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Bird’s-eye view: Economy stable and growing. Worm’s-eye view: Not so rosy

Monday, 2 November 2026 03:20

Motive for action: “Capsules” for consideration

Monday, 2 November 2026 00:36

Labour reform: The key link to Sri Lanka’s next wave of FDI

Monday, 2 November 2026 00:32

‘Saving a Tomorrow’: National responsibility beyond saving money

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Tourism development for dummies? Not quite

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka could turn Maldives’ dollar dilemma into investment opportunity

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Sri Lanka needs to get more value from its trade relationships

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Beyond the killing of Kawanthissa: Political economy and institutional accountability of wildlife conservation

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Israel’s electoral post-mortem: Caretaker’s paradox and rigid coalition matrix

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:00

Regenerating Colombo: Is adequate housing really for all?

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:25

A Buddhist perspective on environmental law

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:22

Protecting the State, or empowering the State? Sri Lanka’s counter-terrorism test

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:20

Clarity, confidence and courage: Helping Sri Lanka’s graduates into work

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:18

UNP, SJB: Longest defeat, shortest road to resurgence

Thursday, 29 October 2026 04:04

Sri Lanka wants to fight organised crime. Will it weaken justice in the process?

Thursday, 29 October 2026 00:28

Future of Sri Lanka’s transport: 3 priorities for national progress

Thursday, 29 October 2026 00:24

From consumption to capacity: Taxing those who can pay

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:26

Beyond promises on paper: Sri Lanka must deliver on investments it wins

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:24

Why Sri Lanka needs Singapore Temasek-style holding model for SOEs

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:22

From street Bhandiwalla to $ 624 b Circular Economy: How South Asian tradition can power sustainable growth

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:21

President pledges tax cuts in 2027 Budget

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged further tax cuts in next month’s Budget, saying the reductions would be made without jeopardising the ..

Tighter collection, not higher rates, to drive near-term revenue: Treasury

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:34

The Government on Friday said it will look to stronger tax administration and compliance, rather than new or higher tax rates, for its near-term reven ..

Overseas Realty launches Havelock City Residences

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:31

Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC said it has launched the development of Havelock City Residences, the fifth and final phase of Havelock City, bringing th ..

Tax ‘overdose’ turning toxic, top economist warns Govt.

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:29

Former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. W.A. Wijewardena has called on the Government to slow its revenue drive in the 2027 Budget, warning that taxpa ..

Rupee down 6.8% YTD by end-October; reserves at $ 6.9 b

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:25

The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further in October, trading at Rs. 332.61 against the US dollar by end-month, from Rs. 330.83 at end-September and Rs. 3 ..

CCPI inflation rises to 8.3% in Oct.

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:09

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI)-based headline inflation accelerated to 8.3% year-on-year (YoY) in October from 8% in September, ris ..

Heat stress to cost SL $ 26 b, 145,000 jobs a year by 2040: ILO

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:09

Rising workplace heat stress could cost Sri Lanka around $ 26 billion in annual GDP and the equivalent of 145,000 full-time jobs by 2040 even under a ..

CMTA calls on Govt. to plug Rs. 120 b revenue leakage linked to 15% depreciation

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:07

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce-affiliated automotive body Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) yesterday urged the Government to take decisive a ..

Govt. seeks to reassure unions over labour law reforms

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:05

Labour Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe has sought to reassure trade unions that the proposed labour law reforms are aimed at strengthening workers ..

Ceylon Chamber flags investor confidence, GSP+ risks over proposed security laws

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:30

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has urged the Government to ensure that proposed security legislation incorporates clear legal definitions, adequate ju ..

Customs destroys Rs. 677 m worth of contraband fags

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka Customs has destroyed about 2.8 million contraband cigarettes, with an estimated commercial value of Rs. 677 million, at the Western Power P ..

First-ever Australian production to enthral Sri Lankans this Christmas

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:24

This Christmas, Sri Lankans have an opportunity to be enthralled by a world class performance in Colombo by a first ever Australian production. That ..

NPP Medagama PS Budget defeated

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:21

The 2027 Budget of the Medagama Pradeshiya Sabha, a local council controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated by one vote yesterda ..

