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Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:22

India calling

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:20

Minority caucus, PC elections, SJB and the new Constitution noose

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:40

The Commonwealth’s greatest prize lies beyond the Games

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:30

Bradby 2nd leg: Trinity eye remarkable triple

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:18

Who really pays for digital banking?

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:00

Finance Commission of Sri Lanka: Time to rise to the challenge

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:00

Sri Lankan brands don’t have a sponsorship problem: They have an imagination problem

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 05:21

The SMEs left behind by Sri Lanka’s economic model

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 05:13

SC ruling on Seagull Property Developers: A landmark judgment that reaffirms rule of law

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 05:01

Bringing Sri Lanka’s diaspora home: A policy brief

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 04:39

Renewing a living commitment: Whither constitutional reform?

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 03:44

Institutional reshuffles in Govt.: What do they reveal about Sri Lanka’s democratic politics?

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 08:00

The greatest governance risk: When Boards think they know it all

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:00

Resilience is the real flex

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:51

The flip side of achieving Primary Surplus

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:35

Beyond blame games: Exposing the rot in prisons and drug policies

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:17

Growing into the storm

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:06

Creating a cognitive gym: Taming the AI monster in our classrooms

Monday, 20 July 2026 03:51

Tintin to Tranquility Base: New race for the moon

Monday, 20 July 2026 03:28

Govt. to bring back criminal sanctions for FX violations

The Government is preparing to restore criminal sanctions for serious foreign exchange offences after investigations into approximately $ 715 million ..

FIU warned of phantom imports since 2021

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) repeatedly warned successive Governments from 2021 that advance import paym ..

Dr. Binod Chaudhary urges Sri Lankan boards to pair governance with global ambition

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:24

By Charumini de Silva Nepal’s billionaire industrialist Dr. Binod Chaudhary on Wednesday said boards that focus solely on compliance and risk manag ..

LOLC Finance to repurchase 2.3 b shares in Rs. 16.1 b buyback

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:22

LOLC Finance PLC yesterday said it plans to repurchase up to 2.3 billion ordinary voting shares for a maximum consideration of Rs. 16.09 billion under ..

‘Data protection tone in firms must be set from the top’

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:20

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne yesterday stressed that the tone for data protection within organisations must be set from the ..

Commercial Bank emerges Sri Lanka’s most awarded bank at 2026 ABF Awards

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:10

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has bagged six awards – the highest number won by a Sri Lankan bank – at the 2026 Asian Banking and Finance (ABF) Aw ..

Lankan-born Aussie comedian Sashi Perera on show today and tomorrow in Colombo

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:06

Sashi Perera, one of Australia’s fastest-rising comedy voices, recognised for her sharp observations on culture, identity, family and belonging, wil ..

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka retains position among world’s Top 100 most effective agencies

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:02

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka has been recognised as Sri Lanka’s highest-ranked agency office on the Effie Index 2025, marking the third consecutive ye ..

LRI unlocks Rs. 2.26 b through strategic transfer of Unity Plaza investment to Lee Hedges PLC

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:23

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI PLC) has successfully completed the strategic transfer of its 50.88% controlling stake in On’ally Holdings PLC to ..

Rising private sector governance can elevate SL’s investment appeal

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:20

Stronger corporate governance across Sri Lankan companies can help rebuild the country’s credibility with global investors, speakers told the Sri La ..

Export earnings exceed $ 9 b in 1H

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:07

Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and sustained growth, with the first six months’ total earnings surpassing $ 9.01 bi ..

Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit kicks off today

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:55

The Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026, themed “Future-Ready Sri Lankan Directors,” will be held today at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. ..

Govt. dismisses EPF, ETF merger claims, says review aims to improve administration

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:51

Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday dismissed as “completely false and misleading” repor ..

SL must open trade to foster innovation or risk falling further behind

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:46

Sri Lanka risks falling further behind regional competitors unless it reverses years of anti-export policies, removes structural barriers to investmen ..

Food prices push June inflation to 6.5%

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:44

Sri Lanka’s consumer inflation accelerated in June, with the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) rising 6.5% year-on-year from 5.4% in May, as high ..

