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Protection of Occupation Bill impact on real estate market and bank collateral

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:22

Too close to ignore: India, aid, and Sri Lanka’s search for economic stability

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:20

Will AI make learning skills “unnecessary”?

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:18

How Sri Lankan tourism SMEs can achieve long-term survival

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:14

Undermining the commons: The regulatory assault on community credit

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:08

Beyond 4–5% recovery: Why Sri Lanka needs a real growth strategy

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:25

Digitalisation without rights protections

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:20

Is Venture Capital only for the elite? The financing gap facing small businesses

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:17

A balanced tenancy law is essential for Sri Lanka’s housing future

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:09

Creating human capital is wider concept than school education

Monday, 9 February 2026 01:00

Practical ergonomics: Designing work for people, productivity and profit

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:33

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s GREAT 2025–2030 Renewable Energy Project Development Plan: Bridging Gaps for a Sustainable Future

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:15

Energy Minister and accountability on subpar coal purchase

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:10

When tax enforcement turns tragic

Monday, 9 February 2026 00:05

A nation without memory is a nation at risk

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:12

Central Bank’s role in development

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:10

From parades to ploughshares: has ‘peace’ finally come to us?

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:08

What is good is good

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:04

Era of weaponised economies and SL’s 78th year of independence

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:02

Fate of Adani’s bid to foist unequal deals on Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:00

Three new laws to de-risk private capital in 1Q 2026: Duminda

The Government plans to table three key investment-related bills by March or April to strengthen investor protection, establish a formal public-privat ..

Inaugural Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026 kicks off

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka is seeking to position itself as a convening platform for impact investing in South Asia as more than 200 delegates from home and abroad gat ..

Colombo Port City development regulations to be revised

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:28

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved presenting amended Colombo Port City (Development Control) Regulations to Parliament for approval, in line ..

Govt. to amend SIM card registration rules

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:26

The Government has decided to introduce amendments to the regulations governing the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, including ..

CBSL credit survey signals easing conditions but SME bank loan rejections up

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:24

The banking sector reported an improvement in lending appetite and loan demand heading into 2026, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Cr ..

Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting tomorrow

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will hold the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo on 12 February 2026. This high-lev ..

Cabinet clears revision of Inland Revenue, AML and FTR laws

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the publication and gazetting of amendments to the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017, the Financial Transa ..

Sri Lanka welcomes over 80,700 tourists in early February

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:38

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has maintained its growth momentum in early February, with the country welcoming 80,776 visitors in the first eight days ..

Operational efficiency must precede expansion in port modernisation: Avlino CEO

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:35

Avlino CEO Ramana Jampala yesterday said operational efficiency, not capacity expansion, must be the starting point for modernising ports and terminal ..

Harsha flags decades of lost ground in Sri Lanka-India economic ties

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:31

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has criticised successive Governments for what he described as decades of missed opportunities in Sri Lanka’s econ ..

Govt. withdraws Protection of Occupants Bill to consider changes

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:29

The Government has moved to pause and reconsider the controversial proposed Protection of Occupants/Tenants legislation, signalling a reset of the dra ..

Jan. tourism earnings slip despite record-high arrivals

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:47

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange earnings from tourism edged lower in January despite recording its highest-ever monthly increase in visitor arrivals, h ..

Private borrowings up 25.2% to Rs. 10.2 t in 2025; hit eight-year high

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:43

Total outstanding private sector borrowings increased 25.2% to an eight-year high of Rs. 10,212 billion in 2025, nearly doubling from touching Rs. 5,5 ..

Workers’ remittances record highest-ever January inflow

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:31

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to a new high in January, with monthly inflows rising 31.1% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 751.1 million, as per ..

Amana Takaful to raise Rs. 1 b via Rights

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:29

Amana Takaful PLC’s Board of Directors has recommended a Rights Issue of ordinary voting shares to strengthen the company’s equity base and improv ..

JVP’s Tilvin meets Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:07

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar yesterday reaffirmed India’s commitment to Sri Lanka, describing the country as a “true and tru ..

Port City banking rules tightens licence access: EY

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:29

The Colombo Port City offshore banking framework has been materially tightened under recent legislative changes, with access to offshore banking licen ..

Govt. launches Digital Nomad Visas to professionals

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:27

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka has officially rolled out its Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), a new long-stay residence facility aimed at attracting foreig ..

Govt. moves to connect key State institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:25

A high-level discussion on implementing the Cabinet decision to connect critical State institutions to the National Cyber Security Operations Centre ( ..

