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From consumption to capacity: Taxing those who can pay

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:26

Beyond promises on paper: Sri Lanka must deliver on investments it wins

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:24

Why Sri Lanka needs Singapore Temasek-style holding model for SOEs

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:22

From street Bhandiwalla to $ 624 b Circular Economy: How South Asian tradition can power sustainable growth

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:21

Skyscrapers on a quagmire

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:20

Digital VAT in Sri Lanka: Why platform liability and reverse charge are essential to avoid costing households and Treasury

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 01:46

Mango Tree test of Arahat Mahinda

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 01:38

Is tourism gentrification a useful lens to understand impacts of tourism on cities?

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 00:00

Mercy, robes and the rule of law in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 00:00

Building through challenges: Why construction matters to Sri Lanka’s economic future

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 00:00

Vas Kavi menace in world of screenagers and sodcasters

Monday, 26 October 2026 04:42

Cleaner, but not yet cheaper to invest in: Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption gains and investment question

Monday, 26 October 2026 04:37

Reflections from IMF and World Bank Annuals in Bangkok

Monday, 26 October 2026 03:03

Agentic AI: People and organisations at the crossroads

Monday, 26 October 2026 02:57

Economic transformation in Asian countries and lessons for Sri Lanka on new ways of earning

Monday, 26 October 2026 02:49

Monkish Black Magic

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Democracy, monkhood and economy

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Gnanasara Thera pardon

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Beyond the robe: Sangha, rule of law and monastic accountability

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The new currency of leadership

Friday, 23 October 2026 04:06

Govt. signals stronger capital market push in 2027 Budget

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said the Government’s capital market policies would be far more visible in ..

APG opens Sri Lanka’s third AML/CFT evaluation

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:30

The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) yesterday held the inaugural meeting of Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Launderin ..

Cabinet approves amendment regulations on licensing of tea brokers

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved submitting to Parliament amendment regulations relating to the grant of licenses to tea brokers. The amendments ..

Cabinet approves $ 100 m ADB loan to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a $ 100 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery ..

Apparel exports grow in Sept., YTD picture remains cautious: JAAF

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports returned to growth in September 2026, an encouraging sign for the sector. Although the nine-month total is still behind ..

The CIO Confluence 2026 brings together banking and tech leaders to shape intelligent banking era

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:00

Over 500 banking, technology and business leaders gathered at The CIO Confluence 2026 to explore how artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and intell ..

BOC to raise up to Rs. 30 b in Sri Lanka’s largest-ever listed debt issue

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:07

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned commercial bank, is set to create another milestone in the country’s capital market with the ..

India says port expansions no zero-sum game for Colombo

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:04

India’s drive to build its own transhipment hubs is not playing out at Colombo’s expense, a leading Indian maritime strategist said, pointing to g ..

Japan pledges over Rs. 600 m for Kelani River water quality project

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:02

Japan has pledged over Rs. 600 million for a five-year project to monitor and improve water quality in the Kelani River basin, with the first consignm ..

British Airways celebrates return to Sri Lanka with special fares

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:39

British Airways on Saturday marked a significant milestone with the arrival of its first flight into Colombo, reconnecting Sri Lanka with the UK for t ..

Finalise ETCA with India before other trade deals: Ranil

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:30

EX- President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for Sri Lanka to finalise the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India as its fir ..

PM tells CNN IMF priorities align with Govt.’s own

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:30

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has told CNN that several of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) priorities align with the Government’s ..

Sri Lankan flavours take flight as British Airways partners with Hoppers London on new Colombo route

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

From 23 October 2026, passengers travelling to Colombo in British Airways’ Club World business class cabin will be treated to a specially curated me ..

CID seizes counterfeit Oregon-branded products

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

A criminal case concerning the alleged importation, sale, and possession of counterfeit products bearing the Oregon mark is continuing before the Magi ..

Tourist arrivals rise 5% in first 22 days of October

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka welcomed 119,805 tourists during the first 22 days of October, registering a 5.03% year-on-year (YoY) increase, but cumulative arrivals rema ..

Treasury hails Sri Lanka Customs’ contributions to recovery, development

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has hailed Sri Lanka Customs’ (SLC) contributions to the country’s recovery and development, saying ..

Cabinet nod for long-term lease of 15 plantation properties to selected investors

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:25

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved leasing 15 plots of land and property owned by the Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation (SLSCP), the Janatha ..

AG indicts Namal Rajapaksa on 24 charges over Airbus deal

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:23

The Attorney General has filed an indictment comprising 24 charges against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa before the Colombo Permanent High Court Tri ..

