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Insight of economics: Push and pull factors

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 05:07

Inside the Echo Temple: Moral binding and architecture of belief – Part 2A

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 04:58

Innovation and lives at stake in Sri Lanka’s smoking policy decisions

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 00:59

Sri Lanka’s rapid ageing: Challenge and opportunity

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 00:55

Why investors are reluctant to come to Sri Lanka despite incredible potential

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 00:52

Strategic reform for local governance: Professional approach – Part 2

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 00:39

Fault lines between Dollars and Dhamma

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 00:32

Appreciation: Rienzie Wijetilleke is no more but his name remains in our hearts forever

Monday, 7 July 2025 02:18

To save its famed tea, Sri Lanka must look to the soil

Monday, 7 July 2025 01:52

Sri Lanka’s new VAT framework for Non-Resident Digital Services: What you need to know

Monday, 7 July 2025 01:23

Is Sri Lanka ready for the long road to sustained recovery?

Monday, 7 July 2025 01:14

Mind your language

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:56

Oceans and the triple planetary crisis

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:10

Drug shortages in State hospitals: Creation by interested parties?

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:05

Fury unleashed in Jaffna

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:04

JVP-NPP Govt. and 5,941 acre “gazetted landgrab” attempt in north

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:30

Gaza: Humanity’s litmus test

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:24

Will Sri Lanka keep the good governance prize?

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:22

Week 5 to confirm schools under relevant crockeries

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:20

SL: dying to be born on some ‘Fourth of Never’

Friday, 4 July 2025 00:20

Local industries demand for overhaul of e-commerce rules

By Charumini de Silva Local industries yesterday called for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s cross-border e-commerce framework, warning th ..

Sri Lanka faces 50,000 job loss risk amid looming US tariffs: FTZMA

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:57

Sri Lanka’s economy could face a significant blow, with the Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) yesterday cautioning that the propo ..

Donald Trump delays tariff deadline to 1 August

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:55

The US is close to finalising several trade pacts in the coming days and will notify other countries of higher tariff ..

Advocata urges Govt. not to kill what’s helping e-commerce customers; pushes for checkout tax reform

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:47

The Advocata Institute yesterday urged the Government not to drive away what’s helping consumers when it comes to e-commerce and recommended adoptin ..

Sri Lanka hopeful of positive outcome amid US tariff deadline looms: Treasury Secy.

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:13

With just a couple of days remaining ahead of the crucial 9 July deadline to negotiate reciprocal tariffs adjustments, Sri Lanka is pinning its hopes ..

Tourism earnings rise 10% YoY to $ 1.7 b in 1H

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:09

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has posted a moderate rebound in the first half of 2025, with earnings rising 10% year-on-year (YoY) to over $ 1.71 bil ..

Softlogic taps global expertise; announces key new appointments

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:02

The Softlogic Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the country, has announced the appointments of Kong Leong Chan as Adviser to Chairman Ashok P ..

Unemployment rate down to 3.8%: CBSL

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:00

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate has dipped to 3.8% in the first quarter according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) from 4.5% a year ago. In 202 ..

Vallibel Finance delivers record-breaking performance

Monday, 7 July 2025 05:09

Vallibel Finance PLC has delivered a standout financial performance in FY 2024/25, marked by double-digit growth across key indicators. The company re ..

Fifty years of faith, forgiveness, and fearless advocacy

Monday, 7 July 2025 00:33

On 29 June 2025, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith celebrated 50 years in the priesthood—a significant milestone in a life dedicated to faith, service, justi ..

Iconic banker Rienzie Wijetilleke passes away

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:59

Iconic banker Rienzie T. Wijetilleke passed away yesterday at the age of 85. His illustrious career included 24 years at Hatton National Bank, joinin ..

CBSL announces execution of resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

The Central Bank yesterday announced the execution of resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP) under the Banking (Special Provisions) Act, ..

IMF backs Sri Lanka with waiver on data reporting breach considering corrective action and reform commitment

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

Sri Lanka secured a crucial nod from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, as its Executive Board approved the authorities’ request for ..

CBSL launches transformative financial literacy initiatives

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:52

Key collaborative move towards building a financially literate Sri Lanka ..

Appeal Court affirms decisions by RTI Commission on SLT and select employees

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:16

Court of Appeal Judge R. Gurusinghe yesterday issued three separate judgments affirming decisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission with re ..

