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AI has no heart, but its handlers should use theirs

Monday, 21 September 2026 02:11

Management Musings: Means for merging reality with results

Monday, 21 September 2026 01:42

Geopolitical mincemeat: Scientific illiteracy and technical weakness earn no respect

Monday, 21 September 2026 01:38

17 times to the IMF: Are we really going back for No. 18?

Monday, 21 September 2026 00:20

Budget 2027 must maintain what was achieved

Monday, 21 September 2026 00:01

Transforming a developing nation into a developed one -Part III

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:10

Bridging corridors of growth between India and Sri Lanka

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

Compelling need for electoral reforms

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

Eating for reversal: How the right diet can turn back Sri Lanka’s diabetes surge

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

Whither we?

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:28

When farmers become poor and poor households turn to farming

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:25

Beyond the dollar: BRICS and the architecture of the next global economy

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka can become an energy-security hub — if it stops thinking like a supply-chain endpoint

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:22

Oil market disruptions: Is formula-based pricing the solution?

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:21

Strengthening healthcare resilience through local pharmaceutical manufacturing

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:20

7 sad AI-conomic truths you may not want to know

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:20

Country of origin is a reorder gate, not a static product field

Thursday, 17 September 2026 06:01

Sri Lanka has creators; the platforms are years behind

Thursday, 17 September 2026 05:43

US commitment to Sri Lanka at its highest level

Thursday, 17 September 2026 04:54

Anuradhapura shift: Beginning ends, end begins

Thursday, 17 September 2026 00:00

2Q26 real GDP still below pre-pandemic level despite 4.2% growth

Sri Lanka’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2026 remained below the level recorded in the same quarter of 2019, seven ye ..

1Q-2Q gap reflects seasonal pattern, not loss of momentum, DCS data show

Monday, 21 September 2026 04:01

Sri Lanka’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell 17.1% between the first and second quarters of 2026, but the drop mirrors a recurring seasonal pa ..

Tourism earnings snap 10-month slide, but August still 30% below 2018

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:59

Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings broke a 10-month year-on-year (YoY) decline in August, rising 2.1% to $ 264.4 million despite a 3.3% drop in tourist ar ..

El Niño, Indian Ocean Dipole effects on Sri Lanka remain highly uncertain

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:55

UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche said the combined impact of El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole on Sri Lanka remains highly ..

IFC urges Sri Lanka spices sector to harness AI, value addition for export growth

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:52

Sri Lanka’s spices industry must move beyond traditional commodity exports and harness artificial intelligence (AI), traceability, branding, and val ..

Govt. mulls fuel subsidy amid possible Oct. price hike: President

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:46

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said the Government expects to provide a subsidy to cushion the impact of a possible fuel price increase ..

Ceylon Chamber of Shipping to strengthen Sri Lanka’s maritime future

Monday, 21 September 2026 02:54

The Ceylon Chamber of Shipping (CCS), established to provide a unified platform and collective voice for Sri Lanka’s maritime and shipping industry, ..

WindForce powers Sri Lanka into energy storage era with landmark BESS and floating solar projects

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:04

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday inaugurated the first grid-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility developed by Wi ..

Gates Foundation commits $1 b to deliver equitable AI that improves health and expands opportunity

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:02

New Goalkeepers Report: AI could be a great equaliser, but only if it’s built intentionally to benefit the people who need it most ..

World Bank Group mobilises record $ 112 b private capital for developing countries, driving job creation

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:01

CSE down 1.52% during week

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

The Colombo stock market ended a bearish week on the up yesterday, ending a four-day losing streak. During the week, the ASPI fell 1.52% and the acti ..

IMF discusses welfare deliverables in meeting with President

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:30

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reviewed progress on Sri Lanka’s social welfare schemes, an important deliverable under the country’s IMF-su ..

Grey-list fear driving Sri Lanka’s AML/CFT overreach

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:26

Global NPO Coalition on FATF Co-Chair Sangeeta Goswami yesterday said Sri Lanka, like most countries undergoing a Financial Action Task Force (FATF) M ..

30 Sept. deadline for beneficial ownership filings

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:23

The Registrar General of Companies has urged all directors and secretaries of companies that have not yet done so to submit their beneficial ownership ..

Energy Committee endorses petroleum exploration licensing round

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:21

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Energy Affairs has approved the order governing the calling of investment proposals for the exploration and ..

Rs. 10 b PLC debenture issue gets CSE green light

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:59

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday approved in principle an application by People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) to list its upcoming Rs. 10 ..

Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings Rs. 5 b debenture issue 13% oversubscribed

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:58

Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC’s (ASHH) initial public debenture issue has been oversubscribed, with total applications of Rs. 5,654 million recei ..

Sri Lanka spices industry targets $ 1 b exports, but value addition is key: SAPPTA

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:53

Spices and Allied Products Producers’ and Traders’ Association (SAPPTA) Chairman Ryan Rambukwella said Sri Lanka’s spices industry should target ..

