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Julie Chung made diplomacy meaningful

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:10

Geopolitical sentiments and implications for Sri Lanka

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:08

Beyond blame: Rebuilding Sri Lanka after disaster

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:05

Installing road speed cameras will be a win–win solution

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:04

Selective sovereignty at sea: What the US seizure of Russian oil tanker tells about global order

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:04

Education reforms, let’s learn from Singapore

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:26

We are counting tourists, not measuring value: Part 2

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:24

The disappointment that is the draft Prevention of Terrorism against the State Bill

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka: A proven neutral destination in the region

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:20

US attacks Venezuela, proclaims imperial overlordship; SJB-UNP rapprochement; Devananda’s destiny

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:40

Fresh policy approach to Lasantha Wickrematunge case in an age of apathy and indifference

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka 2.0: From fragility to strategic strength

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:22

Foreign assistance and global trust: Rebuilding Sri Lanka with resilience and credibility

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:20

From shares to portfolios: How to build a resilient investment strategy

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:18

Navigating Trump’s (old) world order

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 04:39

Rebuilding after disaster: Speed versus sustainability

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 04:23

Beyond bank discretion: Why Sri Lanka needs independent mechanism to protect calamity-affected SMEs

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 04:17

Supporting a child with special needs

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 04:07

The happiness files: A book review

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 03:51

A tribute to Uncle Lakshman

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 03:25

Exports top $ 17 b in 2025: Handunneththi

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi yesterday confirmed that Sri Lanka’s export revenues exceeded $ 17 billion in ..

IMF path and tourism-led growth vital to secure Sri Lanka’s recovery: Panel

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:10

Sri Lanka must stay the course with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, invest decisively in tourism-related infrastructure, and cut regula ..

Premadasa accuses banks of debt traps

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:06

OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the banking sector of resorting to debt traps instead of offering practical solutions to ease the econo ..

CSE ends week with ASPI 3.4% on the up and Rs. 265 b value

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:04

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week 3.45% on the up with the ASPI six points shy of reaching a new all-time high and gaining Rs. 264.8 b ..

Oil edges higher

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:02

Oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading yesterday, extending gains from the previous session as markets continued to factor in rising geopoliti ..

Central Bank presses ahead with financial sector consolidation and resolution reforms

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:30

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said its efforts to build a more resilient and stable financial sector wi ..

Lanka Realty Investments leads Rs. 4 b control acquisition of Lee Hedges

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:26

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) yesterday announced that it expects enhanced cash flow visibility and a materially strengthened balance sheet follo ..

Sri Lankan garment exports gain tariff-free access to UK from 1 January

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:24

Sri Lankan garment manufacturers have now gained unprecedented access to UK markets under liberalised trade rules. The changes allow manufacturers t ..

Wealth Trust Securities enjoys 167% rise on debut trading

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:22

Wealth Trust Securities Ltd., yesterday marked the debut trading of its 71,548,244 ordinary voting shares on the Diri Savi Board of the Colombo Stock ..

CSE ends on the up gaining Rs. 89 b in value; ASPI 133 points shy of all-time high

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:20

Recovering from the trading system fiasco the previous day, the Colombo stock market closed strong yesterday, gaining Rs. 89.4 billion in value, with ..

President pushes to bring informal sector into fold

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:26

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday instructed officials to encourage small and medium businesses (SMEs) to register their enterprises while ..

Sri Lanka, EU sign € 8 m grant to drive green growth in rubber sector

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:21

The Government has signed a grant agreement with the European Union (EU) to launch a new initiative under the “AgriGreen Initiative – Green Econom ..

SC Judge urges lawyers against monetising data protection disputes

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:49

Supreme Court Judge Arjuna Obeyesekere yesterday urged the legal profession against turning uncertainty around data protection into a wave of opportun ..

South Asian Technologies gets 5-year contract to supply new vehicle number plates amid registration backlog

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:43

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding the procurement contract for the printing and supply of vehicle number plates to M/s South Asian ..

