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War of the Alphas

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:40

The Republic is 54: Towards a third, “system-changing” Republican Constitution

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s Constitutional crossroads: Rethinking the Executive Presidency

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:26

Decolonising liberation: Seeing beyond the Vaddukoddai Resolution

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:25

Banks, frauds and stakeholders

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:24

Expressway tolls to congestion pricing

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:23

Republic Day and the ‘regime’ for which we are still yearning

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:22

Internal control only as strong as its weakest link: Time to introspect

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:21

Correspondent banking and AML failures: North American and European case studies

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:20

The federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history

Thursday, 21 May 2026 04:44

From insularity to integration: Sri Lanka’s regional future

Thursday, 21 May 2026 04:23

When welfare outruns growth: Lessons from Sri Lanka and Kerala

Thursday, 21 May 2026 04:17

Beyond the Exchange Rate: Import dependency hurts exporters

Thursday, 21 May 2026 04:01

Tea’s future depends on its farmers

Thursday, 21 May 2026 02:49

Governing better amidst crises

Thursday, 21 May 2026 02:02

Sri Lanka’s fraud prism: A structural and behavioural overview

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 05:16

New laws continue to erode Sri Lankans’ civil liberties

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 05:02

Beyond banks: The weak links in Sri Lanka’s financial system

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:48

Is the accounting fraternity falling apart?

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:47

Understanding anxiety and panic attacks

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 04:41

IMF signals confidence in Sri Lanka’s ability to manage external shocks

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou yesterday signalled confidence in Sri Lanka’s ability to manage the ..

Govt. reiterates commitment to reforms ahead of $ 700 m IMF tranche

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:31

Deputy Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said the Government expects to receive the next $ 700 million tranche under ..

Booking.com fame Jeff Hoffman says small nations can leapfrog by embracing technology

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:26

By Charumini de Silva An early architect behind the global growth of Booking.com, Jeff Hoffman last week called on smaller nations such as Sri Lanka ..

External shock, not domestic excess driving current macro pressures: CT Smith

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka’s recent macroeconomic pressures are being driven primarily by an external energy shock linked to the Middle East conflict rather than the ..

Sajith asks Govt. to use ‘demonstrated reforms credibility’ to negotiate another IMF program

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:22

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the National People’s Power (NPP) Government to use its ‘demonstrated reforms credibility’ to negot ..

No electricity tariff hike before Sept.: Govt.

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:20

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday told Parliament that the Government will not seek approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri L ..

Rupee movement reflects global pressures, not economic weakness: JAAF

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:20

In a reassuring move, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee must be viewed in the ..

CBSL Chief defends exchange rate policy, pushes back on debt stock criticism

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:17

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe recently defended Sri Lanka’s flexible exchange rate framework and rejected claim ..

Govt. to introduce inbound labour migration policy amid rising demand for foreign workers

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:16

The Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved plans to formulate the country’s first dedicated inbound labour migration policy, marking a sign ..

Dialog proposes Long-Term Incentive Plan covering up to 2% of issued shares

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:10

Dialog Axiata PLC yesterday announced plans to introduce a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for employees of the company and its subsidiaries, subject ..

President calls for unity and equal nationhood at War Heroes’ commemoration

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:10

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday used the 17th National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration to deliver a broad message of national unity, equa ..

People’s Bank expands MSME business volume to Rs. 20.8 b in 2025

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:06

Recognising the important role that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play in driving Sri Lanka’s economy, People’s Bank further strengt ..

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $ 10 b investment

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:02

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in a ca ..

Temporary fuel subsidy risks undermining fiscal buffers

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:19

HNB Stockbrokers has warned that Sri Lanka’s recently announced fuel subsidy, while manageable in the short term, risks eroding fiscal buffers and c ..

Sajith warns against creating fear psychosis and criminalising tax payment delays

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:17

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday criticised proposed amendments relating to tax enforcement, warning that penalising taxpayers unable to m ..

CBSL steps up financial sector consolidation drive amid rapid credit expansion

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:12

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has intensified efforts to consolidate the banking and non-bank financial sector, identifying three finance compa ..

CBSL meets dealers ahead of tighter regulations to ease currency pressure

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:27

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday met bankers and currency dealers as authorities weighed tighter foreign exchange regulations to contain ..

Govt. rules out vehicle import ban, rejects claims of surge in LCs

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:25

Deputy Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday ruled out any move to suspend vehicle imports and rejected claims of a sharp ..

