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Royal to field 13 men at next RoyTho!

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:30

A comment on Dayan Jayatilleka’s “The Federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history”

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:24

Will Sri Lanka need an 18th IMF Program?

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:22

A single policy action could destabilise the Rupee

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:21

Late realisation and price the nation pays

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:20

Fighting fire with fire: How AI and Generative AI can defend South Asia against cybercrime

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:12

Is Sri Lanka stalling its own digital future?

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:11

Sri Lanka’s PayPal journey

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:10

When the dollar moves, some suppliers move too fast

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 07:04

Brands can buy attention; they cannot buy trust

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:47

The rupee at 331: Relief rally or the calm before the next move?

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:27

Sri Lanka’s digital decade: The role Port City Colombo must play

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:16

How Middle East instability will shape Government finances post-2026

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:09

VAT Invoice Reform 2026: A necessary step forward but are SMEs ready?

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:03

Beyond banks: The case for smarter consolidation

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:59

Sri Lanka’s exchange rate dilemma: Don’t blame toothless Central Bank

Monday, 25 May 2026 03:42

CEB reform in question: Strategic shift or structural shuffle?

Monday, 25 May 2026 03:34

The real cost of unregulated tourism in Sri Lanka

Monday, 25 May 2026 03:25

Building a rich and acceptable national culture for Sri Lanka

Monday, 25 May 2026 03:19

The era of Agentic Transformation: A new blueprint for Sri Lankan productivity

Monday, 25 May 2026 01:03

CBSL Chief signals economic resilience and stability priority

By Charumini de Silva The Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday projected strong confidence in Sri Lanka’s economic resilience, ..

IMF open to program adjustments amid shocks: CBSL

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:30

The Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program provides sufficient flexibility for Sr ..

People’s Bank achieves Rs. 16.6 b PBT in 1Q

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:24

The People’s Bank yesterday announced the achievement of a strong and resilient financial performance for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, maintaini ..

Rupee appreciates 7% against US dollar in three days

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:22

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar for the third consecutive session yesterday. The currency has appreciated by about 7% since last Thursd ..

CBSL assures FX distortions will not recur after interbank liquidity restored

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:20

By Devan Daniel The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday signalled confidence that recent distortions in the foreign exchange market were unlikely to ..

Sampath Bank launches PayPal integration to expand global payment access

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

Sampath Bank PLC has introduced integrated PayPal withdrawal and account connectivity capabilities through Sampath Vishwa, marking a major advancement ..

Former CBSL Chief says recent rupee pressure driven largely by external shocks, market overreaction

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:23

Former Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy has said the recent depreciation pressure on the rupee was driven primarily ..

SMEs urge President to slap temporary ban on non-essential imports

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:20

The Ceylon United Business Alliance (CUBA), a collective of small and medium businesses (SMEs), has written to President and Finance Minister Anura Ku ..

Rupee strengthens further

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:18

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar for the second consecutive session yesterday. ..

CBSL tightens LTV ratio on vehicle financing and gold-backed loans

Monday, 25 May 2026 05:42

Economic adjustment unavoidable to restore stability: Jafferjee

Monday, 25 May 2026 05:39

JB Securities Chief Executive Officer Murtaza Jafferjee has warned that Sri Lanka must accept painful but necessary economic adjustments to restore st ..

EPF lags behind listed companies and banks on transparency: Verité Research

Monday, 25 May 2026 05:37

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), despite being Sri Lanka’s largest financial institution, has lower transparency and disclosure standards comp ..

Hemas Holdings marks milestone year in 2025/26

Monday, 25 May 2026 05:31

Hemas Holdings PLC has announced record earnings for both the fourth quarter and full financial year 2025/26, marking a historic milestone for the Gro ..

Govt. calls for EOIs to develop underutilised plantation lands

Monday, 25 May 2026 05:29

The Government has invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eligible investors for the development and optimal utilisation of underutilised lands a ..

