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Fear has paralysed decision-making in public sector; biggest barrier to economic recovery

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 03:12

From sandcastles to survival: Sri Lanka in the age of Trump waves

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 02:17

From romance to ruin: How online scams destroy minds

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 02:12

Gender challenges in entrepreneurship

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 02:09

The new Silk Route

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 00:22

Rebuilding Sri Lankan cricket: A systems approach to sustainable high performance: Part II

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:36

Iranian vessels: Sri Lanka’s burden of neutrality and admirable legacy: Part 2

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:30

Humanity before geopolitics: Sri Lanka’s rescue decision and spirit of non-alignment

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:29

The evidentiary lock-out: A global outlier and a death knell for Sri Lankan tax justice

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:28

Financing the framework, fleeing the fallout: World Bank financing digitalisation in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:26

Raisina Dialogue furore

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:24

How a country loses big

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:22

The impact of inadequate infrastructure on commercialisation of business innovations

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:20

Access to finance as a structural constraint to entrepreneurship in post-crisis Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:12

The digital wallet divide: Why Sri Lanka’s young startups should master Fintech

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:10

SMEs and the digital divide

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:00

Mideast war, emerging external shocks and Sri Lanka’s choices

Monday, 9 March 2026 04:30

The hidden cost of substandard coal: Estimating the national impact on Sri Lanka

Monday, 9 March 2026 04:21

Shielding Sri Lanka from the global energy war

Monday, 9 March 2026 04:18

Iranian ships and Sri Lanka’s admirable legacy of principled neutrality

Monday, 9 March 2026 04:11

AIA’s Sir Mark tells Sri Lanka: Stabilisation alone will not bring capital back

Sri Lanka’s hard-won macroeconomic stabilisation marks only the beginning of its recovery and will not by itself bring the long-term capital needed ..

Nestlé Lanka rings in 120 years, unveils Rs. 9 b investment push

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:59

Nestlé Lanka is set to invest Rs. 9 billion over the next four years to expand its manufacturing operations in Sri Lanka, signalling renewed confiden ..

Renuka Weerakone appointed BOI Director General

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:56

Renuka Weerakoon has been appointed as the new Director General of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka. ..

Cabinet approves relief package for export crops hit by extreme weather

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:54

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a financial relief package to support replanting of tea, rubber and coconut following extreme weather cond ..

Weak investment climate, policy uncertainty weighing down exporters

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:53

More than half of exporters believe the country’s investment climate is worse than that of competing economies, reflecting persistent concerns about ..

Oil prices fall as Trump hints Mideast war’s ending soon

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:52

The price of oil has fallen sharply after US President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran would come to an end “very soon”. ..

FIU completes key AML/CFT national review, overall risk at ‘medium’

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:50

The Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka (FIU) yesterday said that it has successfully completed the National Risk Assessment (NRA) 2024/25 on Mon ..

Govt. hikes fuel prices across the board

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:30

The Government last night revised fuel prices across the board amidst crude oil surging above $ 100 a barrel yesterday on concerns about potential sho ..

Cruise ship Viking Sky brings over 700 tourists to SL

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:28

The elegant Viking Sky cruise ship yesterday called at Colombo Port on its journey from Thailand to the Maldives, bringing in 700 guests eager to disc ..

Panic selling, rising oil prices drive CSE down 3.5% to below 22,000 points

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:26

The Colombo stock market yesterday opened the week in panic mode on the back of global oil prices surging above 25% to $ 115 a barrel driven by the Mi ..

Gross reserves top $ 7.28 b in February

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:24

Gross official reserves topped $ 7.28 billion as of end-February, up from $ 6.8 billion a month earlier, latest Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data ..

BOI to hold ‘Invest in Sri Lanka’ Forum on 30 March

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:22

The Board of Investment (BOI) Sri Lanka will host the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 as the Government seeks to highlight the country’s improving m ..

Trading suspended in Pakistan Stock Exchange as market plunges

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:20

The week began yesterday on a grim note at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), as escalating Middle East tensions triggered a massive sell-off, sending ..

Private sector borrowing falls to 11-month low in January

Monday, 9 March 2026 06:44

New private sector borrowing from Sri Lanka’s banking sector slowed sharply to Rs. 82.6 billion in January 2026, the lowest level in 11 months, exte ..

Govt. to maintain cost-reflective fuel pricing despite Middle East tensions

Monday, 9 March 2026 06:42

The Government will maintain cost-reflective pricing for fuel and electricity despite rising global oil prices triggered by tensions in the Middle Eas ..

