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Less nodding and more prodding essential to making Boards more effective

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:28

Dr Raja de Silva: Archaeologist who dared to be different

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:26

Interests of justice in extending retirement age of judges: Conflict between public interest and self-interest

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:25

Binod Chaudhary’s recipe for realising your dreams

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:23

Chalinda Abeykoon: The art of building without permission

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:22

The case for returning Hambantota Port’s eastern expansion to Sri Lankan control

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:20

India’s Cockroach movement: Lessons for South Asia

Saturday, 1 August 2026 03:19

Great countries need great schools

Saturday, 1 August 2026 03:10

Is Sri Lanka’s moral and ethical degradation redeemable?

Saturday, 1 August 2026 02:21

Elephant corridors: Beyond the gazette

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:51

The rise of irregular transfers/loss of forex resources

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:00

Managing Yala for a better experience by thinking beyond Leopards

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:28

Between Bar, Bench and State

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:25

Too many under lock-and -key? How an empowered Legal Aid Commission can resolve Prison crisis

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:24

Who protects MSMEs from the misuse of power?

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:23

Mr. President, what if Sri Lanka’s next economic breakthrough has nowhere to go?

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:22

Building digital trust in Sri Lanka: Practical lessons from Switzerland

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:21

AI as force for advancing human civilisation

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:20

Historic moment of Opposition convergence: Strategy for consolidation

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:52

Sri Lanka’s direct–indirect tax imbalance: Is revenue success coming at expense of tax equity?

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:36

Citi rates SL recovery as remarkable; points to growth triggers

By Nisthar Cassim Citigroup Director and Economist for India and Sri Lanka Baqar Zaidi recently described Sri Lanka’s economic recovery as “remar ..

Import of goods on advance payment terms lawful

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:30

The widely publicised so-called ‘phantom’ transfers of payments made to overseas manufacturers and exporters by Sri Lankan licensed commercial ban ..

CBSL warns finance companies over inflated vehicle valuations, LTV breaches

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has directed all Licensed Finance Companies (LFCs) to strictly comply with its 2026 Loan-to-Value (LTV) Direction ..

Cash demand lifts reserve money to Rs. 1.89 t as currency in circulation rises

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:24

Currency in circulation and reserve money increased during the first half of 2026, reflecting seasonal demand for cash and prevailing monetary conditi ..

Govt. warns AI reshaping digital export model

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:22

The Government has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the economics of software exports, arguing that Sri Lanka must move beyond sel ..

Construction PMI increases in June

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:20

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI–Construction), as reflected in the Total Activity Index, increased to 60 in June 20 ..

Govt. lines up policy changes to support $ 5 b digital exports

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:25

The Government is preparing tax, regulatory and procurement reforms, including changes to venture capital taxation, capital mobility and public procur ..

Colombo Port records 11.9% growth in 1H container throughput

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:20

The Colombo Port has handled 4,444,034 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) during the first six months of 2026, representing an 11.9% increase compare ..

Dayasiri petitions CIABOC to probe Cabinet over judges’ retirement age plan

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:12

Opposition MP and Attorney-at-Law Dayasiri Jayasekara has petitioned the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to in ..

CCPI breaches CBSL upper-limit, rises to three-year high 7.3% in July

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:05

Headline inflation measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI accelerated to 7.3% in July, breaching the upper limit of the Central Bank’s 5 ..

Youth selected for Israeli construction jobs under G2G program to protest next week

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:01

Nearly 3,000 Sri Lankan youth who have been selected for employment in Israel’s construction sector under the Government-to-Government (G2G) recruit ..

ADB to extend $ 200 m to shield Sri Lanka from Middle East impact

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:28

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to deploy $ 450 million to protect poor households and strengthen the economies of Sri Lanka and Cambodia as t ..

Seylan Bank ups 1H PAT by 10.78% to Rs. 6.1 b

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:26

Seylan Bank PLC yesterday said it recorded a Profit Before Income Tax (PBT) of Rs. 9,298 million during the first half of 2026, compared to Rs. 8,444 ..

The Shoppes at City of Dreams adds five-screen Scope Cinemas Multiplex

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:23

The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka on Wednesday marked a major milestone in its evolution with the official announcement of Scope Cinemas’ incl ..

Rice, sugar use in beer heads to Court as industry faces legal challenge

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:21

The use of rice and sugar as primary ingredients in beer production will come under judicial scrutiny after the Court of Appeal fixed 2 October to hea ..

