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Beware of the newest cyber scam: Pig Butchering

Monday, 24 November 2025 03:58

Time to bury the “6% of GDP for Education” slogan and manage with 2%

Monday, 24 November 2025 03:49

The great tea illusion

Monday, 24 November 2025 00:18

Rewarding the harvest: Why Sri Lanka must shift from input subsidies to output incentives

Monday, 24 November 2025 00:13

Is the Online Safety Act an unnecessary piece of law?

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:10

The Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s mission – ‘Serve the Mankind’

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:01

Jeevan Thondaman loses his ‘Eligible Bachelor’ status on 23 November

Friday, 21 November 2025 04:13

Rallying between a new will to power and the apathy of the powers that be

Friday, 21 November 2025 04:11

Choosing our dance partners: An impact-investment playbook for Sri Lanka’s next tourism chapter

Friday, 21 November 2025 04:10

The crime after the crime

Friday, 21 November 2025 04:08

Not everyone who dies by suicide is depressed

Friday, 21 November 2025 04:03

Sri Lanka’s elephants in peril and the fight for survival

Friday, 21 November 2025 00:53

Level playing field for Maize: Securing future of poultry industry

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:34

Budget and inclusive development

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:21

JVP-FSP contestation, Sajith and 13A, Mahinda Rajapaksa in history

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:09

The National Budget is IMF influenced, so what? Do we have a choice?

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 00:22

50 years of nourishing a nation: How Bairaha defined Sri Lanka’s poultry industry

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 00:20

Dismantling the case against decent wages in tea plantations

Tuesday, 18 November 2025 01:21

Unlocking economic constraints through Oil Palm cultivation

Tuesday, 18 November 2025 01:14

Whose crown?

Tuesday, 18 November 2025 00:55

Govt. issues first post-default Domestic Dollar Bond under new PDMO

Sri Lanka will issue a $ 50 million Domestic Dollar Bond (DDB) next week, the country’s first foreign-currency borrowing instrument since the 2022 d ..

Govt. calms investors about post-2028 debt repayment capacity

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:12

The Government is seeking to accelerate reserve accumulation, attract higher foreign investment, and maintain fiscal discipline to manage the rise in ..

Court issues notice on IRD over new VAT refund scheme

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:09

The Court of Appeal has issued notice on the Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and other State agencies after a writ applica ..

Questions raised over Sri Lanka’s DPI strategy and trade reform sequencing

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:03

Sri Lanka’s current approach to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and trade liberalisation may reinforce inequality rather than reduce it unless a ..

Rank to develop Rs. 1 b worth container cargo inspection yard at Hambantota International Port

Monday, 24 November 2025 05:57

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has partnered with Rank Container Terminals Ltd., (RCT) to develop a purpose-built container cargo inspecti ..

‘Clean Sri Lanka’ could be long-awaited national brand identity for tourism: Hiran

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:06

Jetwing Symphony PLC Chairman and veteran tourism leader Hiran Cooray said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative off ..

CCB targets higher coconut output in 2026 amid concerns over leaf blight

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:03

Sri Lanka’s coconut industry is planning a stronger production year in 2026, with the sector setting a target of 4.2 billion high-quality nuts, acco ..

Govt. to restart construction of 74 bridges

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved recommencing the construction of the remaining 74 bridges by the State Development and Construction Corpor ..

RTI Commission flags crippling staff shortages

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) has warned that chronic understaffing and ignored statutory safeguards are weakening Sri Lanka’s transpar ..

CSE ends week below 23,000 points

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed down sharply, falling below 23,000 points for the first time in nearly two weeks. ..

Paytm wants Sri Lanka to build “world’s most seamless travel corridor” for Indian tourists

Friday, 21 November 2025 05:48

Paytm CEO for Travel and COO for Consumer Payments Vikash Jalan on Wednesday urged Sri Lanka to position itself as the “most frictionless, trusted, ..