Workers’ remittances record highest-ever February inflow

Monday, 9 March 2026 06:40

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to a new high in February, with monthly inflows rising 33% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 729 million, extending ..

Govt. forms Economic Surveillance Committee to track Middle East conflict impact

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:58

The Government has decided to establish a special Committee on Economic Surveillance to monitor the potential economic fallout from the ongoing confli ..

NDB’s Rs. 16 b GSS+ Bond issue oversubscribed

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:54

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) said its Basel III compliant GSS+ Bond issue has been oversubscribed, with applications exceeding 160 million bond ..

CSE rebounds strong 2.17% as global oil prices fall

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:53

The Colombo stock market rebounded sharply yesterday after the previous session’s panic selling induced by oil prices breaking the $ 100 per barrel ..

Namal questions fuel price hike, CPC defends move

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:52

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa yesterday questioned the recent increase in fuel prices, arguing that the move contradicts ..

Cabinet approves free 14-day visa extensions for stranded travellers

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:51

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved granting 14-day visa extension free-of-charge to foreign nationals unable to leave the co ..

IMF Head warns of impact of prolonged war on global energy prices and inflation

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:32

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva has warned the war is testing “global economic resilience.” ..

SL surpasses 600,000 tourist arrivals but March lags

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:29

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has crossed the 600,000 visitor mark for 2026, maintaining overall growth momentum despite a sudd ..

Oil soars past $ 100 a barrel, stocks plunge as US-Israel war on Iran rages

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:27

Oil prices have surged past $ 100 a barrel amid the fallout of the US and Israel’s war on Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose more ..

TISL seeks RTI answers on coal procurement amid allegations of irregularities

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:25

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) yesterday said it has sought information from several public authorities regarding the procurement of coal ..

Oil price surge exposes Sri Lanka to inflation, tourism risks: Frontier Research

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka faces renewed economic risks from the sharp rise in global oil prices as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens energy supply ..

CEB Rs. 20 b debenture liability transferred to Electricity Distribution Lanka

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:21

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday said its listed Rs. 20 billion debenture liability has been transferred to Electricity Distribution Lanka ..

Banking sector profits up 19.3% to Rs. 369 b in 2025 amid conservative lending: CBSL

Monday, 9 March 2026 06:47

Sri Lanka’s cumulative banking sector reported stronger profitability in 2025, with profits after tax rising 19.3% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 369 bil ..

GDP growth to average 3.1% through 2030; long-term real interest rate target at 2.5-2.6%: Treasury

Monday, 9 March 2026 06:43

Sri Lanka has told International Sovereign Bond (ISB) investors that the Government expects economic growth to stabilise at an average of 3.1% annuall ..

Experts urge fuel rationing despite assurance by President

Monday, 9 March 2026 06:41

Experts are urging the Government to ration fuel given the worsening situation in the Middle East pushing oil prices above $ 90 per barrel. ..

Postponement of Bob Marley tribute ‘ONE LOVE Reggae Music Festival 2026’

Monday, 9 March 2026 06:40

The organising committee of the ‘ONE LOVE Reggae Music Festival 2026’ has announced the postponement of the festival originally scheduled to be he ..

Nestlé Lanka rings in 120 years, unveils Rs. 9 b investment push

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:59

Nestlé Lanka is set to invest Rs. 9 billion over the next four years to expand its manufacturing operations in Sri Lanka, signalling renewed confiden ..

Govt. forms Economic Surveillance Committee to track Middle East conflict impact

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:58

The Government has decided to establish a special Committee on Economic Surveillance to monitor the potential economic fallout from the ongoing confli ..

Renuka Weerakone appointed BOI Director General

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:56

Renuka Weerakoon has been appointed as the new Director General of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka. ..

NDB’s Rs. 16 b GSS+ Bond issue oversubscribed

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:54

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) said its Basel III compliant GSS+ Bond issue has been oversubscribed, with applications exceeding 160 million bond ..

Cabinet approves relief package for export crops hit by extreme weather

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:54

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a financial relief package to support replanting of tea, rubber and coconut following extreme weather cond ..

CSE rebounds strong 2.17% as global oil prices fall

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:53

The Colombo stock market rebounded sharply yesterday after the previous session’s panic selling induced by oil prices breaking the $ 100 per barrel ..

