability: UK support for Sri Lanka’s electric bus transition

E-entrepreneurship and E-business: Driving sustainability in digital economy

Unlocking women’s economic potential: From intent to infrastructure

The truth about personal branding

From global turbulence to strategic opportunity: Sri Lanka on the brink of a golden era?

Fall of Warnomics: SL economy yet to feel heat of ME war, its choices

Trembling of tranquility in turbulent times: Woes of a weary war

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub supports women entrepreneurs to explore export opportunities

Commercial High Court issues interim injunctions against several Blue Ocean Group firms

Asia Capital settles Rs. 790.75 m liability via River House share transfer

Sarrah Sammoon appointed IMC Field Officer for Sri Lanka

Dialog unveils Dialog Play Mini with Netflix and Apple TV

Ceylon Chamber marks 187 years of supporting business and country

CA Sri Lanka launches Faculty of Business Law and Regulatory Compliance to build legally proficient Chartered Accountants

Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu appointed Director General of Data Protection Authority

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