UNP questions Govt.’s handling of rupee depreciation

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:23

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday raised concerns over the recent depreciation of the rupee, arguing that the Government had failed to maintai ..

Govt. to settle Rs. 15 b renewable energy dues by end-June

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:21

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday told Parliament that the Government expects to settle nearly Rs. 15 billion in outstanding dues owed to ..

Rupee continues to weaken

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:22

The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further yesterday against the US dollar, with commercial bank telegraphic transfer (TT) rates and spot market contracts ..

April tea export volumes, earnings fall amid Mideast shipping disruptions

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:19

Sri Lanka’s tea exports declined during the first four months of 2026, as disruptions to global shipping routes following the escalation of the US-I ..

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals top 950,000 despite slowing May momentum

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:17

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector surpassed the 950,000-visitor mark year-to-date (YTD) despite signs of moderating growth in May, as weaker global travel ..

Sri Lanka welcomes new era of festival tourism as SLTDA and SLTPB endorse ‘ONE LOVE’ Reggae Festival 2026

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:11

Sri Lanka is preparing to make history in the global tourism and events landscape as the internationally anticipated ‘ONE LOVE’ Reggae Festival 20 ..

Govt. says amended IRD law provides relief to MSMEs

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:12

Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe yesterday told Parliament that micro, small and medium enterprises (M ..

Govt. slaps $ 27 m penalty over substandard coal shipments so far

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:09

Deputy Energy Minister Arkam Ilyas yesterday announced that the Government has imposed penalties amounting to $ 27 million on the first 15 coal shipme ..

Rupee weakens as USD spot market trades above Rs. 328

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:05

The rupee weakened against the US dollar in the spot market yesterday, with the indicative exchange rate closing at Rs. 326.92 per dollar compared wit ..

Cabinet green lights extra 15,000 tons of urea fertiliser for Yala season

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 06:00

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved procuring 15,000 tons of urea fertiliser through Agrarian Service Committees under the Department of Agrar ..

Billionaire Binod says bond with SL stronger

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:19

Nepal’s only Forbes-listed billionaire and longstanding investor in Sri Lanka Dr. Binod Chaudhary last week expressed optimism about South Asia’s ..

Govt. allocates extra Rs. 2.5 b fertiliser support as Gulf tensions weigh on tea sector

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:13

The Government yesterday announced an additional Rs. 2.5 billion fertiliser subsidy package for tea smallholders and growers as rising geopolitical te ..

Mideast airports face $ 1 b loss amid conflict disruption

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 02:12

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in an estimated $ 900 million to $ 1 billion revenue loss for nine major Middle East airports ove ..

Govt. reiterates commitment to reforms ahead of $ 700 m IMF tranche

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:31

Deputy Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said the Government expects to receive the next $ 700 million tranche under ..

CBSL meets dealers ahead of tighter regulations to ease currency pressure

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:27

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday met bankers and currency dealers as authorities weighed tighter foreign exchange regulations to contain ..

Booking.com fame Jeff Hoffman says small nations can leapfrog by embracing technology

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:26

By Charumini de Silva An early architect behind the global growth of Booking.com, Jeff Hoffman last week called on smaller nations such as Sri Lanka ..

Govt. rules out vehicle import ban, rejects claims of surge in LCs

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:25

Deputy Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday ruled out any move to suspend vehicle imports and rejected claims of a sharp ..

External shock, not domestic excess driving current macro pressures: CT Smith

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka’s recent macroeconomic pressures are being driven primarily by an external energy shock linked to the Middle East conflict rather than the ..

UNP questions Govt.’s handling of rupee depreciation

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:23

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday raised concerns over the recent depreciation of the rupee, arguing that the Government had failed to maintai ..

Sajith asks Govt. to use ‘demonstrated reforms credibility’ to negotiate another IMF program

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:22

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the National People’s Power (NPP) Government to use its ‘demonstrated reforms credibility’ to negot ..

Govt. to settle Rs. 15 b renewable energy dues by end-June

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:21

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday told Parliament that the Government expects to settle nearly Rs. 15 billion in outstanding dues owed to ..

No electricity tariff hike before Sept.: Govt.

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:20

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday told Parliament that the Government will not seek approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri L ..

Rupee continues to weaken

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:22

The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further yesterday against the US dollar, with commercial bank telegraphic transfer (TT) rates and spot market contracts ..

