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ABC of becoming an upper middle-income country: Risks outweigh benefits

Monday, 6 July 2026 03:46

Is Sri Lanka in a state of quagmire politically and financially?

Monday, 6 July 2026 03:41

Mahaweli Doctrine: Water as foreign policy in Sri Lanka’s national renaissance

Monday, 6 July 2026 03:25

The voices that gave Sri Lankan Rugby its soul

Monday, 6 July 2026 02:10

The hidden social crisis of a middle-income country

Saturday, 4 July 2026 04:20

Decline of Pax Americana: Empire, republic and the lessons of Rome – Part II

Saturday, 4 July 2026 04:07

250th semiquincentennial celebration of the American Independence

Saturday, 4 July 2026 03:58

KC and the Sunshine Band

Saturday, 4 July 2026 03:44

Phoenix of South Asia: Sri Lanka’s stunning return to upper-middle-income status under AKD

Saturday, 4 July 2026 03:15

A Book, a warning, and the world’s unkept promises

Saturday, 4 July 2026 00:37

Ethics cannot be selective; Sri Lanka needs moral courage

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:28

A monetary policy shift is in the offing

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:26

Jazzy Joes and shocker by Lumba Rugby

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:25

Uncle Sam at 250: The enduring land of opportunity

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:25

Decline of Pax Americana: Empire, republic and the lessons of Rome – Part I

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:23

Could El Niño become an FX risk for Sri Lanka?

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:22

The State wants our data, how will it protect it?

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:21

Dengue, governance and accountability

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:20

Backward Britain, advanced Sri Lanka, and the American Revolution

Thursday, 2 July 2026 01:54

Agronomic realities vs. public discourse: Evaluating soil, nutrient, and land-use impacts of oil palm

Thursday, 2 July 2026 00:49

2027 Budget Call goes out

The Government has begun preparing the 2027 Budget with tighter spending controls, imposing binding expenditure ceilings on ministries and requiring n ..

Sri Lanka, China EXIM Bank aim to sign revised Central Expressway -Section I deal by August

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:35

A high-level delegation from the Export-Import Bank of China (China EXIM Bank), led by Vice President Yang Dongning, held talks with Deputy Finance an ..

Customs revenue surges 30% in 1H, beats June target by 22%

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:26

Sri Lanka Customs outperformed its revenue targets in the first half of 2026, collecting Rs. 1.37 trillion, up 29.5% from the same period last year, d ..

Govt. taps less than half of Rs. 4 t borrowing limit in 2025

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:16

The Government utilised less than half of its authorised borrowing limit in 2025, supported by existing cash buffers and improved fiscal conditions, a ..

LAUGFS, Litro cut domestic LP gas prices

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:12

LAUGFS Gas PLC and Litro Gas Lanka Ltd., have reduced the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders with effect from last night, providing relief to househo ..

Govt. tightens sugar labelling rules for beverages

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:09

The Government has tightened the sugar content thresholds used in mandatory front-of-pack labelling for liquid food products, lowering the limits for ..

‘Unpopular reforms, not IMF, can bail out Sri Lanka’

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:40

As calls grow from Opposition lawmakers for Sri Lanka to secure a successor International Monetary Fund (IMF) program before the current Extended Fund ..

GovTech Sri Lanka appoints Shevan Goonetilleke as CEO

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:25

GovTech Sri Lanka Ltd., yesterday announced the appointment of Shevan Goonetilleke as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 August 2026. His app ..

Sanasa Life raises Rs. 500 m via fully subscribed Tier II debenture issue

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:21

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC has fully subscribed a Rs. 500 million subordinated debenture issue aimed at strengthening its capital base and supp ..

Top tax official reassures businesses over reforms amid compliance push

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:44

In a rare public explanation of Sri Lanka’s tax policy, Finance Ministry Tax Policy Adviser Thanuja Perera recently sought to reassure businesses th ..

Cabinet clears agreements for $ 450 m Indian disaster recovery package

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:42

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved entering into the necessary agreements to secure a $ 450 million disaster recovery package from India, com ..

