Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:00

Vehicle importers highlight complexity of taxation beyond excise duties

The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) President Prasad Manage clarified that while the Government’s gazette notification highlights ..

Govt. opens doors for vehicle imports with hike in excise duties

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:40

The Government has announced new excise duty rates for vehicle imports, effective immediately, in a special gazette notification issued on 11 January. ..

Prime Lands Residencies goes for $ 65 m project

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:30

Prime Lands Residencies PLC has secured an expansion of its Board of Investment (BOI) approval for The Colombo Border project last week. “This appr ..

AKD Govt. no different, resorts to sin taxes to boost revenue

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:26

Proving it is no different to previous regimes, the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led Government too has resorted to ‘sin taxes’ to boost rev ..

Sri Lanka’s passport slips to 96th in Henley Passport Index 2024 rankings

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:20

Sri Lanka’s passport slipped one rank in the Henley Passport Index 2025, landing at 96th place, according to the latest rankings released by Henley ..

CMISL and CFHC join forces to revolutionise Sri Lanka’s marine industry

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:12

In a landmark initiative, the Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka (CMISL) and the Ceylon Fisheries Harbour Corporation (CFHC) have joined hands ..

Ministry to issue 2,500 passports per day

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:02

The Ministry of Public Security has taken measures to issue 2,500 foreign passports per day to ease off the passports clogged in the issuing process. ..

One man’s mission to turn Delkanda pola to indoor basketball court

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:00

Text and pix by Shanika Sriyananda People have dreams and passions. Very few people succeed in realising their dreams as they are chasing behind them ..

CTB launches luxury bus service on BIA-Makumbura route

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:51

Airport Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., yesterday announced that a CTB luxury bus service is now operational between Bandaranaike International Ai ..

Sri Lanka’s south coast crowned as winter’s hottest travel destination by Vogue

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:51

In a dazzling spotlight on Sri Lanka’s allure, Vogue has names the island’s south coast as the must-visit destination this winter, capturing the h ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar on ‘IMF agenda: Opportunities and challenges for Sri Lanka post 2025’ today

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:51

The Daily FT, ACCA and the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka together with WIM, Cornucopia, CIMA, AGXA, and Global Greenwich Colombo will be ..

Biz confidence at five-year high

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:49

In its January edition, business magazine LMD notes that “the election of a new government has ignited a surge of optimism and speculation about the ..

Ferentino Tyres takes on the uncharted road

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:30

Ferentino Tyres on Wednesday announced plans to triple exports to $ 300 million this year and an expanded range with big discounts to local buyers of ..

LOLC Finance leads with Sri Lanka’s first Braille-enabled Mastercard Credit Card

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:26

LOLC Finance has taken a pioneering step towards financial inclusivity by introducing Sri Lanka’s first Braille-enabled Mastercard credit card. Spe ..

Sajith says VAT and SSL should be removed to boost gem and jewellery sector

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:22

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday emphasised the potential of Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry to become a leading export sector. ..

HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival: Strategic boost for Sri Lanka’s global image

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:08

With over 32 sessions featuring more than 50 distinguished authors and artists, the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival is set to return for its se ..

President AKD to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:32

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a four-day official visit to China, is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping today (15) ..

HNB Finance to raise Rs. 1 b via Rights Issue

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:28

HNB Finance PLC has announced a Rights Issue to raise Rs. 1 billion. The proposed Rights Issue is on the basis of five new shares for every 24 held w ..

Workers remittances up 10% to $ 6.5 b in 2024; Dec. gives high $ 614 m boost

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:22

Workers’ remittances in 2024 grew by 10% to $ 6.57 billion from the previous year. The crossing of $ 6.5 billion mark was following the receipt of ..

CG Hospitality: Story of vision and resilience

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:12

Where others saw chaos and uncertainty, Binod Chaudhary saw an opportunity to create something beautiful. The journey of CG Hospitality is one of resi ..

