Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:54

The ’’too close to call’’ Presidential poll today

An election too close to call to pick the country’s ninth Executive President kicks off today morning with wide expectations for a strong mandate fo ..

Colombo stock market gains ahead of Presidential poll

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:53

The Colombo stock market yesterday gained ahead of today’s decisive Presidential election and consolidated its year to date positive return. Durin ..

US goes big with first interest rate cut in four years

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:52

BBC: The US central bank has lowered interest rates for the first time in more than four years with a bigger than usual cut. The Federal Reserve redu ..

Official recognition of SL’s freedom from bankruptcy will be granted soon: President

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:51

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday emphasised that discussions with private bondholders have successfully concluded, marking a significant step ..

SJB hits President with voter persuasion allegations

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:30

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, alleging that the President’s Media ..

TISL challenges Companies (Amendment) Bill

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:26

The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Bill issued on 6 August 2024 to amend the ..

DFCC’s first green bond draws 72 applications worth Rs. 3.1 b

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:22

DFCC Bank’s green bond issue, the first in Sri Lanka, had drawn 72 applications worth Rs. 3.16 billion. The issue was to raise Rs. 2.5 billion via ..

Ranil issues final plea for support from people

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:34

In a final appeal ahead of the 21 September election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a special statement on his social media platforms and tele ..

Hope of generations will come true on 21 September – AKD

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:30

Thousands of supporters gathered at the Ananda Samarakoon Outdoor Theatre in Nugegoda yesterday as National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential candid ..

Manufacturing and services sectors expansion slows in August

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:24

The expansion of the manufacturing and services sectors slowed in August in comparison to July as per the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). The Centra ..

Presidential Poll Special

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:20

IHP reveals election-eve MRP Presidential votingintent estimates - P2 Who should be our leader? P10 Voting with no confidence - P12 ..

Subdued economic sentiment – survey

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 04:10

Business magazine LMD reports in its latest edition that “optimism among corporates appears to be subdued as businesses continue to be marred by an ..

Presidential candidates to hold final rallies today

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 04:04

As Sri Lanka’s Presidential candidates make their final push before the mandatory silence period begins ahead of the 21 September election, major ra ..

Sri Lankan capital markets firm repositions itself for global audience

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 03:58

ACS Capital, formerly known as Nation Lanka Equities, has begun a mission to target the global audience for securities listed on the Colombo Stock Exc ..

Shamindra returns to DFCC Bank as Deputy CEO

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 02:34

DFCC Bank has announced the appointment of Shamindra Marcelline as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer with effect from 15 September 2024. ..

National Single Window: Game-changer for Sri Lanka’s trading community

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 02:04

The National Single Window (NSW) is an integrated digital platform designed to streamline international trade by allowing parties involved in trade an ..

External debt deal milestone a game changer for economic recovery

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:53

Sri Lanka’s announcement of reaching agreements in principle to restructure approximately $ 17.5 billion of external commercial debt is a pivotal ..

FR before SC challenging Govt.’s external debt restructuring deal

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:52

A fundamental rights petition was submitted to the Supreme Court yesterday, challenging the Government’s decision to restructure Sri Lanka’s inter ..

Whoever comes into power:

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:00

Should put a supreme value on their time – because how they invest their time and energy (to plan and execute) will impact the much-needed socio-eco ..

CIABOC takes up complaint on alleged Rs. 36 b fraud at CEYPETCO

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:28

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has initiated an investigation following a complaint by Presidential candi ..

Suresh Perera wins ITR’s ASPAC Tax Practice Leader award 2024

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:24

The International Tax Review (ITR) following six months of in-depth research and analysis announced the winners on Wednesday at the ITR EMA and ASPAC ..

Election Commission urges citizens to uphold electoral integrity ahead of Presidential polls

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:20

By Charumini de Silva Election Commission (EC) Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake yesterday highlighted the importance of maintaining electoral integrity i ..

Sajith pledges to be SL’s first “volunteer President”

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:32

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa yesterday made a bold promise to become Sri Lanka’s first “volunteer Pres ..

Arsikland President Chaminda Pusswedilla has his final say

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:26

Arsikland President Chaminda Pusswedilla’s exclusive series in the Daily FT comes to an end today with the publication of the 6th article and the fi ..

Ranil says SL to exit bankruptcy today

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:22

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday announced that a crucial discussion between the Government and International Sovereign Bondholders will take ..

Economic stakes of the 2024 Presidential election

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:02

As Sri Lanka gears up for elections, policymakers must avoid rash economic promises that risk a decade of lost growth and an era of relative decline. ..

President opens Western Automobile Assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 04:06

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday inaugurated the $ 27 million Western Automobile Assembly Ltd., (WAA) vehicle assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya. ..

