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Jaffna discourse and Anura’s unreason; Forming SJB-UNP bloc without prevarication

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:21

Navigating new era of global taxation: Implications of OECD Pillar Two for Sri Lanka’s FDI strategy

Thursday, 22 January 2026 03:05

Education reform: A method to madness

Thursday, 22 January 2026 03:04

UK trade reforms: A transformational opportunity for Sri Lanka’s apparel industry

Thursday, 22 January 2026 02:59

Transformation isn’t a strategy, it’s a brain state

Thursday, 22 January 2026 02:56

A troubling shift in university governance

Thursday, 22 January 2026 02:45

Maldives: 52 years of transformation into South Asia’s wealthiest nation per capita

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:28

Flood control must begin at source, not at flood plains

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:24

2026 Passport Rankings: Positioning Sri Lanka’s Passport as a strategic national asset

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:22

Need the right institutions and processes to override politics in curricular reforms

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:20

Fix the Tourism Act but don’t break the industry

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 04:30

How Singapore was built and why it still matters to Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 04:28

Every Sri Lankan company already has an ESG story and it’s time to tell it

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 04:25

Reshaping the future of Haj operations: Beyond the quota framework

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 03:10

The mindful executive: How meditation powers leadership performance

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 01:36

The story of Maya and friends: How AI is quietly redefining work

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 01:27

Nimal Sanderatne’s thesis on development: Not pure economics, but multidimensional

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:32

Solar power policy teetering at the edge… and a rooftop call for sustainable clarity

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:21

New and expensive speed cameras: Old habits must change to be effective

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:17

Trials-at-Bar in Sri Lanka: Use and abuse

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:11

Vehicle registrations surge in December 2025 to 10-year high

Vehicle registrations surged in December 2025 to their highest level in a decade, with total registrations rising to 48,525 units, up from 43,810 unit ..

NTB secures $ 70 m IFC funding to support small businesses

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:53

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has secured a debt financing package of up to $ 70 million from World Bank Group’s private sector arm, the Internationa ..

CBL Group announces strategic acquisition of Indonesian coconut company

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:49

CBL Group yesterday announced the strategic acquisition of PT. Tri Jaya Tangguh Indonesia (TJT), a large coconut processing facility, with an investme ..

No Chinese firm pulled out from Ambuluwawa cable car project: Cabinet Spokesman

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:48

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday clarified that while a Chinese national is among the shareholders of the proposed Ambul ..

Blue Diamonds in talks with strategic investor after capital erosion

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:47

Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC has said it is in discussions with a strategic investor in the jewellery industry as part of efforts to restore ..

Standard Chartered confident Sri Lanka will see ratings outlook upgrade

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:40

Standard Chartered Bank Economist Saurav Anand said Sri Lanka’s improving fiscal and debt indicators, recovery in consumption and the potential for ..

Hela Apparel proposes $ 12 m stake transfer in Hela Brands

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:28

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC has called an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to seek shareholder approval for the transfer of a majority stake in its o ..

Private sector minimum wage raised to Rs. 30,000 from Jan

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:24

The minimum monthly wage for private sector employees has been increased by Rs. 3,000 with effect from 1 January, raising the threshold from Rs. 27,00 ..

Sri Lanka plans gold refinery as high import taxes disrupt formal trade

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:20

National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. S.P. Chaminda announced that Sri Lanka is exploring the establish ..

President puts cashless economy at centre of 2026 digital drive

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:55

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday signalled a renewed push towards a cashless economy, positioning digital payments and formalisation of ec ..

Galle ranks fifth among top 10 honeymoon destinations for 2026

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:53

Galle has been placed fifth among the world’s top 10 honeymoon destinations for 2026 in the latest rankings released by Tripadvisor. ..

Victoria’s Secret takes action against counterfeit perfume sellers in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:51

Global fashion and beauty retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co. has taken criminal enforcement action against several entities involved in the sale of co ..

Global leadership guru Arthur Francisco Carmazzi to empower Sri Lankans in February

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:49

The world’s no. 1 thought leader in organisational culture and no. 10 in leadership for 2021 and 2022 by Global Gurus, Arthur Francisco Carmazzi wil ..

Harini attends 56th WEF Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:46

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka yesterday to participate in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), to be ..

Manufacturing, services expand in December despite Ditwah: CBSL PMI

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:17

The manufacturing and services sectors have expanded sharply in December 2025 despite the impact of the Ditwah devastation as per the Purchasing Manag ..