Leaf Lanka unfolds $ 6 m luxury eco-friendly retreat in Matale with Maldivian investment

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:08

Leaf Lanka International Ltd., led by the young entrepreneur Hashan Gunathilaka, is set to redefine luxury hospitality in Sri Lanka. The company has ..

Hambantota International Port grows by 22% in 2024

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:02

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has achieved an impressive growth rate of 22% in 2024, matching its performance from the previous year. With ..

SJB failed to create a political force people can trust: Chairman Imthiaz Bakeer Markar

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:52

Making some bold comments on the downfall of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) its Chairman and former Parliamentarian Imthiaz Bakeer Markar this week ..

CSE closes week negatively despite rebound on Friday

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:51

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended on the up though closing the week negatively amidst profit taking by investors. Yesterday the benchmark ASPI ..

IndiGo solidifies presence in Sri Lanka – becomes largest foreign carrier out of country

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:51

Currently operates 54 weekly flights connecting Sri Lanka with Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai ..

BOI embraces digitisation to boost efficiency and transparency

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:50

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) yesterday launched a significant step toward digitisation with its Central Verification Division located in ..

Prime Minister assures crackdown on business activities by foreigners on tourist visas

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:34

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya this week told the House that the Government is concerned about foreign nationals conducting business in the cou ..

Govt. presents 2025 Appropriation Bill to Parliament

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:28

The Government yesterday presented the Appropriation Bill to Parliament to allocate funds for State expenditure for the 2025 financial year. Prime M ..

Govt. launches concessionary loan scheme for paddy purchases in Maha season 2024/25

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:24

In a bid to stabilise paddy prices and support farmers, the Government introduced a concessionary pledge loan scheme for Small and Medium Scale (SME) ..

Daily FT-ICCSL webinar tomorrow on ‘IMF agenda: Opportunities and challenges for Sri Lanka post 2025’

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:20

The Daily FT, ACCA and the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka together with WIM, Cornucopia, CIMA, AGXA, and Global Greenwich Colombo will be ..

BOC’s international ratings further upgraded two notches by Fitch

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:08

Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC) Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) have been upgraded to ‘CCC+’ from ‘CCC-’ by Fitch ..

Govt. opens doors for vehicle imports with hike in excise duties

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:40

The Government has announced new excise duty rates for vehicle imports, effective immediately, in a special gazette notification issued on 11 January. ..

President AKD to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:32

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a four-day official visit to China, is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping today (15) ..

Prime Lands Residencies goes for $ 65 m project

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:30

Prime Lands Residencies PLC has secured an expansion of its Board of Investment (BOI) approval for The Colombo Border project last week. “This appr ..

HNB Finance to raise Rs. 1 b via Rights Issue

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:28

HNB Finance PLC has announced a Rights Issue to raise Rs. 1 billion. The proposed Rights Issue is on the basis of five new shares for every 24 held w ..

AKD Govt. no different, resorts to sin taxes to boost revenue

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:26

Proving it is no different to previous regimes, the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led Government too has resorted to ‘sin taxes’ to boost rev ..

Workers remittances up 10% to $ 6.5 b in 2024; Dec. gives high $ 614 m boost

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:22

Workers’ remittances in 2024 grew by 10% to $ 6.57 billion from the previous year. The crossing of $ 6.5 billion mark was following the receipt of ..

Sri Lanka’s passport slips to 96th in Henley Passport Index 2024 rankings

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:20

Sri Lanka’s passport slipped one rank in the Henley Passport Index 2025, landing at 96th place, according to the latest rankings released by Henley ..

CG Hospitality: Story of vision and resilience

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:12

Where others saw chaos and uncertainty, Binod Chaudhary saw an opportunity to create something beautiful. The journey of CG Hospitality is one of resi ..

CMISL and CFHC join forces to revolutionise Sri Lanka’s marine industry

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:12

In a landmark initiative, the Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka (CMISL) and the Ceylon Fisheries Harbour Corporation (CFHC) have joined hands ..

