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More than merely messiahs – viz: is the era and ethos of ‘strongman’ governments gone for good? (2/4)

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:10

How ‘noble’ is Trump for a Nobel?

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:09

Tamil actor Vijay and the cinematic politics of “Dravidian” Tamil Nadu

Friday, 10 October 2025 05:41

CEB at crossroads: Reform reversed, financing jeopardised

Friday, 10 October 2025 05:29

Turning disaster into opportunity

Friday, 10 October 2025 05:25

Creating Customer Experience: Importance of ‘Employee Engagement’

Friday, 10 October 2025 00:01

SWRD to AKD: From mastery to marginality in foreign policy

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:31

Adopted without a vote in Geneva: Inept at the international

Thursday, 9 October 2025 04:08

Creating Customer Experience: ‘Can modern business still feel human?’

Thursday, 9 October 2025 00:24

Sustaining transformative growth in Sri Lanka 2025-2030

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:30

Licence for indiscipline? Perils of Sri Lanka’s new child rights agenda

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:28

Digital decency

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:26

Leading with authenticity and accountability: Insights and impacts

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:24

Paradigm shift needed in economic thinking, policies and strategy

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:22

Creating customer experience: ‘From satisfaction to loyalty - The new metrics that matter’

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:20

Beyond the billion-dollar myth: Why Sri Lanka’s business narrative needs reimagining

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:20

Don’t just tick the box: Strategic imperative for Sri Lankan corporates to integrate sustainability

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:20

Mission: Possible 2025 Customer Experience Week Creating customer experience: ‘Turning every employee into a Brand Ambassador’

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 00:59

Aruni Shapiro introduces Adam Smith to Sri Lanka’s readers

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 00:31

Being Buddhist during genocide

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 00:22

Sri Lanka digital industry challenged by weak branding, market access

Sri Lanka’s digital economy will not achieve its full potential unless the country rethinks its export strategy and global positioning, Doerscircle ..

Three new Ministers, 10 Deputies in pre-Budget Cabinet reshuffle

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:58

A Cabinet reshuffle took place yesterday with President Anura Kumara Disanayake appointing three new Ministers and 10 new Deputy Ministers in a move a ..

SriLankan, Saudia expand interline partnership, boost connectivity

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:57

SriLankan Airlines and Saudia Airlines have renewed and expanded their interline agreement, strengthening the long-standing partnership between the tw ..

Shanakiyan urges Govt. to prioritise North, East development

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:55

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday urged the Government to focus on developing the Northern and Eastern P ..

The Sri Lankan Army celebrated its 76th anniversary in Colombo on 10 October

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:54

The Sri Lankan Army celebrated its 76th anniversary in Colombo on 10 October, with Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo as the Chief Gue ..

CSE ends week on green

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:52

The Colombo stock market ended the four-day week in green yesterday on persistently buoyant investor sentiment. During the week, the ASPI gained 1.01 ..

Resplendent Ceylon properties earn 2025 Michelin Keys

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:51

The 2025 Michelin Key distinctions, recognising the world’s leading hotels for exceptional hospitality, have been announced, with all three properti ..

IMF says reducing debt stock alone insufficient

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:41

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability will depend on the Government’s continued fiscal discipline, macroecono ..

Widening private sector credit-to-GDP gap points to potential systemic risks

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:38

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) releasing its Financial Stability Review 2025 report yesterday said that despite the strong momentum in recent pr ..

JF Packaging gets CSE nod for Rs. 600 m IPO

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:36

Lankem Ceylon PLC yesterday announced that its subsidiary, JF Packaging Ltd., has received approval in principle from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ..

HNB joins global lenders to back $ 1 b syndicated term loan

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:31

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) was part of a consortium of international lenders and credit funds that backed Singapore-based Aster Chemicals and Ener ..

EU transparency expert clarifies data protection exceptions amid concerns over Sri Lanka–India defence MoU

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:26

European Data Protection Board (EDPB) Transparency and Legal Officer Roberta Muraro yesterday clarified that governments may legitimately restrict the ..

Global tourism giant Minor urges Sri Lanka to shift from price to value

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:48

Global hotel operator Minor International Group yesterday emphasised Sri Lanka’s recovery depends on brand building, better service, and a clean bre ..

BIA air traffic up 14% in first eight months of 2025

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:46

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) recorded a 14.4% year-on-year increase in air traffic during the first eight months of 2025, reflecting a ste ..

