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Backward Britain, advanced Sri Lanka, and the American Revolution

Thursday, 2 July 2026 01:54

Agronomic realities vs. public discourse: Evaluating soil, nutrient, and land-use impacts of oil palm

Thursday, 2 July 2026 00:49

Beyond fighting corruption: What Sri Lanka can learn from Singapore’s nation-building model

Thursday, 2 July 2026 00:33

The lawyer they need, not the lawyer they want

Thursday, 2 July 2026 00:30

The search for the next hostel warden at Royal College

Thursday, 2 July 2026 00:25

A “less is more” policy framework for education in uncertain times

Thursday, 2 July 2026 00:16

Shan the Lionheart leads his pride to supremacy

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:42

State capture, then…and now?

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:26

We had a plan to reduce fuel dependence. We cancelled it

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:25

Balancing import liberalisation and external stability: Why economic policy must put people first

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:23

Lowering CBSL’s inflation target from 5% to 2% is desirable for economic stability

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:22

IMF fiscal management: Barbs wrapped in velvet

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:20

Impact of Land (Restrictions on Alienation) Act on property transactions in Sri Lanka: A legal and policy analysis

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 06:12

Corporate restructuring: Mastering the tools, navigating the tax

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 06:06

Daree or The Cave by Bertram Nihal: Has it created a new genre to take Sinhala cinema to the world?

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 05:59

Protecting children online: Copying Australia is not enough

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 05:41

Poson lessons for leaders: Battling in BANI world

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 05:33

The slow train to the more sustainable fast track is back

Saturday, 27 June 2026 03:12

Iran-US-Israel conflict: A Masterclass in modern geopolitics and geoeconomics

Saturday, 27 June 2026 02:50

Has Iran emerged stronger after the war? Assessing its regional power status

Saturday, 27 June 2026 02:38

Bond markets not buying Sri Lanka’s recovery

Although Sri Lanka has restored macroeconomic stability and completed its sovereign debt restructuring, international investors continue to demand yie ..

‘Unpopular reforms, not IMF, can bail out Sri Lanka’

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:40

As calls grow from Opposition lawmakers for Sri Lanka to secure a successor International Monetary Fund (IMF) program before the current Extended Fund ..

Cabinet clears agreements for $ 450 m Indian disaster recovery package

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:42

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved entering into the necessary agreements to secure a $ 450 million disaster recovery package from India, com ..

World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka to upper middle-income status after 2025 growth rebound

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:42

Sri Lanka has been reclassified by the World Bank Group as an upper middle-income country, marking its return to a higher income category following th ..

ADB approves $ 200 m emergency assistance for post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:41

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 200 million emergency assistance package for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction following Cyc ..

IMF says upcoming Seventh Review to focus on growth

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:30

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said its latest visit to Sri Lanka was intended to take stock of policy developments between program r ..

IMF insists exchange-rate flexibility remains first line of defence

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:26

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said exchange-rate flexibility should remain the primary mechanism for absorbing external shocks, whil ..

President appoints new BOI Chairman and Board

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:24

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed his Senior Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri ..

Govt. launches “Tax Power 2026” drive to drive voluntary compliance

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:22

The Government will launch a nationwide campaign next month to encourage voluntary tax compliance and improve public attitudes towards taxation, as pa ..

IMF says vehicle curbs did not derail EFF program as imports top $ 1 b YTD May

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:20

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday clarified that Sri Lanka’s temporary tightening of vehicle import financing requirements did not der ..

Kapila to step down as SDB bank CEO in October, Manoj to succeed

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 06:41

SANASA Development Bank PLC (SDB bank) has announced that Executive Director/CEO Kapila Ariyaratne will step down from his position with effect from 6 ..

Sampath Bank launches first real-time USD payment solution for Sri Lanka Ports Authority users

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 06:26

Sampath Bank PLC and Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) have jointly launched the first real-time USD payment solution for the maritime industry, elimin ..

Colombo Port records strong throughput; ship traffic in first five months

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 04:47

The Port of Colombo has continued its strong growth trajectory in 2026, reinforcing its position as South Asia’s premier maritime hub and one of the ..