Lula seeks deeper Sri Lanka trade ties as $ 1 b target looms

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:21

Newly elected for a fourth term, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed hope of deepening bilateral trade and technical cooperat ..

Sri Lanka aims to be South Asia’s Fintech Hub

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:03

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne believes fintech will play a key role in moving Sri Lanka from a cash-heavy to a cash-light eco ..

Binod Chaudhary signals plans to further expand investments in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:09

Nepalese business leader and investor Binod Chaudhary is looking to further expand his investment footprint in Sri Lanka, building on his group’s ex ..

Mark Surgenor wins historic BCC International President’s Award 2026

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:06

In a groundbreaking achievement on the global business stage, Mark Surgenor, President of the Council for Business with Britain (CBB) in Sri Lanka (20 ..

PDMO rejects all Domestic Dollar Bond bids; market says bid rates too high

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:03

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has rejected all bids received at its Domestic Dollar Bond auction held on 23 October, with market sources in ..

Laugfs Gas weighs stake sale in Hambantota LPG terminal

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:02

Laugfs Gas PLC yesterday said it was in preliminary, informal discussions with interested parties on strategic options for its wholly owned subsidiary ..

Digital deal can jump-start stalled ETCA: Wijesinha

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:34

Sri Lanka can revive stalled negotiations on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India by first concluding a standalone Digi ..

Experts outline Sri Lanka’s priorities in new world order

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:30

Sri Lanka must diversify its markets, build trusted digital trade institutions, and balance between competing powers while keeping its ties with the U ..

Sampath Bank’s Rs. 10 b debenture issue oversubscribed by 22.7%

Monday, 26 October 2026 06:29

Sampath Bank PLC’s debenture issue was oversubscribed and closed at its maximum of Rs. 10 billion, having drawn applications worth Rs. 12.27 billion ..

Commercial High Court issues enjoining order in brand protection dispute

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Commercial High Court of the Western Province, Colombo, presided over by Viraj Ranatunge, H.C.J., issued an enjoining order on 13 October 2026 aga ..

CSE falls 2.48% during week

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market continued to slide for a fifth straight session to end the week in the red. During the week, the ASPI fell 2.48% and the acti ..

Welfare net fails to track household shocks: IPS

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka’s social protection system reaches households regardless of how exposed they are to shocks, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) said. Th ..

In emerging new world order, what are Sri Lanka’s Options?: Daily FT–ICCSL’s 50th webinar takes place today

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The Daily FT - ACCA and the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, the MBA Alumni Assoc ..

APG opens Sri Lanka’s third AML/CFT evaluation

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:30

The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) yesterday held the inaugural meeting of Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Launderin ..

Cabinet nod for long-term lease of 15 plantation properties to selected investors

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:25

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved leasing 15 plots of land and property owned by the Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation (SLSCP), the Janatha ..

Cabinet approves amendment regulations on licensing of tea brokers

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved submitting to Parliament amendment regulations relating to the grant of licenses to tea brokers. The amendments ..

AG indicts Namal Rajapaksa on 24 charges over Airbus deal

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:23

The Attorney General has filed an indictment comprising 24 charges against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa before the Colombo Permanent High Court Tri ..

Cabinet approves $ 100 m ADB loan to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a $ 100 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery ..

Lula seeks deeper Sri Lanka trade ties as $ 1 b target looms

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:21

Newly elected for a fourth term, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed hope of deepening bilateral trade and technical cooperat ..

Apparel exports grow in Sept., YTD picture remains cautious: JAAF

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports returned to growth in September 2026, an encouraging sign for the sector. Although the nine-month total is still behind ..

Sri Lanka aims to be South Asia’s Fintech Hub

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:03

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne believes fintech will play a key role in moving Sri Lanka from a cash-heavy to a cash-light eco ..

The CIO Confluence 2026 brings together banking and tech leaders to shape intelligent banking era

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:00

Over 500 banking, technology and business leaders gathered at The CIO Confluence 2026 to explore how artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and intell ..

Binod Chaudhary signals plans to further expand investments in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:09

Nepalese business leader and investor Binod Chaudhary is looking to further expand his investment footprint in Sri Lanka, building on his group’s ex ..

BOC to raise up to Rs. 30 b in Sri Lanka’s largest-ever listed debt issue

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:07

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned commercial bank, is set to create another milestone in the country’s capital market with the ..

Mark Surgenor wins historic BCC International President’s Award 2026

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:06

In a groundbreaking achievement on the global business stage, Mark Surgenor, President of the Council for Business with Britain (CBB) in Sri Lanka (20 ..

India says port expansions no zero-sum game for Colombo

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:04

India’s drive to build its own transhipment hubs is not playing out at Colombo’s expense, a leading Indian maritime strategist said, pointing to g ..