Ditwah-hit export crop farmers to get relief package

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:27

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a targeted relief package to support farmers whose export-oriented crops were destroyed by recent extreme ..

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 set to drive export-led growth

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:07

Sri Lanka Expo 2026, returning after a 14-year hiatus, was officially launched yesterday by the Export Development Board (EDB) as a flagship national ..

COPA urges centralised digital database for archaeological sites

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:05

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has underscored the urgent need for a centralised and continuously updated digital data system covering all an ..

Turkish Airlines upgrades Istanbul-Colombo route with A350-900

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:03

Turkish Airlines has upgraded its Istanbul-Colombo operations with the introduction of the Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft, marking an enhancement ..

Trump pulls US out of Colombo Plan; outgoing Envoy Julie Chung current Council President

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

The US this week announced its withdrawal from the Colombo Plan as part of a broader decision to exit a wide range of international organisations, con ..

Gross official reserves rise to $ 6.8 b in 2025, highest since crisis: CBSL Chief

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:27

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves (GOR) climbed to over $ 6.8 bi ..

Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake appointed Adviser to President on Maritime, Ports and Logistics

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:25

Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake, a distinguished maritime, logistics, and corporate leader, has been appointed Adviser to the President on Maritime, ..

India keen on execution-led economic engagement with Sri Lanka in 2026

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:23

India aims to move decisively from announcements to execution in its economic engagement with Sri Lanka in 2026, with a sharper focus on investments, ..

Lanka Securities says didn’t place any pre-open sell order of Wealth Trust shares

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:21

Lanka Securities Ltd., in a statement yesterday clarified reports relating to Wednesday’s trading disruption at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). ..

Rupee falls to Rs. 310 against USD for first time since Feb. 2024

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:30

The Sri Lankan rupee continued its depreciating trend against the US dollar yesterday, with the currency weakening to the Rs. 310 level against the gr ..

Sri Lanka signs € 188 m debt restructuring deal with Germany

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:22

The Finance Ministry yesterday said it has signed a bilateral agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany to restructure external debt amounting to ..

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 opens, spotlighting country’s gem trade ambitions

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:20

By Divya Thotawatte The third edition of Gem Sri Lanka, a major showcase of the country’s high-quality stones and craftsmanship, kicked off yester ..

Govt. considering pension option for EPF members

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:46

Labour Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe yesterday told Parliament that amendments to the Employees’ Provident Fund Act are being discussed at the ..

BOV Capital achieves historic exits and listing in 2025/26, strengthening start-up ecosystem

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:39

BOV Capital yesterday announced landmark exits this year from its Fund 1 and Fund 2’s Dialog Axiata Digital Innovation Fund (DADIF), including IFINI ..

SLTDA to unveil tourism revenue leakage survey end of this month

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 06:25

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam on Monday announced that it will launch a comprehensive tourism leakag ..

IMF path and tourism-led growth vital to secure Sri Lanka’s recovery: Panel

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:10

Sri Lanka must stay the course with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, invest decisively in tourism-related infrastructure, and cut regula ..

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 set to drive export-led growth

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:07

Sri Lanka Expo 2026, returning after a 14-year hiatus, was officially launched yesterday by the Export Development Board (EDB) as a flagship national ..

Premadasa accuses banks of debt traps

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:06

OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the banking sector of resorting to debt traps instead of offering practical solutions to ease the econo ..

COPA urges centralised digital database for archaeological sites

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:05

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has underscored the urgent need for a centralised and continuously updated digital data system covering all an ..

CSE ends week with ASPI 3.4% on the up and Rs. 265 b value

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:04

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week 3.45% on the up with the ASPI six points shy of reaching a new all-time high and gaining Rs. 264.8 b ..

Turkish Airlines upgrades Istanbul-Colombo route with A350-900

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:03

Turkish Airlines has upgraded its Istanbul-Colombo operations with the introduction of the Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft, marking an enhancement ..

Oil edges higher

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:02

Oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading yesterday, extending gains from the previous session as markets continued to factor in rising geopoliti ..

