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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

Skyscrapers on a quagmire

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:20

Digital VAT in Sri Lanka: Why platform liability and reverse charge are essential to avoid costing households and Treasury

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 01:46

Mango Tree test of Arahat Mahinda

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 01:38

Building through challenges: Why construction matters to Sri Lanka’s economic future

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 00:00

Mercy, robes and the rule of law in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 00:00

Is tourism gentrification a useful lens to understand impacts of tourism on cities?

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 00:00

Vas Kavi menace in world of screenagers and sodcasters

Monday, 26 October 2026 04:42

Cleaner, but not yet cheaper to invest in: Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption gains and investment question

Monday, 26 October 2026 04:37

Reflections from IMF and World Bank Annuals in Bangkok

Monday, 26 October 2026 03:03

SEC Chief: Growth targets need capital, not announcements

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Senior Prof. Hareendra Dissabandara has called on the Government to make capital market development ..

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 ..

APG opens Sri Lanka’s third AML/CFT evaluation

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:30

The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) yesterday held the inaugural meeting of Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Launderin ..

Cabinet approves amendment regulations on licensing of tea brokers

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:24

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved submitting to Parliament amendment regulations relating to the grant of licenses to tea brokers. The amendments ..

Cabinet approves $ 100 m ADB loan to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:22

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a $ 100 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery ..

Apparel exports grow in Sept., YTD picture remains cautious: JAAF

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports returned to growth in September 2026, an encouraging sign for the sector. Although the nine-month total is still behind ..

The CIO Confluence 2026 brings together banking and tech leaders to shape intelligent banking era

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:00

Over 500 banking, technology and business leaders gathered at The CIO Confluence 2026 to explore how artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and intell ..

BOC to raise up to Rs. 30 b in Sri Lanka’s largest-ever listed debt issue

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:07

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned commercial bank, is set to create another milestone in the country’s capital market with the ..

India says port expansions no zero-sum game for Colombo

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:04

India’s drive to build its own transhipment hubs is not playing out at Colombo’s expense, a leading Indian maritime strategist said, pointing to g ..

Japan pledges over Rs. 600 m for Kelani River water quality project

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:02

Japan has pledged over Rs. 600 million for a five-year project to monitor and improve water quality in the Kelani River basin, with the first consignm ..

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 ..

Cabinet nod for long-term lease of 15 plantation properties to selected investors

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:25

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved leasing 15 plots of land and property owned by the Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation (SLSCP), the Janatha ..

AG indicts Namal Rajapaksa on 24 charges over Airbus deal

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:23

The Attorney General has filed an indictment comprising 24 charges against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa before the Colombo Permanent High Court Tri ..

Lula seeks deeper Sri Lanka trade ties as $ 1 b target looms

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:21

Newly elected for a fourth term, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed hope of deepening bilateral trade and technical cooperat ..

Sri Lanka aims to be South Asia’s Fintech Hub

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:03

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne believes fintech will play a key role in moving Sri Lanka from a cash-heavy to a cash-light eco ..

Binod Chaudhary signals plans to further expand investments in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:09

Nepalese business leader and investor Binod Chaudhary is looking to further expand his investment footprint in Sri Lanka, building on his group’s ex ..

Mark Surgenor wins historic BCC International President’s Award 2026

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:06

In a groundbreaking achievement on the global business stage, Mark Surgenor, President of the Council for Business with Britain (CBB) in Sri Lanka (20 ..

PDMO rejects all Domestic Dollar Bond bids; market says bid rates too high

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:03

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has rejected all bids received at its Domestic Dollar Bond auction held on 23 October, with market sources in ..

Laugfs Gas weighs stake sale in Hambantota LPG terminal

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 02:02

Laugfs Gas PLC yesterday said it was in preliminary, informal discussions with interested parties on strategic options for its wholly owned subsidiary ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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% ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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. ..

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 ..

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 ..

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 ..