Aswesuma fraud losses near Rs. 30 m in Norwood

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:49

Investigators probing alleged fraud involving Aswesuma welfare payments at the Norwood Divisional Secretariat believe losses could approach Rs. 30 mil ..

DMASL to host Digital Summit Asia/ Sri Lanka 2026 this October

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:01

Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) President Arjun Jeger last week emphasised that revenue brought in through digital marketing agenci ..

Namal further remanded till Tuesday

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:04

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of a ..

Govt. targets 960 MW BESS capacity by mid-2027

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:03

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake yesterday said the Government will add close to 960 MW of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity by the end ..

EDB seeks digital partner to take Sri Lanka’s ICT sector global

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:01

The Export Development Board (EDB) under the purview of the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry has called for Request for Proposals (R ..

Global oil prices dip for third day

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

Global oil prices fell on Friday as investors weighed fresh strikes between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis against signs that addition ..

India extends more funds to sustain Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai passenger ferry

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

Announces plans to rehabilitate Kankesanthurai Harbour under Indian grant assistance of $ 65 m as well as exploration of additional routes and service ..

SJB-UNP alliance to counter NPP’s ‘one-party rule’: Sajith

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:28

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday declared that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) would unite against Pr ..

LB Finance completes incorporation of Philippines subsidiary

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:24

LB Finance PLC yesterday said it has completed the incorporation of its subsidiary in the Republic of the Philippines. The new entity has been regist ..

SLID Chairman calls for future-ready directors and stronger governance

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody has called for stronger corporate governance and greater director competence as Sri ..

US Fed hikes interest rates for first time in three years

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:20

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 4% as inflation, driven by soaring fuel prices amid the US-Iran ..

1Q-2Q gap reflects seasonal pattern, not loss of momentum, DCS data show

Monday, 21 September 2026 04:01

Sri Lanka’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell 17.1% between the first and second quarters of 2026, but the drop mirrors a recurring seasonal pa ..

Rs. 10 b PLC debenture issue gets CSE green light

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:59

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on Friday approved in principle an application by People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) to list its upcoming Rs. 10 ..

Tourism earnings snap 10-month slide, but August still 30% below 2018

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:59

Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings broke a 10-month year-on-year (YoY) decline in August, rising 2.1% to $ 264.4 million despite a 3.3% drop in tourist ar ..

Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings Rs. 5 b debenture issue 13% oversubscribed

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:58

Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC’s (ASHH) initial public debenture issue has been oversubscribed, with total applications of Rs. 5,654 million recei ..

El Niño, Indian Ocean Dipole effects on Sri Lanka remain highly uncertain

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:55

UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche said the combined impact of El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole on Sri Lanka remains highly ..

Sri Lanka spices industry targets $ 1 b exports, but value addition is key: SAPPTA

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:53

Spices and Allied Products Producers’ and Traders’ Association (SAPPTA) Chairman Ryan Rambukwella said Sri Lanka’s spices industry should target ..

IFC urges Sri Lanka spices sector to harness AI, value addition for export growth

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:52

Sri Lanka’s spices industry must move beyond traditional commodity exports and harness artificial intelligence (AI), traceability, branding, and val ..

Aswesuma fraud losses near Rs. 30 m in Norwood

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:49

Investigators probing alleged fraud involving Aswesuma welfare payments at the Norwood Divisional Secretariat believe losses could approach Rs. 30 mil ..

Govt. mulls fuel subsidy amid possible Oct. price hike: President

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:46

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said the Government expects to provide a subsidy to cushion the impact of a possible fuel price increase ..

DMASL to host Digital Summit Asia/ Sri Lanka 2026 this October

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:01

Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) President Arjun Jeger last week emphasised that revenue brought in through digital marketing agenci ..

Ceylon Chamber of Shipping to strengthen Sri Lanka’s maritime future

Monday, 21 September 2026 02:54

The Ceylon Chamber of Shipping (CCS), established to provide a unified platform and collective voice for Sri Lanka’s maritime and shipping industry, ..

Namal further remanded till Tuesday

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:04

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of a ..

WindForce powers Sri Lanka into energy storage era with landmark BESS and floating solar projects

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:04

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday inaugurated the first grid-scale standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility developed by Wi ..

Govt. targets 960 MW BESS capacity by mid-2027

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:03

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake yesterday said the Government will add close to 960 MW of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity by the end ..

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FT TV

5 MW “Diyajanani” floating solar power plant connected to national grid

Sunday, 20 September 2026 18:29

The 5 MW “Diyajanani” Floating Solar Power Plant at Ibbankatuwa Tank, Dambulla, was connected to the National Grid on the 18th under the patronage ..

