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Institutional reshuffles in Govt.: What do they reveal about Sri Lanka’s democratic politics?

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 08:00

The greatest governance risk: When Boards think they know it all

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:00

Resilience is the real flex

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:51

The flip side of achieving Primary Surplus

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:35

Beyond blame games: Exposing the rot in prisons and drug policies

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:17

Growing into the storm

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:06

Creating a cognitive gym: Taming the AI monster in our classrooms

Monday, 20 July 2026 03:51

Tintin to Tranquility Base: New race for the moon

Monday, 20 July 2026 03:28

Kunming’s eternal spring: A vision of shared future for the Global South

Monday, 20 July 2026 03:21

Sri Lanka has opportunity to lead the world’s next digital revolution

Monday, 20 July 2026 00:10

The Rare Earths trap: How debt and geopolitics are consuming Sri Lanka

Saturday, 18 July 2026 05:26

Historical legacy and the roots of strategic caution

Saturday, 18 July 2026 05:15

Unprecedented ascendency of US: World operates on Washington’s time

Saturday, 18 July 2026 05:05

China’s military modernisation in focus as PLA celebrates 99th anniversary

Saturday, 18 July 2026 04:59

Intermittence or contretemps: Once again on peasants’ agitation

Friday, 17 July 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s greatest strategic asset is its civilisational heritage

Friday, 17 July 2026 00:25

From ICU to Stock Exchange: Why an AI-tech bubble could decide Sri Lanka’s next crisis

Friday, 17 July 2026 00:24

The price of promotion: Why Sri Lanka’s reclassified wealth is a macroeconomic mirage

Friday, 17 July 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka’s real recovery begins at household, not the headline

Friday, 17 July 2026 00:22

Driving economic growth is not the Central Bank’s mandate: Whose mandate is it?

Friday, 17 July 2026 00:20

Mineral exporters urge GSMB reforms to unlock investment potential

The Chamber of Mineral Exporters (CME), representing exporters and explorers of quartz, graphite, mineral sands, and mica, said the recently unveiled ..

IFC and HSBC to invest $ 40 m in SAGT

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:35

World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) are investing up to $ 40 million ..

Ceylon Chamber flags policy, grid reforms to speed up renewable energy transition

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:32

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has called for policy consistency, streamlined approvals, and stronger investment frameworks to accelerate Sri Lanka’ ..

Women-led MSMEs secure Rs. 145 b banking loans in 2025/26

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:31

Women-owned and women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (WMSMEs) accounted for outstanding business loans of Rs. 559 billion as at end-Mar ..

CBSL slaps Rs. 14.6 m in AML non-compliance fines

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:27

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) imposed administrative penalties totalling Rs. 14.6 million ..

IRD explains fines, jail terms under new tax prosecution law

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:28

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has clarified how the prosecution provisions introduced under the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2026 w ..

Ambeon Capital plans Rs. 4 b equity raising via Rights and private placement

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:25

Ambeon Capital PLC has unveiled plans to raise up to Rs. 4 billion through a combination of a Rights Issue and a contingent private placement to stren ..

People’s Bank joins 2nd Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2026 as Exclusive Banking Partner

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:22

People’s Bank has been announced as the Exclusive Banking Partner for the 2nd Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2026, reinforcing its commitment to ..

HNB retains Euromoney’s Best Bank for Large Corporates title in Sri Lanka

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:18

HNB PLC has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Large Corporates at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, marking the second time the Bank has ..

Govt. steps up logistics push with ports, airports pipeline

Monday, 20 July 2026 04:22

The Government last week signalled a stronger focus on logistics infrastructure ahead of Budget 2027, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reviewin ..

MAS unveils official kits for Team Sri Lanka at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Monday, 20 July 2026 03:07

MAS Holdings recently handed over the official podium and performance kits for Team Sri Lanka ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will ..

Credit rebound enters rate reality check

Saturday, 18 July 2026 03:32

Sri Lanka’s credit recovery is facing its first major test as higher interest rates begin to filter through the economy, with KPMG warning that futu ..