Rupee movement reflects global pressures, not economic weakness: JAAF

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:20

In a reassuring move, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee must be viewed in the ..

April tea export volumes, earnings fall amid Mideast shipping disruptions

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:19

Sri Lanka’s tea exports declined during the first four months of 2026, as disruptions to global shipping routes following the escalation of the US-I ..

CBSL Chief defends exchange rate policy, pushes back on debt stock criticism

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:17

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe recently defended Sri Lanka’s flexible exchange rate framework and rejected claim ..

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals top 950,000 despite slowing May momentum

Thursday, 21 May 2026 06:17

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector surpassed the 950,000-visitor mark year-to-date (YTD) despite signs of moderating growth in May, as weaker global travel ..

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16 new cardiac cath labs to be installed in state hospitals with ADB and JICA support

Friday, 22 May 2026 12:26

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media will install 16 new cardiac catheterisation laboratories in government hospitals this year to strengthen cardiac ..

Anti-Drug Youth Summit on June 26

Friday, 22 May 2026 11:52

Sri Lanka supports media self-regulation at Asia Media Summit

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 18:52

Sri Lanka, EU discuss Indo-Pacific cooperation and reforms

Monday, 11 May 2026 12:17

Sri Lanka, Viet Nam sign five MoUs to boost bilateral cooperation

Sunday, 10 May 2026 13:46

To Lam receives state welcome in Sri Lanka amid diplomatic milestone

Saturday, 9 May 2026 12:41

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Big draw for Russell Peters Colombo gig for laughter

Friday, 3 April 2026 00:00

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

Friday, 20 March 2026 00:00

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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

IT / Telecom / Tech

SLT‑MOBITEL refutes allegations on 5G operations as ‘unfounded’

Thursday, 21 May 2026 05:43

SLT-MOBITEL says driving digital Sri Lanka forward through strong financial momentum

Thursday, 21 May 2026 05:43

SLASSCOM’s Xcellerate Accelerator Program powers Sri Lanka’s next wave of investment-ready startups

Thursday, 21 May 2026 05:41

FT Lite

Vitruvian man: The human body as architecture

Saturday, 16 May 2026 00:50

“Man is the measure of all things.” — Protagoras (490–420 BCE ca) ‘Vitruvian Man’ (34.3 × 24.5 cm) is one of the most celebrated drawing ..

Shangri-La unveils “Golden Hour” in Sri Lanka

Saturday, 16 May 2026 00:47

Mahogany Masterpieces launches new digital flagship

Saturday, 16 May 2026 00:42

Opinion and Issues

The Republic is 54: Towards a third, “system-changing” Republican Constitution

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s constitutional journey remains marked by unresolved dilemmas: entrenched executive dominance, fragile fundamental rights, unfulfilled re ..

Sri Lanka’s Constitutional crossroads: Rethinking the Executive Presidency

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:26

Decolonising liberation: Seeing beyond the Vaddukoddai Resolution

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:25

FT View - Editorial

Is the NPP Government constrained by talent/experience deficit?

Friday, 22 May 2026 00:00

Over the last few weeks, the media has been abuzz with speculation over the NPP Government’s reported attempts to bring talented/experienced politic ..

Price hikes and Govt. complacency

Thursday, 21 May 2026 05:02

Dilemma over fuel prices across Palk Strait

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 05:01

The right to remember

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 00:24

Fading window for reconciliation

Monday, 18 May 2026 00:00

Who watches Sri Lanka after IMF?

Saturday, 16 May 2026 01:18

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

EDB launches awareness program for light engineering exporters

DIMO’s Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya joins Colombo Dockyard Board

Hassan Kassim joins Ex-Pack Board

Fentons IT hosts exclusive CIO cocktail networking evening with IceWarp

Global tourism leaders urge Sri Lanka to abandon mass market model

PUCSL flags operational, environmental and financial risks linked to Lakvijaya coal shipments

A milestone moment for energy transition in Sri Lanka

Marikkar claims substandard coal imports could cost Govt. over Rs. 30 b

Serendib Land appoints Premarajah Pranavan and Senthilverl Senthi Aathavan to Board