IFC and HSBC to invest $ 40 m in SAGT

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:35

World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) are investing up to $ 40 million ..

Harsha warns new rules burdening legitimate businesses

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:25

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday cautioned that the Government’s latest import control regulations risk imposing additional compliance co ..

Boards must become faster, more agile and globally focused: Leicester Vice-Chancellor

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:23

University of Leicester President and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nishan Canagarajah on Wednesday said boards must evolve beyond their traditional oversight ..

EPF exits Canwill investment, recovers Rs. 5 b capital

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:21

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has exited its investment in unlisted Canwill Holdings Ltd., recovering its Rs. 5 billion capital after transfer ..

SEC, CSE and CA Sri Lanka sign MOU to advance XBRL-based digital reporting for listed firms

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:12

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA S ..

CTTA’s 132nd AGM charts new course for Ceylon Tea through quality, value and resilience

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:08

The Colombo Tea Traders’ Association (CTTA), the apex private sector body representing Sri Lanka’s tea trade, reaffirmed its commitment to strengt ..

Hayleys Agriculture Holdings charts strategic course for market leadership

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:04

Over the past five decades, Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd., has transformed from an agrochemical manufacturer into one of Sri Lanka’s most divers ..

CBSL holds policy rate at 8.75%

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:28

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced an unchanged stance on policy rates at 8.75% following the Monetary Board Review on Tuesday, ..

NDB posts PAT of Rs. 3 b in 2Q 2026 driven by core banking operations

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:22

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has announced its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. Despite the challenges arising from the ..

Credit growth to moderate: CBSL

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:08

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said the rapid private sector credit expansion has been broad-based acros ..

LTV limits to remain for vehicle imports: CBSL

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:07

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said the loan-to-value (LTV) restrictions on lending for motor vehicles a ..

Phoenix Miras commits to Grade-A office development in Port City Colombo

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:53

Phoenix Miras Ltd., the real estate investment and development arm of Phoenix Ventures Ltd., together with Platinum Advisors, has entered into an agre ..

Shanakiyan warns against politicisation of COPE

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:48

ITAK MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday in Parliament raised serious concerns about the partisan and selective conduct of the Committee of Public En ..

Hayleys’ Sri Lanka Shipping Co. gets over $ 17 m deal to supply tug vessels for SLPA

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:45

Hayleys PLC subsidiary, Sri Lanka Shipping Company Ltd., has been awarded over $ 17 million contract to lease two tug vessels for five years, to maint ..

CA Sri Lanka calls for urgent reforms to boost FDIs

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:36

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has released a comprehensive policy white paper outlining a series of urgent reform ..

Organised cash crop theft hurting plantations

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:34

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday said that it has called on the Government to treat the systematic theft of high-value agricultura ..

FIU warned of phantom imports since 2021

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) repeatedly warned successive Governments from 2021 that advance import paym ..

Harsha warns new rules burdening legitimate businesses

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:25

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday cautioned that the Government’s latest import control regulations risk imposing additional compliance co ..

Dr. Binod Chaudhary urges Sri Lankan boards to pair governance with global ambition

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:24

By Charumini de Silva Nepal’s billionaire industrialist Dr. Binod Chaudhary on Wednesday said boards that focus solely on compliance and risk manag ..

Boards must become faster, more agile and globally focused: Leicester Vice-Chancellor

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:23

University of Leicester President and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nishan Canagarajah on Wednesday said boards must evolve beyond their traditional oversight ..

LOLC Finance to repurchase 2.3 b shares in Rs. 16.1 b buyback

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:22

LOLC Finance PLC yesterday said it plans to repurchase up to 2.3 billion ordinary voting shares for a maximum consideration of Rs. 16.09 billion under ..

EPF exits Canwill investment, recovers Rs. 5 b capital

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:21

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has exited its investment in unlisted Canwill Holdings Ltd., recovering its Rs. 5 billion capital after transfer ..

‘Data protection tone in firms must be set from the top’

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:20

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne yesterday stressed that the tone for data protection within organisations must be set from the ..

SEC, CSE and CA Sri Lanka sign MOU to advance XBRL-based digital reporting for listed firms

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:12

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA S ..