FACETS 2027 to drive inclusive growth across gem and jewellery value chain

Saturday, 18 July 2026 03:25

The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) is gearing up to host the first international gem and jewellery exhibition of the year as FACETS S ..

Sri Lanka draws over 90,000 tourists in first half of July

Saturday, 18 July 2026 03:17

Sri Lanka has welcomed 9,122 tourists in the first15 days of July, a 3.04% decline from the 92,951 visitors recorded during the corresponding period i ..

Govt. targets B- sovereign rating by early 2027 ahead of global market return

Friday, 17 July 2026 00:50

The National People’s Power (NPP) Government is targeting its first sovereign credit rating upgrade since the debt crisis, with Treasury officials y ..

Vera Wickramasinghe appointed President of globally recognised logistics network FFN

Friday, 17 July 2026 00:25

Worldlink Shipping Colombo Managing Director Vera Wickramasinghe has been elected President of the Freight Forwarder Network (FFN) – Netherlands at ..

Organised cash crop theft hurting plantations

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:34

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday said that it has called on the Government to treat the systematic theft of high-value agricultura ..

Tourist arrivals in first 19 days slip 0.6% YoY as Middle East disruptions continue to weigh

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:32

AG to initiate District Court action to recover Rs. 6.2 b liquor tax arrears

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:31

The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that it will institute proceedings before the District Court to recover more ..

Sri Lanka-India treaty to curb activity driven purely by tax benefits

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:28

Sri Lanka and India have amended their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) to introduce the internationally recognised Principal Purpose Test ( ..

Think beyond borders, own IP from South Asia: WSO2 Founder

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:26

WSO2 Founder Sanjiva Weerawarana said Sri Lanka’s technology entrepreneurs must stop thinking small, build globally competitive companies from the r ..

LB Finance maintains growth momentum with Rs. 7 b pre-tax profit in first quarter

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:24

LB Finance PLC commenced the 2026/27 financial year on a strong note, recording a 31% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs. 3.54 billion for the q ..

Rs. 10 b Sampath Green Bond issue oversubscribed

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:21

Sampath Bank PLC said its Basel III-compliant Tier 2 Green Bond issue was oversubscribed after receiving applications exceeding Rs. 10 billion, prompt ..

CWIT sets new benchmark as Colombo’s first triple ISO-certified container terminal

Monday, 20 July 2026 04:39

Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) has reached another defining milestone in its journey to transform Sri Lanka’s maritime sector by becomin ..

AHRP marks silver jubilee, charts next 25 years of work

Monday, 20 July 2026 04:02

The Association of Human Resource Professionals (AHRP) Sri Lanka celebrated its Silver Jubilee with a landmark conference that looked beyond its first ..

Exporters urge risk-based enforcement of forced labour import rules

Saturday, 18 July 2026 03:38

The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has called on the Government to adopt a transparent, risk-based approach in enforcing new regulations ba ..

Govt. plans Rs. 382 b capital expenditure for education

Saturday, 18 July 2026 03:29

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday directed officials to give greater priority to vocational education in the 2027 Budg ..

CSE down 1.66% during week, turnover down to 65-week low

Saturday, 18 July 2026 03:19

The Colombo stock market failed to sustain an early trading rally and ended the week in red with turnover hitting a 65-week low. ..

Asian stocks end lower

Saturday, 18 July 2026 03:16

A major selloff in semiconductor and AI-related stocks dragged Asian markets lower on Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 plunging more than 5% to lead ..

India’s NASSCOM launches Disha Mentorship Program in Sri Lanka to strengthen tech SME growth

Friday, 17 July 2026 00:28

By Charumini De Silva India’s apex technology industry body, the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) yesterday launche ..

Nahil Wijesuriya donates Rs. 100 m for Nalanda Sports Arena

Friday, 17 July 2026 00:24

Business tycoon-turned-philanthropist Nahil Wijesuriya has donated Rs. 100 million towards the Nalanda Sports Arena, the second phase of the school’ ..