BestWeb.lk 2026 competition calls for applications by 8 June

Monday, 25 May 2026 00:59

BestWeb.LK, Sri Lanka’s premium website competition and the benchmark for digital excellence in Sri Lanka, is officially calling for applications an ..

Shanakiyan calls for mature, collective response to macro pressures

Saturday, 23 May 2026 05:44

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday called for a bipartisan national response to mounting economic pressures, war ..

JKH’s EBITDA tops Rs. 80 b mark with 75% growth

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:26

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday reported a strong financial performance for FY2025/26, with Group EBITDA increasing 75% to Rs.80.01 billion, ..

Tourist arrivals recover 8% YoY in first 24 days of May, YTD total nears 1 m

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry regained its growth momentum in May despite earlier indications of moderating visitor inflows, with tourist arrivals du ..

Customs distorting FX market with Rs. 351 exchange rate for import valuations

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:21

Making a volatile situation worse, Sri Lanka Customs has maintained the USD exchange rate used for import valuations at Rs. 351.17 for transactions be ..

Banking sector assures it is stable, equipped to address fraud incidents

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:08

Sri Lanka’s banking sector has provided a collective and categorical assurance that it remains stable, resilient, and secure despite a few recent is ..

Beyond software: How MiHCM is redefining HR transformation

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

Implementing HR software is the starting point, not the destination. For organisations serious about workforce transformation, the harder work of alig ..

Home Lands unveils ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City’ twin tower high-rise

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:21

Home Lands yesterday revealed the name of its latest twin tower high-rise development project in the Central Park district of Port City Colombo, ‘Ce ..

Banks signal stronger credit appetite ahead of key CBSL policy decision

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:20

With probably the most anticipated Monetary Policy Statement in recent times to be announced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (26), it ye ..

Dialog overtakes JKH as most valuable listed company

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:17

Dialog Axiata yesterday overtook John Keells Holdings (JKH) to become the most valuable listed company in terms of market capitalisation. ..

50% vehicle duty surcharge extended to altered pre-15 May LCs

Monday, 25 May 2026 05:42

The Government has amended its recent Gazette Notification on vehicle imports to ensure that the 50% surcharge on Customs duties also applies to Lette ..

Apparel exports decline amid weak demand in key markets

Monday, 25 May 2026 05:37

Rupee becomes best-performing Asian currency as CBSL data reveal extent of FX market panic

Monday, 25 May 2026 05:34

In remarkable turnaround of events for the Sri Lankan rupee, respected financial news agency Bloomberg said the currency has surged against the dollar ..

Hemas to issue 33.5 m shares under Employee Share Option Scheme

Monday, 25 May 2026 05:30

Hemas Holdings PLC said its Board has resolved to issue shares under a proposed Employee Share Option Scheme (ESOS), involving up to 33.5 million shar ..

Sri Lanka unveils South Asia’s first solar bakery oven

Monday, 25 May 2026 04:12

Sri Lanka last week unveiled South Asia’s first solar hybrid bakery oven, marking a major milestone in the country’s renewable energy and sustaina ..

President signals confidence, draws line with 2022 economic crisis

Saturday, 23 May 2026 05:46

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday publicly acknowledged mounting economic pressures from the escalating Middle East conflict while insistin ..

CSE down 4.26% during week, ends Friday on the up

Saturday, 23 May 2026 05:43

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed in the green for the third consecutive session, ending a week characterised by subdued investor sentiment an ..

IMF open to program adjustments amid shocks: CBSL

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:30

The Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program provides sufficient flexibility for Sr ..

JKH’s EBITDA tops Rs. 80 b mark with 75% growth

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:26

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday reported a strong financial performance for FY2025/26, with Group EBITDA increasing 75% to Rs.80.01 billion, ..

People’s Bank achieves Rs. 16.6 b PBT in 1Q

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:24

The People’s Bank yesterday announced the achievement of a strong and resilient financial performance for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, maintaini ..

Tourist arrivals recover 8% YoY in first 24 days of May, YTD total nears 1 m

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry regained its growth momentum in May despite earlier indications of moderating visitor inflows, with tourist arrivals du ..