AIIB provides $ 52 m to strengthen power transmission, renewable energy growth

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:43

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Government of Sri Lanka have signed a loan agreement for the Kerawalapitiya–Port L Second Tr ..

WindForce acquires 51% of Safe Power International

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:42

WindForce PLC yesterday said that it has acquired a 51% equity stake in Safe Power International Ltd., to develop a Rs. 4.2 billion 10-megawatt wind p ..

Harini to attend China “Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women”

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:57

At the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to visit China from 12-15 ..

SLBFE busts major foreign job scandals over Rs. 34.9 m

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:56

The Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested several suspects involved in large-scale scams that ..

Sri Lanka welcomes initial phase of Gaza peace agreement

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:55

Sri Lanka yesterday welcomed the initial phase of the agreement for peace in Gaza and emphasises the critical need for comprehensive and lasting peace ..

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:53

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 has been awarded at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo to Venezuelan Opposition Politician Maria Corina Machado. ..

Greek Bond case against ex-CBSL chief postponed to Dec.

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:52

The Colombo High Court yesterday fixed for 17 December 2025 the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIAB ..

Bar Association of Sri Lanka rings bell at CSE to mark golden jubilee

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:57

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) celebrated its Golden Jubilee year with a bell-ringing at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 7 October 2025, ..

IMF urges implementation of CEB reforms

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:40

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday emphasised the importance of continued progress on energy sector reforms, particularly the unbundling ..

Dhammika part sells ComBank stake for Rs. 5.5 b

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:37

Business leader Dhammika Perera yesterday part sold his stake in Commercial Bank for Rs. 5.5 billion. ..

PMF Finance appoints Malik Cader Chairman to drive strategic expansion

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:33

PMF Finance PLC yesterday announced the appointment of Malik Cader as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective from 1 October 2025. ..

Sysco LABS Dialogues demonstrates power of public–private collaboration to position Sri Lanka as global ICT hub

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:26

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka hosted the inaugural ‘Sysco LABS Dialogues – Academia, Policy & Industry in Information and Communications Technology’ rece ..

Sri Lanka’s Professional Coaching Conference returns with focus on ‘Humanity 5.0’

Friday, 10 October 2025 00:10

In an effort to unlock a human-first future, Sri Lanka’s Professional Coaching Conference was held recently for the second time, with a focus on kee ..

NPP Govt. to make Mattala Airport profitable

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:47

The Government has decided to take some steps to make the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), Hambantota, a profitable venture by granting ..

Fertiliser subsidy to cost Rs. 5 b more

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:45

The fertiliser subsidy program is to cost Rs. 5 billion more, the Government announced yesterday. ..

Sarvodaya Finance Rs. 2 b debenture issue snapped up on opening day

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:42

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC’s (SDF) Rs. 2 billion listed debenture issue was snapped up on its opening day yesterday. ..

CSE trading from Disaster Recovery site tomorrow

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:41

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is to conduct a planned full day of trading from the Disaster Recovery site using the Automated Trading System Disast ..

Three new Ministers, 10 Deputies in pre-Budget Cabinet reshuffle

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:58

A Cabinet reshuffle took place yesterday with President Anura Kumara Disanayake appointing three new Ministers and 10 new Deputy Ministers in a move a ..

Harini to attend China “Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women”

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:57

At the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to visit China from 12-15 ..

SriLankan, Saudia expand interline partnership, boost connectivity

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:57

SriLankan Airlines and Saudia Airlines have renewed and expanded their interline agreement, strengthening the long-standing partnership between the tw ..

SLBFE busts major foreign job scandals over Rs. 34.9 m

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:56

The Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested several suspects involved in large-scale scams that ..

Shanakiyan urges Govt. to prioritise North, East development

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:55

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday urged the Government to focus on developing the Northern and Eastern P ..

Sri Lanka welcomes initial phase of Gaza peace agreement

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:55

Sri Lanka yesterday welcomed the initial phase of the agreement for peace in Gaza and emphasises the critical need for comprehensive and lasting peace ..

The Sri Lankan Army celebrated its 76th anniversary in Colombo on 10 October

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:54

The Sri Lankan Army celebrated its 76th anniversary in Colombo on 10 October, with Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo as the Chief Gue ..

Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:53

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 has been awarded at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo to Venezuelan Opposition Politician Maria Corina Machado. ..

CSE ends week on green

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:52

The Colombo stock market ended the four-day week in green yesterday on persistently buoyant investor sentiment. During the week, the ASPI gained 1.01 ..