IFC and HSBC to invest $ 40 m in SAGT

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:35

World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) are investing up to $ 40 million ..

Organised cash crop theft hurting plantations

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:34

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday said that it has called on the Government to treat the systematic theft of high-value agricultura ..

Ceylon Chamber flags policy, grid reforms to speed up renewable energy transition

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:32

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has called for policy consistency, streamlined approvals, and stronger investment frameworks to accelerate Sri Lanka’ ..

Tourist arrivals in first 19 days slip 0.6% YoY as Middle East disruptions continue to weigh

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:32

Women-led MSMEs secure Rs. 145 b banking loans in 2025/26

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:31

Women-owned and women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (WMSMEs) accounted for outstanding business loans of Rs. 559 billion as at end-Mar ..

AG to initiate District Court action to recover Rs. 6.2 b liquor tax arrears

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:31

The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that it will institute proceedings before the District Court to recover more ..

CBSL slaps Rs. 14.6 m in AML non-compliance fines

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 05:27

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday said its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) imposed administrative penalties totalling Rs. 14.6 million ..

Sri Lanka-India treaty to curb activity driven purely by tax benefits

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:28

Sri Lanka and India have amended their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) to introduce the internationally recognised Principal Purpose Test ( ..

IRD explains fines, jail terms under new tax prosecution law

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:28

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has clarified how the prosecution provisions introduced under the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2026 w ..

Think beyond borders, own IP from South Asia: WSO2 Founder

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:26

WSO2 Founder Sanjiva Weerawarana said Sri Lanka’s technology entrepreneurs must stop thinking small, build globally competitive companies from the r ..

Ambeon Capital plans Rs. 4 b equity raising via Rights and private placement

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:25

Ambeon Capital PLC has unveiled plans to raise up to Rs. 4 billion through a combination of a Rights Issue and a contingent private placement to stren ..

LB Finance maintains growth momentum with Rs. 7 b pre-tax profit in first quarter

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:24

LB Finance PLC commenced the 2026/27 financial year on a strong note, recording a 31% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs. 3.54 billion for the q ..

People’s Bank joins 2nd Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2026 as Exclusive Banking Partner

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:22

People’s Bank has been announced as the Exclusive Banking Partner for the 2nd Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2026, reinforcing its commitment to ..

Rs. 10 b Sampath Green Bond issue oversubscribed

Monday, 20 July 2026 05:21

Sampath Bank PLC said its Basel III-compliant Tier 2 Green Bond issue was oversubscribed after receiving applications exceeding Rs. 10 billion, prompt ..

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Defence Cadet Girls assessment camp concludes at Rantambe

Monday, 20 July 2026 12:51

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Government to prioritise vocational education in 2027 Budget

Sunday, 19 July 2026 14:26

German grant approved for energy-efficient buildings

Friday, 17 July 2026 20:21

SLIMFA Media Conference 2026 strengthens Sri Lanka–India media ties

Friday, 17 July 2026 12:52

President reviews energy projects ahead of 2027 Budget

Thursday, 16 July 2026 11:37

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Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026 05:12

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Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:13

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Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:11

Sri Lanka has opportunity to lead the world’s next digital revolution

Monday, 20 July 2026 00:10

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George Keyt Foundation and British High Commission to present rare exhibition of 19th-century Ceylon art

Saturday, 18 July 2026 06:48

The George Keyt Foundation in partnership with the British High Commission in Colombo will present “19th Century Views of Ceylon,” a landmark exhi ..

Ye Couture: A visionary journey in fashion

Saturday, 18 July 2026 06:40

23rd Annual Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture next week

Saturday, 18 July 2026 06:32

Opinion and Issues

Institutional reshuffles in Govt.: What do they reveal about Sri Lanka’s democratic politics?

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 08:00

Sri Lanka has had the world’s largest and smallest cabinet in history. President Mahinda Rajapaksa headed a jumbo cabinet, holding the Guinness Worl ..