Rupee appreciates 7% against US dollar in three days

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:22

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar for the third consecutive session yesterday. The currency has appreciated by about 7% since last Thursd ..

Customs distorting FX market with Rs. 351 exchange rate for import valuations

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:21

Making a volatile situation worse, Sri Lanka Customs has maintained the USD exchange rate used for import valuations at Rs. 351.17 for transactions be ..

CBSL assures FX distortions will not recur after interbank liquidity restored

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:20

By Devan Daniel The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday signalled confidence that recent distortions in the foreign exchange market were unlikely to ..

Banking sector assures it is stable, equipped to address fraud incidents

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:08

Sri Lanka’s banking sector has provided a collective and categorical assurance that it remains stable, resilient, and secure despite a few recent is ..

Sampath Bank launches PayPal integration to expand global payment access

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

Sampath Bank PLC has introduced integrated PayPal withdrawal and account connectivity capabilities through Sampath Vishwa, marking a major advancement ..

Beyond software: How MiHCM is redefining HR transformation

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

Implementing HR software is the starting point, not the destination. For organisations serious about workforce transformation, the harder work of alig ..

Former CBSL Chief says recent rupee pressure driven largely by external shocks, market overreaction

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:23

Former Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy has said the recent depreciation pressure on the rupee was driven primarily ..

Home Lands unveils ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City’ twin tower high-rise

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:21

Home Lands yesterday revealed the name of its latest twin tower high-rise development project in the Central Park district of Port City Colombo, ‘Ce ..

SMEs urge President to slap temporary ban on non-essential imports

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:20

The Ceylon United Business Alliance (CUBA), a collective of small and medium businesses (SMEs), has written to President and Finance Minister Anura Ku ..

Banks signal stronger credit appetite ahead of key CBSL policy decision

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 05:20

With probably the most anticipated Monetary Policy Statement in recent times to be announced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (26), it ye ..

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Sri Lanka receives first commercial battery storage system

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 20:18

Sri Lanka’s first commercial-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has arrived through the Colombo Port, marking a major milestone in improving ..

Central Expressway phase I nears 50% completion

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 15:22

Sri Lanka speeds up digital tv transition

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 13:55

Sri Lanka records highest-ever April export earnings

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 11:45

India donates 134 vehicles to Sri Lanka Police

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 09:42

Government seeks investors to revive Mattala Airport

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 09:00

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Fighting fire with fire: How AI and Generative AI can defend South Asia against cybercrime

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:12

Is Sri Lanka stalling its own digital future?

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:11

Sri Lanka’s digital decade: The role Port City Colombo must play

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:16

FT Lite

Preventing disasters through greenery: The story behind Avian Arcadia

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:52

In a world quick to blame environmental destruction, a different path was chosen. Rather than simply lamenting the loss of Sri Lanka’s forests, acti ..

Geoffrey Bawa Furniture Exhibition in Japan

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:50

Ranjith Siyambalapitiya’s ‘My Wendala Orchard’ – a richly layered tribute to generations of cultivation

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:49

Opinion and Issues

A comment on Dayan Jayatilleka’s “The Federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history”

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:24

Dayan Jayatilleka rightly challenges the narrative that S. J. V. Chelvanayakam turned to federalism only after supposedly foreseeing Sinhala majoritar ..

Will Sri Lanka need an 18th IMF Program?

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:22

A single policy action could destabilise the Rupee

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:21

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Hullabaloo over vehicle imports and pressure on Rupee

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

In the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) undergoing a considerable depreciation since last March, there has been an extensive discussion about ve ..

Govt. backtracking on pledges to hold early PC polls

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:05

Beware politics of panic

Monday, 25 May 2026 03:33

Speaker should safeguard rights for all MPs

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:34

Is the NPP Government constrained by talent/experience deficit?

