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Killing Sri Lanka’s Golden Goose: Exporters’ dilemma

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:30

Sri Lanka’s trade dynamics

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:20

Antisemitic terrorism: Global North’s propaganda

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 00:56

Sri Lanka’s digital tax shift: Balancing revenue needs with innovation and growth

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 00:42

From regulation to confusion: Challenges of VAT on non-resident service providers via electronic platforms

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 00:31

My View issues 750th piece when Trump enforces unilaterally 30% tariff on Sri Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:50

Back to the gates of other Bastilles

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:43

Reopening Katchatheevu issue by BJP: Ploy to target DMK, blame Nehru legacy, or checkmate Sri Lanka?

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:37

Reflections on “Rhythm of the Guitar”: Clarence as a classic “start-up”

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:18

Sri Lanka’s solar dilemma

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:01

Funding climate resilience on the ground: How global funds can reach local actors

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:10

Aragalaya anniversary: all hail it! or another nostrum?

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:05

A man lived in many hearts

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:01

BRICS’ vision for a new financial architecture

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:01

Rienzie Wijetilleke: Legendary banker with human touch

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:00

Assassination of Tamil political leader Appapillai Amirthalingam

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:21

“Just as we breathe again”: Trump’s tariff blow to Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:16

Bridging the language gap: How AI can unlock new opportunities for tourism industry

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:12

Sri Lanka’s Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:31

Don’t panic: Sri Lanka’s fertility decline is temporary, not a demographic collapse

Friday, 11 July 2025 00:23

High-level delegation heads to Washington to press for further US tariff relief

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday confirmed that a high-level Government delegation is scheduled to depart for Washington, D.C. on Friday (18) ..

ICTA to launch digital ‘Super App’ to revolutionise access to public services

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:45

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) is set to take a significant leap forward in its digital governance agenda with the launch ..

Govt. moves to quell fears over data privacy in India-funded e-NIC project

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:40

The Government yesterday sought to reassure the public that the country’s electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) project will not compromise citi ..

Cabinet approves revision allowing women to work night shifts in hospitality sector

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:33

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved to amend existing labour regulations allowing female employees over the age of 18 to work night shift as f ..

Ex-Auditor General joins Cargills (Ceylon) Board

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:31

Cargills (Ceylon) PLC has announced the appointment of Chulantha Wickramaratne to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Wickramaratne is ..

Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association warns of industry-wide fallout from 30% US tariff on Sri Lankan rubber goods

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:18

The Colombo Rubber Traders Association (CRTA) which is the apex body representing Sri Lanka’s natural rubber industry, yesterday issued a strong sta ..

Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

The ninth annual full-day Cyber Security Summit, organised by the Daily FT in collaboration with CICRA Holdings Ltd., was held last week at the Cinnam ..

COPE recommends legal action to reclaim SLIIT over unlawful privatisation

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:43

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has recommended that legal steps be taken to take over the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (S ..

Sri Lanka signs key debt restructuring deal with Saudi Fund for Development

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:40

Sri Lanka yesterday marked a significant milestone in its external debt restructuring process with the formal signing of Bilateral Amendatory Loan Agr ..

Rubber products exporters call for immediate Govt. action over 30% US tariff

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:58

The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) has called on the Government to intensify negotiations with the ..

President calls for united export strategy amidst US tariff challenge

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:53

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Saturday confirmed that Sri Lanka has successfully negotiated a reduction in the proposed reciprocal tariff impos ..

Hettich unveils first state-of-the-art Experience Centre in Sri Lanka showcasing magical interior solutions

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:50

Hettich, the global market leader for manufacturing furniture fittings, recently inaugurated their first company-owned Experience Centre in Colombo. ..

CIC Seeds breaks new ground with export of hybrid chilli seeds to Bangladesh

Monday, 14 July 2025 02:26

Following the successful production of hybrid seeds in Sri Lanka, CIC Seeds has exported a consignment of hybrid chilli seeds to Bangladesh where tria ..

Celebrating 200 years of coffee: Sri Lanka Coffee Festival returns to highlands for fourth edition

Monday, 14 July 2025 02:20

The Department of Export Agriculture (DEA), in collaboration with Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF), and the Lanka Coffee Association ( ..

FitsAir strengthens regional network with daily Dhaka service

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:57

In response to strong demand and growing trade and tourism ties between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, FitsAir has announced that its Colombo–Dhaka servi ..

National Cyber Protection Strategy 2025-2029 gets Cabinet approval

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:41

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved implementing the National Cyber Protection Strategy 2025-2029, a key initiative aimed at ..

Committee to address e-commerce Customs challenges, develop long-term framework

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:38

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the appointment of a Special Committee to provide temporary monitoring relief and formula ..

