Friday, 20 September 2024 00:00

Govt. announces near completion of External Debt Restructuring

The Government yesterday announced the near completion of Sri Lanka’s sovereign debt restructuring exercise, as agreed under Sri Lanka’s IMF-suppo ..

SJB hits President with voter persuasion allegations

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:30

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, alleging that the President’s Media ..

TISL challenges Companies (Amendment) Bill

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:26

The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Bill issued on 6 August 2024 to amend the ..

DFCC’s first green bond draws 72 applications worth Rs. 3.1 b

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:22

DFCC Bank’s green bond issue, the first in Sri Lanka, had drawn 72 applications worth Rs. 3.16 billion. The issue was to raise Rs. 2.5 billion via ..

Ranil issues final plea for support from people

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:34

In a final appeal ahead of the 21 September election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a special statement on his social media platforms and tele ..

Hope of generations will come true on 21 September – AKD

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:30

Thousands of supporters gathered at the Ananda Samarakoon Outdoor Theatre in Nugegoda yesterday as National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential candid ..

Manufacturing and services sectors expansion slows in August

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:24

The expansion of the manufacturing and services sectors slowed in August in comparison to July as per the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). The Centra ..

Presidential Poll Special

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:20

IHP reveals election-eve MRP Presidential votingintent estimates - P2 Who should be our leader? P10 Voting with no confidence - P12 ..

Subdued economic sentiment – survey

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 04:10

Business magazine LMD reports in its latest edition that “optimism among corporates appears to be subdued as businesses continue to be marred by an ..

Presidential candidates to hold final rallies today

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 04:04

As Sri Lanka’s Presidential candidates make their final push before the mandatory silence period begins ahead of the 21 September election, major ra ..

Sri Lankan capital markets firm repositions itself for global audience

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 03:58

ACS Capital, formerly known as Nation Lanka Equities, has begun a mission to target the global audience for securities listed on the Colombo Stock Exc ..

Shamindra returns to DFCC Bank as Deputy CEO

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 02:34

DFCC Bank has announced the appointment of Shamindra Marcelline as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer with effect from 15 September 2024. ..

National Single Window: Game-changer for Sri Lanka’s trading community

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 02:04

The National Single Window (NSW) is an integrated digital platform designed to streamline international trade by allowing parties involved in trade an ..

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Wednesday, 18 September 2024 00:58

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Planters’ Association of Ceylon highlights on resilience, reform and diversification for industry’s success

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 01:46

Planters’ Association of Ceylon outgoing Chairman Senaka Alawattegama last Friday underscored the importance of unity, innovation and adaptability i ..

Govt. awards contracts for 165 MW renewable energy projects across multiple grid substations

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 01:42

The Government has awarded contracts for the development of projects totalling 165 megawatts (MW) across 20 grid substations. ..

CIABOC takes up complaint on alleged Rs. 36 b fraud at CEYPETCO

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:28

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has initiated an investigation following a complaint by Presidential candi ..

Suresh Perera wins ITR’s ASPAC Tax Practice Leader award 2024

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:24

The International Tax Review (ITR) following six months of in-depth research and analysis announced the winners on Wednesday at the ITR EMA and ASPAC ..

Election Commission urges citizens to uphold electoral integrity ahead of Presidential polls

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:20

By Charumini de Silva Election Commission (EC) Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake yesterday highlighted the importance of maintaining electoral integrity i ..

Sajith pledges to be SL’s first “volunteer President”

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:32

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa yesterday made a bold promise to become Sri Lanka’s first “volunteer Pres ..

Arsikland President Chaminda Pusswedilla has his final say

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:26

Arsikland President Chaminda Pusswedilla’s exclusive series in the Daily FT comes to an end today with the publication of the 6th article and the fi ..

Ranil says SL to exit bankruptcy today

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:22

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday announced that a crucial discussion between the Government and International Sovereign Bondholders will take ..

Economic stakes of the 2024 Presidential election

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:02

As Sri Lanka gears up for elections, policymakers must avoid rash economic promises that risk a decade of lost growth and an era of relative decline. ..

President opens Western Automobile Assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 04:06

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday inaugurated the $ 27 million Western Automobile Assembly Ltd., (WAA) vehicle assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya. ..

NPP thrives on misinformation aided by lost bidders of business contracts: Analysts

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 04:01

Popular Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) is being accused of thriving on dishing misinformation jud ..

Contempt of Court against Hirunika fixed for inquiry

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 03:51

The Court of Appeal, on 11 September 2024, ordered former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra, to appear in person at inquiry into a Contempt o ..

Lanka Rating Agency appoints Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa as CEO/MD

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 02:16

The Lanka Rating Agency Ltd. (LRA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director effe ..

