Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:00

EDB targets $ 45 b export revenue by 2030 amid economic overhaul

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka has set its sights on a transformative export agenda with Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe ..

PMI signals growth in manufacturing and services in October

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:30

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in October showed strong upturn, judging by the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). The manufacturing ..

CSE posts modest recovery

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:26

The Colombo stock market yesterday posted a modest recovery from Tuesday’s dip amidst relatively low turnover in comparison to recent sessions. The ..

Galadari signs restaurant deal with UAE’s Soho Hospitality

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:24

Galadari Hotels (Lanka) PLC has on 18 November entered into a Restaurant Management Agreement with Soho Hospitality Corporate Service Provider – FZC ..

SL’s Tenth Parliament opens today sans pomp and pageantry

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:20

The First Session of Sri Lanka’s Tenth Parliament is set to commence today, departing from the traditional pomp and pageantry. President Anura Kum ..

Teejay to set up manufacturing operations in Egypt

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:28

Teejay Lanka PLC yesterday announced it will be expanding its business operations in the Arab Republic of Egypt under a new entity incorporated on 19 ..

Several new Cabinet Ministers assume office with pledges of reform and progress

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:24

A fresh cohort of Cabinet Ministers officially assumed duties yesterday, marking a pivotal moment for the new Government’s agenda. Each Minister e ..

Singer Finance to raise Rs. 1 b via high yield listed Bonds

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:20

Singer Finance PLC has announced plans to raise Rs. 1 billion via listed high yield Bonds. A decision to this effect was approved by the Board of Dir ..

Asia Tea Alliance unites for sustainable tea future at 2024 Summit

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:10

The Asia Tea Alliance (ATA) meeting and Asia International Tea Summit 2024 brought together industry leaders, apex associations, and Tea Boards from A ..

Sri Lankan students in US increase by 10%

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:04

The US Embassy in Colombo yesterday announced the release of the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, which highlights a 10% ..

CSE fails to cheer historic landslide NPP victory

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 02:13

The Colombo stock market appeared less enthusiastic yesterday in terms of cheering the landslide victory of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Nat ..

President urges IMF to adopt balanced approach in economy recovery program

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 02:10

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to adopt a balanced approach that acknowledges the hardshi ..

Prof. P.N.D. Fernando assumes duties as People’s Bank new Chairman

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 02:06

Prof. P.N.D. Fernando yesterday officially took over as the Chairman of People’s Bank at a ceremony attended by People’s Bank CEO/GM Clive Fonseka ..

Sustainability Awards 2024 honours eco-friendly tourism practices

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 00:08

The 2024 Sustainability Awards, organised by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) and funded by the Friedrich N ..

Aitken Spence reports robust performance; EBITDA up 10.4% to Rs. 8.9 b in 1H

Monday, 18 November 2024 04:39

Aitken Spence PLC, a leading conglomerate with a diverse regional presence, has reported an EBITDA (excluding impacts from foreign currency exchange g ..

NPP’s strong mandate is SL positive: SCB

Monday, 18 November 2024 04:27

Global giant Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has revealed that the strong mandate received by the National People’s Power (NPP) at last week’s Parli ..

Ambeon Capital buys 9% DFCC stake for Rs. 3.3 b; says move is strategic

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:28

Ambeon Capital PLC, under new owners, last week acquired a 9% stake in DFCC Bank for Rs. 3.3 billion with the move described as “strategic and long- ..

Tea exports volume up 14% in Oct.

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tea exports in October have increased by 14% year-on-year (YoY) whilst value-wise, the growth was subdued. Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC ..

Cabinet nod to import 70,000 tons of rice to address artificial shortage

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers at its inaugural meeting on Tuesday has approved importation of 70,000 tons of Nadu rice as a short-term measure to counter t ..

US Court extends stay for third time on litigation over SL ISBs by Hamilton Reserve Bank

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:30

By Ashwin Hemmathagama in New York The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has recently granted Sri Lanka’s motion to extend ..

Aruni replaces namesake as new Foreign Secretary

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:26

The President’s Office yesterday announced the appointment of career diplomat Aruni Ranaraja as the new Foreign Secretary. She succeeds Aruni Wijewa ..