EY Sri Lanka and Maldives announces retirement of Hulangamuwa; Gayathri Manatunga new Country Managing Partner

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 04:42

EY Sri Lanka and the Maldives has announced a leadership transition with the retirement of Duminda Hulangamuwa and the appointment of Gayathri Manatun ..

Amana Bank acquires ownership of Corporate Office premises from Lee Hedges for Rs. 2.7 b

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 04:37

Amana Bank PLC has acquired ownership of its Corporate Office premises located at 353 Galle Road, Colombo 3 from Lee Hedges PLC in a deal worth Rs. 2. ..

Top tax official reassures businesses over reforms amid compliance push

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:44

In a rare public explanation of Sri Lanka’s tax policy, Finance Ministry Tax Policy Adviser Thanuja Perera recently sought to reassure businesses th ..

World Bank backs Sri Lanka’s reforms with $ 150 m to drive growth

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:42

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved $ 150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting ..

Cabinet nod to Rs. 617.7 b Cyclone Ditwah recovery program

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:41

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of a Rs. 617.7 billion recovery program comprising 1,066 projects to restore infrastructure, ..

June records lowest tourist arrivals so far in 2026

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:40

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals fell by 10% in June year-on-year (YoY), marking the lowest inflow for the year so far, trailing last year’s pace amid ..

IMF backs revenue gains, keeps focus on cost-recovery pricing

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:27

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday welcomed Sri Lanka’s fiscal performance so far this year, saying revenue collection had remained bro ..

President assures IMF reforms will stay on course, insists recovery must benefit people

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:25

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to completing Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported reform program, while ..

Sri Lankan drone startup Scouts closes investment round at Rs. 1.6 b valuation

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:23

Scouts, Sri Lanka’s pioneering intelligent drone and robotics company, yesterday said it has closed a funding round at a valuation of Rs. 1.6 billio ..

Customs says alleged $ 1 b phantom imports fell outside its remit

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:21

Sri Lanka Customs yesterday said the alleged nearly $ 1 billion transferred overseas since 2023 through advance-payment transactions without correspon ..

Unified digital plantation decision system to replace fragmented data networks

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 07:01

Sri Lanka has formally launched a unified digital decision support platform aimed at transforming how the plantation sector is monitored, managed and ..

From consumer to producer: Why Sri Lanka’s AI vision matters for Asia

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 06:34

At MWC Shanghai 2026, Sri Lanka presented a bold vision to become a trusted regional hub for AI, digital infrastructure and cross-border collaboratio ..

Ravi urges CoPF to summon CBSL, banks over alleged $ 1 b trade fraud

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 04:49

UNP MP and former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake has called on Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) to launch an urgent institutional ..

Vallibel Finance powers to record-breaking growth

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 04:45

Vallibel Finance PLC has continued its strong growth momentum during FY 2025/26, delivering exceptional financial performance and further strengthenin ..

Home Lands breaks ground on “Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo”

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 04:40

Home Lands Group, recently commenced construction of Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo with a ceremonial groundbreaking held at its constructio ..

India’s Zydus and Sunshine Healthcare in $ 20 m pharmaceutical manufacturing JV in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 27 June 2026 01:29

Zydus Lifesciences and Sunshine Healthcare yesterday announced the setting up of a strategic joint venture company, Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences Ltd., ..

‘Unpopular reforms, not IMF, can bail out Sri Lanka’

Friday, 3 July 2026 00:40

As calls grow from Opposition lawmakers for Sri Lanka to secure a successor International Monetary Fund (IMF) program before the current Extended Fund ..

Top tax official reassures businesses over reforms amid compliance push

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:44

In a rare public explanation of Sri Lanka’s tax policy, Finance Ministry Tax Policy Adviser Thanuja Perera recently sought to reassure businesses th ..

Cabinet clears agreements for $ 450 m Indian disaster recovery package

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:42

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved entering into the necessary agreements to secure a $ 450 million disaster recovery package from India, com ..

World Bank backs Sri Lanka’s reforms with $ 150 m to drive growth

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:42

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved $ 150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting ..