Wendy’s first Sri Lanka outlet to open in December: JKH

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:47

Top Sri Lankan blue-chip John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) will open the first Wendy’s restaurant in Sri Lanka by December, marking the conglomerate’ ..

Vehicle import bill falls 27% M-o-M in June

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:27

Expenditure on imported motor vehicles declined 27% month-on-month (M-o-M) to $ 182 million, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) lat ..

CBSL net FX purchases top $ 556 m as liquidity injections reach Rs. 262.5 b

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) remained a net purchaser of foreign exchange during the first half of 2026, buying a net $ 556.3 million while in ..

External sector deteriorates in 1H, trade deficit widens 67% YoY

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:23

The external current account remained under pressure in June, recording a third consecutive monthly deficit, while the first half of 2026 saw the merc ..

Foreign inflows into Govt. securities hit three-year high: Wealth Trust

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:21

Foreign portfolio investment in rupee-denominated Government securities recorded a net inflow of Rs. 6.44 billion during the week ended 30 July, exten ..

Legacy of Podi Hamuduruwo continues

Saturday, 1 August 2026 02:27

The late Most Venerable Galboda Siri Gnanissara Thero, whom everyone knew with love and respect as ‘Podi Hamuduruwo’, spent his life serving the ..

Pujith, Hemasiri taken to prison after sentencing

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:22

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando were taken into prison custody yesterday af ..

Dockyard marks 52 years with return to quarterly profitability

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:16

Colombo Dockyard PLC yesterday said it has recorded a financial turnaround for the three months ended 30 June 2026, returning to quarterly profitabili ..

CHEC Port City pitches INR transactions, lagoon-side SEZ incentives to attract Indian investment

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:08

Port City Colombo is stepping up efforts to attract Indian investors by promoting its Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the ability to transact in Indian r ..

CSE down 0.2% during week, ends in red

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:03

The Colombo stock market ended the week in red, declining yesterday for a second straight session. ..

Harischandra Mills reports impressive 1Q performance with PAT growth of 147%

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:00

Harischandra Mills PLC, an Ambeon Group company, has reported a strong financial performance for 1QFY27, with Profit After Tax (PAT) growing by 147% y ..

Sri Lanka’s top 100 brands surpass pre-crisis peak, reaching record Rs. 652 b

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:27

Sri Lanka’s leading brands have reached a significant milestone, with the combined brand value of the nation’s top 100 brands rising 17% to a reco ..

Hilton Colombo owner records 1st profit in seven years

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:24

Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd. (HDL), the State-owned enterprise and owner of the iconic Hilton Colombo, yesterday said it has recorded a Profit After ..

Market urged to prepare for Customs digital transition

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:22

Importers, exporters and Customs clearing agents have been urged to prepare for Sri Lanka’s transition to a paperless Customs declaration system, wh ..

Nation Lanka Finance depositor payouts from 1 Aug.

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:20

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will commence compensation payments to insured depositors of Nation Lanka Finance PLC from 1 August through selec ..

Govt. explains favourable S&P assessment, warns structural risks remain

Thursday, 30 July 2026 05:44

The Government yesterday said several key policy measures implemented by the Government, including policy consistency, stronger fiscal management, and ..

Import of goods on advance payment terms lawful

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:30

The widely publicised so-called ‘phantom’ transfers of payments made to overseas manufacturers and exporters by Sri Lankan licensed commercial ban ..

Vehicle import bill falls 27% M-o-M in June

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:27

Expenditure on imported motor vehicles declined 27% month-on-month (M-o-M) to $ 182 million, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) lat ..

CBSL warns finance companies over inflated vehicle valuations, LTV breaches

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has directed all Licensed Finance Companies (LFCs) to strictly comply with its 2026 Loan-to-Value (LTV) Direction ..

CBSL net FX purchases top $ 556 m as liquidity injections reach Rs. 262.5 b

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:25

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) remained a net purchaser of foreign exchange during the first half of 2026, buying a net $ 556.3 million while in ..

Cash demand lifts reserve money to Rs. 1.89 t as currency in circulation rises

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:24

Currency in circulation and reserve money increased during the first half of 2026, reflecting seasonal demand for cash and prevailing monetary conditi ..

External sector deteriorates in 1H, trade deficit widens 67% YoY

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:23

The external current account remained under pressure in June, recording a third consecutive monthly deficit, while the first half of 2026 saw the merc ..