Commercial Bank emerges Sri Lanka’s most awarded bank at 2026 ABF Awards

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:10

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has bagged six awards – the highest number won by a Sri Lankan bank – at the 2026 Asian Banking and Finance (ABF) Aw ..

CTTA’s 132nd AGM charts new course for Ceylon Tea through quality, value and resilience

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:08

The Colombo Tea Traders’ Association (CTTA), the apex private sector body representing Sri Lanka’s tea trade, reaffirmed its commitment to strengt ..

Lankan-born Aussie comedian Sashi Perera on show today and tomorrow in Colombo

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:06

Sashi Perera, one of Australia’s fastest-rising comedy voices, recognised for her sharp observations on culture, identity, family and belonging, wil ..

Hayleys Agriculture Holdings charts strategic course for market leadership

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:04

Over the past five decades, Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd., has transformed from an agrochemical manufacturer into one of Sri Lanka’s most divers ..

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka retains position among world’s Top 100 most effective agencies

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:02

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka has been recognised as Sri Lanka’s highest-ranked agency office on the Effie Index 2025, marking the third consecutive ye ..

CBSL holds policy rate at 8.75%

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:28

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced an unchanged stance on policy rates at 8.75% following the Monetary Board Review on Tuesday, ..

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Defence Cadet Girls assessment camp concludes at Rantambe

Monday, 20 July 2026 12:51

The Defence Cadet Girls Battalion Assessment Camp Detail-IV concluded recently at the Rantambe Training Centre with a passing-out parade featuring cad ..

Government to prioritise vocational education in 2027 Budget

Sunday, 19 July 2026 14:26

German grant approved for energy-efficient buildings

Friday, 17 July 2026 20:21

SLIMFA Media Conference 2026 strengthens Sri Lanka–India media ties

Friday, 17 July 2026 12:52

President reviews energy projects ahead of 2027 Budget

Thursday, 16 July 2026 11:37

Government plans ‘Silicone City’ industrial park in Nattandiya

Thursday, 9 July 2026 10:13

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HNB Sarusara: Journey towards building 30,000 agripreneurs

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

Sampath Bank marks third year of musical excellence with SOSL Pops Trilingual Extravaganza

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 05:12

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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Development partners launch working group to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:27

Acendae strengthens European market position through expansion of Sri Lankan AI-enabled engineering base

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:24

LankaPay joins 2nd Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2026 as Silver Partner

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:13

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George Keyt Foundation and British High Commission to present rare exhibition of 19th-century Ceylon art

Saturday, 18 July 2026 06:48

The George Keyt Foundation in partnership with the British High Commission in Colombo will present “19th Century Views of Ceylon,” a landmark exhi ..

Ye Couture: A visionary journey in fashion

Saturday, 18 July 2026 06:40

23rd Annual Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture next week

Saturday, 18 July 2026 06:32

Opinion and Issues

Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:22

Introduction The proposed 2027 Budget presents Sri Lanka with a historic opportunity to move beyond macroeconomic stabilisation and begin genuine eco ..

India calling

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:20

Minority caucus, PC elections, SJB and the new Constitution noose

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:40

FT View - Editorial

Falling births and economic costs

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:00

Worldwide, families are increasingly having fewer children than in the past (or no children at all), and Sri Lanka is no exception to this universal d ..

Memories of midnight and moving on forward aright

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:29

Foreign travel by law enforcement officials becoming a trend

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:12

Foreign travel by law enforcement officials becoming a trend

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:00

Extending retirement age of judges – is judicial independence at stake?

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 04:53

Teaching Black July

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:35

Special Report

Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Thursday, 25 June 2026 05:10

In an era where organisations are grappling with employee disengagement, generational shifts, and evolving workplace expectations, traditional managem ..