350 health service assistants appointed in Northern Province

Sunday, 20 September 2026 15:32

10 MW Battery Energy Storage System Connected to National Grid

Friday, 18 September 2026 21:16

Government Increases Housing Assistance for Children Leaving Care Centres

Friday, 18 September 2026 20:54

Colombo Fort to be developed as major tourist destination

Sunday, 30 August 2026 07:26

Port of Colombo Rises to 20th Among World’s Top Container Ports

Sunday, 30 August 2026 06:26

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Celebration of 80th Independence Day of India in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:20

ITC Ratnadipa honours the spirit of India on its 80th Independence Day

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:16

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Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala

Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

IT / Telecom / Tech

When rising costs are squeezing profits, FiNAC HROptimizer (FHRO) helps you look within

Monday, 21 September 2026 03:27

44th NITC to focus on putting people at centre of Sri Lanka’s digital future

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:07

Plexus Global partners TrendAI to deliver next-gen enterprise cybersecurity solutions

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:04

FT Lite

Uncovered — Beyond taboo

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

“UNCOVERED — BEYOND TABOO”: A celebration of the human figure through the eyes of contemporary Sri Lankan artists will be held from 25–27 Sept ..

Unknown master: Uncovering Sri Lanka’s father of abstract art H.A. Karunaratne

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

The Runner Brothers are back with another QSR play: Waffle Kong

Saturday, 12 September 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Sri Lanka must turn the promise of peace into reality

Monday, 21 September 2026 02:21

International Day of Peace 2026 is being observed under the theme “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day. ..

AI has no heart, but its handlers should use theirs

Monday, 21 September 2026 02:11

Management Musings: Means for merging reality with results

Monday, 21 September 2026 01:42

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Two years of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Monday, 21 September 2026 02:20

Two years ago, Sri Lanka crossed a political threshold with the election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake as President as it represented the dramatic arriv ..

JR at 120, an inescapable legacy

Saturday, 19 September 2026 00:00

Uncertainty over PC polls

Friday, 18 September 2026 00:00

Of Tigers and jackals

Thursday, 17 September 2026 04:58

Did we earn this?

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 00:00

Breaking the Saffron impunity

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 05:08

Special Report

Investing in Sri Lanka’s upper watersheds: Unlocking natural capital for resilient future

Monday, 31 August 2026 00:00

By Safna Malik The Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a knowledge-sharing session titled “Investing in Sri Lanka’s Upper Watersheds: Unlocking ..

Breaking barriers: Sri Lanka–India integration needs political will, institutional muscle

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 11:32

Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Business News

Sri Lanka ranks 35th in global Welcoming Ranking

High Court orders Rs. 9.4 m repayment, further Rs. 19.5 m recovery from Director’s son over misappropriation of funds

Spera unveils South Asia’s first homegrown security humanoid

Prime Lands receives YouTube Silver Play Button

GRI and EDB sign strategic multi-year agreement to advance sustainable trade

NBSL expands operations with new City Office in Colombo

WIM puts talent, workplaces and women-led enterprise at heart of global competitiveness

ITFC signs $ 1.5 b framework agreement with Maldives Govt.

Cabinet green lights 39 hospital infrastructure projects for 2027 rollout

Cabinet nod to host SAARC Workshop on Renewable Energy Financial Modelling in Colombo

Vidullanka enters grid-scale energy storage with first of 13 BESS facilities

COYLE leadership participates in G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance 2026 in Vienna

Hettich celebrates decade in Sri Lanka with landmark Partner Meet in Colombo

Cabinet approves Rs. 2.5 b top-up for Paddy Marketing Board as Yala season purchases continue

Roar Global introduces Sri Lanka’s first AI gateway

Sri Lanka’s creative and lifestyle sector targets Maldivian hospitality market

Japanese investor Yoshimichi Watanabe backs Hunas Holdings ahead of expansion

SAJ expands product range through growing Lakarcade network

Sri Lanka glitters at 74th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair

LAUGFS Supermarkets opens 46th outlet in Kotahena

11th Belt and Road Summit concludes successfully in Hong Kong, China

“Gem Sri Lanka 2027” woos Thailand buyers

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AI has no heart, but its handlers should use theirs

Management Musings: Means for merging reality with results

Geopolitical mincemeat: Scientific illiteracy and technical weakness earn no respect

17 times to the IMF: Are we really going back for No. 18?

Budget 2027 must maintain what was achieved

Transforming a developing nation into a developed one -Part III

Bridging corridors of growth between India and Sri Lanka

Compelling need for electoral reforms

Eating for reversal: How the right diet can turn back Sri Lanka’s diabetes surge

Whither we?

When farmers become poor and poor households turn to farming

Beyond the dollar: BRICS and the architecture of the next global economy

Sri Lanka can become an energy-security hub — if it stops thinking like a supply-chain endpoint

Oil market disruptions: Is formula-based pricing the solution?

Strengthening healthcare resilience through local pharmaceutical manufacturing

7 sad AI-conomic truths you may not want to know

Country of origin is a reorder gate, not a static product field

Sri Lanka has creators; the platforms are years behind

US commitment to Sri Lanka at its highest level

Anuradhapura shift: Beginning ends, end begins

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Sri Lanka ranks 35th in global Welcoming Ranking

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