Hayleys in win-win move goes for Rs. 9 b Rights and Rs. 4.5 b dividend

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:51

Most diversified blue chip, Hayleys PLC yesterday effected two moves – a historic Rights Issue and a high dividend, which analysts described as “w ..

Govt. rolls out broad financing push to revive MSME sector

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:49

The Government has placed micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) as a key pillar of its economic recovery and stabilisation strategy, with ..

Almas sheds part of non-voting Renuka Holdings stake for Rs. 243 m

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:48

Almas Holdings Ltd., has divested a 24.78% stake in Renuka Holdings PLC for a consideration of Rs. 243 million. ..

Sunshine Holdings to buy 75% stake in leading export-oriented agri firm for Rs. 2.7 b

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:46

Sunshine Holdings PLC (SUN) has announced its intention to acquire a 75% stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon Ltd., (JAPC), a leading export-oriented c ..

Mazagon Dock acquires 41.73% stake in Colombo Dockyard for Rs. 6.6 b via Rights allotment

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:30

India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., has acquired a 41.73% stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC following an allotment of shares arising from the unsubs ..

LYNEAR launches corporate consulting practice

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:26

LYNEAR Wealth, renowned for its boutique investment management services, will be partnering with Chanakya Dissanayake to launch a dedicated corporate ..

Softlogic Life sets up growth roadmap with $ 15 m foreign funding

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:22

Softlogic Life Insurance PLC announced yesterday it has secured a $ 15 million landmark five-year Tier 2 loan facility from Norfund and OP Finnfund Gl ..

Why business models, not ideas, decide who wins

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 04:27

Challenging a central assumption of start-up culture, Swiss business theorist Alexander Osterwalder in Colombo argued recently that companies were not ..

Colombo Port to double capacity to 15 m TEUs by end-2026, but risks losing geographic edge: CBSL

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:53

The Colombo Port is expected to double throughput capacity to 15 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) by the end of 2026, but Sri Lanka’s por ..

EIAs in Sri Lanka fall behind in reporting social impacts: Think tank study

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:52

Sri Lankan Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports show major inconsistencies in how they assess and communicate social impacts, according to a ..

Sri Lanka seen maintaining primary and current account surpluses: World Bank

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:51

Sri Lanka is expected to sustain both primary fiscal surpluses and current account surpluses over the medium term, supported by strong revenue perform ..

Browns Beach to delist from CSE, offers Rs. 30 exit price

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:48

Browns Beach Hotels PLC has proposed to delist its shares from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), offering minority shareholders Rs. 30 per share citin ..

HNB CEO says strong loan growth testing bank margins, liquidity as funding mix shifts

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:21

The banking sector has delivered solid financial results and rapid balance sheet expansion over the past year, but the pace of growth is now creating ..

Vera Wickramasinghe sweeps WCIC Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Monday, 19 January 2026 05:13

Worldlink Shipping Colombo Owner and Managing Director Vera Wickramasinghe last week swept the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Prath ..

NTB secures $ 70 m IFC funding to support small businesses

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:53

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has secured a debt financing package of up to $ 70 million from World Bank Group’s private sector arm, the Internationa ..

Hayleys in win-win move goes for Rs. 9 b Rights and Rs. 4.5 b dividend

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:51

Most diversified blue chip, Hayleys PLC yesterday effected two moves – a historic Rights Issue and a high dividend, which analysts described as “w ..

CBL Group announces strategic acquisition of Indonesian coconut company

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:49

CBL Group yesterday announced the strategic acquisition of PT. Tri Jaya Tangguh Indonesia (TJT), a large coconut processing facility, with an investme ..

Govt. rolls out broad financing push to revive MSME sector

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:49

The Government has placed micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) as a key pillar of its economic recovery and stabilisation strategy, with ..

No Chinese firm pulled out from Ambuluwawa cable car project: Cabinet Spokesman

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:48

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday clarified that while a Chinese national is among the shareholders of the proposed Ambul ..

Almas sheds part of non-voting Renuka Holdings stake for Rs. 243 m

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:48

Almas Holdings Ltd., has divested a 24.78% stake in Renuka Holdings PLC for a consideration of Rs. 243 million. ..

Blue Diamonds in talks with strategic investor after capital erosion

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:47

Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC has said it is in discussions with a strategic investor in the jewellery industry as part of efforts to restore ..

