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Why Sri Lanka should not rush to change inflation target

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 04:16

Climate has changed: Has our agriculture?

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 04:05

The 22nd Amendment to Constitution: Pandora’s box or a horn of plenty

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:59

An economy for more than 1,000 people

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 00:17

Central Bank’s dilemma: 5% or 2%?

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:26

When the mountain moved

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:25

Maha 2026/2027: Why delaying cultivation until December may be safer choice

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka’s next farm crisis could begin with drought - and end with too much rain

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:24

Restoring housing loan interest relief is essential

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:23

How RAMIS is stripping businesses of their legitimate VAT input credits

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:21

One country, two standards

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka Customs revenue targets and actual collections: An interim review

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:20

The Arctic option: Why a melting sea route matters for Colombo Harbour

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:20

Why Sri Lanka keeps betting on US Soy

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:18

Amendments and judges: Random thoughts

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s inflation target review: Case for caution

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:27

Existential realism: Rethinking Sri Lanka’s international relations in a de-globalising world

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:26

Governance and technology – Focus on AI

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:20

Leaky bucket: Why widening Sri Lanka’s tax base is only half the battle

Tuesday, 25 August 2026 07:04

Broader base, thinner yield: A compliance gap which requires a fix — what Sri Lanka’s VAT statistics reveal

Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:39

Sri Lanka tourism strategy shifts focus from arrivals to value, local spending

Sri Lanka is preparing to fundamentally reshape its tourism model, shifting the focus from simply increasing visitor numbers towards extracting greate ..

Another year’s wait for Sri Lanka’s global tourism campaign

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:09

Sri Lanka’s long-awaited global destination marketing campaign is set to face a further delay of nearly one year, Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwa ..

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka CEO moots IMF stand-by deal after EFF

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:07

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka CEO Bingumal Thewarathanthri has made the case for Sri Lanka to consider an International Monetary Fund (IMF) Stand-By Ar ..

CSE corporate earnings rise 10% to Rs. 168.3 b in 2Q

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:03

Corporate earnings of companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) rose 10% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 168.3 billion in the second quarter of 2 ..

Official poverty line rises to Rs. 17,679 in July

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:01

Sri Lanka’s national official poverty line rose to Rs. 17,679 per person per month in July 2026, up 0.5% from the previous month, according to the l ..

Sri Lanka to launch tourism promotion roadmap, 2026-2030 strategy today

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:28

The Tourism Ministry will today (31) launch consultancies for the development of a Global Promotional Campaign Roadmap and the National Tourism Strate ..

NSB Group delivers Rs. 22.5 b operating profit in 1H 2026 as lending and core income strengthen

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:25

National Savings Bank Group (NSB) recorded resilient core banking performance during the first six months of 2026, supported by stronger net interest ..

Sri Lanka-Japan JWG on Export-Oriented Industrial Corridor Development meets

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:23

The first meeting of the Sri Lanka-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Export-Oriented Industrial Corridor Development was convened in Colombo last wee ..

JB Securities flags vehicle tax distortions limiting hybrid choice

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka’s vehicle tax structure is restricting consumer access to several globally popular hybrid models and creating market distortions by favour ..

Asia Capital wins Rs. 1.5 b debt rebate as restructuring crosses challenging chapter

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:10

Asia Capital PLC has taken a major step in strengthening its financial position after successfully securing a Rs. 1.5 billion rebate on a Rs. 1.8 bill ..

Shashi Kandambi joins Commercial Bank Board

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:03

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has appointed Shashi Kandambi to its Board as an Independent, Non-Executive Director. Shashi Kandambi is an accomplishe ..

Dilmah targets India with luxury tea lounge expansion

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s iconic global brand Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company plans to invest more than $1 million initially to establish a premium tea lounge network i ..

Chandana Guniyangoda assumes duties as new Chairman of People’s Bank

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:24

Chandana Guniyangoda assumed duties as the new Chairman of People’s Bank yesterday at a ceremony held at the bank’s head office. The occasion was ..

Govt. moves to cut investment red tape with high-powered Business Facilitation Centre

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:21

By Charumini de Silva The Government is moving to establish a National Business Facilitation Centre under the Presidential Secretariat, with the aim ..