Bimal Leader of House, Dr. Nalinda Chief Government Whip

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:22

The Government yesterday announced the appointment of Minister Bimal Rathnayake as the Leader of the House, while Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa was named the ..

Sri Lanka kicks off Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:17

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) on Monday launched the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) in Sri Lanka for the third consec ..

Corporates urged to pursue decarbonisation efforts with Science Based Targets initiative

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:10

United Nations Global Compact Network Sri Lanka in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Sri Lanka hosted a progressive pre ..

Sri Lanka Tourism to launch unified national brand from January

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 02:15

Sri Lanka Tourism is set to unveil a unified national brand in January instead of going ahead with campaign taglines, aiming to redefine the country ..

Tourist arrivals surpass 1.7 m milestone

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 02:12

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1.7 million arrivals so far for 2024 with over 100,000 visitors welcomed ..

Tea crop falls in October, marginal growth for first 10 months of 2024

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 02:08

Sri Lanka’s tea crop in October has seen a drop in volumes, although cumulative production during the first 10 months has seen a marginal increase. ..

NCINGA joins 10th Annual Cyber Security Summit as Silver Partner

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 02:04

NCINGA has announced its role as a Silver Partner at the Daily FT-CICRA Holdings jointly organised 10th Annual Cyber Security Summit, set to take plac ..

Virtusa’s executive leadership team visits Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 00:00

Virtusa Corporation, a global leader in digital engineering and technology services, recently reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Sri Lanka as an e ..

HNB records Group PBT of Rs. 38.7 b for nine months of FY24

Monday, 18 November 2024 04:30

HNB Group has recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 38.7 billion, growing by 26% Year-on-Year (YoY), while the bank’s Profit After Tax (PAT) inc ..

Sugath Wasantha de Silva makes history as SL’s first visually impaired MP

Monday, 18 November 2024 04:27

Sugath Wasantha de Silva, a National List candidate from the National People’s Power (NPP), has etched his name in Sri Lankan Parliamentary history ..

PMI signals growth in manufacturing and services in October

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:30

The country’s manufacturing and services sectors in October showed strong upturn, judging by the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). The manufacturing ..

Ambeon Capital buys 9% DFCC stake for Rs. 3.3 b; says move is strategic

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:28

Ambeon Capital PLC, under new owners, last week acquired a 9% stake in DFCC Bank for Rs. 3.3 billion with the move described as “strategic and long- ..

CSE posts modest recovery

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:26

The Colombo stock market yesterday posted a modest recovery from Tuesday’s dip amidst relatively low turnover in comparison to recent sessions. The ..

Tea exports volume up 14% in Oct.

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:26

Sri Lanka’s tea exports in October have increased by 14% year-on-year (YoY) whilst value-wise, the growth was subdued. Asia Siyaka Commodities PLC ..

Galadari signs restaurant deal with UAE’s Soho Hospitality

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:24

Galadari Hotels (Lanka) PLC has on 18 November entered into a Restaurant Management Agreement with Soho Hospitality Corporate Service Provider – FZC ..

Cabinet nod to import 70,000 tons of rice to address artificial shortage

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers at its inaugural meeting on Tuesday has approved importation of 70,000 tons of Nadu rice as a short-term measure to counter t ..

SL’s Tenth Parliament opens today sans pomp and pageantry

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:20

The First Session of Sri Lanka’s Tenth Parliament is set to commence today, departing from the traditional pomp and pageantry. President Anura Kum ..

US Court extends stay for third time on litigation over SL ISBs by Hamilton Reserve Bank

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:30

By Ashwin Hemmathagama in New York The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has recently granted Sri Lanka’s motion to extend ..

Teejay to set up manufacturing operations in Egypt

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:28

Teejay Lanka PLC yesterday announced it will be expanding its business operations in the Arab Republic of Egypt under a new entity incorporated on 19 ..

Aruni replaces namesake as new Foreign Secretary

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:26

The President’s Office yesterday announced the appointment of career diplomat Aruni Ranaraja as the new Foreign Secretary. She succeeds Aruni Wijewa ..

Several new Cabinet Ministers assume office with pledges of reform and progress

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:24

A fresh cohort of Cabinet Ministers officially assumed duties yesterday, marking a pivotal moment for the new Government’s agenda. Each Minister e ..