NPP thrives on misinformation aided by lost bidders of business contracts: Analysts

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 04:01

Popular Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) is being accused of thriving on dishing misinformation jud ..

Contempt of Court against Hirunika fixed for inquiry

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 03:51

The Court of Appeal, on 11 September 2024, ordered former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra, to appear in person at inquiry into a Contempt o ..

Lanka Rating Agency appoints Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa as CEO/MD

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 02:16

The Lanka Rating Agency Ltd. (LRA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director effe ..

China confident bilateral relations with Sri Lanka will have brighter future

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 01:43

It is a pleasure to see all of you here, especially since many of you are new faces. I know you hold significant influence on the internet and in the ..

Colombo stock market gains ahead of Presidential poll

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:53

The Colombo stock market yesterday gained ahead of today’s decisive Presidential election and consolidated its year to date positive return. Durin ..

External debt deal milestone a game changer for economic recovery

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:53

Sri Lanka’s announcement of reaching agreements in principle to restructure approximately $ 17.5 billion of external commercial debt is a pivotal ..

US goes big with first interest rate cut in four years

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:52

BBC: The US central bank has lowered interest rates for the first time in more than four years with a bigger than usual cut. The Federal Reserve redu ..

FR before SC challenging Govt.’s external debt restructuring deal

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:52

A fundamental rights petition was submitted to the Supreme Court yesterday, challenging the Government’s decision to restructure Sri Lanka’s inter ..

Official recognition of SL’s freedom from bankruptcy will be granted soon: President

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:51

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday emphasised that discussions with private bondholders have successfully concluded, marking a significant step ..

Whoever comes into power:

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:00

Should put a supreme value on their time – because how they invest their time and energy (to plan and execute) will impact the much-needed socio-eco ..

SJB hits President with voter persuasion allegations

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:30

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, alleging that the President’s Media ..

CIABOC takes up complaint on alleged Rs. 36 b fraud at CEYPETCO

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:28

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has initiated an investigation following a complaint by Presidential candi ..

TISL challenges Companies (Amendment) Bill

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:26

The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the Bill issued on 6 August 2024 to amend the ..

Suresh Perera wins ITR’s ASPAC Tax Practice Leader award 2024

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:24

The International Tax Review (ITR) following six months of in-depth research and analysis announced the winners on Wednesday at the ITR EMA and ASPAC ..

DFCC’s first green bond draws 72 applications worth Rs. 3.1 b

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:22

DFCC Bank’s green bond issue, the first in Sri Lanka, had drawn 72 applications worth Rs. 3.16 billion. The issue was to raise Rs. 2.5 billion via ..

Election Commission urges citizens to uphold electoral integrity ahead of Presidential polls

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:20

By Charumini de Silva Election Commission (EC) Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake yesterday highlighted the importance of maintaining electoral integrity i ..

Ranil issues final plea for support from people

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:34

In a final appeal ahead of the 21 September election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a special statement on his social media platforms and tele ..

Sajith pledges to be SL’s first “volunteer President”

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:32

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa yesterday made a bold promise to become Sri Lanka’s first “volunteer Pres ..

FT FUNTOON

Cartoon 19.09.2024

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:00

Cartoon 13.09.2024

Friday, 13 September 2024 00:00

Cartoon 11.09.2024

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 00:00

Cartoon 09.09.2024

Monday, 9 September 2024 00:51

Cartoon 07.09.2024

Saturday, 7 September 2024 01:34

Funtoon

Cartoon 19.09.2024

Cartoon 13.09.2024

Cartoon 11.09.2024

Cartoon 09.09.2024

Cartoon 07.09.2024

FT TV

Ranil reveals why he will win Presidential poll

Friday, 20 September 2024 12:24

Key insights in exclusive interview with ’’Daily FT-SC Securities Market Pulse’’ platform ..

President Inaugurates Western Automobile vehicle assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya

Thursday, 19 September 2024 21:17

Market Overreaction: Is it time to buy?

Thursday, 19 September 2024 20:36

Sri Lanka secures $17.5 billion debt restructuring agreement with key creditors

Thursday, 19 September 2024 20:30

Sri Lanka still faces economic challenges, IMF warns

Monday, 16 September 2024 15:59

Landmark agreement to establish Sri Lanka’s first cyclotron facility for affordable cancer diagnostics

Monday, 16 September 2024 14:15

FT Click

Aberdeen Score & Roar 2024 – A Celebration of Sportsmanship, Unity, and Sustainability

Monday, 9 September 2024 01:04

Elevating customer experiences as Sampath Bank successfully hosts July Monthly Medal event at RCGC

Thursday, 1 August 2024 00:00

FT Click Digital

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

MillenniumIT ESP supports cyber-secure financial ecosystem by helping NBFCs achieve tech risk compliance

Friday, 13 September 2024 00:02

People’s Bank clarifies IT system upgrade

Friday, 13 September 2024 00:00

Trailblazing pioneer in digital and cybersecurity education wins ISACA Sri Lanka award

Tuesday, 10 September 2024 01:37

FT Lite

Courtyard by Marriott Colombo’s coffee event raises over Rs. 250,000 for hearing charity

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:03

What do coffee and charity have in common? At the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, quite a lot, it seems. Recently this bustling hotel, in collaboration ..

