Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:53

LOLC-Browns-CHEC break ground for $ 120 m Marina in Colombo Port City

The ground breaking ceremony for $ 120 million Marina development at the Colombo Port City took place yesterday ceremoniously with the Government iden ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

Tea industry performance in 2024 and outlook for 2025

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:00

The year 2024 continued to show promise as Sri Lanka progresses on its path to economic recovery encouraged by positive developments. ..

Galle Lit Fest 2025 launches event ticket sales

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:00

Tickets for the Galle Literary Festival’s events are now available, offering guests the chance to join a vibrant four-day celebration of creativity, ..

President goes south to inaugurate ‘Gem Sri Lanka – 2025’ exhibition

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:11

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday inaugurated the ‘Gem Sri Lanka – 2025’ gem and jewellery exhibition at the Cinnamon Bentota Beach H ..

Harsha proposes new regulations for ‘Undial’ and ‘Hawala’ systems

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:07

The Committee of Public Finance (CoPF) Chairman MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday stated that both the Undial system and the Hawala system are not ille ..

Brandix expands apparel technology legacy with Fusion Apparel

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:02

Fusion Apparel Ltd., has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) to initially invest $ 1.06 million to provide a much-demanded, technol ..

CBSL purchases of forex from market at highest ever of $ 2.8 b in 2024

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:00

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday revealed that it purchased the highest-ever annual amount of foreign exchange from the domestic foreign ..

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 ..

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 ..

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. ..

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 ..

Taste of China – Chinese Food Festival at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:04

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo is set to host an extraordinary celebration of authentic Chinese cuisine and culture from 20 to 22 January 2025. The Chinese ..

Staysure Group visits British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka

Friday, 10 January 2025 00:00

A delegation led by Staysure Group UK Founder and Chairman Ryan Howsam made a courtesy visit to British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick during their ..

GDP forecast to have grown by seven-year high of 5% in 2024

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:15

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday revealed that the economy in 2024 is forecast to have grown by a seven-year high of 5%. ..

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce overall winner of Entrepreneur Award

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:10

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Prathibhabhisheka Grand Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday. ..

Chongqing Airlines resumes services to Colombo with three weekly flights

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:05

Chongqing Airlines yesterday resumed its flights to Colombo, offering three weekly services between the two cities. ..

Government Digital Payment Platform to go live this year

Thursday, 9 January 2025 03:01

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced that the Government Digital Payment Platform (GDPP) will be operationalised this year followi ..

‘Clean Sri Lanka’ to be debated in Parliament

Thursday, 9 January 2025 02:59

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday announced in Parliament that the Government’s national initiative, ‘Clean Sri Lanka,’ will be de ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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) ..

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. ..

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

Friday, 10 January 2025 11:51

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Sri Lanka to ban unregistered mobile devices

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Thursday, 9 January 2025 00:34

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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

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

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:10

As the Hindus of Sri Lanka mark Thai Pongal, a community of Sri Lankan Tamils unite in spirit to celebrate prosperity and plentifulness. Yet, some of ..

Remembering my friend Lasantha Wickrematunge

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:07

Drug shortages: Most serious symptom arising from several causes

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:05

FT View - Editorial

Govt. must not yield to threats of private bus operators

Saturday, 11 January 2025 00:02

There is a hue and cry over the recent police crackdown on unauthorised accessories adorning private buses and three-wheelers as part of the Governmen ..

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

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Tuesday, 7 January 2025 00:34

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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

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

Sri Lanka participates in World Furniture Expo 2024 in Mumbai

Lanka Walltiles announces three new Directors on Board

Imran Furkan joins Odel Board

SLT-Mobitel completes historic SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable landing in Matara

Cable Solutions awarded Certificate of Ethical Trading by National Chamber of Exporters

Two new Directors appointed to Lankem Ceylon, E.B. Creasy and Laxapana Boards

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Udayanga Weeratunga remanded till 17 January for alleged assault

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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

Strategic initiative to establish commercial approach to R&D

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Marikkar criticises AKD Govt. over broken promises

SJB to take important decisions today

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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

Sri Lanka’s strategic foreign engagement: President AKD’s upcoming visit to China and economic implications

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