AFC to raise Rs. 1 b via Sri Lanka’s first Orange Bond

Thursday, 29 October 2026 05:41

Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) yesterday said its Board of Directors had approved raising up to Rs. 1 billion through an Orange Bond issue, set to ..

Esna Holidays acquires Mackinnons Travels

Thursday, 29 October 2026 05:35

Leading travel company Esna Holidays, a well-known name in the industry, has acquired Mackinnons Travels from John Keells Holdings PLC. ..

Sri Lanka, Germany seek further strengthening of bilateral relations

Thursday, 29 October 2026 05:34

Sri Lanka is seeking to expand cooperation with Germany in trade, investment, tourism and education, Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jay ..

Sri Lanka adds winter air links from Russia, France and Central Asia

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:33

Sri Lanka is set to strengthen its international air connectivity for the European winter tourism season, with several airlines introducing new servic ..

Ex-Central Banker says Govt. rejected 12% bids for $ 100 m Dollar Bond

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:29

The Government rejected all bids for a $ 100 million dollar-denominated Bond offered to local and diaspora investors after bidders sought yields of ab ..

Current account dips back into deficit in Sept.

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:27

The external current account slipped back into a deficit of $ 128 million in September after recording a surplus in August, taking the cumulative defi ..

Vehicle import bill falls 34% in Sept.

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:25

The country spent $ 1,871 million on motor vehicle imports during January-September, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data showed, about 10% of the $ ..

CSE up 2.32% during week, ends in red

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:09

The Colombo stock market yesterday reversed a three-session rally to end the week in the red. Despite the Friday blip, during the week the ASPI had ga ..

TIN mandatory for eight transactions from 1 Nov.: IRD reminder

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded the public that a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate will be mandatory for eight ..

Bitumen shortage delays road projects as construction activity expands at slower pace in Sept.

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:06

Construction activity continued to expand in September, though at a slower pace, with a shortage of bitumen remaining a major constraint and delaying ..

PUCSL says new Electricity Act could unlock power-sector FDI via competition

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:04

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) believes the new Electricity Act could help attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into the powe ..

Largest-ever pill seizure in Sri Lanka at BIA: Indian engineer nabbed with Rs. 454 m worth cocaine and ecstasy

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:27

Officers of the Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) of Sri Lanka Customs carried out the largest-ever pill seizure in Sri Lanka at Katunayake, arresting a 46 ..

President’s FDI Envoy charts priorities for inclusive growth

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:25

President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Direct Investment and Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has said Sri Lanka has for far too long failed to ..

Corporate Bond market too shallow to carry 7% growth: IIX

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s corporate Bond market, at about 1% of GDP, is too shallow to finance the private sector-led growth the country needs to sustain about 7% ..

DCSL absorbs subsidiary beer business

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:20

Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) has taken over the brewing, packaging and distribution activities of its wholly-owned subsidiary DCSL Bre ..

President, tourism industry discuss sweeping reforms

Thursday, 29 October 2026 05:38

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and tourism industry representatives yesterday discussed a raft of regulatory reforms and expansion plans aimed at ..

Pinnacle with VMware joins 12th Annual Cyber Security Summit 2026 as Gold Partner

Thursday, 29 October 2026 05:34

The 12th Annual Cyber Security Summit 2026 yesterday announced that Pinnacle Distribution Lanka Ltd, together with VMware by Broadcom, has joined as a ..

CBSL expands pyramid scheme list to 27 with Max App Media

Thursday, 29 October 2026 05:33

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said it has added Max App Media Ltd. and two affiliated companies to its list of prohibited pyramid sch ..

Tighter collection, not higher rates, to drive near-term revenue: Treasury

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:34

The Government on Friday said it will look to stronger tax administration and compliance, rather than new or higher tax rates, for its near-term reven ..

Sri Lanka adds winter air links from Russia, France and Central Asia

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:33

Sri Lanka is set to strengthen its international air connectivity for the European winter tourism season, with several airlines introducing new servic ..

Overseas Realty launches Havelock City Residences

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:31

Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC said it has launched the development of Havelock City Residences, the fifth and final phase of Havelock City, bringing th ..