CSE ends lower amid cautious investor sentiment

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:18

The Colombo stock market ended lower yesterday, extending its bearish run into a second session. The ASPI was down 0.31% or 65.12 points to 21,279.65 ..

Over 250-strong Japanese delegation arrives in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:08

Sri Lanka yesterday welcomed its largest-ever privately organised Japanese visitor delegation, as over 250 travellers arrived in Colombo through the L ..

Exports cross $ 10 b record as services offset merchandise weakness

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:04

Total exports reached a record $ 10.48 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 5.48% year-on-year (YoY), putting the country just past the halfw ..

CCPI inflation hits three-year high of 8% in August

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:02

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI)-based headline inflation accelerated to a three-year high of 8% year-on-year (YoY) in August from 7. ..

External current account in deficit for fourth month

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:00

The external current account remained in deficit for a fourth consecutive month in July, taking the cumulative shortfall to $ 387 million in the first ..

Colombo Port surges into Global Top 20

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:26

Colombo Port has strengthened its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major container hubs, handling 4.44 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent ..

Salesforce strengthens commitment to Sri Lanka with first-ever Innovation Day in Colombo today

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:24

Salesforce will host its first-ever Salesforce Innovation Day Colombo today (31), underscoring the company’s growing investment in Sri Lanka and its ..

Vehicle registrations continue to slide in July

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s total vehicle registrations declined by 8.5% month-on-month (MoM) to 53,221 units in July from 58,151 units in June, continuing the mode ..

New Chinese Ambassador assumes office

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:20

New Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang last week assumed office, replacing outgoing Ambassador Qi Zhenhong. Wei presented his credentials ..

Jetstar opens low-fare Colombo-Melbourne link with 100,000 seats a year

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:06

Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar last week launched its first direct service between Sri Lanka and Australia, opening a new year-round air link th ..

Industry leaders sound alarm on data subject requests under PDPA

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:02

The 2nd Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2026, organised by the Daily FT and CICRA, concluded recently at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, draw ..

Tea exports fall 5% as Middle East disruption hits key markets

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:25

Sri Lanka’s tea exports fell sharply in the first seven months of 2026, with Middle East shipping disruptions compounding weaker shipments to severa ..

US Ambassador Eric Meyer arrives in Sri Lanka, presents credentials

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:22

US Ambassador Eric Meyer yesterday presented his credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking the formal commencement of his ambassadori ..

QR fuel distribution to continue

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:20

Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government will continue its QR-based fuel distribution system as uncertain ..

Roundtable with Women’s Parliamentary Caucus in Sri Lanka advances talks on financing care economy

Tuesday, 25 August 2026 07:20

In Sri Lanka, as in many countries, unpaid and under-supported care responsibilities continue to fall disproportionately on women, creating barriers t ..

Another year’s wait for Sri Lanka’s global tourism campaign

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:09

Sri Lanka’s long-awaited global destination marketing campaign is set to face a further delay of nearly one year, Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwa ..

Over 250-strong Japanese delegation arrives in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:08

Sri Lanka yesterday welcomed its largest-ever privately organised Japanese visitor delegation, as over 250 travellers arrived in Colombo through the L ..

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka CEO moots IMF stand-by deal after EFF

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:07

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka CEO Bingumal Thewarathanthri has made the case for Sri Lanka to consider an International Monetary Fund (IMF) Stand-By Ar ..

Exports cross $ 10 b record as services offset merchandise weakness

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:04

Total exports reached a record $ 10.48 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 5.48% year-on-year (YoY), putting the country just past the halfw ..

CSE corporate earnings rise 10% to Rs. 168.3 b in 2Q

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:03

Corporate earnings of companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) rose 10% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 168.3 billion in the second quarter of 2 ..

CCPI inflation hits three-year high of 8% in August

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:02

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI)-based headline inflation accelerated to a three-year high of 8% year-on-year (YoY) in August from 7. ..

Official poverty line rises to Rs. 17,679 in July

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:01

Sri Lanka’s national official poverty line rose to Rs. 17,679 per person per month in July 2026, up 0.5% from the previous month, according to the l ..

External current account in deficit for fourth month

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:00

The external current account remained in deficit for a fourth consecutive month in July, taking the cumulative shortfall to $ 387 million in the first ..