Leaf Lanka unfolds $ 6 m luxury eco-friendly retreat in Matale with Maldivian investment

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:08

Leaf Lanka International Ltd., led by the young entrepreneur Hashan Gunathilaka, is set to redefine luxury hospitality in Sri Lanka. The company has ..

Ministry to issue 2,500 passports per day

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:02

The Ministry of Public Security has taken measures to issue 2,500 foreign passports per day to ease off the passports clogged in the issuing process. ..

Hambantota International Port grows by 22% in 2024

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:02

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has achieved an impressive growth rate of 22% in 2024, matching its performance from the previous year. With ..

One man’s mission to turn Delkanda pola to indoor basketball court

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:00

Text and pix by Shanika Sriyananda People have dreams and passions. Very few people succeed in realising their dreams as they are chasing behind them ..

SJB failed to create a political force people can trust: Chairman Imthiaz Bakeer Markar

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:52

Making some bold comments on the downfall of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) its Chairman and former Parliamentarian Imthiaz Bakeer Markar this week ..

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President Dissanayake arrives in China for state visit

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 09:21

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Beijing today (14th) at 10:25 a.m. local time, beginning his state visit to China at the invitation of P ..

Government to boost green products and tech innovation

Sunday, 12 January 2025 15:10

Sri Lanka targets innovation-driven growth with new R&D initiative

Friday, 10 January 2025 11:51

Sri Lanka to ban unregistered mobile devices

Thursday, 9 January 2025 15:22

’’Gem Sri Lanka - 2025’’ exhibition opens in Bentota

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 12:55

Sri Lanka and China Media Group to boost tourism with new partnership

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 12:32

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HNB ushers in 2025 with multi-religious ceremony and renewed optimism for the year ahead

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:00

Colombo City celebrates season’s festive splendour

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IT / Telecom / Tech

CSSL President calls for collaboration and innovation to realise digital economy aspirations

Thursday, 9 January 2025 00:34

Crewstone International and Plus94 launch new $ 75 m fund to accelerate growth of region’s tech sector

Thursday, 9 January 2025 00:30

Hutch Sri Lanka collaborates with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud

Thursday, 9 January 2025 00:28

FT Lite

“Deck the What?”: Holiday humour with meaningful cause

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:15

If there was any reason to complain about “Deck the What?”, it would be the length of the play. With a duration of two and a half hours, many in ..

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams kicks off “The Meeting in the Sky” today

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:14

Dilmah empowers future writers at HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:13

Opinion and Issues

AKD, newly embraced neoliberalism and Mark Carney’s attack on market values

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:24

Mark Carney, the changed monetarist In the open forum time at the launch of ex-central banker Dr. H.N. Thenuwara’s new book, Economic Policy Lesson ..

One man’s mission to turn Delkanda pola to indoor basketball court

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:00

A sad sorry tale of two lands – and one stateless people (Part II of II)

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:10

FT View - Editorial

Time for Sri Lanka to step up – join refugee, and statelessness conventions

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 00:00

In recent weeks, a group of Rohingya refugees made their way to Sri Lanka, seeking sanctuary from the ongoing persecution they face in their home coun ..

Govt. must not yield to threats of private bus operators

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:02

Trade Minister must get his act together

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:00

Govt. should stop minding the media

Thursday, 9 January 2025 01:45

CSE’s bull run amidst need for smart investing

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 00:00

No justice for Lasantha yet

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 00:34

Special Report

Presidential Election 2024

Monday, 23 September 2024 00:50

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Upbeat President Ranil Wickremesinghe shares vision for transformative Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 September 2024 02:56

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

Monday, 2 September 2024 00:40

Sri Jayewardenepura Uni. honours illustrious alumnus US Presidential Adviser on National Security Education Prof. Patrick Mendis

Thursday, 9 January 2025 00:42

Business News

Sri Lanka Malaysia Business Council see 2025 challenges as new opportunities

‘Economic Policy Lessons for New Sri Lanka’ book presented to Deputy Ministers

Govt. to launch digital NICs this month

Galle Face Capital Partners invests in BVI firm

Dr. H.N. Thenuwara’s book, ‘Economic Policy Lessons for a New Sri Lanka’ offers key insights for future generations