ADB to provide $ 100 m for hospital capacity and quality upgrade in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:31

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the implementation of the $ 100 million Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded capacity and quality upgrade i ..

Commercial Credit to raise Rs. 5 b via high-yield bond issue

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:30

Commercial Credit and Finance PLC is to raise Rs. 5 billion via an issuance of high-yield bond issue. Its Board last week resolved to issue 30 millio ..

Johann Peries becomes first Sri Lankan to swarm up seven summits

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:04

Johann Peries, Sri Lanka’s trailblazing mountaineer, has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan to complete the ‘Seven Summits Challenge’ ..

SLPMA tables strategic roadmap to build $ 1 b pharma export industry

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:45

Calling upon all relevant stakeholders to position local pharmaceutical manufacturing as a ‘thrust industry’ which can reduce the forex drain and ..

ASPI hits record high as CSE begins week on the up with Rs. 9.5 b turnover

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:42

The Colombo stock market started the new week and sustained its all-time high level yesterday amidst healthy turnover fuelled by bullish investor sent ..

SL needs to build strategic partnerships to unlock full potential of key projects: Expert

Monday, 14 July 2025 05:01

Invest India former Managing Director and CEO Deepak Bagla recently urged Sri Lanka to forge the right partnerships, particularly with its neighbours, ..

Sri Lanka and China reaffirm commitment to deepening strategic cooperation

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:56

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath on Saturday met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ..

Manthri.lk launches ‘Anura Metre’ to track key election promises

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:52

Manthri.lk, a platform of Verité Research, has announced the launch of ‘Anura Metre,’ an online tracker that monitors the progress of selected pr ..

Softlogic Life completes 100% acquisition of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 04:42

Softlogic Life Insurance PLC has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Ltd., (Life Business), f ..

Edible oil specialist Venkadeshwara Agro Industry plans CSE listing

Monday, 14 July 2025 02:22

Edible oil specialist Venkadeshwara Agro Industry (VAI) has announced plans to list on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in the fourth quarter of this ..

CBSL kicks off ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’

Monday, 14 July 2025 01:52

The Financial Consumer Relations Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will launch the ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ from 14 ..

Ragging: Defiling the cornerstones of free education

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:26

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, K. Priyantha Fernando and Sobhitha Rajakaruna, directed the Unive ..

ICTA to launch digital ‘Super App’ to revolutionise access to public services

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:45

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) is set to take a significant leap forward in its digital governance agenda with the launch ..

National Cyber Protection Strategy 2025-2029 gets Cabinet approval

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:41

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved implementing the National Cyber Protection Strategy 2025-2029, a key initiative aimed at ..

Govt. moves to quell fears over data privacy in India-funded e-NIC project

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:40

The Government yesterday sought to reassure the public that the country’s electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) project will not compromise citi ..

Committee to address e-commerce Customs challenges, develop long-term framework

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:38

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the appointment of a Special Committee to provide temporary monitoring relief and formula ..

Cabinet approves revision allowing women to work night shifts in hospitality sector

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:33

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved to amend existing labour regulations allowing female employees over the age of 18 to work night shift as f ..

ADB to provide $ 100 m for hospital capacity and quality upgrade in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:31

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the implementation of the $ 100 million Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded capacity and quality upgrade i ..

Ex-Auditor General joins Cargills (Ceylon) Board

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:31

Cargills (Ceylon) PLC has announced the appointment of Chulantha Wickramaratne to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Wickramaratne is ..

Commercial Credit to raise Rs. 5 b via high-yield bond issue

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:30

Commercial Credit and Finance PLC is to raise Rs. 5 billion via an issuance of high-yield bond issue. Its Board last week resolved to issue 30 millio ..

Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association warns of industry-wide fallout from 30% US tariff on Sri Lankan rubber goods

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:18

The Colombo Rubber Traders Association (CRTA) which is the apex body representing Sri Lanka’s natural rubber industry, yesterday issued a strong sta ..

Johann Peries becomes first Sri Lankan to swarm up seven summits

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:04

Johann Peries, Sri Lanka’s trailblazing mountaineer, has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan to complete the ‘Seven Summits Challenge’ ..

Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

The ninth annual full-day Cyber Security Summit, organised by the Daily FT in collaboration with CICRA Holdings Ltd., was held last week at the Cinnam ..

SLPMA tables strategic roadmap to build $ 1 b pharma export industry

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:45

Calling upon all relevant stakeholders to position local pharmaceutical manufacturing as a ‘thrust industry’ which can reduce the forex drain and ..

COPE recommends legal action to reclaim SLIIT over unlawful privatisation

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:43

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has recommended that legal steps be taken to take over the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (S ..

ASPI hits record high as CSE begins week on the up with Rs. 9.5 b turnover

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 02:42

The Colombo stock market started the new week and sustained its all-time high level yesterday amidst healthy turnover fuelled by bullish investor sent ..