Govt. warns AI reshaping digital export model

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:22

The Government has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the economics of software exports, arguing that Sri Lanka must move beyond sel ..

Foreign inflows into Govt. securities hit three-year high: Wealth Trust

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:21

Foreign portfolio investment in rupee-denominated Government securities recorded a net inflow of Rs. 6.44 billion during the week ended 30 July, exten ..

Construction PMI increases in June

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:20

The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI–Construction), as reflected in the Total Activity Index, increased to 60 in June 20 ..

Legacy of Podi Hamuduruwo continues

Saturday, 1 August 2026 02:27

The late Most Venerable Galboda Siri Gnanissara Thero, whom everyone knew with love and respect as ‘Podi Hamuduruwo’, spent his life serving the ..

Govt. lines up policy changes to support $ 5 b digital exports

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:25

The Government is preparing tax, regulatory and procurement reforms, including changes to venture capital taxation, capital mobility and public procur ..

Pujith, Hemasiri taken to prison after sentencing

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:22

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando were taken into prison custody yesterday af ..

Colombo Port records 11.9% growth in 1H container throughput

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:20

The Colombo Port has handled 4,444,034 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) during the first six months of 2026, representing an 11.9% increase compare ..

Dockyard marks 52 years with return to quarterly profitability

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:16

Colombo Dockyard PLC yesterday said it has recorded a financial turnaround for the three months ended 30 June 2026, returning to quarterly profitabili ..

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1,444 new officers appointed to strengthen Sri Lanka’s Public Health Service

Sunday, 2 August 2026 11:12

Sri Lanka’s public health service received a major boost yesterday (01) with the appointment of 1,444 new officers across 14 service categories und ..

Minister reviews trade promotion efforts with Overseas Commercial Officers

Saturday, 1 August 2026 14:41

NIHS EXPO 2026 opens to mark institute’s centenary

Friday, 31 July 2026 22:41

1990 Suwa Seriya marks 10 years of lifesaving service

Friday, 31 July 2026 18:13

Police move to confiscate illegal assets worth Rs. 772 million in 2026

Friday, 31 July 2026 16:58

President stresses culture as key to sustainable national development

Friday, 31 July 2026 11:18

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Monday, 27 July 2026 05:40

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Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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SLASSCOM sets stage for next era of technology growth with visionary leadership team for 2026/27

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:06

Sri Lankan-British AI startup Happy Chimps selected for NVIDIA Inception Program

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:02

LOLC brings together over 150 CXOs, business leaders from across its operations in 26 countries at Global IT Conference

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:00

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‘19th Century Views of Ceylon’ showcases British artists and historical perspectives

Saturday, 1 August 2026 04:46

Bringing together rare oil, watercolours, aquatint lithographs, and 19th-century views of Ceylon, the exhibition traces how British artists depicted t ..

People’s Bank unveils ‘A Gallery in the Bank’ documentary

Saturday, 1 August 2026 04:44

Vito Wood Fired Pizza opens sixth outlet at The Shoppes at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Saturday, 1 August 2026 04:41

Opinion and Issues

Less nodding and more prodding essential to making Boards more effective

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:28

In an era of hyper-velocity change, the Boardroom has transformed from a predictable theater of governance into a high-stakes crucible where corporate ..

Dr Raja de Silva: Archaeologist who dared to be different

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:26

Interests of justice in extending retirement age of judges: Conflict between public interest and self-interest

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:25

FT View - Editorial

Justice, accountability and consistency

Monday, 3 August 2026 00:00

The decision of the Special High Court to sentence former Defence Ministry Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police Pujith J ..

Weaponising social media against Government opponents

Saturday, 1 August 2026 01:47

Frustration over tourism earnings

Friday, 31 July 2026 00:00

Presidential residences

Thursday, 30 July 2026 04:30

Cricket and corruption

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 00:00

Opposition must build politics of tomorrow

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 06:08

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

Business News

Directors must focus on governance, not compliance costs: Minor Group’s Rajakarier

Corporates to take pledge to use mediation to resolve disputes tomorrow

Intex-InMac Sri Lanka 2026 set to showcase future of textile sourcing and manufacturing

COOPFED signs historic MoUs with Lanka Sugar and BCC Lanka

Bharti Airtel’s Tarun Kumar joins Dialog Axiata Board

Tea Board clarifies article on GI application

DTS appoints MTS Foods as commercial partner for India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Import Section of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce holds 91st AGM