Sri Lanka Customs rolls out initiative to ease container clearance delays at Colombo port

‘Climate Challenge SL’: Empowering innovators through impact investments

Bogawantalawa Tea wins outstanding sustainability award at 2024 North American Tea Conference

Hayleys Animal Health leads way in quality and safety

Mastercard, in collaboration with Information and Communication Technology Agency, co-powers Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024

Safe Care Facilities Management shines at Entrepreneur Awards

Sri Lankan companies urged to seize multiple opportunities in Maldives

Godrej Sri Lanka launches revamped corporate website to support ambitious growth plans

GMA de Silva Jewellers opens doors in Maharagama

Lankan envoy holds discussions with BOI of Thailand on enhancing investment collaboration

COYLE: Championing innovation and entrepreneurship in 2024

JICA Senior Vice President engages with AASL Chairman on BIA Terminal 2 development

Cabinet approves measures to ensure continuous operations at Valaichchenai paper mill

Cabinet green lights revised procurement plan for Colombo Port tug vessels

Julius & Creasy marks 146th anniversary

Sri Lanka – Germany Business Council holds 25th AGM

Sri Lanka’s gem industry eyes 2025 boom

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China rolls out red carpet welcome to President AKD

Authorities brace for Gal Oya flood threat, evacuate families to safety

One man’s mission to turn Delkanda pola to indoor basketball court

Indian High Commission and Consulates distribute New Year, Pongal presents

Udayanga Weeratunga remanded till 17 January for alleged assault

The United National Party’s new General Secretary and first woman to hold the position assumed duties yesterday

Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena and Shanakiyan Rasamanickam elected as Co-Chairs of Parliamentary Caucus for Open Parliament Initiative

Two new Court of Appeal Justices sworn in

President appoints High Court Judge Ranga Dissanayake as new DG of CIABOC

SJB decides to restructure party

No recent HMPV cases in SL: Health Minister

Gnanasara Thera sentenced to nine months for defamatory remarks on Islam

Mullaitivu protest calls on Govt. to halt Rohingya deportation plans

Opposition leader wants Govt. to repeal or amend PTA

Govt. will bring killers of Lasantha Wickrematunge to book soon – Justice Minister

PM denies approving Israeli religious and cultural centres to function

Acting IGP orders investigation into over 1,000 candidates for election spending violations

Govt. to deport Rohingya people if they are victims of human trafficking

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President Dissanayake arrives in China for state visit

Government to boost green products and tech innovation

Sri Lanka targets innovation-driven growth with new R&D initiative

Sri Lanka to ban unregistered mobile devices

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AKD, newly embraced neoliberalism and Mark Carney’s attack on market values

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Drug shortages: Most serious symptom arising from several causes

Austerity and oligarchy: Top vs. Bottom

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Tiger “Col.” Charles was mastermind behind Katunayake Airport attack

A sad sorry sordid tale of two lands – and one stateless people

Sri Lanka – from crisis to confusion

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President Dissanayake arrives in China for state visit

Government to boost green products and tech innovation

Sri Lanka targets innovation-driven growth with new R&D initiative

Sri Lanka to ban unregistered mobile devices

Today's Columnists

AKD, newly embraced neoliberalism and Mark Carney’s attack on market values

Democratic discipline: How Sri Lanka’s political transformation strengthens China ties

A sad sorry tale of two lands – and one stateless people (Part II of II)

Remembering my friend Lasantha Wickrematunge

Drug shortages: Most serious symptom arising from several causes

Austerity and oligarchy: Top vs. Bottom

Has Sri Lanka’s Tamil question been resolved?

Tiger “Col.” Charles was mastermind behind Katunayake Airport attack

A sad sorry sordid tale of two lands – and one stateless people

Sri Lanka – from crisis to confusion

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