Prime Melwa formally starts Asia’s Global Marina Front Masterpiece

Hellmann and MAS Holdings launch new fashion logistics hub in Sri Lanka

Senarath Engineering gets Rs. 819 m contract to upgrade Malabe–Kaduwela road

Cabinet clears $ 1.8 m Microsoft licencing contract for SriLankan Airlines

NCE cautions continued Rupee depreciation will cause long-term negative impact

Sri Lanka one of the best countries for families to move in 2026

Ambeon Group reports impressive FY2025/26 performance with PAT surpassing Rs. 3.2 b

Govt. to establish National Regulatory Reform Council under President

Chaaminda Kumarasiri steps down as Group Managing Director of The Lanka Hospitals

NCE Kurunegala visit – Meeting with aspiring exporters at EDB

UN session in Geneva considers digital platforms as tax collectors; Sri Lanka’s Kapruka brings operator perspective

India–Sri Lanka Business Forum highlights new momentum in trade, investment and connectivity

CanCham SL unveils strategy to deepen Canada-Sri Lanka economic ties

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War of the Alphas

The Republic is 54: Towards a third, “system-changing” Republican Constitution

Sri Lanka’s Constitutional crossroads: Rethinking the Executive Presidency

Decolonising liberation: Seeing beyond the Vaddukoddai Resolution

Banks, frauds and stakeholders

Expressway tolls to congestion pricing

Republic Day and the ‘regime’ for which we are still yearning

Internal control only as strong as its weakest link: Time to introspect

Correspondent banking and AML failures: North American and European case studies

The federalist fantasy: Tamil political tragedy, Lankan political history

From insularity to integration: Sri Lanka’s regional future

When welfare outruns growth: Lessons from Sri Lanka and Kerala

Beyond the Exchange Rate: Import dependency hurts exporters

Tea’s future depends on its farmers

Governing better amidst crises

Sri Lanka’s fraud prism: A structural and behavioural overview

New laws continue to erode Sri Lankans’ civil liberties

Beyond banks: The weak links in Sri Lanka’s financial system

Is the accounting fraternity falling apart?

Understanding anxiety and panic attacks

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Revisiting Central Bank’s growth role: With its nominal policy powers, it cannot promote growth even if it wants to do so

Hayleys’ Dipped Products expands high-value glove manufacturing with Rs. 2.3 b investment

NDB Investment Bank strengthens leadership

CDF Duty Free opens at Port City Colombo

CBSL calms market nerves amid exchange rate volatility

Prime Melwa formally starts Asia’s Global Marina Front Masterpiece

Deshini Abeyewardena joins Cable Solutions Board

Controversial IRD Bill passes with penal provisions

Sri Lanka’s trade, export and FDI push lacks ambition and urgency, warns think tank

Hellmann and MAS Holdings launch new fashion logistics hub in Sri Lanka

Business News

EDB launches awareness program for light engineering exporters

DIMO’s Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya joins Colombo Dockyard Board

Hassan Kassim joins Ex-Pack Board

Fentons IT hosts exclusive CIO cocktail networking evening with IceWarp

Global tourism leaders urge Sri Lanka to abandon mass market model

PUCSL flags operational, environmental and financial risks linked to Lakvijaya coal shipments

A milestone moment for energy transition in Sri Lanka

Marikkar claims substandard coal imports could cost Govt. over Rs. 30 b

Serendib Land appoints Premarajah Pranavan and Senthilverl Senthi Aathavan to Board

Prime Melwa formally starts Asia’s Global Marina Front Masterpiece

Hellmann and MAS Holdings launch new fashion logistics hub in Sri Lanka

Senarath Engineering gets Rs. 819 m contract to upgrade Malabe–Kaduwela road

Cabinet clears $ 1.8 m Microsoft licencing contract for SriLankan Airlines

NCE cautions continued Rupee depreciation will cause long-term negative impact

Sri Lanka one of the best countries for families to move in 2026

Ambeon Group reports impressive FY2025/26 performance with PAT surpassing Rs. 3.2 b

Govt. to establish National Regulatory Reform Council under President

Chaaminda Kumarasiri steps down as Group Managing Director of The Lanka Hospitals

NCE Kurunegala visit – Meeting with aspiring exporters at EDB

UN session in Geneva considers digital platforms as tax collectors; Sri Lanka’s Kapruka brings operator perspective

India–Sri Lanka Business Forum highlights new momentum in trade, investment and connectivity

CanCham SL unveils strategy to deepen Canada-Sri Lanka economic ties

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Sri Lanka says distressed and concerned over Israeli footage of detained flotilla activists