CSE market PE climbs above 18-year average – FCR

Friday, 21 November 2025 05:46

The Colombo stock market has reached a major valuation milestone in November 2025, trading at a price-earnings (PE) level significantly above its long ..

Bairaha Farms proceeds with 1-for-5 share split, announces dates

Friday, 21 November 2025 05:44

Bairaha Farms yesterday said that its proposed 1-for-5 share split will take place following shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting ..

Sri Lanka’s Interest-Rate trap

Friday, 21 November 2025 05:07

BANGALORE – Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence in 1948. After defaulting on its external debt in 2022, t ..

Tea crop edges up in Oct.; cumulative output strengthens in 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025 04:43

Sri Lanka’s tea crop posted a marginal improvement in October 2025, although the month’s performance reflected mixed conditions across elevations. ..

Deputy Minister explains lack of aggressive tax measures in Budget 2026

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:10

The Government kept the 2026 Budget free of aggressive tax mobilisation proposals because households and businesses are already carrying a heavy fisca ..

NSB Group posts strong 3Q with PBT up 30% to Rs. 34.8 b

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:06

The National Savings Bank Group (NSB) has reported a solid performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, delivering sharp improvements in p ..

SL faces pressures from AI, trade protections: World Bank economist

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:00

South Asia’s strong growth outlook masks a deep labour-market imbalance that is now intersecting with rapid technological change, creating new vulne ..

Unit trust industry sees strong investor activity in October

Monday, 24 November 2025 05:54

The unit trust industry of Sri Lanka has reported a 16% year-on-year (YoY) growth of its assets under management (AUM) to Rs. 603 billion by the end o ..

Govt. moves to control prices of 200 more medicines

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:05

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the Government is considering expanding pharmaceutical price controls to cover an additional 200 ..

Hayleys Fabric bags Gold at National Chamber, NEDA Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:02

The Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025 was held in grandeur on 19 November at the Lotus Hall, BMICH, marking the eighth consecutive year of thi ..

Fitch places HDFC and SMIB on Rating Watch Positive pending acquisitions

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

Fitch Ratings has placed Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank of Sri Lanka’s (HDFC) National Rating of ‘BB+(lka)’ and State Mortgage & I ..

SEC defers Softlogic trading suspension to end-2025

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

Softlogic Holdings PLC yesterday said the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed the suspension of trading in its shares until 31 Dece ..

Govt. makes crucial breakthrough in debt restructuring

Friday, 21 November 2025 05:50

The agreement-in-principle with Bondholders of SriLankan Airlines marks a crucial breakthrough for the Government few thought possible, although Sri L ..

IRD reports highest-ever revenue, tops Rs. 2 t ahead of year-end

Friday, 21 November 2025 05:48

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) said it has collected over Rs. 2 trillion as of 17 November, the highest annual revenue in its history. The tally ..

LFCs urged to shift from consumption lending to industry-focused finance: LRA

Friday, 21 November 2025 05:44

Sri Lanka’s licenced finance companies (LFCs) need to pivot from traditional consumption-led lending towards financing industrial and export-linked ..

SL–India grid link advancing: Minister

Friday, 21 November 2025 05:43

Sri Lanka and India will be connected through a high-voltage transmission line under a joint initiative now moving forward, Power and Energy Minister ..

Sri Lanka to Chair Asia Tea Alliance; Colombo to host sixth ATA and Asia International Tea Summit 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025 04:44

Sri Lanka will assume the Chairmanship of the Asia Tea Alliance (ATA) for 2026-2027, with Tea Small Holdings Development Authority (TSHDA) Chairman Ni ..

HNB wins ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2025’

Thursday, 20 November 2025 04:40

Hatton National Bank (HNB) yesterday won the coveted ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2025’ at the 22nd Best Corporate Citizen Sustain ..

Govt. calms investors about post-2028 debt repayment capacity

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:12

The Government is seeking to accelerate reserve accumulation, attract higher foreign investment, and maintain fiscal discipline to manage the rise in ..