Weak investment climate, policy uncertainty weighing down exporters

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:53

More than half of exporters believe the country’s investment climate is worse than that of competing economies, reflecting persistent concerns about ..

Namal questions fuel price hike, CPC defends move

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:52

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa yesterday questioned the recent increase in fuel prices, arguing that the move contradicts ..

Oil prices fall as Trump hints Mideast war’s ending soon

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:52

The price of oil has fallen sharply after US President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran would come to an end “very soon”. ..

Cabinet approves free 14-day visa extensions for stranded travellers

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:51

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved granting 14-day visa extension free-of-charge to foreign nationals unable to leave the co ..

FIU completes key AML/CFT national review, overall risk at ‘medium’

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 01:50

The Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka (FIU) yesterday said that it has successfully completed the National Risk Assessment (NRA) 2024/25 on Mon ..

IMF Head warns of impact of prolonged war on global energy prices and inflation

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:32

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva has warned the war is testing “global economic resilience.” ..

Govt. hikes fuel prices across the board

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:30

The Government last night revised fuel prices across the board amidst crude oil surging above $ 100 a barrel yesterday on concerns about potential sho ..

SL surpasses 600,000 tourist arrivals but March lags

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:29

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has crossed the 600,000 visitor mark for 2026, maintaining overall growth momentum despite a sudd ..

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Cabinet approves Rs.131 million tourism development plan for Jaffna

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 12:55

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an estimated Rs. 131.02 million to develop tourism infrastructure in the Jaffna District this year. ..

Fuel use should be limited amid Middle East crisis : CPC Chairman

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 11:43

Sri Lanka Tourism offers free meals for stranded tourists

Monday, 9 March 2026 10:43

102kg of Heroin found on fishing trawler seized by Navy

Monday, 9 March 2026 09:44

Air show and exhibition mark 75 years of Sri Lanka Air Force

Saturday, 7 March 2026 21:46

Sri Lanka Navy takes control of Iranian vessel after engine failure

Friday, 6 March 2026 23:13

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

Saturday, 28 February 2026 00:24

Celebrating Sri Lanka’s creative voice

Saturday, 14 February 2026 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

IT / Telecom / Tech

HP outlines 5-pillar strategy to enable digital inclusion and growth in Sri Lanka

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:08

Samsung Sri Lanka opens pre-orders for all-new Galaxy S26 Series

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:04

Techzone launches AI-enabled Lenovo experience store in Kandy

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:03

FT Lite

“The Bride” and “Hoppers” in 7 Lankan cinemas

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:07

Two latest movies “The Bride” and “Hoppers” are now being shown in seven cinemas in Sri Lanka. They are Kandy City Centre, SCOPE Cinema - Colo ..

Experience the spirit of Thailand: Trade and cultural fair opens at Havelock City Mall

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:06

Lanka’s hachajah a Double-award winner at A Cappella Video Awards in US

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:05

Opinion and Issues

Fear has paralysed decision-making in public sector; biggest barrier to economic recovery

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 03:12

Sri Lanka is currently in the vice grip of fear-driven ‘administrative inertia’, and this is proving to be a serious obstacle to economic recovery ..

From sandcastles to survival: Sri Lanka in the age of Trump waves

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 02:17

From romance to ruin: How online scams destroy minds

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 02:12

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Opportunities and challenges for Colombo Port from Middle East crisis

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 00:21

Economic fallout to the Sri Lankan economy could be quite serious if the prevailing volatility in the Middle East drags on. The external sector of the ..

Separation of Temple and State a must going forward

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 00:00

A moral nadir in our waters

Monday, 9 March 2026 04:11

Rescuing Iranian sailors: Kudos to Govt. but role of armed forces must be recognised

Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:16

Tourism industry faces uncertainty amidst conflict in Middle East

Friday, 6 March 2026 00:00

Govt.’s failure to take firm stand on Israel/US attacks

Thursday, 5 March 2026 03:05

Special Report

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka reached a significant milestone in its sustainable finance journey with the successful convening of the Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, ..