SLCSMI unveils roadmap to boost SME sector

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:23

The Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries (SLCSMI) yesterday unveiled an eight-point ‘Future SME Sector Development Roadmap’, outlining ..

TESS Agro to raise Rs. 250 m via equity private placement

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:21

TESS Agro PLC has said it will proceed with a private placement of ordinary voting shares, abandoning a previously proposed Debenture and Warrant stru ..

SLPA Chairman presents roadmap for future-ready maritime hub

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:39

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Admiral (Retd.) Sirimevan Ranasinghe yesterday underscored the importance of technology adoption, skills dev ..

ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as new Country Director for Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:36

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. ..

Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka sets new world record with 640-car gathering

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:33

The Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka has successfully hosted a historic gathering of 640 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, as officially verified and certified b ..

Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026 in Colombo on Saturday

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:30

Sri Lanka’s franchise sector enters a defining phase as the Sri Lanka Franchise Expo 2026, scheduled for 14 February at Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo, ..

Sri Lanka’s recovery will fail unless it fixes overlooked problem: Who trains the State

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 03:53

Sri Lanka’s economic collapse is often analysed through the lenses of debt, deficits and political misjudgement. These explanations are valid — bu ..

Dialog dials strong growth, stronger national contribution in FY25

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:45

Dialog Axiata PLC has announced strong financial results for the 2025 financial year (FY25), with mobile, fixed line, and digital pay television busin ..

Magistrate’s Court discharges case against Asia Capital on jurisdictional grounds for second time

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:39

The Fort Magistrate’s Court has discharged a criminal complaint filed by CC Trust Ltd., against Asia Capital PLC, ruling that the Court lacked juris ..

DFCC Bank Rs. 7 b GSS+ Bond Issue oversubscribed

Monday, 9 February 2026 04:30

DFCC Bank’s Rs. 7 billion Green, Social, Sustainable, and Sustainability-Related (GSS+) Bond Issue was oversubscribed, with the bank deciding to clo ..

T20 World Cup kicks off today boosting cricket and tourism in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:08

The 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will kick off today in Sri Lanka boosting cricket and tourism during a month-long engagement. ..

Ceylon Federation of MSMEs calls for binding reforms to correct post-crisis lending practices

Saturday, 7 February 2026 02:06

The Ceylon Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has called for urgent structural reforms to the country’s lending and regulator ..

Inaugural Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026 kicks off

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:30

Sri Lanka is seeking to position itself as a convening platform for impact investing in South Asia as more than 200 delegates from home and abroad gat ..

Port City banking rules tightens licence access: EY

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:29

The Colombo Port City offshore banking framework has been materially tightened under recent legislative changes, with access to offshore banking licen ..

Colombo Port City development regulations to be revised

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:28

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved presenting amended Colombo Port City (Development Control) Regulations to Parliament for approval, in line ..

Govt. launches Digital Nomad Visas to professionals

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:27

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka has officially rolled out its Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), a new long-stay residence facility aimed at attracting foreig ..

Govt. to amend SIM card registration rules

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:26

The Government has decided to introduce amendments to the regulations governing the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, including ..

Govt. moves to connect key State institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:25

A high-level discussion on implementing the Cabinet decision to connect critical State institutions to the National Cyber Security Operations Centre ( ..

CBSL credit survey signals easing conditions but SME bank loan rejections up

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:24

The banking sector reported an improvement in lending appetite and loan demand heading into 2026, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Cr ..

SLCSMI unveils roadmap to boost SME sector

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:23

The Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries (SLCSMI) yesterday unveiled an eight-point ‘Future SME Sector Development Roadmap’, outlining ..

Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting tomorrow

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will hold the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo on 12 February 2026. This high-lev ..

TESS Agro to raise Rs. 250 m via equity private placement

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:21

TESS Agro PLC has said it will proceed with a private placement of ordinary voting shares, abandoning a previously proposed Debenture and Warrant stru ..

Cabinet clears revision of Inland Revenue, AML and FTR laws

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the publication and gazetting of amendments to the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017, the Financial Transa ..

SLPA Chairman presents roadmap for future-ready maritime hub

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:39

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Admiral (Retd.) Sirimevan Ranasinghe yesterday underscored the importance of technology adoption, skills dev ..

Sri Lanka welcomes over 80,700 tourists in early February

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:38

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has maintained its growth momentum in early February, with the country welcoming 80,776 visitors in the first eight days ..

ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as new Country Director for Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 05:36

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. ..

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Monday, 9 February 2026 23:35

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Thursday, 5 February 2026 12:12

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The Geoffrey Bawa Trust announces ‘Moonamal Award’

Saturday, 7 February 2026 01:38

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Opinion and Issues

Protection of Occupation Bill impact on real estate market and bank collateral

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:22

The proposed bill defined as the Protection of Occupation Bill has caused considerable attention in the Media and various personalities have expressed ..

Too close to ignore: India, aid, and Sri Lanka’s search for economic stability

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:20

Robust progress in China-Sri Lanka relations: Ambassador Qi

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:00

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Appointment of Auditor General: Meritocracy or favouritism?

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 00:00

Last week, Senior Deputy Auditor General Samudika Jayaratne assumed duties as the Auditor General, ending a 10-month-long period of uncertainty regard ..

The UNP’s terminal-stage crisis goes digital

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:08

Curtailing social media use among children

Monday, 9 February 2026 03:03

Epstein files expose moral degradation of world’s richest and powerful

Saturday, 7 February 2026 00:00

US Tariff cuts on Indian exports could hinder SL exports

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EU-India FTA and implications for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 5 February 2026 03:25

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TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship

Friday, 30 January 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik TiECon 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Organised by TiE Colombo, the eve ..

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EDB hosts networking session for new tea and coconut exporters

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Sri Lanka’s retail goes green

IMF awards Talal Rafi for most popular Public Finance Article of 2025

Tokyo Cement’s 3Q financial results position Group for industry upswing

hSenidBiz achieves $ 5 m ARR and profitability milestone

Sri Lanka–Canada business ties strengthened at SLCBC reception

Bairaha enhances product quality, traceability

New Anthoney’s Farms celebrates 40 years: Leading Sri Lanka’s shift to antibiotic-free poultry

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Protection of Occupation Bill impact on real estate market and bank collateral

Too close to ignore: India, aid, and Sri Lanka’s search for economic stability

Will AI make learning skills “unnecessary”?

How Sri Lankan tourism SMEs can achieve long-term survival

Undermining the commons: The regulatory assault on community credit

Beyond 4–5% recovery: Why Sri Lanka needs a real growth strategy

Digitalisation without rights protections

Is Venture Capital only for the elite? The financing gap facing small businesses

A balanced tenancy law is essential for Sri Lanka’s housing future

Creating human capital is wider concept than school education

Practical ergonomics: Designing work for people, productivity and profit

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s GREAT 2025–2030 Renewable Energy Project Development Plan: Bridging Gaps for a Sustainable Future

Energy Minister and accountability on subpar coal purchase

When tax enforcement turns tragic

A nation without memory is a nation at risk

Central Bank’s role in development

From parades to ploughshares: has ‘peace’ finally come to us?

What is good is good

Era of weaponised economies and SL’s 78th year of independence

Fate of Adani’s bid to foist unequal deals on Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

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Creating human capital is wider concept than school education

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T20 World Cup kicks off today boosting cricket and tourism in Sri Lanka

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EDB hosts networking session for new tea and coconut exporters

First Capital Holdings donates Rs. 15 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund

Sri Lanka, Japan to formalise economic policy dialogue with MoU

Cabinet green lights National Mineral Policy 2026

Hayleys Chairman’s Awards 2025 honours teams driving innovation and business excellence

Sri Lanka’s retail goes green

IMF awards Talal Rafi for most popular Public Finance Article of 2025

Tokyo Cement’s 3Q financial results position Group for industry upswing

hSenidBiz achieves $ 5 m ARR and profitability milestone

Sri Lanka–Canada business ties strengthened at SLCBC reception

Bairaha enhances product quality, traceability

New Anthoney’s Farms celebrates 40 years: Leading Sri Lanka’s shift to antibiotic-free poultry

SLAP and SLSI join hands to elevate Sri Lanka’s printing industry to global standards

The infrastructure of growth: Inside Roar Global’s venture builder model

Sri Lankan companies face mandatory sustainability, opening new opportunities

Renuka Foods to subdivide shares on one-for-two basis

Milford Exports ups Melstacorp stake to 42.88%

Sri Lanka can ride India’s growth wave as global trade order frays: Envoy

France-Sri Lanka investment ties gain renewed momentum

UDA Chair joins On’ally Board

Elephant House marks 160 years of trust, innovation and Sri Lankan heritage

Sri Lanka sets sail with 9th International Boat Show and Conference

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