Deputy Minister explains lack of aggressive tax measures in Budget 2026

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:10

The Government kept the 2026 Budget free of aggressive tax mobilisation proposals because households and businesses are already carrying a heavy fisca ..

Court issues notice on IRD over new VAT refund scheme

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:09

The Court of Appeal has issued notice on the Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and other State agencies after a writ applica ..

NSB Group posts strong 3Q with PBT up 30% to Rs. 34.8 b

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:06

The National Savings Bank Group (NSB) has reported a solid performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, delivering sharp improvements in p ..

Questions raised over Sri Lanka’s DPI strategy and trade reform sequencing

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:03

Sri Lanka’s current approach to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and trade liberalisation may reinforce inequality rather than reduce it unless a ..

SL faces pressures from AI, trade protections: World Bank economist

Monday, 24 November 2025 06:00

South Asia’s strong growth outlook masks a deep labour-market imbalance that is now intersecting with rapid technological change, creating new vulne ..

Rank to develop Rs. 1 b worth container cargo inspection yard at Hambantota International Port

Monday, 24 November 2025 05:57

Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has partnered with Rank Container Terminals Ltd., (RCT) to develop a purpose-built container cargo inspecti ..

Unit trust industry sees strong investor activity in October

Monday, 24 November 2025 05:54

The unit trust industry of Sri Lanka has reported a 16% year-on-year (YoY) growth of its assets under management (AUM) to Rs. 603 billion by the end o ..

‘Clean Sri Lanka’ could be long-awaited national brand identity for tourism: Hiran

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:06

Jetwing Symphony PLC Chairman and veteran tourism leader Hiran Cooray said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative off ..

Govt. moves to control prices of 200 more medicines

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:05

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the Government is considering expanding pharmaceutical price controls to cover an additional 200 ..

CCB targets higher coconut output in 2026 amid concerns over leaf blight

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:03

Sri Lanka’s coconut industry is planning a stronger production year in 2026, with the sector setting a target of 4.2 billion high-quality nuts, acco ..

Hayleys Fabric bags Gold at National Chamber, NEDA Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:02

The Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025 was held in grandeur on 19 November at the Lotus Hall, BMICH, marking the eighth consecutive year of thi ..

Govt. to restart construction of 74 bridges

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved recommencing the construction of the remaining 74 bridges by the State Development and Construction Corpor ..

Fitch places HDFC and SMIB on Rating Watch Positive pending acquisitions

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

Fitch Ratings has placed Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank of Sri Lanka’s (HDFC) National Rating of ‘BB+(lka)’ and State Mortgage & I ..

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Japan, Sri Lanka discuss restart of BIA expansion project

Monday, 24 November 2025 12:45

The Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata, officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Ka ..

Government expands price controls on medicines

Monday, 24 November 2025 12:03

Hayleys Fabric, TBS International and Three Sinha shine at Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Friday, 21 November 2025 15:02

Sri Lanka receives Productivity Master Plan and APO accreditation

Friday, 21 November 2025 14:35

TNA meets President to discuss provincial issues and constitutional reform

Friday, 21 November 2025 11:47

Indo-Lanka Handicrafts Festival concludes at Havelock City Mall

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 12:36

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Future Craft Runway - Day 3

Monday, 24 November 2025 03:41

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – Day 2

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

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Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

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Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

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IFS, Boston Dynamics combine to power of robotics with Agentic AI to transform field operations

Monday, 24 November 2025 04:37

Yara Technologies unveils YaraPay

Monday, 24 November 2025 04:35

Advice Lab forges strategic alliance with Rhombus Advisory

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:57

FT Lite

Golden mirage takes over City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

City of Dreams Sri Lanka is set to ignite Colombo’s festive season with “Signature Golden Mirage,” a breathtaking celebration inspired by the en ..