Ex-Central Banker says Govt. rejected 12% bids for $ 100 m Dollar Bond

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:29

The Government rejected all bids for a $ 100 million dollar-denominated Bond offered to local and diaspora investors after bidders sought yields of ab ..

Tax ‘overdose’ turning toxic, top economist warns Govt.

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:29

Former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. W.A. Wijewardena has called on the Government to slow its revenue drive in the 2027 Budget, warning that taxpa ..

Current account dips back into deficit in Sept.

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:27

The external current account slipped back into a deficit of $ 128 million in September after recording a surplus in August, taking the cumulative defi ..

Rupee down 6.8% YTD by end-October; reserves at $ 6.9 b

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:25

The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further in October, trading at Rs. 332.61 against the US dollar by end-month, from Rs. 330.83 at end-September and Rs. 3 ..

Vehicle import bill falls 34% in Sept.

Monday, 2 November 2026 06:25

The country spent $ 1,871 million on motor vehicle imports during January-September, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data showed, about 10% of the $ ..

CCPI inflation rises to 8.3% in Oct.

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:09

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI)-based headline inflation accelerated to 8.3% year-on-year (YoY) in October from 8% in September, ris ..

CSE up 2.32% during week, ends in red

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:09

The Colombo stock market yesterday reversed a three-session rally to end the week in the red. Despite the Friday blip, during the week the ASPI had ga ..

Heat stress to cost SL $ 26 b, 145,000 jobs a year by 2040: ILO

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:09

Rising workplace heat stress could cost Sri Lanka around $ 26 billion in annual GDP and the equivalent of 145,000 full-time jobs by 2040 even under a ..

TIN mandatory for eight transactions from 1 Nov.: IRD reminder

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reminded the public that a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate will be mandatory for eight ..

CMTA calls on Govt. to plug Rs. 120 b revenue leakage linked to 15% depreciation

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:07

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce-affiliated automotive body Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) yesterday urged the Government to take decisive a ..

Bitumen shortage delays road projects as construction activity expands at slower pace in Sept.

Saturday, 31 October 2026 00:06

Construction activity continued to expand in September, though at a slower pace, with a shortage of bitumen remaining a major constraint and delaying ..

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Monday, 2 November 2026 03:34

The Sri Lankan Government’s Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, submitted to Parliament on 20 October, 2026, risks enabling arbitrary detention, to ..

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Monday, 2 November 2026 03:20

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A culture of impunity over custodial deaths

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Sri Lanka has capital, and through its banks and non-bank lenders it has the reach to put that capital to work. Speakers at the Orange Economy Summit ..

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Bird’s-eye view: Economy stable and growing. Worm’s-eye view: Not so rosy

Motive for action: “Capsules” for consideration

Labour reform: The key link to Sri Lanka’s next wave of FDI

‘Saving a Tomorrow’: National responsibility beyond saving money

Tourism development for dummies? Not quite

Sri Lanka could turn Maldives’ dollar dilemma into investment opportunity

Sri Lanka needs to get more value from its trade relationships

Beyond the killing of Kawanthissa: Political economy and institutional accountability of wildlife conservation

Israel’s electoral post-mortem: Caretaker’s paradox and rigid coalition matrix

Regenerating Colombo: Is adequate housing really for all?

A Buddhist perspective on environmental law

Protecting the State, or empowering the State? Sri Lanka’s counter-terrorism test

Clarity, confidence and courage: Helping Sri Lanka’s graduates into work

UNP, SJB: Longest defeat, shortest road to resurgence

Sri Lanka wants to fight organised crime. Will it weaken justice in the process?

Future of Sri Lanka’s transport: 3 priorities for national progress

From consumption to capacity: Taxing those who can pay

Beyond promises on paper: Sri Lanka must deliver on investments it wins

Why Sri Lanka needs Singapore Temasek-style holding model for SOEs

From street Bhandiwalla to $ 624 b Circular Economy: How South Asian tradition can power sustainable growth

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RS Rock Holdings brings Lankan delegation and UK business leaders together

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Bank of Ceylon celebrates World Thrift Day 2026

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Hayleys Fentons secures National Gold and Top 10 recognition at CNCI Achiever Awards

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Inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026 to spotlight digital finance and regional growth

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