Sri Lanka to launch tourism promotion roadmap, 2026-2030 strategy today

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:28

The Tourism Ministry will today (31) launch consultancies for the development of a Global Promotional Campaign Roadmap and the National Tourism Strate ..

Colombo Port surges into Global Top 20

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:26

Colombo Port has strengthened its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major container hubs, handling 4.44 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent ..

NSB Group delivers Rs. 22.5 b operating profit in 1H 2026 as lending and core income strengthen

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:25

National Savings Bank Group (NSB) recorded resilient core banking performance during the first six months of 2026, supported by stronger net interest ..

Salesforce strengthens commitment to Sri Lanka with first-ever Innovation Day in Colombo today

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:24

Salesforce will host its first-ever Salesforce Innovation Day Colombo today (31), underscoring the company’s growing investment in Sri Lanka and its ..

Sri Lanka-Japan JWG on Export-Oriented Industrial Corridor Development meets

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:23

The first meeting of the Sri Lanka-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Export-Oriented Industrial Corridor Development was convened in Colombo last wee ..

Vehicle registrations continue to slide in July

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s total vehicle registrations declined by 8.5% month-on-month (MoM) to 53,221 units in July from 58,151 units in June, continuing the mode ..

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Colombo Fort to be developed as major tourist destination

Sunday, 30 August 2026 07:26

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed plans to develop Colombo’s historic Fort area into an internationally recognised tourist destination ..

Port of Colombo Rises to 20th Among World’s Top Container Ports

Sunday, 30 August 2026 06:26

Sarasavi Dhiriya Abhiman scholarship programme held in Jaffna

Sunday, 30 August 2026 05:31

Eppawala Lanka Phosphate invests Rs. 110m in new machinery

Sunday, 30 August 2026 04:41

Sri Lanka takes tourism to the skies with passenger drones

Saturday, 29 August 2026 08:25

President witnesses final Randoli Perahera in Kandy

Friday, 28 August 2026 06:09

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Celebration of 80th Independence Day of India in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:20

ITC Ratnadipa honours the spirit of India on its 80th Independence Day

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:16

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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Summer Salt: New address for trends, vibes and unforgettable nights

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:51

A Negombo homestay’s sign-language tourism model goes international

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:50

Andrew’s Travels participates at 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 03:48

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KARANDA launches with first original production, UBU

Saturday, 22 August 2026 04:30

KARANDA, a new Sri Lankan creative company, will present its first production, UBU, in Colombo from 5 to 8 November 2026. ..

Soundarie David and Band MAYA to present ‘Andrum Indrum - Then and Now’ on 13 Sept.

Saturday, 22 August 2026 04:24

Eric Goh headlines ‘Jewels Beneath the Waves’

Saturday, 22 August 2026 04:16

Opinion and Issues

Why Sri Lanka should not rush to change inflation target

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 04:16

Sri Lanka is at an important crossroads in its economic recovery. Having gone through one of the worst financial crises in its history, the country is ..

Sri Lanka among ‘Elevated Concern’ countries for El Nino and Middle East crisis snapshot

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 04:08

Climate has changed: Has our agriculture?

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 04:05

FT View - Editorial

Not forgetting the victims of enforced disappearances

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 00:05

The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, which fell on 30 August, should be more than a day of remembrance in Sri Lanka. It sh ..

Learning before disaster strikes

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:00

Policy inconsistency or national psyche

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:00

Building a competitive agriculture sector

Tuesday, 25 August 2026 06:07

Turning goodwill into a durable Indo-Lanka partnership

Monday, 24 August 2026 03:50

Overhauling education system: A long overdue necessity

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:29

Special Report

Investing in Sri Lanka’s upper watersheds: Unlocking natural capital for resilient future

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a knowledge-sharing session titled “Investing in Sri Lanka’s Upper Watersheds: Unlocking ..