Bimal Leader of House, Dr. Nalinda Chief Government Whip

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:22

The Government yesterday announced the appointment of Minister Bimal Rathnayake as the Leader of the House, while Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa was named the ..

Singer Finance to raise Rs. 1 b via high yield listed Bonds

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:20

Singer Finance PLC has announced plans to raise Rs. 1 billion via listed high yield Bonds. A decision to this effect was approved by the Board of Dir ..

Sri Lanka kicks off Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:17

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) on Monday launched the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) in Sri Lanka for the third consec ..

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Korean SME association pledges support for Sri Lanka’s agriculture and fishing sectors

Friday, 15 November 2024 19:17

The Korean Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Association has committed to advancing Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector and boosting employment opportuni ..

Netherlands strengthens collaboration with Sri Lanka in agriculture and tourism

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“In Their Memory”: An everyday journey

Saturday, 16 November 2024 00:05

In a poignant tribute to the victims and survivors of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, “In Their Memory”, a memorial storytelling exhi ..

Arpico celebrates festive cheer and togetherness with Christmas cake preparation ceremony

Saturday, 16 November 2024 00:00

Visual storyteller Varsha Perera to unveil solo art exhibition “Varna-Kaari”

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Opinion and Issues

AKD and JVP-NPP’s mega-mandate: Re-founding the nation

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:26

There were two classic works on Sri Lanka after 1956. “Ceylon: Dilemmas of a New Nation” (Princeton 1960) by Howard Wriggins (he acknowledges with ..

New chapter for Sri Lanka: Call for responsible governance

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:20

Remarkable rise of Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Sri Lankan politics

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:30

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National List and political wranglings

Thursday, 21 November 2024 00:00

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Wednesday, 20 November 2024 00:00

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Upbeat President Ranil Wickremesinghe shares vision for transformative Sri Lanka

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Business News

Sri Lankan winners shine at 14th Top50 Global Awards 2024

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce congratulates NPP Govt.

UAE Ambassador and COYLE to strengthen bilateral opportunities in trade, technology, and tourism

CA Sri Lanka hosts SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards 2023

Two Lankan companies at Paperworld and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East 2024

Rubber Traders’ congratulates NPP; new Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister

Dr. Chamara Bandara appointed to Nawaloka Hospitals Board

EDB partners IFC; launches Export Excellence Initiative to boost SME competitiveness

Kumar, Lasanthi join Hunters and Company Board

Changes at MPI Film Circuit

Sri Lanka kicks off Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024

National Chamber of Commerce congratulates new Govt., pledges support for MSME growth

Sri Lanka Banks’ Association reiterates support to new Govt.

FTZMA welcomes NPP’s landslide victory at General Election, pledges support for economic reforms

Chamber of Marine Industries congratulates NPP on electoral success

Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers Associations extends well wishes to President and new Cabinet

Indo Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry extends congratulations to new Govt.

Palm Oil Industry Association congratulates new Govt. on resounding victory

Richard Pieris Group’s 1H PBT grows by 184% to Rs. 3.6 b

PA congratulates NPP on resounding victory, calls for balanced long-term policy to secure plantation industry’s sustainability

Hotel Suppliers Association congratulates new Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath

New era for EO Sri Lanka as 2024/2025 Board takes office

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Ranil appoints committee to probe Ravi K.’s controversial National List appointment

Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando assumes duties as Minister of Labour

Orientation program for new MPs next week

Ranjith Madduma Bandara secures first SJB National List slot

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa new Cabinet Spokesman

16 Ministries, PM get new Secretaries

Ravi K.’s National List appointment sparks tensions within NDF

MP Dr. Rizvie Salih defends AKD’s selection of Ministers

SC dismisses FR filed by SDIG Ravi Seneviratne

TISL says reduction in misuse of public resources during General Election 2024

SC extends interim order protecting Wedithalathive Nature Reserve following WNPS legal action

Switzerland hands over 14-year Safe Labour Migration Program to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Law College inaugural International Research Conference on 28-29 November

SJB expresses readiness to fulfil Opposition role

Will not retire from politics: Mahinda Rajapaksa

Police ban demonstrations for a week

Over 50 persons arrested for election law violations

Former BASL Chief welcomes NPP’s historic victory, issues caution

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New chapter for Sri Lanka: Call for responsible governance

Remarkable rise of Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Sri Lankan politics

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