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Sri Lanka’s energy crisis is not a shortage of resources

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:37

Beyond Efficiency: Reimagining public institutions for a complex world

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:06

Predicting and stabilising Exchange Rate movements

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:02

DBS Jeyaraj: The journalist, the human being, and the friend

Friday, 29 May 2026 03:54

The need for transparency and consistency at CIABOC

Friday, 29 May 2026 03:46

Our Vesak gift or how to rebuild a civilised nation

Friday, 29 May 2026 03:40

Buddhism is for consenting adults

Friday, 29 May 2026 03:27

Sri Lanka and the Maldives join the world in celebrating Prof. Philip Kotler’s 95th birthday

Friday, 29 May 2026 00:40

IMF fetishism, SJB’s strategic political folly, space for Namal-led centre-left

Thursday, 28 May 2026 03:49

Economic architecture: Titans, tech, and fight for economic recovery

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:45

Crisis, fuel, and future of work: The role of organisations and HR leaders in building resilience

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:39

Decoding Trump - Xi Jinping summit: Global and regional impact and consequences on Sri Lanka

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:33

Democratic guardrails are slipping: How “reform” laws entrench Executive Power

Thursday, 28 May 2026 00:15

Royal to field 13 men at next RoyTho!

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:30

A comment on Dayan Jayatilleka’s “The Federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history”

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:24

Will Sri Lanka need an 18th IMF Program?

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:22

A single policy action could destabilise the Rupee

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:21

Late realisation and price the nation pays

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:20

Fighting fire with fire: How AI and Generative AI can defend South Asia against cybercrime

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:12

Is Sri Lanka stalling its own digital future?

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:11

PM assures policy stability, reforms to woo German investors

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday pitched Sri Lanka as a resilient and reform-driven investment destination to German businesses, whilst ..

German businesses eye Sri Lanka as strategic hub amid push for trusted partnerships

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:44

German business leaders and policymakers yesterday identified Sri Lanka as a strategically important partner in the Indo-Pacific region, while urging ..

Leading SL cocktail bars unite for monumental two-part showcase in Bangkok

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:41

In a historic first for the country’s hospitality industry, eight of Sri Lanka’s most definitive cocktail bars are joining forces in Bangkok this ..

SLPA eyes $ 2 b port investments to ease Colombo capacity crunch

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:37

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake yesterday said the port sector could attract investments of up to $ 2 billion over ..

FITIS says ICT/BPM exports surpassing tea signals digital economy potential

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:35

Industry leaders have welcomed several recent policy initiatives that have positively contributed both directly and indirectly towards strengthening S ..

VietJet Air Colombo Office opens for travellers

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:50

VietJet Air yesterday officially marked the opening of its Colombo office at a special ceremony inaugurated by Vietnam Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh T ..

Rethinking strategy for an age of permanent volatility

Friday, 29 May 2026 00:51

The era of predictable growth is over, and companies now face a world shaped by permanent instability, distrust, and disruption, said global business ..

BOI launches ‘Ready to Invest’ with $ 3 b FDI proposals across eight sectors

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:18

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform titled ‘Ready to Invest,’ featuring more than $ 3 billio ..

Free Lawyers alleges CBSL printed over Rs. 610 b in 1Q

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:09

The Free Lawyers Organisation yesterday alleged that liquidity expansion by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) during 2025 and early 2026 contribute ..

Cabinet clears new rules to regulate foreign remittance service providers

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:07

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved revising regulations to be tabled in Parliament for approval, aimed at strengthening oversight of ..

US faces worst tourism decline since 2020

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:07

The US experienced its steepest annual decline in international tourism since the COVID-19 pandemic, with new 2025 figures revealing that millions of ..

Colombo stocks edge up on muted activity

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:05

The Colombo stock market yesterday recovered to close in the green amid subdued investor sentiment after the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) increase ..

JKH’s EBITDA tops Rs. 80 b mark with 75% growth

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:26

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) yesterday reported a strong financial performance for FY2025/26, with Group EBITDA increasing 75% to Rs.80.01 billion, ..

Tourist arrivals recover 8% YoY in first 24 days of May, YTD total nears 1 m

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry regained its growth momentum in May despite earlier indications of moderating visitor inflows, with tourist arrivals du ..