World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka to upper middle-income status after 2025 growth rebound

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:42

Sri Lanka has been reclassified by the World Bank Group as an upper middle-income country, marking its return to a higher income category following th ..

Cabinet nod to Rs. 617.7 b Cyclone Ditwah recovery program

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:41

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of a Rs. 617.7 billion recovery program comprising 1,066 projects to restore infrastructure, ..

ADB approves $ 200 m emergency assistance for post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:41

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 200 million emergency assistance package for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction following Cyc ..

June records lowest tourist arrivals so far in 2026

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:40

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals fell by 10% in June year-on-year (YoY), marking the lowest inflow for the year so far, trailing last year’s pace amid ..

IMF says upcoming Seventh Review to focus on growth

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:30

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said its latest visit to Sri Lanka was intended to take stock of policy developments between program r ..

IMF backs revenue gains, keeps focus on cost-recovery pricing

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:27

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday welcomed Sri Lanka’s fiscal performance so far this year, saying revenue collection had remained bro ..

IMF insists exchange-rate flexibility remains first line of defence

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:26

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said exchange-rate flexibility should remain the primary mechanism for absorbing external shocks, whil ..

President assures IMF reforms will stay on course, insists recovery must benefit people

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:25

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to completing Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported reform program, while ..

President appoints new BOI Chairman and Board

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:24

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed his Senior Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri ..

Sri Lankan drone startup Scouts closes investment round at Rs. 1.6 b valuation

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:23

Scouts, Sri Lanka’s pioneering intelligent drone and robotics company, yesterday said it has closed a funding round at a valuation of Rs. 1.6 billio ..

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Tuesday, 30 June 2026 22:51

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Disability ID card to be introduced for priority government services

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 22:15

IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic recovery progress

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 21:35

NCDM reviews El Niño preparedness at Presidential Secretariat

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 21:29

Tax Power 2026 campaign to promote voluntary tax compliance

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 18:50

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Tuesday, 30 June 2026 17:48

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Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026 05:12

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CICRA certifies 141 Data Protection Officers in Sri Lanka

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:11

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Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:09

MiHCM achieves ISO/IEC 27701:2025 certification across Malaysia, Sri Lanka

Thursday, 2 July 2026 04:08

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Bayleaf Art Gallery features Susil Gunasiri Dixon’s “Rinascimento Verde” exhibition

Saturday, 27 June 2026 03:46

The Art Gallery at The Bayleaf restaurant is now presenting artist Susil Gunasiri Dixon as a part of their initiative on fostering and promoting loca ..

ITC Ratnadipa presents “Changes and Traditions” by S. H. Sarath

Saturday, 27 June 2026 03:42

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Backward Britain, advanced Sri Lanka, and the American Revolution

Thursday, 2 July 2026 01:54

Britain has had six Prime Ministers in 10 years. A politician who entered Parliament through a recent by-election is poised to become the Prime Minist ..

Beyond fighting corruption: What Sri Lanka can learn from Singapore’s nation-building model

Thursday, 2 July 2026 00:33

The lawyer they need, not the lawyer they want

Thursday, 2 July 2026 00:30

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Police need better approach to handling high profile criminal cases

Thursday, 2 July 2026 02:33

While the efforts of the Sri Lanka Police in tracking down organised criminal gang members, especially those engaged in the illicit drug trade, is lau ..

The Opposition and the inflation target

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 00:00

Gnanasara’s right to be despicable

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 05:41

Doing away with indelible ink for elections needs wider discussion

Saturday, 27 June 2026 00:37

Dengue control: How a naturally occurring bacteria can transform Asia’s response

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:30

Inflation and economic growth

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:29

Special Report

Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Thursday, 25 June 2026 05:10

In an era where organisations are grappling with employee disengagement, generational shifts, and evolving workplace expectations, traditional managem ..

