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H.M.R. Ellepola: A true unsung hero of the Central Bank

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:17

Can Sri Lanka become South Asia’s next FinTech innovation hub?

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:08

Sri Lanka’s Personal Income Tax squeeze

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:55

Online casinos: Sri Lanka’s offline tax net is missing the online jackpot

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:42

Nalin as a novel navigator: Reflections in retrospect

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:35

Killi keeps growing after all these years

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:33

Asgerally “Asgi” T. Fazleabas - An outstanding Sri Lankan

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:29

Super El Niño 2026-2027: Will Sri Lanka face drought or floods?

Saturday, 25 July 2026 01:04

Killi Rajamahendran: Custodian of trust

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:43

Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:22

India calling

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:20

Minority caucus, PC elections, SJB and the new Constitution noose

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:40

The Commonwealth’s greatest prize lies beyond the Games

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:30

Bradby 2nd leg: Trinity eye remarkable triple

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:18

Who really pays for digital banking?

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:00

Finance Commission of Sri Lanka: Time to rise to the challenge

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:00

Sri Lankan brands don’t have a sponsorship problem: They have an imagination problem

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 05:21

The SMEs left behind by Sri Lanka’s economic model

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 05:13

SC ruling on Seagull Property Developers: A landmark judgment that reaffirms rule of law

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 05:01

Bringing Sri Lanka’s diaspora home: A policy brief

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 04:39

SL has most attractive petroleum sector opportunity: Lanka IOC

Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has expressed its firm belief that Sri Lanka possesses one of the most attractive opportunities in the world for the development ..

Sri Lanka records fourth-biggest improvement in IIF investor assessment

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:09

Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the fastest-improving emerging market sovereigns for investor relations and debt transparency, with the Institute of I ..

Yet to receive GI application for Ceylon Tea: NIPO

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:01

In a shocking revelation, the National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) last week announced that Sri Lanka has yet to receive an application to reg ..

Biggest challenge is convincing companies to invest in cybersecurity: SLT

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:55

Sri Lankan companies and Government institutions continue to underinvest in cybersecurity because boards struggle to justify spending against risks th ..

Customs to auction over 1,000 uncleared vehicles at Hambantota Port

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:53

Sri Lanka Customs will move to dispose of more than 1,000 imported vehicles that remain uncleared at Hambantota Port, with authorities set to auction ..

Burying the hatchet?

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:09

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa (left) greets former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at a meeting convened by Premadasa on Thursday with former Prim ..

Pasikudah hotels accused of dodging local authority taxes

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:06

The Government was yesterday urged to investigate allegations that hotels operating in the Pasikudah tourism zone have failed to pay mandatory local a ..

Media bodies concerned over proposed CIMP Bill

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:04

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) and a coalition of media organisations have objected to the proposed Chartered Institute of Media Professionals o ..

CERT launches cyber threat lab to secure Govt. institutions

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:01

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has established a Malware Analysis & Threat Hunting (MATH) Lab to strengthen proactive cybers ..

FIU warned of phantom imports since 2021

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:26

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) repeatedly warned successive Governments from 2021 that advance import paym ..

Dr. Binod Chaudhary urges Sri Lankan boards to pair governance with global ambition

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:24

By Charumini de Silva Nepal’s billionaire industrialist Dr. Binod Chaudhary on Wednesday said boards that focus solely on compliance and risk manag ..

LOLC Finance to repurchase 2.3 b shares in Rs. 16.1 b buyback

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:22

LOLC Finance PLC yesterday said it plans to repurchase up to 2.3 billion ordinary voting shares for a maximum consideration of Rs. 16.09 billion under ..

‘Data protection tone in firms must be set from the top’

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:20

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne yesterday stressed that the tone for data protection within organisations must be set from the ..

Commercial Bank emerges Sri Lanka’s most awarded bank at 2026 ABF Awards

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:10

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has bagged six awards – the highest number won by a Sri Lankan bank – at the 2026 Asian Banking and Finance (ABF) Aw ..

Lankan-born Aussie comedian Sashi Perera on show today and tomorrow in Colombo

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:06

Sashi Perera, one of Australia’s fastest-rising comedy voices, recognised for her sharp observations on culture, identity, family and belonging, wil ..

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka retains position among world’s Top 100 most effective agencies

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:02

MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka has been recognised as Sri Lanka’s highest-ranked agency office on the Effie Index 2025, marking the third consecutive ye ..

CoPF report falls short on $ 2.5 m debt payment fraud: UNP

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:07

Accountants embracing AI will outperform

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:58

Management accountants must evolve from financial reporters into strategic advisers capable of navigating geopolitical uncertainty, artificial intelli ..

Rogue OpenAI model hacker gives industry wake-up call

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:54

The Co-Founder of Hugging Face, a technology startup that was hacked after some of OpenAI’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models went r ..

10% US Tariff: Private sector praises Govt. for decisive, prompt action

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:10

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday said it welcomed the positive development in the reduction of the labour-related tariff imposed on Sri Lankan ..