Breaking barriers: Sri Lanka–India integration needs political will, institutional muscle

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 11:32

Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Business News

Sri Lanka sets sights on global FinTech map

BOI, Austrade hold knowledge-sharing workshop on FDI promotion

Priyanthini McNair joins Digital Mobility Solutions Board

GovPay transactions cross Rs. 5 b mark

CSE snaps three-month losing streak in August, down 5.7% YTD

Phantom imports case: Court asks FCID to probe whether imports arrived against overseas advance payments

CPC slashes petrol prices by up to Rs. 20 per litre

Construction PMI climbs in July

Deep Tec and CCECC join hands to advance sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure in Sri Lanka

Joseph Page new Chairman of CT Land Development; Indira Malwatte joins Board

De Soysa and Company strengthens partnership with Lion Brewery through delivery of nine TCM forklifts

ADB’s $ 12.5 m loan to fund 300,000 smart meters to modernise power grid

Cabinet approves Rs. 104.9 b Central Expressway connecting road project

President pushes faster company registration, export market access

SL eyes major cruise tourism boost to convert Colombo as hub

Prasad Samarasinghe appointed Chairman of HNB Finance

Cool Planet joins Dialog Pay merchant ecosystem

Second THRIVE PSC meets in Kilinochchi, ensuring gender equality central to district development

Gamma Interpharm enters Cambodia, expands Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical export footprint

President orders faster rollout of Rs.102 b provincial Ditwah projects

NCE to lead exporters’ delegation to India to unlock new opportunities

Govt. launches data platforms for fisheries, plantation sectors via IDAT Program

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Why Sri Lanka should not rush to change inflation target

Climate has changed: Has our agriculture?

The 22nd Amendment to Constitution: Pandora’s box or a horn of plenty

An economy for more than 1,000 people

Central Bank’s dilemma: 5% or 2%?

When the mountain moved

Maha 2026/2027: Why delaying cultivation until December may be safer choice

Sri Lanka’s next farm crisis could begin with drought - and end with too much rain

Restoring housing loan interest relief is essential

How RAMIS is stripping businesses of their legitimate VAT input credits

One country, two standards

Sri Lanka Customs revenue targets and actual collections: An interim review

The Arctic option: Why a melting sea route matters for Colombo Harbour

Why Sri Lanka keeps betting on US Soy

Amendments and judges: Random thoughts

Sri Lanka’s inflation target review: Case for caution

Existential realism: Rethinking Sri Lanka’s international relations in a de-globalising world

Governance and technology – Focus on AI

Leaky bucket: Why widening Sri Lanka’s tax base is only half the battle

Broader base, thinner yield: A compliance gap which requires a fix — what Sri Lanka’s VAT statistics reveal

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Central Bank’s dilemma: 5% or 2%?

Shashi Kandambi joins Commercial Bank Board

De Soysa and Company strengthens partnership with Lion Brewery through delivery of nine TCM forklifts

ADB’s $ 12.5 m loan to fund 300,000 smart meters to modernise power grid

SL inches towards 1.5 m tourists amidst downturn

Sri Lanka to launch tourism promotion roadmap, 2026-2030 strategy today

Vehicle registrations continue to slide in July

Cabinet approves Rs. 104.9 b Central Expressway connecting road project

Colombo Port surges into Global Top 20

One country, two standards

Business News

Sri Lanka sets sights on global FinTech map

BOI, Austrade hold knowledge-sharing workshop on FDI promotion

Priyanthini McNair joins Digital Mobility Solutions Board

GovPay transactions cross Rs. 5 b mark

CSE snaps three-month losing streak in August, down 5.7% YTD

Phantom imports case: Court asks FCID to probe whether imports arrived against overseas advance payments

CPC slashes petrol prices by up to Rs. 20 per litre

Construction PMI climbs in July

Deep Tec and CCECC join hands to advance sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure in Sri Lanka

Joseph Page new Chairman of CT Land Development; Indira Malwatte joins Board

De Soysa and Company strengthens partnership with Lion Brewery through delivery of nine TCM forklifts

ADB’s $ 12.5 m loan to fund 300,000 smart meters to modernise power grid

Cabinet approves Rs. 104.9 b Central Expressway connecting road project

President pushes faster company registration, export market access

SL eyes major cruise tourism boost to convert Colombo as hub

Prasad Samarasinghe appointed Chairman of HNB Finance

Cool Planet joins Dialog Pay merchant ecosystem

Second THRIVE PSC meets in Kilinochchi, ensuring gender equality central to district development

Gamma Interpharm enters Cambodia, expands Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical export footprint

President orders faster rollout of Rs.102 b provincial Ditwah projects

NCE to lead exporters’ delegation to India to unlock new opportunities

Govt. launches data platforms for fisheries, plantation sectors via IDAT Program

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SC to hear 22nd Amendment challenges today