Trump pulls US out of Colombo Plan; outgoing Envoy Julie Chung current Council President

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

The US this week announced its withdrawal from the Colombo Plan as part of a broader decision to exit a wide range of international organisations, con ..

Central Bank presses ahead with financial sector consolidation and resolution reforms

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:30

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said its efforts to build a more resilient and stable financial sector wi ..

Gross official reserves rise to $ 6.8 b in 2025, highest since crisis: CBSL Chief

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:27

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves (GOR) climbed to over $ 6.8 bi ..

Lanka Realty Investments leads Rs. 4 b control acquisition of Lee Hedges

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:26

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) yesterday announced that it expects enhanced cash flow visibility and a materially strengthened balance sheet follo ..

Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake appointed Adviser to President on Maritime, Ports and Logistics

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:25

Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake, a distinguished maritime, logistics, and corporate leader, has been appointed Adviser to the President on Maritime, ..

Sri Lankan garment exports gain tariff-free access to UK from 1 January

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:24

Sri Lankan garment manufacturers have now gained unprecedented access to UK markets under liberalised trade rules. The changes allow manufacturers t ..

India keen on execution-led economic engagement with Sri Lanka in 2026

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:23

India aims to move decisively from announcements to execution in its economic engagement with Sri Lanka in 2026, with a sharper focus on investments, ..

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Indian Army Chief visits Sri Lanka, strengthens military ties

Friday, 9 January 2026 22:29

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SPMC records highest-ever drug production in 2025

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 12:09

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 opens in Colombo

Monday, 5 January 2026 19:41

Technology-based system launched to ensure transparent relief distribution

Monday, 5 January 2026 11:10

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Thursday, 1 January 2026 12:48

’Made in Sri Lanka’ awards recognise local entrepreneurs and youth

Thursday, 1 January 2026 04:37

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Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

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CSSL appoints new Council for 2026 amidst celebration of 50 years of ICT leadership

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:02

Salesforce launches Startup Program in Sri Lanka

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:00

eMudhra and LankaSign in strategic partnership to make digital signing seamless

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 03:28

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ARTRA Trail 2026 to unveil ‘Silenced’

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:10

ARTRA Trail 2026, taking place at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo (6 to 12 January) and across Galle Fort (23 to 25 January) primarily revolves ar ..

Uber Eats 2025 Cravings Report: Sri Lankans crave spice, then reach for chocolate

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:05

How TikTok is becoming Sri Lanka’s go-to content discovery platform

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Julie Chung made diplomacy meaningful

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:10

US Ambassador Julie Chung, whom I have engaged with since 2022, will complete her tenure in Sri Lanka in January 2026. During her time in Colombo, she ..

Geopolitical sentiments and implications for Sri Lanka

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:08

Beyond blame: Rebuilding Sri Lanka after disaster

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:05

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Questions on Govt. sincerity regarding media freedom

Saturday, 10 January 2026 00:00

The 17th anniversary of the assassination of The Sunday Leader Editor-in-Chief Lasantha Wickrematunge was marked with a service at his graveside on Th ..

Capture of Maduro – classical Trumpian playbook

Friday, 9 January 2026 00:00

Govt. missing the wood for trees

Thursday, 8 January 2026 00:00

Tensions between traditional tuk-tuks and ride-hailing apps

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 02:15

A moment of sisterhood

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 00:00

Living in the era of Donald Trump

Monday, 5 January 2026 03:16

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Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

The Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, the flagship annual forum of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, opened yesterday with over 800 partici ..

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

Sri Lanka reaffirms tourism readiness, recovery at networking evening in Guangzhou

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General partners ‘Kedella Art of Living 2025’ as Official Insurance Partner

Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia record 19% increase in 2025

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts CEO Hishan Singhawansa appointed to JKH Group hotel Boards

Hayleys Agriculture partners Evonik to enhance poultry nutritional standards

CH17 launches Sri Lanka’s first integrated HRM, rewards and loyalty SaaS platform

Talal Rafi delivers keynote on “Global Debt Outlook” at conference in Slovakia

Launch of monograph “Development: not by economics alone” today

Sri Lankan-born Ray Jayawardhana appointed Caltech’s 10th President

Govt. flags drop in Korean job placement

JKH Group contributes Rs. 400 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Police officers donate day’s salary