Vietnam strikes deal with US; succeeds to reduce duty to 20% from 46%

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:10

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US will charge 20% tariffs on imports from Vietnam under a new trade deal reached during last-min ..

Colombo Dockyard to raise Rs. 13 b via Rights Issue

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:56

Colombo Dockyard PLC (DOCK) yesterday announced a Rights Issue to raise Rs. 13 billion as part of the deal to bring in India’s Mazagon as controllin ..

Trump warns of extra 10% tariff for countries aligning with anti-American BRICS

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:55

In a fresh threat to the fast-growing BRICS coalition, which now includes 10 nations and was originally represented by Brazil, Russia, India, China, a ..

Dr. Harsha defends CoPF probe findings on e-commerce

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:14

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) MP and economist Dr. Harsha de Silva on Saturday firmly rejected accusations that he is seeking t ..

Private sector borrowing picks up in May

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:11

Private sector borrowing picked up in May to Rs. 133 billion, resulting in the outstanding amount crossing the Rs. 8.6 trillion mark after a low deman ..

Sri Lanka reboots Tourist VAT Refund Scheme to boost local purchases

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) last Friday officially revived its Tourist VAT Refund Scheme (TVRS) to incentivise visitor spending on local goods ..

Home Lands Group buys 1 acre land in Thummulla for record Rs. 4.5 b

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:01

The Home Lands Group has announced the successful conclusion of the acquisition of a nearly 1 acre land in Thummulla at a record Rs. 29 million per pe ..

Vehicle Revenue Licence system temporarily off

Monday, 7 July 2025 05:59

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) yesterday announced the temporary unavailability of the vehicle Revenue Licenc ..

Middlemen in shipping and logistics at it again, lobbying for anti-competitive charges on exporters and importers?

Monday, 7 July 2025 00:37

It was reported last week at the AGM of the Non-Vessel Operating Agents (NVOCC) under the banner of SLANA (Sri Lanka Association of NVOCC Agents) call ..

BOC hands over Rs. 5 b dividend to Treasury

Saturday, 5 July 2025 01:00

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC), has approved a dividend contribution of Rs. 5 billion to the General Treasury, its sole shareholde ..

IMF highlights 2026 Budget, SOE reforms as key priorities for SL

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou on Thursday noted that the upcoming 2026 Budget discussion will be a c ..

CSE ends week on the up

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:58

The Colombo stock market sustained its winning run ending the week on the up. The benchmark ASPI finished the week with 1.5% gain and the active S&P ..

Daily FT-ICCSL-EFC webinar today on “Labour Reforms Vital to Attract Investment and Develop Export Sector”

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:54

The Daily FT, ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, SLASSCOM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, MBA Alumni ..

National Financial Literacy Curriculum launched

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:18

From left: UNDP Sri Lanka Chief Economist Dr. Vagisha Gunasekara, UNDP Resident Representative Azusa Kubota, Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Wee ..

Sri Lanka’s digital economy targets 5x growth: Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:14

Sri Lanka’s digital economy is on course for a significant leap, with a five-year blueprint aiming for a fivefold increase in digital GDP, a triplin ..

Wild swings in Dockyard share price

Friday, 4 July 2025 01:08

The share price of Colombo Dockyard (DOCK) yesterday declined by 16.5% after on Wednesday (2), it shot up by 62% in its first day of trading since the ..

Sri Lanka faces 50,000 job loss risk amid looming US tariffs: FTZMA

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:57

Sri Lanka’s economy could face a significant blow, with the Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) yesterday cautioning that the propo ..

Colombo Dockyard to raise Rs. 13 b via Rights Issue

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:56

Colombo Dockyard PLC (DOCK) yesterday announced a Rights Issue to raise Rs. 13 billion as part of the deal to bring in India’s Mazagon as controllin ..

Donald Trump delays tariff deadline to 1 August

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:55

The US is close to finalising several trade pacts in the coming days and will notify other countries of higher tariff ..

Trump warns of extra 10% tariff for countries aligning with anti-American BRICS

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:55

In a fresh threat to the fast-growing BRICS coalition, which now includes 10 nations and was originally represented by Brazil, Russia, India, China, a ..