Sunshine Holdings to buy 75% stake in leading export-oriented agri firm for Rs. 2.7 b

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:46

Sunshine Holdings PLC (SUN) has announced its intention to acquire a 75% stake in Joint Agri Products Ceylon Ltd., (JAPC), a leading export-oriented c ..

Standard Chartered confident Sri Lanka will see ratings outlook upgrade

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:40

Standard Chartered Bank Economist Saurav Anand said Sri Lanka’s improving fiscal and debt indicators, recovery in consumption and the potential for ..

Mazagon Dock acquires 41.73% stake in Colombo Dockyard for Rs. 6.6 b via Rights allotment

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:30

India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., has acquired a 41.73% stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC following an allotment of shares arising from the unsubs ..

Hela Apparel proposes $ 12 m stake transfer in Hela Brands

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:28

Hela Apparel Holdings PLC has called an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to seek shareholder approval for the transfer of a majority stake in its o ..

LYNEAR launches corporate consulting practice

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:26

LYNEAR Wealth, renowned for its boutique investment management services, will be partnering with Chanakya Dissanayake to launch a dedicated corporate ..

Private sector minimum wage raised to Rs. 30,000 from Jan

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:24

The minimum monthly wage for private sector employees has been increased by Rs. 3,000 with effect from 1 January, raising the threshold from Rs. 27,00 ..

Softlogic Life sets up growth roadmap with $ 15 m foreign funding

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:22

Softlogic Life Insurance PLC announced yesterday it has secured a $ 15 million landmark five-year Tier 2 loan facility from Norfund and OP Finnfund Gl ..

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ICC T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour launched in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 23:56

The official trophy tour of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India, was inaugurated today (21) at the Presidential Secre ..

Baseline road extension phase III to resume, easing Colombo–Horana traffic

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 21:43

President calls for united national effort to eradicate drug menace

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 09:19

President reviews digital economy projects and cashless economy initiatives

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 06:13

50 MW Hayleys Fentons wind power project launched in Mannar

Sunday, 18 January 2026 22:42

Sri Lanka participates in ’’Global Caregiver Forum 2026’’ in Madrid

Sunday, 18 January 2026 19:06

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New Year celebrations light up Colombo city

Friday, 2 January 2026 00:00

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week concludes with “The Colombo Edit”

Thursday, 27 November 2025 03:28

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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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Singer and HP redefine future of laptops and printing solutions in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 03:31

Industry veteran Vasee Nesiah takes the helm as KBSL’s new CEO

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:20

Fcode Labs marks a year of growth and achievement at Awards Night 2025

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 03:19

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Timeless Bollywood Melodies on 23 January

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

The High Commission of India in Colombo will host the Timeless Bollywood Melodies concert, as part of the celebrations of the 77th Republic Day of Ind ..

TAKE on Art × KALĀ kicks off

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

Pyramid Wilmar helps build next generation of professional chefs

Saturday, 17 January 2026 01:00

Opinion and Issues

Jaffna discourse and Anura’s unreason; Forming SJB-UNP bloc without prevarication

Thursday, 22 January 2026 05:21

From its apex, the AKD administration is irrational, illogical, unreasonable. The instances of irrationality in the tenure of AKD so far, are too many ..

Proposed Counterterrorism Law risks more abuses: Human Rights Watch

Thursday, 22 January 2026 04:46

Navigating new era of global taxation: Implications of OECD Pillar Two for Sri Lanka’s FDI strategy

Thursday, 22 January 2026 03:05

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Operationalise National Commission on Women

Thursday, 22 January 2026 02:45

A group of political activists last week sent a petition to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake about the lack of recourse for women who are subjected ..

Abolition of MP pensions – high in populism but low in rationale

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 00:00

Keep the clergy out of policy making

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 01:12

An opportunity squandered on politics of fear

Monday, 19 January 2026 03:16

Iqbal Athas’s passing marks end of an era in journalism

Saturday, 17 January 2026 00:49

Meaningful Opposition to Government

Friday, 16 January 2026 00:00

Special Report

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit focuses on Ditwah, reforms and growth

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 02:33

The Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, the flagship annual forum of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, opened yesterday with over 800 partici ..