Memoirs of a heart

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

Russel’s hosts festive cake mixing ceremony led by talented NAITA chefs

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Beware of the newest cyber scam: Pig Butchering

Monday, 24 November 2025 03:58

The harvesting of cyberspace is necessary and useful for development, but it is also a fertile ground for those who are intent on robbing the gullible ..

Time to bury the “6% of GDP for Education” slogan and manage with 2%

Monday, 24 November 2025 03:49

The great tea illusion

Monday, 24 November 2025 00:18

FT View - Editorial

Tourism beyond numbers

Monday, 24 November 2025 03:48

Last week, the tourism industry marked two million tourist arrivals for this year. It is a figure that signals renewed global confidence and a welcome ..

Dangers of indiscriminate use of antibiotics

Saturday, 22 November 2025 00:00

Relying on services sector to propel Sri Lanka’s exports

Friday, 21 November 2025 04:31

Better wildlife park management

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:20

Wage hike for estate workers: The most contentious Budgetary proposal

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 00:00

November remembrance sans justice

Tuesday, 18 November 2025 00:54

Special Report

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

The ‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ (BBB 2025), a transformative platform spotlighting opportunities in the fast-emerging Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, conclu ..

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

AKD unveils 2026 Budget

Saturday, 8 November 2025 01:07

Business News

CoPF reviews revenue performance of key Finance Ministry institutions

Seminar on ‘Impact of Budget on the National Economy’ at OPA

Sri Lankan delegation wraps up high-impact trade and investment mission in Canada

Halal Council gets recognition from Sri Lanka Standard Institution for national quality

More productivity, more support assures Govt.

United Motors announces 10 for 1 share split

Top Obstetrician, Gynaecologist joins Lanka Hospitals Board

Sri Lanka shines at World Travel Market 2025: Showcasing island’s tourism excellence to world

CFA Society Sri Lanka announces opening of applications for CFA Institute Program Access Scholarships 2026

Sri Lanka showcases tourism, investment opportunities at Sydney Lions District 201N5 Conference

Aberdeen Holdings earns GHG Verification deepening commitment to a greener Sri Lanka

Dialog and JICA renew strategic partnership

Natasha Boralessa joins DIMO Board

SLBC to celebrate 35th anniversary with launch of inaugural SLBC EXPO Pavilion 2025

Emigrate workers’ trade fair today with varieties of products at Diyatha Uyana

Rocell takes home Gold Award at Sri Lanka National Quality Awards

Leading brands bag top awards at 11th CMA Sri Lanka Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025

Viet Nam explores cooperation opportunities with Northern Province

EDB hosts inward EU delegation

BigWin partners National Lotteries Board to take Sri Lanka’s lottery system online

MAS wins multiple honours at National Cleaner Production Awards 2025

Unseen and undervalued: Sri Lanka’s SMEs fight to stay in the game

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Beware of the newest cyber scam: Pig Butchering

Time to bury the “6% of GDP for Education” slogan and manage with 2%

The great tea illusion

Rewarding the harvest: Why Sri Lanka must shift from input subsidies to output incentives

Is the Online Safety Act an unnecessary piece of law?

The Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s mission – ‘Serve the Mankind’

Jeevan Thondaman loses his ‘Eligible Bachelor’ status on 23 November

Rallying between a new will to power and the apathy of the powers that be

Choosing our dance partners: An impact-investment playbook for Sri Lanka’s next tourism chapter

The crime after the crime

Not everyone who dies by suicide is depressed

Sri Lanka’s elephants in peril and the fight for survival

Level playing field for Maize: Securing future of poultry industry

Budget and inclusive development

JVP-FSP contestation, Sajith and 13A, Mahinda Rajapaksa in history

The National Budget is IMF influenced, so what? Do we have a choice?

50 years of nourishing a nation: How Bairaha defined Sri Lanka’s poultry industry

Dismantling the case against decent wages in tea plantations

Unlocking economic constraints through Oil Palm cultivation

Whose crown?

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Natasha Boralessa joins DIMO Board

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HNB wins ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2025’

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