India’s assistance to SL exceeds $ 7.5 b: Jha

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:07

India’s assistance to Sri Lanka has exceeded $ 7.5 billion, including more than $ 850 million in grants, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha said y ..

Indian tourists power July recovery as arrivals top 1.28 m YTD

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:05

Indian tourists have helped Sri Lanka’s tourism industry regain momentum in July, narrowing the year-on-year (YoY) decline in arrivals and pushing c ..

CSE down 1.08% during week

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:02

The Colombo stock market failed to sustain a two-session gain to end the week in red. ..

Oil up 10% in week

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:00

Oil prices dropped by around 3% on Friday, but remained on track for a weekly jump of over 10% as the US-Iran war continued to escalate. ..

Harsha warns new rules burdening legitimate businesses

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:25

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday cautioned that the Government’s latest import control regulations risk imposing additional compliance co ..

Boards must become faster, more agile and globally focused: Leicester Vice-Chancellor

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:23

University of Leicester President and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nishan Canagarajah on Wednesday said boards must evolve beyond their traditional oversight ..

EPF exits Canwill investment, recovers Rs. 5 b capital

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:21

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has exited its investment in unlisted Canwill Holdings Ltd., recovering its Rs. 5 billion capital after transfer ..

SEC, CSE and CA Sri Lanka sign MOU to advance XBRL-based digital reporting for listed firms

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:12

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA S ..

CTTA’s 132nd AGM charts new course for Ceylon Tea through quality, value and resilience

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:08

The Colombo Tea Traders’ Association (CTTA), the apex private sector body representing Sri Lanka’s tea trade, reaffirmed its commitment to strengt ..

Hayleys Agriculture Holdings charts strategic course for market leadership

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:04

Over the past five decades, Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd., has transformed from an agrochemical manufacturer into one of Sri Lanka’s most divers ..

CBSL holds policy rate at 8.75%

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:28

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced an unchanged stance on policy rates at 8.75% following the Monetary Board Review on Tuesday, ..

Sri Lanka records fourth-biggest improvement in IIF investor assessment

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:09

Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the fastest-improving emerging market sovereigns for investor relations and debt transparency, with the Institute of I ..

CoPF report falls short on $ 2.5 m debt payment fraud: UNP

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:07

Yet to receive GI application for Ceylon Tea: NIPO

Monday, 27 July 2026 07:01

In a shocking revelation, the National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) last week announced that Sri Lanka has yet to receive an application to reg ..

Accountants embracing AI will outperform

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:58

Management accountants must evolve from financial reporters into strategic advisers capable of navigating geopolitical uncertainty, artificial intelli ..

Biggest challenge is convincing companies to invest in cybersecurity: SLT

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:55

Sri Lankan companies and Government institutions continue to underinvest in cybersecurity because boards struggle to justify spending against risks th ..

Rogue OpenAI model hacker gives industry wake-up call

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:54

The Co-Founder of Hugging Face, a technology startup that was hacked after some of OpenAI’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models went r ..

Customs to auction over 1,000 uncleared vehicles at Hambantota Port

Monday, 27 July 2026 06:53

Sri Lanka Customs will move to dispose of more than 1,000 imported vehicles that remain uncleared at Hambantota Port, with authorities set to auction ..

10% US Tariff: Private sector praises Govt. for decisive, prompt action

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:10

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday said it welcomed the positive development in the reduction of the labour-related tariff imposed on Sri Lankan ..

Burying the hatchet?

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:09

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa (left) greets former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at a meeting convened by Premadasa on Thursday with former Prim ..

India’s assistance to SL exceeds $ 7.5 b: Jha

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:07

India’s assistance to Sri Lanka has exceeded $ 7.5 billion, including more than $ 850 million in grants, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha said y ..

Pasikudah hotels accused of dodging local authority taxes

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:06

The Government was yesterday urged to investigate allegations that hotels operating in the Pasikudah tourism zone have failed to pay mandatory local a ..

Indian tourists power July recovery as arrivals top 1.28 m YTD

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:05

Indian tourists have helped Sri Lanka’s tourism industry regain momentum in July, narrowing the year-on-year (YoY) decline in arrivals and pushing c ..

Media bodies concerned over proposed CIMP Bill

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:04

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) and a coalition of media organisations have objected to the proposed Chartered Institute of Media Professionals o ..

CSE down 1.08% during week

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:02

The Colombo stock market failed to sustain a two-session gain to end the week in red. ..

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Minister seeks faster customs clearance for food imports

Monday, 27 July 2026 12:40

Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has instructed officials to streamline customs clearance pro ..