ADB approves $ 200 m emergency assistance for post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:41

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 200 million emergency assistance package for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction following Cyc ..

June records lowest tourist arrivals so far in 2026

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:40

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals fell by 10% in June year-on-year (YoY), marking the lowest inflow for the year so far, trailing last year’s pace amid ..

IMF backs revenue gains, keeps focus on cost-recovery pricing

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:27

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday welcomed Sri Lanka’s fiscal performance so far this year, saying revenue collection had remained bro ..

President assures IMF reforms will stay on course, insists recovery must benefit people

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:25

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to completing Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported reform program, while ..

Sri Lankan drone startup Scouts closes investment round at Rs. 1.6 b valuation

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:23

Scouts, Sri Lanka’s pioneering intelligent drone and robotics company, yesterday said it has closed a funding round at a valuation of Rs. 1.6 billio ..

CSE falls 1% during week

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:32

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended in red, extending its bearish run into four-straight sessions. ..

Unemployment edges down to 3.7% in Q1 as labour force participation slips

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:23

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate edged down to 3.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 3.8% a year earlier, while the labour force participation rate ea ..

CBSL to wind down Nation Lanka Finance after failed rescue efforts

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:14

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday revoked the finance business licence of Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP) and initiated the winding-up of ..

Citrus Hikkaduwa and Waskaduwa resorts reopen after refurbishment

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:12

Hikkaduwa Beach Resorts PLC and Waskaduwa Beach Resorts PLC have completed the refurbishment and upgrade of their respective Citrus-branded hotels, wi ..

Official poverty line rises to Rs. 17,315 in May

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:01

Sri Lanka’s national official poverty line increased to Rs. 17,315 per person per month in May 2026 from Rs. 17,117 in April, according to the lates ..

CBSL sees inflation remaining elevated, but no immediate case for rate hike

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:28

After reaching a three-year high in June, inflation is expected to remain elevated over the coming months, but easing global oil prices have reduced t ..

Colombo 1Q condominium price index up 18.5% YoY as sales volumes fall 15.2%

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:24

Prices of new condominiums in the Colombo District continued to climb in the first quarter of 2026, while transaction volumes weakened, reflecting a m ..

Realised FDI reaches $ 250 m in 1H; new BOI DG highlights FDI hurdles, outlines reform agenda

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:20

The Board of Investment’s (BOI) newly appointed Director General Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena yesterday outlined a broad reform agenda to improve Sri ..

World Bank backs Sri Lanka’s reforms with $ 150 m to drive growth

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:42

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved $ 150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting ..

World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka to upper middle-income status after 2025 growth rebound

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:42

Sri Lanka has been reclassified by the World Bank Group as an upper middle-income country, marking its return to a higher income category following th ..

Cabinet nod to Rs. 617.7 b Cyclone Ditwah recovery program

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:41

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of a Rs. 617.7 billion recovery program comprising 1,066 projects to restore infrastructure, ..

IMF says upcoming Seventh Review to focus on growth

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:30

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said its latest visit to Sri Lanka was intended to take stock of policy developments between program r ..

IMF insists exchange-rate flexibility remains first line of defence

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:26

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said exchange-rate flexibility should remain the primary mechanism for absorbing external shocks, whil ..

President appoints new BOI Chairman and Board

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:24

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed his Senior Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri ..

Govt. launches “Tax Power 2026” drive to drive voluntary compliance

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:22

The Government will launch a nationwide campaign next month to encourage voluntary tax compliance and improve public attitudes towards taxation, as pa ..

Sri Lanka, China EXIM Bank aim to sign revised Central Expressway -Section I deal by August

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:35

A high-level delegation from the Export-Import Bank of China (China EXIM Bank), led by Vice President Yang Dongning, held talks with Deputy Finance an ..

CSE falls 1% during week

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:32

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended in red, extending its bearish run into four-straight sessions. ..