PDMO rejects all Domestic Dollar Bond bids; market says bid rates too high

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:03

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has rejected all bids received at its Domestic Dollar Bond auction held on 23 October, with market sources in ..

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Tuesday, 27 October 2026 21:06

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Monday, 26 October 2026 21:50

Sri Lanka and China’s Yunnan Province sign trade cooperation MoU

Sunday, 25 October 2026 16:10

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Saturday, 24 October 2026 20:35

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Saturday, 24 October 2026 15:02

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Monday, 12 October 2026 02:54

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Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:04

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Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:00

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Uber Eats expands to Badulla, Bandarawela and Ella

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

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Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

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Opinion and Issues

From consumption to capacity: Taxing those who can pay

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:26

The World Bank has said what many Sri Lankan taxpayers have long felt. In a recent interview, World Bank Senior Economist Jakob Engel said Sri Lanka ..

Beyond promises on paper: Sri Lanka must deliver on investments it wins

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:24

Why Sri Lanka needs Singapore Temasek-style holding model for SOEs

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:22

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Placating demons still

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka has spent recent weeks listening to a curse. Vas Kavi, anonymous verses invoking malevolent forces against the country’s rulers, have spre ..

A vision for SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 01:35

Is saffron robe above the law?

Monday, 26 October 2026 04:35

Policing the Police

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

The yet to be resolved human-elephant conflict

Friday, 23 October 2026 03:40

President must walk the talk on equal law

Thursday, 22 October 2026 00:00

Special Report

Digital economy goals stand despite AI threat to IT services: Dr. Wijayasuriya

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:37

The Government will hold to its target of a $ 15 billion digital economy by 2030 despite artificial intelligence (AI) eroding Sri Lanka’s IT service ..

BOI eyes larger Hambantota zone, new incentive scheme for investors

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:35

Govt. backs export drive with new plan, pledge of policy consistency: EDB

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:33

Business News

Sri Lanka aims to be South Asia’s Fintech Hub

FASL outlines contributions since 2018; seeks clarity on AFA membership selection

CanCham Sri Lanka leads business delegation to Canada to connect investors and unlock new markets

Standard Capital mandatory offer awaits SEC nod

Fairway Holdings appoints Ashean Karthelis as Group Managing Director

EDB business clinics target export readiness of North Western SMEs

PickMe’s growing network drives operating leverage and value for earners and shareholders

Ceylon Chamber leads mission to Indonesia to strengthen bilateral trade, investment

Sumathi Holdings celebrates 70 years of success

OPA presents collective professional proposals for Budget 2027

Corrugated carton industry under growing cost pressure

Lankan pharmaceutical manufacturers gain global exposure at CPHI Worldwide 2026 in Milan

Lankan envoy in Bangladesh meets Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Alumex wins Bronze at National AI Awards 2026 for AI-powered manufacturing innovation

Reigning Miss International 2025 Catalina Duque visits Lakarcade flagship showroom

Cabinet awards Rs. 562 m wastewater plant contract for Welipenna Expressway Service Area to Water Board

Cabinet clears drafting of Bill to amend Ayurveda Act

Sri Lanka invites Georgian businesses to SL EXPO 2027

Sri Lankan companies take hospitality products and services to Maldives

EDB selects University of Kelaniya for language support at Sri Lanka Expo 2027

Prof. Sarath Kodithuwakku: Legacy beyond lecture hall

Cabinet backs mandatory Sri Lanka Standards for imported car and three-wheeler tyres

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From consumption to capacity: Taxing those who can pay

Beyond promises on paper: Sri Lanka must deliver on investments it wins

Why Sri Lanka needs Singapore Temasek-style holding model for SOEs

From street Bhandiwalla to $ 624 b Circular Economy: How South Asian tradition can power sustainable growth

Skyscrapers on a quagmire

Digital VAT in Sri Lanka: Why platform liability and reverse charge are essential to avoid costing households and Treasury

Mango Tree test of Arahat Mahinda

Is tourism gentrification a useful lens to understand impacts of tourism on cities?

Mercy, robes and the rule of law in Sri Lanka

Building through challenges: Why construction matters to Sri Lanka’s economic future

Vas Kavi menace in world of screenagers and sodcasters

Cleaner, but not yet cheaper to invest in: Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption gains and investment question

Reflections from IMF and World Bank Annuals in Bangkok

Agentic AI: People and organisations at the crossroads

Economic transformation in Asian countries and lessons for Sri Lanka on new ways of earning

Monkish Black Magic

Democracy, monkhood and economy

The Gnanasara Thera pardon

Beyond the robe: Sangha, rule of law and monastic accountability

The new currency of leadership

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