China confident bilateral relations with Sri Lanka will have brighter future

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 01:43

It is a pleasure to see all of you here, especially since many of you are new faces. I know you hold significant influence on the internet and in the ..

Cabinet approves new action plan 2025-2028 to boost international trade

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 01:54

The Government on Friday took a significant step forward in its efforts to boost international trade by approving the ‘Roadmap for Trade Facilitatio ..

CEB to oversee selection of investors for floating solar power projects on key reservoirs

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 01:44

The Cabinet of Ministers on Friday approved to empowering the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to oversee the selection of investors for the development ..

Global Leasing secures 99-year lease for mixed development project in Colombo

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 01:41

The Cabinet of Ministers at their last meeting approved extending a 35.95-perch plot of land located on Perahera Mawatha, Colombo 3, to Global Leasing ..

SJB hits President with voter persuasion allegations

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:30

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, alleging that the President’s Media ..

CIABOC takes up complaint on alleged Rs. 36 b fraud at CEYPETCO

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:28

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has initiated an investigation following a complaint by Presidential candi ..

TISL challenges Companies (Amendment) Bill

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:26

The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Bill issued on 6 August 2024 to amend the ..

Suresh Perera wins ITR’s ASPAC Tax Practice Leader award 2024

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:24

The International Tax Review (ITR) following six months of in-depth research and analysis announced the winners on Wednesday at the ITR EMA and ASPAC ..

DFCC’s first green bond draws 72 applications worth Rs. 3.1 b

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:22

DFCC Bank’s green bond issue, the first in Sri Lanka, had drawn 72 applications worth Rs. 3.16 billion. The issue was to raise Rs. 2.5 billion via ..

Election Commission urges citizens to uphold electoral integrity ahead of Presidential polls

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:20

By Charumini de Silva Election Commission (EC) Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake yesterday highlighted the importance of maintaining electoral integrity i ..

Ranil issues final plea for support from people

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:34

In a final appeal ahead of the 21 September election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a special statement on his social media platforms and tele ..

Sajith pledges to be SL’s first “volunteer President”

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:32

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa yesterday made a bold promise to become Sri Lanka’s first “volunteer Pres ..

Hope of generations will come true on 21 September – AKD

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:30

Thousands of supporters gathered at the Ananda Samarakoon Outdoor Theatre in Nugegoda yesterday as National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential candid ..

Arsikland President Chaminda Pusswedilla has his final say

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:26

Arsikland President Chaminda Pusswedilla’s exclusive series in the Daily FT comes to an end today with the publication of the 6th article and the fi ..

Manufacturing and services sectors expansion slows in August

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:24

The expansion of the manufacturing and services sectors slowed in August in comparison to July as per the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). The Centra ..

Ranil says SL to exit bankruptcy today

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:22

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday announced that a crucial discussion between the Government and International Sovereign Bondholders will take ..

Presidential Poll Special

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:20

IHP reveals election-eve MRP Presidential votingintent estimates - P2 Who should be our leader? P10 Voting with no confidence - P12 ..

Economic stakes of the 2024 Presidential election

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:02

As Sri Lanka gears up for elections, policymakers must avoid rash economic promises that risk a decade of lost growth and an era of relative decline. ..

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President Inaugurates Western Automobile vehicle assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya

Thursday, 19 September 2024 21:17

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday inaugurated the $ 27 million Western Automobile Assembly Ltd., (WAA) vehicle assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya. ..

Market overreaction is it time to by

Thursday, 19 September 2024 20:36

Sri Lanka secures $17.5 billion debt restructuring agreement with key creditors

Thursday, 19 September 2024 20:30

Ranil reveals why he will win Presidential poll

Monday, 16 September 2024 16:18

Sri Lanka still faces economic challenges, IMF warns

Monday, 16 September 2024 15:59

Landmark agreement to establish Sri Lanka’s first cyclotron facility for affordable cancer diagnostics

Monday, 16 September 2024 14:15

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Monday, 9 September 2024 01:04

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Friday, 13 September 2024 00:02

People’s Bank clarifies IT system upgrade

Friday, 13 September 2024 00:00

Trailblazing pioneer in digital and cybersecurity education wins ISACA Sri Lanka award

Tuesday, 10 September 2024 01:37

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Geoffrey Bawa Archival Exhibition opens at Yale University, US

Saturday, 14 September 2024 00:51

The “Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential to be There” archival exhibition opened at Yale Architecture Gallery on 29 August and will run until 30 Novemb ..