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Sri Lanka, STEMedical to set up $15m accredited lab

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 12:30

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed yesterday (15) between U.S.-based STEMedical and the Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) to establ ..

Saudi Fund pledges stronger support for Sri Lanka’s digitalisation

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 09:31

Government to onboard 150+ state institutions to GovPay by September

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 12:39

The all-new 2026 Sportage and Carnival Hybrids in Sri Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 15:22

UNDP pledges support for efficient and accountable public service

Monday, 14 July 2025 11:53

US cuts tariff on Sri Lankan exports from 44% to 30%

Saturday, 12 July 2025 21:48

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Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

Intervest initiates next growth phase in Sri Lanka

Monday, 14 July 2025 01:28

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Monday, 14 July 2025 01:26

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Colombo National Museum launches dynamic people-centric activities

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:03

In line with the five-year (2023-2027) business plan for the Department of National Museums, the Colombo National Museum now offers its visitors and t ..

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Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:02

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Opinion and Issues

Killing Sri Lanka’s Golden Goose: Exporters’ dilemma

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:30

The newly imposed 30% US reciprocal tariff on Sri Lankan exports (on top of the applicable tariffs on specific HS codes) has become a major concern. T ..

Sri Lanka’s trade dynamics

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:20

From depths of the ocean to fish market: Silent struggle for manta and devil rays

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

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Trump tariffs and Government’s lack of credibility

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

Last week, US President Donald Trump informed his Sri Lankan counterpart that his administration would impose a 30% import duty on all goods exported ..

Three years after fall of Gotabaya; waiting for justice

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 00:51

Apparel sector must innovate and diversify

Monday, 14 July 2025 00:42

Restoring dignity in country’s public service

Saturday, 12 July 2025 00:00

New bonus interest scheme for seniors: Timely or populist?

Friday, 11 July 2025 01:11

Govt. involvement in media regulation risky

Thursday, 10 July 2025 00:00

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Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

The ninth annual full-day Cyber Security Summit, organised by the Daily FT in collaboration with CICRA Holdings Ltd., was held last week at the Cinnam ..

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

Forging unity through media: 2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum in Xinjiang

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

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National Chamber of Exporters welcomes new US tariff move

EFC submits comprehensive roadmap on good governance in social security institutions to Labour Minister

STEMedical and SLIBTEC sign $ 15 m deal to launch internationally accredited lab

Amitha Gooneratne joins Lanka Aluminium Board

BCC Lanka goes digital

EDB invites applications for Presidential Export Awards 2024/25

Alumex achieves ‘ASI Performance Standard Certification,’ marking a milestone in sustainable aluminium manufacturing

Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025: A digital bridge to economic recovery

Sri Lanka-France ties strengthen with € 540 m trade, port security, and tourism boost

Workers’ remittances remain robust

CFA Society Sri Lanka and Acuity Knowledge Partners launch virtual training program on Python and Machine Learning for finance professionals

Markspen Group’s DOMA Single Elevator Automatic Rice Mill in high market demand

Dialog Enterprise deploys innovative video surveillance solution to enhance customer service at Domino’s Pizza Sri Lanka

ODI and CEPA-led study urges bold reforms for inclusive development

Senior business leader Ajit M. De S. Jayaratne no more

ACCA APAC Virtual Careers Fair 2025 on 16 July to draw global talent

President calls for urgent Customs reforms to support digital economy goals

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Killing Sri Lanka’s Golden Goose: Exporters’ dilemma

Sri Lanka’s trade dynamics

Antisemitic terrorism: Global North’s propaganda

Sri Lanka’s digital tax shift: Balancing revenue needs with innovation and growth

From regulation to confusion: Challenges of VAT on non-resident service providers via electronic platforms

My View issues 750th piece when Trump enforces unilaterally 30% tariff on Sri Lanka

Back to the gates of other Bastilles

Reopening Katchatheevu issue by BJP: Ploy to target DMK, blame Nehru legacy, or checkmate Sri Lanka?

Reflections on “Rhythm of the Guitar”: Clarence as a classic “start-up”

Sri Lanka’s solar dilemma

Funding climate resilience on the ground: How global funds can reach local actors

Aragalaya anniversary: all hail it! or another nostrum?

A man lived in many hearts

BRICS’ vision for a new financial architecture

Rienzie Wijetilleke: Legendary banker with human touch

Assassination of Tamil political leader Appapillai Amirthalingam

“Just as we breathe again”: Trump’s tariff blow to Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery

Bridging the language gap: How AI can unlock new opportunities for tourism industry

Sri Lanka’s Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse

Don’t panic: Sri Lanka’s fertility decline is temporary, not a demographic collapse

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