‘Big Bold Brave 2025’ Harvard APAC Regional Conference

Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:44

Experts hail Budget for consistency, discuss implementation hurdles and opportunities

Friday, 14 November 2025 00:00

Business News

Classic Travel becomes No.1 Overall Partner for Qatar Airways

Carson Group updates on Indonesian Govt.’s move to nationalise palm oil plantations

Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council holds 26th AGM

WindForce secures Letter of Award for 50 MW Mullikulam Wind Power Project – Lot 1

Dr. Anura Ekanayake appointed Chemanex Chairman, Waruna Madawanarachchi appointed to Board

Siddhalepa Ayurveda opens new outlet at BIA

LK Domain Registry marks 35 years of digital innovation in Sri Lanka

SLAP and NAITA to strengthen skilled manpower for printing industry

Evolution Auto marks major milestone

Writer Business Services enters Sri Lanka to provide information management and payments solutions

Fairway Latitude launches with a vision of sustainable urban luxury

IQPM appoints Executive Council for 2026

Home Lands rewards high performers with brand-new vehicles

Lolitha Abeysinghe and Prasad Galhena join EML Consultants Board

CMA Sri Lanka to host Integrated Reporting and Sustainability Accounting Standards Workshop

Tishan Subasinghe takes the reins as 28th President of CA Sri Lanka

Sarvesh Suri named IFC’s Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific

Permia Sensing wins UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026

Hemas announces transformation drive for faster, data-driven execution and growth

Govt. steps up digital push with global research partnerships, smart transport and education reforms

CA Sri Lanka to herald new leadership today

Radisson Blu Galadari Colombo launches “Race to the Blu Future – Career Open Day”

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Jaffna discourse and Anura’s unreason; Forming SJB-UNP bloc without prevarication

Navigating new era of global taxation: Implications of OECD Pillar Two for Sri Lanka’s FDI strategy

Education reform: A method to madness

UK trade reforms: A transformational opportunity for Sri Lanka’s apparel industry

Transformation isn’t a strategy, it’s a brain state

A troubling shift in university governance

Maldives: 52 years of transformation into South Asia’s wealthiest nation per capita

Flood control must begin at source, not at flood plains

2026 Passport Rankings: Positioning Sri Lanka’s Passport as a strategic national asset

Need the right institutions and processes to override politics in curricular reforms

Fix the Tourism Act but don’t break the industry

How Singapore was built and why it still matters to Sri Lanka

Every Sri Lankan company already has an ESG story and it’s time to tell it

Reshaping the future of Haj operations: Beyond the quota framework

The mindful executive: How meditation powers leadership performance

The story of Maya and friends: How AI is quietly redefining work

Nimal Sanderatne’s thesis on development: Not pure economics, but multidimensional

Solar power policy teetering at the edge… and a rooftop call for sustainable clarity

New and expensive speed cameras: Old habits must change to be effective

Trials-at-Bar in Sri Lanka: Use and abuse

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Mazagon Dock acquires 41.73% stake in Colombo Dockyard for Rs. 6.6 b via Rights allotment

Hemas announces transformation drive for faster, data-driven execution and growth

Hayleys in win-win move goes for Rs. 9 b Rights and Rs. 4.5 b dividend

HNB CEO says strong loan growth testing bank margins, liquidity as funding mix shifts

Softlogic Life sets up growth roadmap with $ 15 m foreign funding

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Classic Travel becomes No.1 Overall Partner for Qatar Airways

Carson Group updates on Indonesian Govt.’s move to nationalise palm oil plantations

Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council holds 26th AGM

WindForce secures Letter of Award for 50 MW Mullikulam Wind Power Project – Lot 1

Dr. Anura Ekanayake appointed Chemanex Chairman, Waruna Madawanarachchi appointed to Board

Siddhalepa Ayurveda opens new outlet at BIA

LK Domain Registry marks 35 years of digital innovation in Sri Lanka

SLAP and NAITA to strengthen skilled manpower for printing industry

Evolution Auto marks major milestone

Writer Business Services enters Sri Lanka to provide information management and payments solutions

Fairway Latitude launches with a vision of sustainable urban luxury

IQPM appoints Executive Council for 2026

Home Lands rewards high performers with brand-new vehicles

Lolitha Abeysinghe and Prasad Galhena join EML Consultants Board

CMA Sri Lanka to host Integrated Reporting and Sustainability Accounting Standards Workshop

Tishan Subasinghe takes the reins as 28th President of CA Sri Lanka

Sarvesh Suri named IFC’s Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific

Permia Sensing wins UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026

Hemas announces transformation drive for faster, data-driven execution and growth

Govt. steps up digital push with global research partnerships, smart transport and education reforms

CA Sri Lanka to herald new leadership today

Radisson Blu Galadari Colombo launches “Race to the Blu Future – Career Open Day”

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PM participates in high-level bilateral meetings at World Economic Forum in Davos