Customs revenue surges 30% in 1H, beats June target by 22%

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:26

Sri Lanka Customs outperformed its revenue targets in the first half of 2026, collecting Rs. 1.37 trillion, up 29.5% from the same period last year, d ..

Unemployment edges down to 3.7% in Q1 as labour force participation slips

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:23

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate edged down to 3.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 3.8% a year earlier, while the labour force participation rate ea ..

Govt. taps less than half of Rs. 4 t borrowing limit in 2025

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:16

The Government utilised less than half of its authorised borrowing limit in 2025, supported by existing cash buffers and improved fiscal conditions, a ..

CBSL to wind down Nation Lanka Finance after failed rescue efforts

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:14

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday revoked the finance business licence of Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP) and initiated the winding-up of ..

LAUGFS, Litro cut domestic LP gas prices

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:12

LAUGFS Gas PLC and Litro Gas Lanka Ltd., have reduced the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders with effect from last night, providing relief to househo ..

Citrus Hikkaduwa and Waskaduwa resorts reopen after refurbishment

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:12

Hikkaduwa Beach Resorts PLC and Waskaduwa Beach Resorts PLC have completed the refurbishment and upgrade of their respective Citrus-branded hotels, wi ..

Govt. tightens sugar labelling rules for beverages

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:09

The Government has tightened the sugar content thresholds used in mandatory front-of-pack labelling for liquid food products, lowering the limits for ..

Official poverty line rises to Rs. 17,315 in May

Saturday, 4 July 2026 01:01

Sri Lanka’s national official poverty line increased to Rs. 17,315 per person per month in May 2026 from Rs. 17,117 in April, according to the lates ..

‘Unpopular reforms, not IMF, can bail out Sri Lanka’

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:40

As calls grow from Opposition lawmakers for Sri Lanka to secure a successor International Monetary Fund (IMF) program before the current Extended Fund ..

CBSL sees inflation remaining elevated, but no immediate case for rate hike

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:28

After reaching a three-year high in June, inflation is expected to remain elevated over the coming months, but easing global oil prices have reduced t ..

GovTech Sri Lanka appoints Shevan Goonetilleke as CEO

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:25

GovTech Sri Lanka Ltd., yesterday announced the appointment of Shevan Goonetilleke as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 August 2026. His app ..

Colombo 1Q condominium price index up 18.5% YoY as sales volumes fall 15.2%

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:24

Prices of new condominiums in the Colombo District continued to climb in the first quarter of 2026, while transaction volumes weakened, reflecting a m ..

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ABC of becoming an upper middle-income country: Risks outweigh benefits

Monday, 6 July 2026 03:46

In its latest classification of countries, the World Bank has elevated Sri Lanka from a lower middle-income country to an upper middle-income country. ..

Is Sri Lanka in a state of quagmire politically and financially?

Monday, 6 July 2026 03:41

Mahaweli Doctrine: Water as foreign policy in Sri Lanka’s national renaissance

Monday, 6 July 2026 03:25

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Custodial deaths have brought criminal justice to its knees

Monday, 6 July 2026 02:52

For decades, Sri Lanka has witnessed a grim and depressingly familiar pattern. Individuals held in the custody of the State, whether by the Police or ..

New anti-rabies/dog registration laws are a welcome move

Saturday, 4 July 2026 03:04

Effects of Brexit and Britain’s decade-long political instability

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:00

Police need better approach to handling high profile criminal cases

Thursday, 2 July 2026 02:33

The Opposition and the inflation target

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:00

Gnanasara’s right to be despicable

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 05:41

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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

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EDB hosts regional Exporters’ Networking Forum in Chillaw

INFRACON 2026 - Infrastructure and Construction Exhibition opens at BMICH

Huge response to Lanka Business TV’s “Vyavasayaka” Business and Investment Summit in Kalutara

SLT-MOBITEL unveils ‘Lankakonect’ app with Foreign Affairs Ministry

Uber expands to Ratnapura

India is too big to ignore: GITA’s India Trade Desk opens new pathways for Lankan businesses