Customs distorting FX market with Rs. 351 exchange rate for import valuations

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:21

Making a volatile situation worse, Sri Lanka Customs has maintained the USD exchange rate used for import valuations at Rs. 351.17 for transactions be ..

Banking sector assures it is stable, equipped to address fraud incidents

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:08

Sri Lanka’s banking sector has provided a collective and categorical assurance that it remains stable, resilient, and secure despite a few recent is ..

Sri Lanka’s monetary policy remains appropriate despite rate hike: IMF

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:42

NSB Group posts Rs. 15.5 b operating profit in 1Q

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:39

The National Savings Bank (NSB) Group has recorded a steady and resilient performance for the first quarter of 2026, supported by a stronger core bank ..

President declares 15 sectors as essential services amid post-disaster conditions

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared 15 categories of public services as essential services under the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 ..

Webxpay announces appointment of Denver Lewis as CEO/Executive Director

Friday, 29 May 2026 05:47

Webxpay, one of Sri Lanka’s leading and rapidly expanding fintech and digital payment solutions providers, has announced the appointment of Denver L ..

NH Collection Colombo strengthens leadership with Kedar Dighe as General Manager

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:48

NH Collection Colombo has announced the appointment of Kedar Dighe as General Manager. ..

Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 kicks off in Colombo

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:19

The Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 commenced yesterday in Colombo, bringing together senior representatives from the German public and private ..

Entrepreneurs accuse Govt. of policy failures, warn of renewed bankruptcy risk

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:17

The Sri Lanka United Business Alliance (SLUBA), a collective representing local entrepreneurs, yesterday accused the Government of misleading the busi ..

President to launch construction of Central Expressway Phase II tomorrow

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:08

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to inaugurate construction work on Phase II of Section 3 of the Central Expressway tomorrow (29) at th ..

Cabinet mandates SL-GAP certification for fruit and vegetable exports to EU amid pesticide residue concerns

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:07

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved a proposal to make it mandatory for all fresh fruit and vegetable exports to the EU to be sourced ..

Rupee edges lower against US dollar

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:06

The rupee depreciated against the US dollar yesterday, with the indicative telegraphic transfer LKR/USD buy/sell exchange rate edging higher to Rs. 32 ..

IMF open to program adjustments amid shocks: CBSL

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:30

The Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program provides sufficient flexibility for Sr ..

People’s Bank achieves Rs. 16.6 b PBT in 1Q

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:24

The People’s Bank yesterday announced the achievement of a strong and resilient financial performance for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, maintaini ..

Rupee appreciates 7% against US dollar in three days

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:22

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar for the third consecutive session yesterday. The currency has appreciated by about 7% since last Thursd ..

CBSL assures FX distortions will not recur after interbank liquidity restored

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:20

By Devan Daniel The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday signalled confidence that recent distortions in the foreign exchange market were unlikely to ..

Beyond software: How MiHCM is redefining HR transformation

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

Implementing HR software is the starting point, not the destination. For organisations serious about workforce transformation, the harder work of alig ..

German businesses eye Sri Lanka as strategic hub amid push for trusted partnerships

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:44

German business leaders and policymakers yesterday identified Sri Lanka as a strategically important partner in the Indo-Pacific region, while urging ..

Sri Lanka’s monetary policy remains appropriate despite rate hike: IMF

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:42

Leading SL cocktail bars unite for monumental two-part showcase in Bangkok

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:41

In a historic first for the country’s hospitality industry, eight of Sri Lanka’s most definitive cocktail bars are joining forces in Bangkok this ..

NSB Group posts Rs. 15.5 b operating profit in 1Q

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:39

The National Savings Bank (NSB) Group has recorded a steady and resilient performance for the first quarter of 2026, supported by a stronger core bank ..

SLPA eyes $ 2 b port investments to ease Colombo capacity crunch

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:37

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake yesterday said the port sector could attract investments of up to $ 2 billion over ..

President declares 15 sectors as essential services amid post-disaster conditions

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:36

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared 15 categories of public services as essential services under the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 ..

FITIS says ICT/BPM exports surpassing tea signals digital economy potential

Friday, 29 May 2026 06:35

Industry leaders have welcomed several recent policy initiatives that have positively contributed both directly and indirectly towards strengthening S ..