Cinnamon Air says reviewing Lake Gregory landing incident; no injuries

Korea Exim Bank extends humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka

OSC raises Rs. 1.1 m for Colombo Friend-in-Need Society

British Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations donate £ 25,000 to rebuilding and disaster recovery efforts

India’s Maha Bodhi Society donates Rs. 10 m for Ditwah relief

FACETS 2026 concludes successfully

Cabinet clears move to lease 24 ex-ministerial bungalows under PPP model

Durdens Hospital proposes four-for-one share split

NOLIMIT expands to North with grand opening of 28th store in Jaffna

BASL adopts LankaSign digital signatures to advance transformation of legal sector

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Julie Chung made diplomacy meaningful

Geopolitical sentiments and implications for Sri Lanka

Beyond blame: Rebuilding Sri Lanka after disaster

Installing road speed cameras will be a win–win solution

Selective sovereignty at sea: What the US seizure of Russian oil tanker tells about global order

Education reforms, let’s learn from Singapore

We are counting tourists, not measuring value: Part 2

The disappointment that is the draft Prevention of Terrorism against the State Bill

Sri Lanka: A proven neutral destination in the region

US attacks Venezuela, proclaims imperial overlordship; SJB-UNP rapprochement; Devananda’s destiny

Fresh policy approach to Lasantha Wickrematunge case in an age of apathy and indifference

Sri Lanka 2.0: From fragility to strategic strength

Foreign assistance and global trust: Rebuilding Sri Lanka with resilience and credibility

From shares to portfolios: How to build a resilient investment strategy

Navigating Trump’s (old) world order

Rebuilding after disaster: Speed versus sustainability

Beyond bank discretion: Why Sri Lanka needs independent mechanism to protect calamity-affected SMEs

Supporting a child with special needs

The happiness files: A book review

A tribute to Uncle Lakshman

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Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake appointed Adviser to President on Maritime, Ports and Logistics

Stock market suffers worst humiliation in 130-year history

Sri Lanka must avoid digital economy racing ahead of trust architecture

Sri Lankan-born Ray Jayawardhana appointed Caltech’s 10th President

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 set to unfold its biggest story yet at Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts CEO Hishan Singhawansa appointed to JKH Group hotel Boards

Rupee depreciates 5.6% against USD in 2025

Private sector lending rates increase as FD returns fall

Hatch Fund Singapore makes first investment in Cultive8, a globally scaling agri-tech startup

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Sri Lanka reaffirms tourism readiness, recovery at networking evening in Guangzhou

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General partners ‘Kedella Art of Living 2025’ as Official Insurance Partner

Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia record 19% increase in 2025

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts CEO Hishan Singhawansa appointed to JKH Group hotel Boards

Hayleys Agriculture partners Evonik to enhance poultry nutritional standards

CH17 launches Sri Lanka’s first integrated HRM, rewards and loyalty SaaS platform

Talal Rafi delivers keynote on “Global Debt Outlook” at conference in Slovakia

Launch of monograph “Development: not by economics alone” today

Sri Lankan-born Ray Jayawardhana appointed Caltech’s 10th President

Govt. flags drop in Korean job placement

JKH Group contributes Rs. 400 m to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund

Police officers donate day’s salary

Cinnamon Air says reviewing Lake Gregory landing incident; no injuries

Korea Exim Bank extends humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka

OSC raises Rs. 1.1 m for Colombo Friend-in-Need Society

British Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations donate £ 25,000 to rebuilding and disaster recovery efforts

India’s Maha Bodhi Society donates Rs. 10 m for Ditwah relief

FACETS 2026 concludes successfully

Cabinet clears move to lease 24 ex-ministerial bungalows under PPP model

Durdens Hospital proposes four-for-one share split

NOLIMIT expands to North with grand opening of 28th store in Jaffna

BASL adopts LankaSign digital signatures to advance transformation of legal sector

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