FCCISL congratulates EDB on Sri Lanka’s exports surpassing $ 9 b in first half of 2026

Registrations open for Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026

Siddhalepa Ayurveda products and health resort honoured with prestigious GlobalHealth Sri Lanka Awards 2026

CA Sri Lanka calls for applications for TAGS Awards 2026

Teen Academy’s Teen Master of Business wins UK accreditation from OBP UK

Calling applications for National AI Awards 2026 to celebrate Sri Lanka’s AI excellence

Indirect change of control at Bogala Graphite after parent share transfer

Indian business mission explores trade, investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

EDB’s National Packaging Centre conducts workshop on Cinnamon Packaging and Compliance with EU Regulations

SLCBCC partners Intex-InMac Sri Lanka 2026

Beruwala Resorts secures Rs. 60 m working capital loan from parent

COYLE and Indian Chamber of Commerce sign MoU to strengthen business relations

Cabinet approves Rs. 195.89 m SLTB scrap metal disposal

Sri Lanka steps up IP reforms as business, regulators call for stronger protection to boost US trade and investment

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Less nodding and more prodding essential to making Boards more effective

Dr Raja de Silva: Archaeologist who dared to be different

Interests of justice in extending retirement age of judges: Conflict between public interest and self-interest

Binod Chaudhary’s recipe for realising your dreams

Chalinda Abeykoon: The art of building without permission

The case for returning Hambantota Port’s eastern expansion to Sri Lankan control

India’s Cockroach movement: Lessons for South Asia

Great countries need great schools

Is Sri Lanka’s moral and ethical degradation redeemable?

Elephant corridors: Beyond the gazette

The rise of irregular transfers/loss of forex resources

Managing Yala for a better experience by thinking beyond Leopards

Between Bar, Bench and State

Too many under lock-and -key? How an empowered Legal Aid Commission can resolve Prison crisis

Who protects MSMEs from the misuse of power?

Mr. President, what if Sri Lanka’s next economic breakthrough has nowhere to go?

Building digital trust in Sri Lanka: Practical lessons from Switzerland

AI as force for advancing human civilisation

Historic moment of Opposition convergence: Strategy for consolidation

Sri Lanka’s direct–indirect tax imbalance: Is revenue success coming at expense of tax equity?

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Hilton Colombo owner records 1st profit in seven years

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The Shoppes at City of Dreams adds five-screen Scope Cinemas Multiplex

JKH Chief upbeat on SL outlook

Great countries need great schools

Wendy’s first Sri Lanka outlet to open in December: JKH

SL port expansion delays flagged as India ramps up competition

Sri Lanka tourism surpasses 1.3 m visitors as Indian arrivals drive July recovery

CHEC Port City pitches INR transactions, lagoon-side SEZ incentives to attract Indian investment

Sri Lanka steps up IP reforms as business, regulators call for stronger protection to boost US trade and investment

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Directors must focus on governance, not compliance costs: Minor Group’s Rajakarier

Corporates to take pledge to use mediation to resolve disputes tomorrow

Intex-InMac Sri Lanka 2026 set to showcase future of textile sourcing and manufacturing

COOPFED signs historic MoUs with Lanka Sugar and BCC Lanka

Bharti Airtel’s Tarun Kumar joins Dialog Axiata Board

Tea Board clarifies article on GI application

DTS appoints MTS Foods as commercial partner for India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Import Section of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce holds 91st AGM

FCCISL congratulates EDB on Sri Lanka’s exports surpassing $ 9 b in first half of 2026

Registrations open for Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026

Siddhalepa Ayurveda products and health resort honoured with prestigious GlobalHealth Sri Lanka Awards 2026

CA Sri Lanka calls for applications for TAGS Awards 2026

Teen Academy’s Teen Master of Business wins UK accreditation from OBP UK

Calling applications for National AI Awards 2026 to celebrate Sri Lanka’s AI excellence

Indirect change of control at Bogala Graphite after parent share transfer

Indian business mission explores trade, investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

EDB’s National Packaging Centre conducts workshop on Cinnamon Packaging and Compliance with EU Regulations

SLCBCC partners Intex-InMac Sri Lanka 2026

Beruwala Resorts secures Rs. 60 m working capital loan from parent

COYLE and Indian Chamber of Commerce sign MoU to strengthen business relations

Cabinet approves Rs. 195.89 m SLTB scrap metal disposal

Sri Lanka steps up IP reforms as business, regulators call for stronger protection to boost US trade and investment

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