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

LIIN hosts Sri Lanka’s first-ever Impact Investing Summit 2026 with multilateral partners

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

Business News

TEA calls for urgent support to lift tea smallholder productivity, exports

Mistaken CDS account suspensions delay CSE market opening

Govt. launches El Niño task force,orders two-week preparedness plans

New BOI Chairman vows to restore agency’s authority, drive FDI growth

Dr. J.G.L.S. Jayawardena appointed Director General of BOI

Sabrina Esufally appointed to Hemas Holdings Board

eMarketingEye to host EME Level Up: AI Hospitality Connect Sri Lanka 2026

CanCham SL hosts high-level dialogue on women’s economic empowerment and SME sustainability

DIMO expands renewable energy portfolio with 18MW solar power addition in Galle

Future Builders Lab to help students navigate their future after A/Ls

Sajith calls for National Climate Strategy

Current account deficit widens in May, trade gap nearly doubles

Construction sector growth expanded in May

Nearly 40 investors eye partnership for Mattala Airport

Marlon Ferreira named finalist in prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards – UK

CCPI spikes again in June to three-year high 6.8%

EY Sri Lanka welcomes Sampath Jayawardena to Partnership

Para-tariff phase-out starts in 2028 under Customs reform drive

Ja’pura Uni. publishes international case study on Port City Colombo

SriLankan cleared over UAE payment after probe traces cyber attack to recipient

CPC reduces Auto Diesel and Petrol 92 prices

Sri Lanka joins EUROBIKE Frankfurt 2026

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Backward Britain, advanced Sri Lanka, and the American Revolution

Agronomic realities vs. public discourse: Evaluating soil, nutrient, and land-use impacts of oil palm

Beyond fighting corruption: What Sri Lanka can learn from Singapore’s nation-building model

The lawyer they need, not the lawyer they want

The search for the next hostel warden at Royal College

A “less is more” policy framework for education in uncertain times

Shan the Lionheart leads his pride to supremacy

State capture, then…and now?

We had a plan to reduce fuel dependence. We cancelled it

Balancing import liberalisation and external stability: Why economic policy must put people first

Lowering CBSL’s inflation target from 5% to 2% is desirable for economic stability

IMF fiscal management: Barbs wrapped in velvet

Impact of Land (Restrictions on Alienation) Act on property transactions in Sri Lanka: A legal and policy analysis

Corporate restructuring: Mastering the tools, navigating the tax

Daree or The Cave by Bertram Nihal: Has it created a new genre to take Sinhala cinema to the world?

Protecting children online: Copying Australia is not enough

Poson lessons for leaders: Battling in BANI world

The slow train to the more sustainable fast track is back

Iran-US-Israel conflict: A Masterclass in modern geopolitics and geoeconomics

Has Iran emerged stronger after the war? Assessing its regional power status

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Ja’pura Uni. publishes international case study on Port City Colombo

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TEA calls for urgent support to lift tea smallholder productivity, exports

Mistaken CDS account suspensions delay CSE market opening

Govt. launches El Niño task force,orders two-week preparedness plans

New BOI Chairman vows to restore agency’s authority, drive FDI growth

Dr. J.G.L.S. Jayawardena appointed Director General of BOI

Sabrina Esufally appointed to Hemas Holdings Board

eMarketingEye to host EME Level Up: AI Hospitality Connect Sri Lanka 2026

CanCham SL hosts high-level dialogue on women’s economic empowerment and SME sustainability

DIMO expands renewable energy portfolio with 18MW solar power addition in Galle

Future Builders Lab to help students navigate their future after A/Ls

Sajith calls for National Climate Strategy

Current account deficit widens in May, trade gap nearly doubles

Construction sector growth expanded in May

Nearly 40 investors eye partnership for Mattala Airport

Marlon Ferreira named finalist in prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards – UK

CCPI spikes again in June to three-year high 6.8%

EY Sri Lanka welcomes Sampath Jayawardena to Partnership

Para-tariff phase-out starts in 2028 under Customs reform drive

Ja’pura Uni. publishes international case study on Port City Colombo

SriLankan cleared over UAE payment after probe traces cyber attack to recipient

CPC reduces Auto Diesel and Petrol 92 prices

Sri Lanka joins EUROBIKE Frankfurt 2026

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