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Thursday, 29 October 2026 22:30

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Thursday, 29 October 2026 07:01

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US hosts regional workshop on future of maritime trade in Colombo

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Cabinet approves $100 million ADB loan for economic recovery

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Uber Eats expands to Badulla, Bandarawela and Ella

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Regenerating Colombo: Is adequate housing really for all?

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:25

What does regeneration mean? On 31 October, World Cities Day 2026 will focus on “Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All.” For Colombo, t ..

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

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Growing threats to freedom of expression

Friday, 30 October 2026 00:00

There are news reports that a complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department alleging that Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader and for ..

Speaker under scrutiny

Thursday, 29 October 2026 04:20

Placating demons still

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 00:00

A vision for SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 01:35

Is saffron robe above the law?

Monday, 26 October 2026 04:35

Policing the Police

Saturday, 24 October 2026 00:00

Special Report

Digital economy goals stand despite AI threat to IT services: Dr. Wijayasuriya

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:37

The Government will hold to its target of a $ 15 billion digital economy by 2030 despite artificial intelligence (AI) eroding Sri Lanka’s IT service ..

BOI eyes larger Hambantota zone, new incentive scheme for investors

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:35

Govt. backs export drive with new plan, pledge of policy consistency: EDB

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:33

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CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards applications hit all-time high

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Overseas Realty posts Rs. 6.9 b PBT in 9M 2026

Sri Lanka, Türkiye sign MoU to boost agricultural cooperation

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

28th Presidential Export Awards on 8 December

Rasith Wickramasingha joins Convenience Foods’ Board

Flexiprint: A Top Ten triumph, a silver standard of excellence and a legacy that inspires

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

Sri Lanka invites Indian businesses to partner for next phase of economic growth

Cabinet backs regulations to widen eligibility for patent associates

Sri Lanka aims to be South Asia’s Fintech Hub

FASL outlines contributions since 2018; seeks clarity on AFA membership selection

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Standard Capital mandatory offer awaits SEC nod

Fairway Holdings appoints Ashean Karthelis as Group Managing Director

EDB business clinics target export readiness of North Western SMEs

PickMe’s growing network drives operating leverage and value for earners and shareholders

Ceylon Chamber leads mission to Indonesia to strengthen bilateral trade, investment

Sumathi Holdings celebrates 70 years of success

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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

Skyscrapers on a quagmire

Digital VAT in Sri Lanka: Why platform liability and reverse charge are essential to avoid costing households and Treasury

Mango Tree test of Arahat Mahinda

Building through challenges: Why construction matters to Sri Lanka’s economic future

Mercy, robes and the rule of law in Sri Lanka

Is tourism gentrification a useful lens to understand impacts of tourism on cities?

Vas Kavi menace in world of screenagers and sodcasters

Cleaner, but not yet cheaper to invest in: Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption gains and investment question

Reflections from IMF and World Bank Annuals in Bangkok

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

IDB Launches ‘i5 | FIVE Industry Excellence Journey & Awards 2026’

CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards applications hit all-time high

NCE reviews export sector barriers and new forex opportunities

Overseas Realty posts Rs. 6.9 b PBT in 9M 2026

Sri Lanka, Türkiye sign MoU to boost agricultural cooperation

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

28th Presidential Export Awards on 8 December

Rasith Wickramasingha joins Convenience Foods’ Board

Flexiprint: A Top Ten triumph, a silver standard of excellence and a legacy that inspires

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

Sri Lanka invites Indian businesses to partner for next phase of economic growth

Cabinet backs regulations to widen eligibility for patent associates

Sri Lanka aims to be South Asia’s Fintech Hub

FASL outlines contributions since 2018; seeks clarity on AFA membership selection

CanCham Sri Lanka leads business delegation to Canada to connect investors and unlock new markets

Standard Capital mandatory offer awaits SEC nod

Fairway Holdings appoints Ashean Karthelis as Group Managing Director

EDB business clinics target export readiness of North Western SMEs

PickMe’s growing network drives operating leverage and value for earners and shareholders

Ceylon Chamber leads mission to Indonesia to strengthen bilateral trade, investment

Sumathi Holdings celebrates 70 years of success

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