Advocata urges Govt. not to kill what’s helping e-commerce customers; pushes for checkout tax reform

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 03:47

The Advocata Institute yesterday urged the Government not to drive away what’s helping consumers when it comes to e-commerce and recommended adoptin ..

Dr. Harsha defends CoPF probe findings on e-commerce

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:14

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) MP and economist Dr. Harsha de Silva on Saturday firmly rejected accusations that he is seeking t ..

Sri Lanka hopeful of positive outcome amid US tariff deadline looms: Treasury Secy.

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:13

With just a couple of days remaining ahead of the crucial 9 July deadline to negotiate reciprocal tariffs adjustments, Sri Lanka is pinning its hopes ..

Private sector borrowing picks up in May

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:11

Private sector borrowing picked up in May to Rs. 133 billion, resulting in the outstanding amount crossing the Rs. 8.6 trillion mark after a low deman ..

Tourism earnings rise 10% YoY to $ 1.7 b in 1H

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:09

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has posted a moderate rebound in the first half of 2025, with earnings rising 10% year-on-year (YoY) to over $ 1.71 bil ..

Sri Lanka reboots Tourist VAT Refund Scheme to boost local purchases

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) last Friday officially revived its Tourist VAT Refund Scheme (TVRS) to incentivise visitor spending on local goods ..

Softlogic taps global expertise; announces key new appointments

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:02

The Softlogic Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the country, has announced the appointments of Kong Leong Chan as Adviser to Chairman Ashok P ..

Home Lands Group buys 1 acre land in Thummulla for record Rs. 4.5 b

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:01

The Home Lands Group has announced the successful conclusion of the acquisition of a nearly 1 acre land in Thummulla at a record Rs. 29 million per pe ..

Unemployment rate down to 3.8%: CBSL

Monday, 7 July 2025 06:00

Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate has dipped to 3.8% in the first quarter according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) from 4.5% a year ago. In 202 ..

Vehicle Revenue Licence system temporarily off

Monday, 7 July 2025 05:59

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) yesterday announced the temporary unavailability of the vehicle Revenue Licenc ..

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The Little Hut is back – Sri Lanka’s first nightclub reopens with a retro bang

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:10

The Little Hut, the country’s first-ever nightclub originally launched in 1957 at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, officially reopened its doors last Friday ..

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Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:10

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Insight of economics: Push and pull factors

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 05:07

Sri Lanka is navigating in turbulent waters with uncertainties and risks in the midst of conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and changes to US ex ..

Inside the Echo Temple: Moral binding and architecture of belief – Part 2A

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 04:58

Innovation and lives at stake in Sri Lanka’s smoking policy decisions

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 00:59

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Accountability for Bond scam

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 04:57

The reappointment of Shani Abeysekera as Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is a moment of hope to resolve many emblematic cases ..

Justice Minister, end your homophobia

Monday, 7 July 2025 02:29

Same yardstick should be applied when investigating corruption/bribery

Saturday, 5 July 2025 00:00

India’s Mazagon’s acquisition of Colombo Dockyard

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IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 00:08

The Indian Ocean Divers Association (IODA) recently pledged its support, collaboration, and providing expertise to Sri Lanka to develop meaningful and ..

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SLPA team visit Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium

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Insight of economics: Push and pull factors

Inside the Echo Temple: Moral binding and architecture of belief – Part 2A

Innovation and lives at stake in Sri Lanka’s smoking policy decisions

Sri Lanka’s rapid ageing: Challenge and opportunity

Why investors are reluctant to come to Sri Lanka despite incredible potential

Strategic reform for local governance: Professional approach – Part 2

Fault lines between Dollars and Dhamma

Appreciation: Rienzie Wijetilleke is no more but his name remains in our hearts forever

To save its famed tea, Sri Lanka must look to the soil

Sri Lanka’s new VAT framework for Non-Resident Digital Services: What you need to know

Is Sri Lanka ready for the long road to sustained recovery?

Mind your language

Oceans and the triple planetary crisis

Drug shortages in State hospitals: Creation by interested parties?

Fury unleashed in Jaffna

JVP-NPP Govt. and 5,941 acre “gazetted landgrab” attempt in north

Gaza: Humanity’s litmus test

Will Sri Lanka keep the good governance prize?

Week 5 to confirm schools under relevant crockeries

SL: dying to be born on some ‘Fourth of Never’

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