Webxpay announces appointment of Denver Lewis as CEO/Executive Director

Friday, 29 May 2026 05:47

Webxpay, one of Sri Lanka’s leading and rapidly expanding fintech and digital payment solutions providers, has announced the appointment of Denver L ..

VietJet Air Colombo Office opens for travellers

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:50

VietJet Air yesterday officially marked the opening of its Colombo office at a special ceremony inaugurated by Vietnam Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh T ..

NH Collection Colombo strengthens leadership with Kedar Dighe as General Manager

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:48

NH Collection Colombo has announced the appointment of Kedar Dighe as General Manager. ..

Rethinking strategy for an age of permanent volatility

Friday, 29 May 2026 00:51

The era of predictable growth is over, and companies now face a world shaped by permanent instability, distrust, and disruption, said global business ..

Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 kicks off in Colombo

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:19

The Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 commenced yesterday in Colombo, bringing together senior representatives from the German public and private ..

BOI launches ‘Ready to Invest’ with $ 3 b FDI proposals across eight sectors

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:18

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform titled ‘Ready to Invest,’ featuring more than $ 3 billio ..

Entrepreneurs accuse Govt. of policy failures, warn of renewed bankruptcy risk

Thursday, 28 May 2026 06:17

The Sri Lanka United Business Alliance (SLUBA), a collective representing local entrepreneurs, yesterday accused the Government of misleading the busi ..

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President calls for spiritual revival at State Vesak Festival

Friday, 29 May 2026 16:00

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a spiritual revival is essential for the country’s economic recovery and urged citizens to unite in p ..

Govt. launches digital network to modernise public services

Friday, 29 May 2026 09:50

Lanka Hospitals holds “Pulse of Excellence” awards ceremony

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 22:02

EU pesticide rules threaten Sri Lanka’s agri exports

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 12:16

Sri Lanka receives first commercial battery storage system

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 20:18

Central Expressway phase I nears 50% completion

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 15:22

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Friday, 3 April 2026 00:00

HNB Luxury Living – Negombo Edition 2026: Bringing prestige living closer to you

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DB Automation wins Zebra Technologies’ ‘Partner of the Year’ award

Friday, 29 May 2026 07:19

Dialog Powers National Vesak Zone 2026 as Official Digital Partner

Friday, 29 May 2026 07:16

Fighting fire with fire: How AI and Generative AI can defend South Asia against cybercrime

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:12

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Preventing disasters through greenery: The story behind Avian Arcadia

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:52

In a world quick to blame environmental destruction, a different path was chosen. Rather than simply lamenting the loss of Sri Lanka’s forests, acti ..

Geoffrey Bawa Furniture Exhibition in Japan

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:50

Ranjith Siyambalapitiya’s ‘My Wendala Orchard’ – a richly layered tribute to generations of cultivation

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:49

Opinion and Issues

Sri Lanka’s energy crisis is not a shortage of resources

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:37

In the previous article published on 24 May 2026, the case was made for why Sri Lanka must move urgently on energy transition, and what that transitio ..

Beyond Efficiency: Reimagining public institutions for a complex world

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:06

Predicting and stabilising Exchange Rate movements

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:02

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Pelawatte brigade-influenced shake-up of top bureaucratic echelon

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:00

Last week, our sister newspaper, The Daily Mirror reported that Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Kumanayake has been asked to step down from the ..

Discipline in Buddhist monastic community must come from within

Thursday, 28 May 2026 04:14

Hullabaloo over vehicle imports and pressure on Rupee

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 00:00

Govt. backtracking on pledges to hold early PC polls

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 06:05

Beware politics of panic

Monday, 25 May 2026 03:33

Speaker should safeguard rights for all MPs

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:34

Special Report

Global Biz Connect 2026 highlights private sector confidence

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 07:14

Global Biz Connect 2026, cross-industry networking platform, recently brought together business executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora representative ..