Council for Business with Britain appoints Ameena Ziauddin as President at 26th Annual General Meeting

Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council celebrates Members’ Day 2026

UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka mobilises businesses to lead with purpose at CATALYZE 2026: Social

Ravi Gamage appointed to Capital Maharaja Group Board

Majestic Electric transforms BOC Head Office with modern facade lighting system

Young innovators set for LNBTI Hackathon finale today

Turning ecological threat into opportunity: ‘Hyacinthesis’ Accelerator kicks off

Maharaja Foods announces strategic Board changes

Hotels Association calls for greater focus, promotion of wellness tourism in SL

Dialog Air Fibre powers new era of ultra-fast Home WiFi

EDB, Germany’s Import Promotion Desk renew partnership to boost SME exports to Europe

Ceylon Chamber convenes dialogue on energy security and standards for Sri Lanka’s energy transition

TEA calls for urgent support to lift tea smallholder productivity, exports

Govt. launches El Niño task force,orders two-week preparedness plans

Mistaken CDS account suspensions delay CSE market opening

New BOI Chairman vows to restore agency’s authority, drive FDI growth

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ABC of becoming an upper middle-income country: Risks outweigh benefits

Is Sri Lanka in a state of quagmire politically and financially?

Mahaweli Doctrine: Water as foreign policy in Sri Lanka’s national renaissance

The voices that gave Sri Lankan Rugby its soul

The hidden social crisis of a middle-income country

Decline of Pax Americana: Empire, republic and the lessons of Rome – Part II

250th semiquincentennial celebration of the American Independence

KC and the Sunshine Band

Phoenix of South Asia: Sri Lanka’s stunning return to upper-middle-income status under AKD

A Book, a warning, and the world’s unkept promises

Ethics cannot be selective; Sri Lanka needs moral courage

A monetary policy shift is in the offing

Jazzy Joes and shocker by Lumba Rugby

Uncle Sam at 250: The enduring land of opportunity

Decline of Pax Americana: Empire, republic and the lessons of Rome – Part I

Could El Niño become an FX risk for Sri Lanka?

The State wants our data, how will it protect it?

Dengue, governance and accountability

Backward Britain, advanced Sri Lanka, and the American Revolution

Agronomic realities vs. public discourse: Evaluating soil, nutrient, and land-use impacts of oil palm

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Ravi Gamage appointed to Capital Maharaja Group Board

Criminal cases take over 10 years on average to conclude: Justice Kodagoda

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EDB hosts regional Exporters’ Networking Forum in Chillaw

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Huge response to Lanka Business TV’s “Vyavasayaka” Business and Investment Summit in Kalutara

SLT-MOBITEL unveils ‘Lankakonect’ app with Foreign Affairs Ministry

Uber expands to Ratnapura

India is too big to ignore: GITA’s India Trade Desk opens new pathways for Lankan businesses

Council for Business with Britain appoints Ameena Ziauddin as President at 26th Annual General Meeting

Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council celebrates Members’ Day 2026

UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka mobilises businesses to lead with purpose at CATALYZE 2026: Social

Ravi Gamage appointed to Capital Maharaja Group Board

Majestic Electric transforms BOC Head Office with modern facade lighting system

Young innovators set for LNBTI Hackathon finale today

Turning ecological threat into opportunity: ‘Hyacinthesis’ Accelerator kicks off

Maharaja Foods announces strategic Board changes

Hotels Association calls for greater focus, promotion of wellness tourism in SL

Dialog Air Fibre powers new era of ultra-fast Home WiFi

EDB, Germany’s Import Promotion Desk renew partnership to boost SME exports to Europe

Ceylon Chamber convenes dialogue on energy security and standards for Sri Lanka’s energy transition

TEA calls for urgent support to lift tea smallholder productivity, exports

Govt. launches El Niño task force,orders two-week preparedness plans

Mistaken CDS account suspensions delay CSE market opening

New BOI Chairman vows to restore agency’s authority, drive FDI growth

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