Greek Bond case against ex-CBSL chief postponed to Dec.

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:52

The Colombo High Court yesterday fixed for 17 December 2025 the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIAB ..

Resplendent Ceylon properties earn 2025 Michelin Keys

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:51

The 2025 Michelin Key distinctions, recognising the world’s leading hotels for exceptional hospitality, have been announced, with all three properti ..

Bar Association of Sri Lanka rings bell at CSE to mark golden jubilee

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:57

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) celebrated its Golden Jubilee year with a bell-ringing at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 7 October 2025, ..

IMF says reducing debt stock alone insufficient

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:41

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability will depend on the Government’s continued fiscal discipline, macroecono ..

IMF urges implementation of CEB reforms

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:40

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday emphasised the importance of continued progress on energy sector reforms, particularly the unbundling ..

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National programme launched to address human-elephant conflict in Puttalam

Saturday, 11 October 2025 19:32

A new phase of the joint environmental conservation initiative by the Ministry of Environment and the Clean Sri Lanka Programme was launched on Octobe ..

Army marks 76th anniversary with tribute to fallen heroes

Friday, 10 October 2025 12:30

State-owned enterprises contribute Rs. 757 million to treasury

Thursday, 9 October 2025 18:56

National ceremony marks World Habitat Day

Sunday, 5 October 2025 21:53

International Tourism Leaders’ Summit held in Colombo

Friday, 3 October 2025 22:55

RMIT discusses establishment of Innovation Hub in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 2 October 2025 15:47

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Sri Lanka means business in Tokyo

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:38

Sri Lanka shines at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:00

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Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

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Sysco LABS Dialogues demonstrates power of public–private collaboration to position Sri Lanka as global ICT hub

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:26

Sri Lanka’s digital nation agenda: CSSL leads way with National ICT Conference 2025 to build human-centric future

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:22

Slack to power secure, context-aware AI apps and agents built on conversational data

Friday, 10 October 2025 04:21

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Cinnamon Grand Colombo welcomes festive season with cake mixing ceremony

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:03

Cinnamon Grand Colombo marked the official start of the holiday season with its much-anticipated annual cake mixing ceremony, held in the grandeur of ..

Science fiction action film “Trons Ares” in Lankan cinemas

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:02

Radisson Blu Resort Galle hosts inaugural ‘Galle’s Own Oktoberfest 2025’ with memorable beachfront celebration

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:02

Opinion and Issues

More than merely messiahs – viz: is the era and ethos of ‘strongman’ governments gone for good? (2/4)

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:10

We continue our discussion of the much debated issue of whether Sri Lanka ever truly benefitted from the ‘strongman’ model of political leadership ..

How ‘noble’ is Trump for a Nobel?

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:09

New Case-File Tracking System revolutionises anti-corruption investigations

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:02

FT View - Editorial

Misuse of prescription medicines and skin lightening products

Saturday, 11 October 2025 00:00

Police in India have arrested the owner of a pharmaceutical company that manufactured a cough syrup connected to the deaths of at least 17 children in ..

Wiping out corruption is no easy task

Friday, 10 October 2025 05:11

Sri Lanka going round in circles over human rights

Thursday, 9 October 2025 05:06

Impressive budgetary gains

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 00:00

Tale of two churches

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 00:40

Women’s status in SL needs more discussion

Saturday, 4 October 2025 00:00

Special Report

Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

The first ever full-day Data Privacy and Protection Summit organised by the Daily FT in collaboration with CICRA Holdings Ltd., was held recently at ..

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

Forging unity through media: 2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum in Xinjiang

Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

Business News

From homegrown talent to international diplomacy: CA Sri Lanka’s 46th National Conference concludes on inspiring note

Health Minister visits LAUGFS Life Sciences’ state-of-the-art LVP pharmaceutical facility

EngEx 2025 powered by SLT-MOBITEL celebrates nurturing next generation of engineers and innovators

Java Lounge bags four awards at Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year 2025

Global architects gather in Colombo for AIA International Conference 2025

New Deputy Secretary at General Treasury

Colombo Land appoints Ruchira Withana to Board

LAUGFS Power appoints Russell De Zilva as CEO

DiabSense wins Venture Engine 2025, AGC Innovate and Spectrify AI named runners-up