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

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 00:00

IMF Chief backs Sri Lanka recovery; says open to flexible program post-Ditwah

Monday, 16 February 2026 02:44

Business News

FTZMA meets BOI Acting Chairman and Director General

Aitken Spence Printing achieves historic milestone with WorldStar 2026 win for Sri Lanka’s offset printing industry

LG launches first-ever business innovation centre in Sri Lanka at Abans

United Motors Lanka achieves highest-ever profit of Rs. 3.6 b in FY26

Indian CEO Forum reaffirms commitment to India–Sri Lanka business ties at AGM

NCE pushes for timeline as Sri Lanka’s Madrid Protocol Accession moves through legislative phase

CCWE Fashion Week and International Summit 2026 to debut in July

Swadeshi Khomba Baby Soap receives SLS certification

‘SmartChat Mega - Kandy’ accelerates SME digital transformation for the Central Province

Moshe Safdie’s 240 meter Altair receives PWA’s entrance and lobby upgrade

Lanka Lions Foundation’s micro loan initiative continues to uplift entrepreneurs

ComBank enables seamless account opening through enhanced self-onboarding platform

Huawei presents new principle for guiding future development of semiconductor industry

Sri Lanka’s PayPal journey

CA Sri Lanka’s inaugural Sustainability Summit mobilises corporates for resilient growth

Tokyo Cement posts strong FY26 4Q performance amidst intense cost pressures

PickMe distribute Rs. 73 b to independent earners and merchants

ADRA Ceylon celebrates decade of global leadership

Rooso Ramachandran appointed as CEO of EFL Global

Cabinet approves “Surakimu Lanka” mission to boost energy security and cut fuel import burden

CPC says fuel stocks sufficient until end-July

hSenidBiz delivers major FY2026 turnaround with $ 5.5 m ARR

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Sri Lanka’s energy crisis is not a shortage of resources

Beyond Efficiency: Reimagining public institutions for a complex world

Predicting and stabilising Exchange Rate movements

DBS Jeyaraj: The journalist, the human being, and the friend

The need for transparency and consistency at CIABOC

Our Vesak gift or how to rebuild a civilised nation

Buddhism is for consenting adults

Sri Lanka and the Maldives join the world in celebrating Prof. Philip Kotler’s 95th birthday

IMF fetishism, SJB’s strategic political folly, space for Namal-led centre-left

Economic architecture: Titans, tech, and fight for economic recovery

Crisis, fuel, and future of work: The role of organisations and HR leaders in building resilience

Decoding Trump - Xi Jinping summit: Global and regional impact and consequences on Sri Lanka

Democratic guardrails are slipping: How “reform” laws entrench Executive Power

Royal to field 13 men at next RoyTho!

A comment on Dayan Jayatilleka’s “The Federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history”

Will Sri Lanka need an 18th IMF Program?

A single policy action could destabilise the Rupee

Late realisation and price the nation pays

Fighting fire with fire: How AI and Generative AI can defend South Asia against cybercrime

Is Sri Lanka stalling its own digital future?

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Pelwatte goes for Rs. 1.86 b investment in greenfield liquid milk manufacturing facility

Dr. Rohitha Silva appointed FCCISL President

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FTZMA meets BOI Acting Chairman and Director General

Aitken Spence Printing achieves historic milestone with WorldStar 2026 win for Sri Lanka’s offset printing industry

LG launches first-ever business innovation centre in Sri Lanka at Abans

United Motors Lanka achieves highest-ever profit of Rs. 3.6 b in FY26

Indian CEO Forum reaffirms commitment to India–Sri Lanka business ties at AGM

NCE pushes for timeline as Sri Lanka’s Madrid Protocol Accession moves through legislative phase

CCWE Fashion Week and International Summit 2026 to debut in July

Swadeshi Khomba Baby Soap receives SLS certification

‘SmartChat Mega - Kandy’ accelerates SME digital transformation for the Central Province

Moshe Safdie’s 240 meter Altair receives PWA’s entrance and lobby upgrade

Lanka Lions Foundation’s micro loan initiative continues to uplift entrepreneurs

ComBank enables seamless account opening through enhanced self-onboarding platform

Huawei presents new principle for guiding future development of semiconductor industry

Sri Lanka’s PayPal journey

CA Sri Lanka’s inaugural Sustainability Summit mobilises corporates for resilient growth

Tokyo Cement posts strong FY26 4Q performance amidst intense cost pressures

PickMe distribute Rs. 73 b to independent earners and merchants

ADRA Ceylon celebrates decade of global leadership

Rooso Ramachandran appointed as CEO of EFL Global

Cabinet approves “Surakimu Lanka” mission to boost energy security and cut fuel import burden

CPC says fuel stocks sufficient until end-July

hSenidBiz delivers major FY2026 turnaround with $ 5.5 m ARR

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