Shashi Tharoor joins launch of Colombo Literary Festival 2026

Sunday, 26 July 2026 14:14

Jinesh Rajapaksha assumes duties as Merchant Shipping Director General

Sunday, 26 July 2026 13:37

Govt. launches digital death certificate system

Sunday, 26 July 2026 12:29

Sri Lanka’s exports top US$ 9bn in first half of 2026

Saturday, 25 July 2026 16:57

President directs land allocation plan for returning migrant workers

Saturday, 25 July 2026 16:15

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Installation of Mahen Kariyawasan as President of Rotary Club of Colombo Port City

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:40

HNB Sarusara: Journey towards building 30,000 agripreneurs

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

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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

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Development partners launch working group to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:27

Acendae strengthens European market position through expansion of Sri Lankan AI-enabled engineering base

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 06:24

LankaPay joins 2nd Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2026 as Silver Partner

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:13

FT Lite

Soul Sounds captivates audiences with spectacular journey through “The Pop Era”

Saturday, 25 July 2026 01:50

The iconic Lionel Wendt Theatre on 12 July, came alive as Soul Sounds presented The Pop Era, a spectacular celebration of the timeless songs, voices, ..

Alston on spotlight at Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026

Saturday, 25 July 2026 01:44

Yazu at the Beach brings its signature Pan-Asian experience to Canapé Bistro at Sesaya today

Saturday, 25 July 2026 01:42

Opinion and Issues

H.M.R. Ellepola: A true unsung hero of the Central Bank

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:17

My relationship with H.M.R. Ellepola, former Executive Director, dates back to the late 1970s, when I was an economist in the Economic Research Depart ..

Can Sri Lanka become South Asia’s next FinTech innovation hub?

Monday, 27 July 2026 05:08

Sri Lanka’s Personal Income Tax squeeze

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:55

FT View - Editorial

Football vs. Religion

Monday, 27 July 2026 04:42

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith recently lamented what he sees as a worrying decline in religious devotion, saying that ’’people no longer come to church ..

Fire safety needs to be taken seriously

Saturday, 25 July 2026 00:40

Falling births and economic costs

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:00

Memories of midnight and moving on forward aright

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:29

Foreign travel by law enforcement officials becoming a trend

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:12

Foreign travel by law enforcement officials becoming a trend

Thursday, 23 July 2026 00:00

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

Women Empowered Global launches ‘Leadership Lab’ as 24-week immersive experience designed for women leaders seeking transformational growth

Friday, 24 July 2026 00:01

Business News

KDK Sri Lanka strengthens regional ties through Malaysia technology visit

Singer Sri Lanka joins Dialog Pay ecosystem

National Business Excellence Awards 2026 tomorrow

Hayleys Plantations advances Payment for Ecosystem Services across Sri Lanka’s estates

Pelwatte breaks ground on state-of-the-art liquid milk facility in Kurunegala

Ceylon Tobacco appoints Adrian Lee Peng Yong as Finance Director

Sri Lanka Brand Conclave 2026 tomorrow

Stredge launches Reach High

International legal scholars to convene in Colombo this week

Arcasia, ATX launch voluntary offer for Industrial Asphalts at 40 cents a share

Management Accounting holds key to navigating global uncertainty

Keells joins Dialog Pay merchant ecosystem

Ceylinco Life takes ‘Family Savari’ winners on memorable Malaysian adventure

President proposes allocating underutilised State land to returning migrant workers

AES expands digital reach through strategic partnership with Kapruka

Samsung Sri Lanka to open pre-orders soon for Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8

Japan’s NGK secures success in brand protection case in SL

Beruwala Resorts plans Rs. 398 m Rights issue to fund refurbishment

Ceylon Investment proposes Rs. 366 m share buyback

Overseas Realty posts Rs. 4.8 b PBT in 1H

Ceylon Chamber to host networking session with Indian business delegation

Sustainable to the core: Banking for a More Resilient Sri Lanka

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H.M.R. Ellepola: A true unsung hero of the Central Bank

Can Sri Lanka become South Asia’s next FinTech innovation hub?

Sri Lanka’s Personal Income Tax squeeze

Online casinos: Sri Lanka’s offline tax net is missing the online jackpot

Nalin as a novel navigator: Reflections in retrospect

Killi keeps growing after all these years

Asgerally “Asgi” T. Fazleabas - An outstanding Sri Lankan

Super El Niño 2026-2027: Will Sri Lanka face drought or floods?

Killi Rajamahendran: Custodian of trust

Budget 2027: From stabilisation to transformation

India calling

Minority caucus, PC elections, SJB and the new Constitution noose

The Commonwealth’s greatest prize lies beyond the Games

Bradby 2nd leg: Trinity eye remarkable triple

Who really pays for digital banking?

Finance Commission of Sri Lanka: Time to rise to the challenge

Sri Lankan brands don’t have a sponsorship problem: They have an imagination problem

The SMEs left behind by Sri Lanka’s economic model

SC ruling on Seagull Property Developers: A landmark judgment that reaffirms rule of law

Bringing Sri Lanka’s diaspora home: A policy brief

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Killi Rajamahendran: Custodian of trust

LRI unlocks Rs. 2.26 b through strategic transfer of Unity Plaza investment to Lee Hedges PLC

Killi keeps growing after all these years

Hayleys Agriculture opens Sri Lanka’s first frozen concentrated coconut water manufacturing facility

Overseas Realty posts Rs. 4.8 b PBT in 1H

Sri Lanka records fourth-biggest improvement in IIF investor assessment