CA Sri Lanka President says higher growth outweighs Macro-Linked Bonds risk

E.B. Creasy invests another Rs. 400 m in Lanka Special Steels

SOEs under Industries Ministry contribute Rs. 757.4 m in dividends to Treasury

CA Sri Lanka’s 46th National Conference kicks off to spark global-local synergy

Why Sri Lanka: Investor perspectives at SLEIS 2025

Gold tops Rs. 300,000 as global prices hit record $ 4,000 an ounce

Sanken awarded Rs. 3 b contract for Ratmalana Airport complex

Cabinet approves four-month Murban crude supply deal with BB Energy Asia

Compliance to EUDR not option but must for struggling local exporters

IDL appoints Indhu Selvaratnam as Deputy Chairperson

Inaugural South Asia Bitumen Market Conference in Colombo next month

All Island Dairy Association commits support to boost local production

KPMG flags urgent compliance prep after SVAT repeal

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More than merely messiahs – viz: is the era and ethos of ‘strongman’ governments gone for good? (2/4)

How ‘noble’ is Trump for a Nobel?

Tamil actor Vijay and the cinematic politics of “Dravidian” Tamil Nadu

CEB at crossroads: Reform reversed, financing jeopardised

Turning disaster into opportunity

Creating Customer Experience: Importance of ‘Employee Engagement’

SWRD to AKD: From mastery to marginality in foreign policy

Adopted without a vote in Geneva: Inept at the international

Creating Customer Experience: ‘Can modern business still feel human?’

Sustaining transformative growth in Sri Lanka 2025-2030

Licence for indiscipline? Perils of Sri Lanka’s new child rights agenda

Digital decency

Leading with authenticity and accountability: Insights and impacts

Paradigm shift needed in economic thinking, policies and strategy

Creating customer experience: ‘From satisfaction to loyalty - The new metrics that matter’

Beyond the billion-dollar myth: Why Sri Lanka’s business narrative needs reimagining

Don’t just tick the box: Strategic imperative for Sri Lankan corporates to integrate sustainability

Mission: Possible 2025 Customer Experience Week Creating customer experience: ‘Turning every employee into a Brand Ambassador’

Aruni Shapiro introduces Adam Smith to Sri Lanka’s readers

Being Buddhist during genocide

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Dhammika part sells ComBank stake for Rs. 5.5 b

Aruni Shapiro introduces Adam Smith to Sri Lanka’s readers

Xeptagon opens first office at Colombo Port City IT Park

People’s Bank unveils iconic ‘People’s Tower’ as new head office

Global tourism giant Minor urges Sri Lanka to shift from price to value

ADB economists welcome SL’s strong recovery; say higher investments critical

LAUGFS Power appoints Russell De Zilva as CEO

World Bank sets out reform agenda to lift Sri Lanka’s investment and exports

World Bank warns Sri Lanka’s recovery fragile, urges urgent reforms to sustain growth

LOLC Finance credit rating upgraded to A+ (Stable)

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From homegrown talent to international diplomacy: CA Sri Lanka’s 46th National Conference concludes on inspiring note

Health Minister visits LAUGFS Life Sciences’ state-of-the-art LVP pharmaceutical facility

EngEx 2025 powered by SLT-MOBITEL celebrates nurturing next generation of engineers and innovators

Java Lounge bags four awards at Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year 2025

Global architects gather in Colombo for AIA International Conference 2025

New Deputy Secretary at General Treasury

Colombo Land appoints Ruchira Withana to Board

LAUGFS Power appoints Russell De Zilva as CEO

DiabSense wins Venture Engine 2025, AGC Innovate and Spectrify AI named runners-up

CA Sri Lanka President says higher growth outweighs Macro-Linked Bonds risk

E.B. Creasy invests another Rs. 400 m in Lanka Special Steels

SOEs under Industries Ministry contribute Rs. 757.4 m in dividends to Treasury

CA Sri Lanka’s 46th National Conference kicks off to spark global-local synergy

Why Sri Lanka: Investor perspectives at SLEIS 2025

Gold tops Rs. 300,000 as global prices hit record $ 4,000 an ounce

Sanken awarded Rs. 3 b contract for Ratmalana Airport complex

Cabinet approves four-month Murban crude supply deal with BB Energy Asia

Compliance to EUDR not option but must for struggling local exporters

IDL appoints Indhu Selvaratnam as Deputy Chairperson

Inaugural South Asia Bitumen Market Conference in Colombo next month

All Island Dairy Association commits support to boost local production

KPMG flags urgent compliance prep after SVAT repeal

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