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:00

Price hikes and Govt. complacency

Thursday, 21 May 2026 05:02

Special Report

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

Sri Lanka’s PayPal journey

CA Sri Lanka’s inaugural Sustainability Summit mobilises corporates for resilient growth

Tokyo Cement posts strong FY26 4Q performance amidst intense cost pressures

PickMe distribute Rs. 73 b to independent earners and merchants

ADRA Ceylon celebrates decade of global leadership

Rooso Ramachandran appointed as CEO of EFL Global

Cabinet approves “Surakimu Lanka” mission to boost energy security and cut fuel import burden

CPC says fuel stocks sufficient until end-July

hSenidBiz delivers major FY2026 turnaround with $ 5.5 m ARR

Pelwatte goes for Rs. 1.86 b investment in greenfield liquid milk manufacturing facility

Lanka Ashok Leyland posts strong FY 26; declares 300% dividend

Milestone in strengthening climate-resilient aquaculture, rural livelihoods

CA Sri Lanka’s public sector wing explores implications of new Electricity Acts and CEB restructuring

Oil trends below $ 100

nVentures and TiE Colombo bridging Sri Lanka’s mentorship gap through “Founder’s Table”

Dr. Rohitha Silva appointed FCCISL President

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce concludes high-level economic engagements in Mumbai

New Director General of Commerce (Actg.)

Sri Lanka tells Vietnam: Stable, reformed economy ready for capital

High Commissioner Jha commends Indian CEO Forum’s contribution to strengthening ties with Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan–German Business Forum 2026 kicks off on Wednesday

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Royal to field 13 men at next RoyTho!

A comment on Dayan Jayatilleka’s “The Federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history”

Will Sri Lanka need an 18th IMF Program?

A single policy action could destabilise the Rupee

Late realisation and price the nation pays

Fighting fire with fire: How AI and Generative AI can defend South Asia against cybercrime

Is Sri Lanka stalling its own digital future?

Sri Lanka’s PayPal journey

When the dollar moves, some suppliers move too fast

Brands can buy attention; they cannot buy trust

The rupee at 331: Relief rally or the calm before the next move?

Sri Lanka’s digital decade: The role Port City Colombo must play

How Middle East instability will shape Government finances post-2026

VAT Invoice Reform 2026: A necessary step forward but are SMEs ready?

Beyond banks: The case for smarter consolidation

Sri Lanka’s exchange rate dilemma: Don’t blame toothless Central Bank

CEB reform in question: Strategic shift or structural shuffle?

The real cost of unregulated tourism in Sri Lanka

Building a rich and acceptable national culture for Sri Lanka

The era of Agentic Transformation: A new blueprint for Sri Lankan productivity

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Home Lands unveils ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City’ twin tower high-rise

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Sri Lanka’s PayPal journey

CA Sri Lanka’s inaugural Sustainability Summit mobilises corporates for resilient growth

Tokyo Cement posts strong FY26 4Q performance amidst intense cost pressures

PickMe distribute Rs. 73 b to independent earners and merchants

ADRA Ceylon celebrates decade of global leadership

Rooso Ramachandran appointed as CEO of EFL Global

Cabinet approves “Surakimu Lanka” mission to boost energy security and cut fuel import burden

CPC says fuel stocks sufficient until end-July

hSenidBiz delivers major FY2026 turnaround with $ 5.5 m ARR

Pelwatte goes for Rs. 1.86 b investment in greenfield liquid milk manufacturing facility

Lanka Ashok Leyland posts strong FY 26; declares 300% dividend

Milestone in strengthening climate-resilient aquaculture, rural livelihoods

CA Sri Lanka’s public sector wing explores implications of new Electricity Acts and CEB restructuring

Oil trends below $ 100

nVentures and TiE Colombo bridging Sri Lanka’s mentorship gap through “Founder’s Table”

Dr. Rohitha Silva appointed FCCISL President

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce concludes high-level economic engagements in Mumbai

New Director General of Commerce (Actg.)

Sri Lanka tells Vietnam: Stable, reformed economy ready for capital

High Commissioner Jha commends Indian CEO Forum’s contribution to strengthening ties with Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan–German Business Forum 2026 kicks off on Wednesday

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