Mount Lavinia Hotel partners Forest Garden Organics to launch pioneering ‘Organic Poya Vegan Lunch Buffet’

Saturday, 14 September 2024 00:50

Thusharika Anthony’s third literary milestone

Saturday, 14 September 2024 00:47

Opinion and Issues

Presidents may come and go but JR’s Executive Presidency goes on forever

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:40

Sri Lanka’s ninth Presidential election will be held on Saturday 21 September. More than 17 million (17,140,354) Sri Lankans are registered as eligi ..

2024 Presidential elections: A mission impossible for many aspirers

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:28

No economic policy will work with rampant corruption

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:26

FT View - Editorial

Voting wisely is the need of the hour

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:00

Athens in Greece is considered as the birthplace of democracy. Most of the States in the world are governed by democratic systems. There are varying v ..

Be idealistic but understand the ground realities

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:00

Whom does the stock market prefer?

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 01:32

A wish: Let this be the last Presidential election

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 00:04

Will Namal bloom or fade?

Saturday, 14 September 2024 00:41

Can South decide how North should vote?

Friday, 13 September 2024 00:00

Special Report

Upbeat President Ranil Wickremesinghe shares vision for transformative Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 September 2024 02:56

As Sri Lanka prepares for a decisive phase next week, President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is contesting as an independent candidate for the 2024 Presid ..

First-ever Ceylon Chamber debate puts spotlight on economic vision of key Presidential candidates

Monday, 2 September 2024 00:40

Comprehensive strategies for addressing modern slavery and protecting migrant workers

Thursday, 4 July 2024 00:28

Business News

Canton Fair organisers visit EDB to scale up trade relationship between China and Sri Lanka

BOI discusses strategic investments in key sectors to drive economic recovery

EDB and KPMG Sri Lanka collaborate to create awareness on new EU regulations for ESG

Embassy in Stockholm promotes greater SL, Sweden business ties

Sri Lanka pavilion shines at 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair

Sri Lanka-UAE business JV to strengthen industry ties on graphene processing partnership in Sri Lanka

Delegation from Port City visits Doha to woo investments

Eran says SJB will start renegotiation with IMF immediately after Sajith becomes President

$ 100 m from ADB to boost sustainability, climate resilience of Sri Lanka’s water sector

LTL Holdings puts off IPO opening

Court of Appeal enters judgment by granting Constitutional injunction against Health Minister as final relief in arbitration dispute

Brandix, Teejay and Fortude partner with InterBalance

WCIC unveils Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2024

EDB and University of Moratuwa collaborate to boost engineering excellence of entrepreneurs

National Single Window: Game-changer for Sri Lanka’s trading community

Pelwatte Dairy Industries reinforces commitment to safety and environmental sustainability

ComBank conducts “Agri Modernisation Fair” in Vavuniya to promote smart agriculture practices

DBL partners Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation to bring top-quality tools to market

CEAT Kelani Holdings rated AA+ by Fitch for 4th successive year

National Chamber of Exporters urges citizens to vote wisely on 21 Sept.

NDB Bank partners with OPA for 37th Annual Conference to foster economic growth

E.B. Creasy Solar partners Sungrow to bring next-level solar power to Sri Lanka

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EU Election Observation Mission to Sri Lanka deploys short-term observers to all districts

NMSJ calls for responsible political leadership respecting choice of people

National Security Council reviews measures ahead of Presidential poll

Rajitha claims Sajith-Namal have made an alliance to be President and Opposition leader

IHP reveals election-eve MRP Presidential voting intent estimates

New Ambassador to Vietnam Poshitha Perera presents credentials

President Ranil Wickremesinghe last night participated in a special “Adishtana Pooja”

Presidential candidates urged to safeguard children with clear political mandate and timeline

Greenpeace South Asia calls on Presidential candidates to commit to Global Ocean Treaty

SJB reaffirms commitment to Easter Attack justice after doubts raised

LTTE founding member Ragavan warns against common Tamil candidate’s rhetoric

TNA’s Sasikala Raviraj and Senathirajah discuss northern development with President

Janaka Ratnayake criticises political rallies as ‘business ventures’

Pioneering manifesto matching initiative debuts

International Crisis Group releases report on Sri Lankan elections in aftermath of economic collapse

Kaushalya Nawaratna alleges malicious campaign against him in resignation letter as BASL President

J’pura Students’ Union files complaint with ECSL against Sajith

Former President and SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa , SLPP Presidential hopeful Namal Rajapaksa, wave to the crowd during a rally in Dambulla

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Sri Lanka secures $17.5 billion debt restructuring agreement with key creditors

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Presidents may come and go but JR’s Executive Presidency goes on forever

2024 Presidential elections: A mission impossible for many aspirers

No economic policy will work with rampant corruption

Election 2024: the real winner is the consumer

Election 2024 choices for change: Weaponised negativism or progressive centrism

Raja Bhavatu Dhammiko: May the ruler be righteous

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