The greatest governance risk: When Boards think they know it all

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:00

Resilience is the real flex

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:51

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Teaching Black July

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 06:35

July 1983 remains one of the darkest moments in Sri Lanka’s contemporary history. The anti-Tamil pogrom of Black July was not the first episode of ..

The Opposition needs ideas, not just unity

Monday, 20 July 2026 03:21

SJB needs better strategy for future electoral success

Saturday, 18 July 2026 05:25

Recurring grievances of paddy farmers

Friday, 17 July 2026 00:00

Govt. should take cue from countries that have restricted social media for under 16s

Thursday, 16 July 2026 01:16

Return to upper-middle-income status and the way forward

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 00:00

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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

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Energy sector stakeholders identify priorities to accelerate Sri Lanka’s renewable energy transition

MAS’ Rajiv Dharmendra joins Serendib Land Board

Hafele strengthens retail presence in Sri Lanka with Damro

Sri Lankan exporters face new EU sustainability rules as compliance deadlines loom

Growth of Sri Lanka’s financial services industry through digital transformation

Igniting global talent: Port City Colombo’s role in Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Exporters Association of Sri Lanka elects new leadership at 29th Annual General Meeting

‘India Calling’ forum set to unlock bilateral trade and investment barriers

Embassy of France relocates to Mireka Tower

CAA makes SLS certification mandatory for sanitary towels from October

Egg prices to increase from today amid feed shortages

Trust, reputation and leadership to take centre stage at Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026

CA Sri Lanka, BASL partner to strengthen professional collaboration via strategic MoU

CMA Sri Lanka National Management Accounting Conference 2026 kicks off

BNI Sri Lanka National Conference on 24 July to bring together visionary biz leaders

Sri Lanka-USA Business Council to host breakfast forum on ‘The IP Trade Corridor’

Aendra joins Renuka City Hotel Board

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SL-Myanmar strengthen collaboration in gem and tourism industries

Federation of Malaysian Sri Lankan Organisations to enhance tourism, investment links

David Pieris Group to launch ‘Social Empowerment Drive’ in Batticaloa

Global banking, governance and regulatory to headline Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026

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Institutional reshuffles in Govt.: What do they reveal about Sri Lanka’s democratic politics?

The greatest governance risk: When Boards think they know it all

Resilience is the real flex

The flip side of achieving Primary Surplus

Beyond blame games: Exposing the rot in prisons and drug policies

Growing into the storm

Creating a cognitive gym: Taming the AI monster in our classrooms

Tintin to Tranquility Base: New race for the moon

Kunming’s eternal spring: A vision of shared future for the Global South

Sri Lanka has opportunity to lead the world’s next digital revolution

The Rare Earths trap: How debt and geopolitics are consuming Sri Lanka

Historical legacy and the roots of strategic caution

Unprecedented ascendency of US: World operates on Washington’s time

China’s military modernisation in focus as PLA celebrates 99th anniversary

Intermittence or contretemps: Once again on peasants’ agitation

Sri Lanka’s greatest strategic asset is its civilisational heritage

From ICU to Stock Exchange: Why an AI-tech bubble could decide Sri Lanka’s next crisis

The price of promotion: Why Sri Lanka’s reclassified wealth is a macroeconomic mirage

Sri Lanka’s real recovery begins at household, not the headline

Driving economic growth is not the Central Bank’s mandate: Whose mandate is it?

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MAS’ Rajiv Dharmendra joins Serendib Land Board

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Growth of Sri Lanka’s financial services industry through digital transformation

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Exporters Association of Sri Lanka elects new leadership at 29th Annual General Meeting

‘India Calling’ forum set to unlock bilateral trade and investment barriers

Embassy of France relocates to Mireka Tower

CAA makes SLS certification mandatory for sanitary towels from October

Egg prices to increase from today amid feed shortages

Trust, reputation and leadership to take centre stage at Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026

CA Sri Lanka, BASL partner to strengthen professional collaboration via strategic MoU

CMA Sri Lanka National Management Accounting Conference 2026 kicks off

BNI Sri Lanka National Conference on 24 July to bring together visionary biz leaders

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Aendra joins Renuka City Hotel Board

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