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Women Empowered Global launches ‘Leadership Lab’ as 24-week immersive experience designed for women leaders seeking transformational growth

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:01

Business News

Japan’s NGK secures success in brand protection case in SL

Beruwala Resorts plans Rs. 398 m Rights issue to fund refurbishment

Ceylon Investment proposes Rs. 366 m share buyback

Overseas Realty posts Rs. 4.8 b PBT in 1H

Ceylon Chamber to host networking session with Indian business delegation

Sustainable to the core: Banking for a More Resilient Sri Lanka

Sustainable economies will own the future

“Staying the Course” SAGT shaping the course for a Sustainable Future

Advantis Embeds ESG Principles to Drive Sustainable Growth and Create Long-Term Value

CA Sri Lanka: Pioneering the Nation’s Sustainable Future

Sustainability, Resilience and Sri Lanka’s Future

First Capital Sets a New Benchmark for Sustainability in Sri Lanka’s Capital Markets

Why Good Corporate Governance Builds Investor Confidence

Cybersecurity as a Governance Priority

Beyond compliance: Ceylinco Life embeds sustainability at the core of growth

The Future of Ports Will Be Measured Beyond Throughput

LB Finance: Leading Sri Lanka’s ESG Journey

How Businesses Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

The Role of Renewable Energy in Corporate Sustainability

Hemas Embeds Sustainability at the Core of its Business

Why Circular Economy Practices Matter for Manufacturers

Ethical Supply Chains: What Consumers Expect Today

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Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation

India calling

Minority caucus, PC elections, SJB and the new Constitution noose

The Commonwealth’s greatest prize lies beyond the Games

Bradby 2nd leg: Trinity eye remarkable triple

Who really pays for digital banking?

Finance Commission of Sri Lanka: Time to rise to the challenge

Sri Lankan brands don’t have a sponsorship problem: They have an imagination problem

The SMEs left behind by Sri Lanka’s economic model

SC ruling on Seagull Property Developers: A landmark judgment that reaffirms rule of law

Bringing Sri Lanka’s diaspora home: A policy brief

Renewing a living commitment: Whither constitutional reform?

Institutional reshuffles in Govt.: What do they reveal about Sri Lanka’s democratic politics?

The greatest governance risk: When Boards think they know it all

Resilience is the real flex

The flip side of achieving Primary Surplus

Beyond blame games: Exposing the rot in prisons and drug policies

Growing into the storm

Creating a cognitive gym: Taming the AI monster in our classrooms

Tintin to Tranquility Base: New race for the moon

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Creating a cognitive gym: Taming the AI monster in our classrooms

LRI unlocks Rs. 2.26 b through strategic transfer of Unity Plaza investment to Lee Hedges PLC

Hayleys Agriculture opens Sri Lanka’s first frozen concentrated coconut water manufacturing facility

IFC and HSBC to invest $ 40 m in SAGT

Embassy of France relocates to Mireka Tower

Hayleys Aventura introduces Sri Lanka’s first automated rotary parking system

Phoenix Miras commits to Grade-A office development in Port City Colombo

MAS’ Rajiv Dharmendra joins Serendib Land Board

CBSL slaps Rs. 14.6 m in AML non-compliance fines

CMI Sri Lanka branch holds successful virtual Annual General Meeting and elects new leadership

Business News

Japan’s NGK secures success in brand protection case in SL

Beruwala Resorts plans Rs. 398 m Rights issue to fund refurbishment

Ceylon Investment proposes Rs. 366 m share buyback

Overseas Realty posts Rs. 4.8 b PBT in 1H

Ceylon Chamber to host networking session with Indian business delegation

Sustainable to the core: Banking for a More Resilient Sri Lanka

Sustainable economies will own the future

“Staying the Course” SAGT shaping the course for a Sustainable Future

Advantis Embeds ESG Principles to Drive Sustainable Growth and Create Long-Term Value

CA Sri Lanka: Pioneering the Nation’s Sustainable Future

Sustainability, Resilience and Sri Lanka’s Future

First Capital Sets a New Benchmark for Sustainability in Sri Lanka’s Capital Markets

Why Good Corporate Governance Builds Investor Confidence

Cybersecurity as a Governance Priority

Beyond compliance: Ceylinco Life embeds sustainability at the core of growth

The Future of Ports Will Be Measured Beyond Throughput

LB Finance: Leading Sri Lanka’s ESG Journey

How Businesses Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

The Role of Renewable Energy in Corporate Sustainability

Hemas Embeds Sustainability at the Core of its Business

Why Circular Economy Practices Matter for Manufacturers

Ethical Supply Chains: What Consumers Expect Today

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