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

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

Business News

Aliya Beer expands to global markets

EDB calls on exporters to apply for Sri Lanka Expo 2026 international trade exhibition

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka announces three-year vision and strategic partner alignment

Sir Mark Tucker calls on Foreign Minister

Damitha Jayawardana appointed Acting CEO of Kerner Haus

Thailand Week 2026 concludes with strengthened trade ties

COYLE marks year of learning, leadership and global engagement

Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka leads national dialogue on fire safety in buildings

Govt., CEOs align on new export roadmap to drive growth

Sir Mark Tucker to address SLID forum tomorrow

Nestlé Lanka Chairman/MD Bernie Stefan honoured at CEO of the Year Awards 2025

WTC bags Gold at National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025

Web3Interactive, Immersive Labs launch immersive real estate tech in Sri Lanka

SMEs urged to participate in National Support Forum

EDB invites German business leaders to Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Dipped Products’ 50th year focuses on regional healthcare, education and community resilience

CMTA urges informed choices when purchasing vehicles

Second incubation centre of Science and Technology Ministry opens at Faculty of Agriculture, Ruhuna

Sri Lanka hosts 15th Textile Series of Exhibitions to strengthen apparel industry growth

AG informs Court SLTDA will not promote LGBTIQ tourism

SSCL registration threshold lowered; changes proposed for motor vehicle levy

Middle East conflict: Govt. details airfare relief for stranded passengers in Sri Lanka

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Fear has paralysed decision-making in public sector; biggest barrier to economic recovery

From sandcastles to survival: Sri Lanka in the age of Trump waves

From romance to ruin: How online scams destroy minds

Gender challenges in entrepreneurship

The new Silk Route

Rebuilding Sri Lankan cricket: A systems approach to sustainable high performance: Part II

Iranian vessels: Sri Lanka’s burden of neutrality and admirable legacy: Part 2

Humanity before geopolitics: Sri Lanka’s rescue decision and spirit of non-alignment

The evidentiary lock-out: A global outlier and a death knell for Sri Lankan tax justice

Financing the framework, fleeing the fallout: World Bank financing digitalisation in Sri Lanka

Raisina Dialogue furore

How a country loses big

The impact of inadequate infrastructure on commercialisation of business innovations

Access to finance as a structural constraint to entrepreneurship in post-crisis Sri Lanka

The digital wallet divide: Why Sri Lanka’s young startups should master Fintech

SMEs and the digital divide

Mideast war, emerging external shocks and Sri Lanka’s choices

The hidden cost of substandard coal: Estimating the national impact on Sri Lanka

Shielding Sri Lanka from the global energy war

Iranian ships and Sri Lanka’s admirable legacy of principled neutrality

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Mideast war, emerging external shocks and Sri Lanka’s choices

Aravinda bats for further reduction in lending rates

Damitha Jayawardana appointed Acting CEO of Kerner Haus

Renuka Weerakone appointed BOI Director General

BOI to hold ‘Invest in Sri Lanka’ Forum on 30 March

Nestlé Lanka rings in 120 years, unveils Rs. 9 b investment push

Aliya Beer expands to global markets

CBSL’s ME crisis worst-case scenario unlikely: President

Experts outline policy choices as Govt. faces toughest test to fiscal discipline yet

Ceylon tea losing up to $ 15 m a week due to Mideast crisis

Business News

Aliya Beer expands to global markets

EDB calls on exporters to apply for Sri Lanka Expo 2026 international trade exhibition

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka announces three-year vision and strategic partner alignment

Sir Mark Tucker calls on Foreign Minister

Damitha Jayawardana appointed Acting CEO of Kerner Haus

Thailand Week 2026 concludes with strengthened trade ties

COYLE marks year of learning, leadership and global engagement

Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka leads national dialogue on fire safety in buildings

Govt., CEOs align on new export roadmap to drive growth

Sir Mark Tucker to address SLID forum tomorrow

Nestlé Lanka Chairman/MD Bernie Stefan honoured at CEO of the Year Awards 2025

WTC bags Gold at National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025

Web3Interactive, Immersive Labs launch immersive real estate tech in Sri Lanka

SMEs urged to participate in National Support Forum

EDB invites German business leaders to Sri Lanka Expo 2026

Dipped Products’ 50th year focuses on regional healthcare, education and community resilience

CMTA urges informed choices when purchasing vehicles

Second incubation centre of Science and Technology Ministry opens at Faculty of Agriculture, Ruhuna

Sri Lanka hosts 15th Textile Series of Exhibitions to strengthen apparel industry growth

AG informs Court SLTDA will not promote LGBTIQ tourism

SSCL registration threshold lowered; changes proposed for motor vehicle levy

Middle East conflict: Govt. details airfare relief for stranded passengers in Sri Lanka

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Govt. to deploy over Rs. 131 m to develop Jaffna tourism infrastructure this year