Mount Lavinia Hotel unveils fully organic vegan lunch buffet

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:01

Occidental Paradise partners Colombo University for World Photography Day

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

The path ahead after the poll

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:10

A radical point has been made often enough: It is an election like no other in our nation’s history. On one hand, the first election since the flar ..

Austerity measures on trial in Sri Lanka’s first election since economic collapse

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:02

Thoughts for the incoming President

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:01

FT View - Editorial

Vote wisely, accept the verdict graciously

Saturday, 21 September 2024 00:00

More than 17 million Sri Lankans go to the polls today to elect the ninth Executive President of the country. 46 years after the introduction of the E ..

Voting wisely is the need of the hour

Friday, 20 September 2024 00:00

Be idealistic but understand the ground realities

Thursday, 19 September 2024 00:00

Whom does the stock market prefer?

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 01:32

A wish: Let this be the last Presidential election

Tuesday, 17 September 2024 00:04

Will Namal bloom or fade?

Saturday, 14 September 2024 00:41

Special Report

Upbeat President Ranil Wickremesinghe shares vision for transformative Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 September 2024 02:56

As Sri Lanka prepares for a decisive phase next week, President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is contesting as an independent candidate for the 2024 Presid ..

First-ever Ceylon Chamber debate puts spotlight on economic vision of key Presidential candidates

Monday, 2 September 2024 00:40

Comprehensive strategies for addressing modern slavery and protecting migrant workers

Thursday, 4 July 2024 00:28

Business News

Japan’s Mirai Consulting Group explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

5D Concept unveils website

SIUK Lanka obtains enjoining orders restraining illegally-obtained data use by ex-employee

Ceylon Energy and HJT China celebrate completion of Maho and Ampara 33kV power distribution lines under SESRIP

Markspen Holdings opens “Smart Hub” in Kurunegala

The SLASSCOM Mega Mind Quiz Show 2024: An evening of intellectual challenge and networking

Canton Fair organisers visit EDB to scale up trade relationship between China and Sri Lanka

BOI discusses strategic investments in key sectors to drive economic recovery

EDB and KPMG Sri Lanka collaborate to create awareness on new EU regulations for ESG

Embassy in Stockholm promotes greater SL, Sweden business ties

SimCentric Technologies enhances Information Security Standards with ISO 27001:2022 certification

Miami Ad School Sri Lanka celebrates Class of 2023

Commemorative stamp honours “Father of Modern Ayurveda” Dr. Victor Hettigoda

Sri Lanka pavilion shines at 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair

Sri Lanka-UAE business JV to strengthen industry ties on graphene processing partnership in Sri Lanka

Delegation from Port City visits Doha to woo investments

Eran says SJB will start renegotiation with IMF immediately after Sajith becomes President

$ 100 m from ADB to boost sustainability, climate resilience of Sri Lanka’s water sector

LTL Holdings puts off IPO opening

Court of Appeal enters judgment by granting Constitutional injunction against Health Minister as final relief in arbitration dispute

Brandix, Teejay and Fortude partner with InterBalance

WCIC unveils Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2024

FT NEWS

How to vote

Over 100 international observers here for Presidential poll

Basil leaves for US

AG says no decision to arrest Shani Abeysekera and Ravi Seneviratne

SLPP suspends party membership of three MPs

EU Election Observation Mission to Sri Lanka deploys short-term observers to all districts

NMSJ calls for responsible political leadership respecting choice of people

National Security Council reviews measures ahead of Presidential poll

Rajitha claims Sajith-Namal have made an alliance to be President and Opposition leader

IHP reveals election-eve MRP Presidential voting intent estimates

New Ambassador to Vietnam Poshitha Perera presents credentials

President Ranil Wickremesinghe last night participated in a special “Adishtana Pooja”

Presidential candidates urged to safeguard children with clear political mandate and timeline

Greenpeace South Asia calls on Presidential candidates to commit to Global Ocean Treaty

SJB reaffirms commitment to Easter Attack justice after doubts raised

LTTE founding member Ragavan warns against common Tamil candidate’s rhetoric

TNA’s Sasikala Raviraj and Senathirajah discuss northern development with President

Janaka Ratnayake criticises political rallies as ‘business ventures’

FT TV

Ranil reveals why he will win Presidential poll