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Beyond debt restructuring: Sri Lanka’s narrow window to execute a real economic reset

Friday, 5 June 2026 02:36

Sri Lanka cannot protect what it cannot measure

Friday, 5 June 2026 02:30

Extreme consequences of “Super El Niño” – Are we prepared?

Friday, 5 June 2026 02:25

Flawless execution to raise teams above the rest

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:30

AKD-JVP-NPP’s philosophy of failure is a philosophy for failure

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery at crossroads: External pressures test recovery

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:22

Escaping the ‘Roll-Over’ debt trap: Why the MPCC matters

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:20

Sri Lanka’s business problem is not just the economy, it is culture sitting on top of it

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:14

Cyber security training: A cost or a strategic investment?

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:12

Sangha at crossroads: reform or decomposition?

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:45

Tax: Four stories, one nation

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:30

REVIEW – Made in Nepal by Binod Chaudhary

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:28

Why Sri Lanka’s SME apparel sector needs a national sustainable industries policy framework

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:27

When a child stands, who stands with them?

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:26

The Government and rising fuel prices

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:24

How “legal” is electricity billing now?

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:22

Palm oil, rubber and coconut: Ending the plantation crop bias

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:21

Boards must be street smart to compete in ‘Games CEOs Play’

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:20

Save school rugby before it is destroyed by imported player culture

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:43

System change: Promises, performance and prospects

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

Govt. projects sharp primary surplus decline, reaffirms reform agenda

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to structural reforms aimed at strengthening economic resilience and sustaining fiscal consolidation, eve ..

Seafood industry urges Govt. to curb illegal Indian trawler incursions

Friday, 5 June 2026 04:18

The Seafood Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka has called on the Government to take urgent action to prevent the anticipated resumption of illegal ..

RDB delivers exceptional 1Q performance, setting the pace for transformational year

Friday, 5 June 2026 04:09

Regional Development Bank (RDB) has commenced FY2026 on a strong footing, delivering an exceptional first-quarter performance that reflects the succes ..

MTI Consulting steps into 30th year, assignments done in 51 countries

Friday, 5 June 2026 04:07

MTI Consulting, the international boutique strategy consultancy, is stepping into its 30th year of operations. ..

What next? Finance Deputy Minister holds discussions with IMF Resident Rep

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:30

Close on the heels of the successful completion of the Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the ongoing International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund F ..

Treasury officials processed $ 2.5 m payment using emailed invoices without verification

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:27

Officials of the Department of External Resources processed a loan repayment transaction linked to the fraudulent transfer of $ 2.5 million belonging ..

Treasury seeks public proposals to lift revenue to 20% of GDP

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:25

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry has called for public proposals on revenue enhancement strategies as the Government seeks to s ..

JAAF warns of competitiveness risk as Sri Lanka placed in higher US duty tier

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka has been placed in the higher 12.5% tier of a proposed new US duty regime targeting economies that the Office of the United States Trade Rep ..

Bangladesh requests for new IMF-supported program

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:21

The Bangladeshi authorities have requested a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) financial arrangement to support their economic reform program. ..

Prime Lands exits HNB Finance with Rs. 3.5 b sale; Rayynor enters

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:28

Prime Lands Ltd., has exited HNB Finance PLC selling 23.29% stake for Rs. 3.5 billion. The stake amounted to 400 million shares and was done at Rs. ..

Sri Lankan sapphire “Peacock of Ceylon” fetches over Rs. 500 m at Geneva Auction

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:23

By Anouk Devotta A rare Sri Lankan sapphire has fetched approximately $ 1.75 million at a prestigious international auction, with the 102.40-carat ..

Hanif meets US Under Secretary of State to promote Sri Lanka investment opportunities

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:21

President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment, Hanif Yusoof has engaged in high-level discussions with the US Under Secretary of State Jacob Helb ..

Airbnb appoints Bhavna Dadlani as Head of Airbnb Services Asia Pacific

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:06

Airbnb has appointed Bhavna Dadlani as Head of its newly formed Airbnb Services business line for Asia Pacific. In this role, she will lead the expa ..

Fuel price hike essential to prevent supply disruption, market collapse: Minister

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:14

Power Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday defended the Government’s latest fuel price increase, arguing that the revision was unavoidable to ensu ..

Vella signs $ 5.1 m deal with BOI to transform 98 Acres Resort & Spa

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:12

Uva Greenlands Estate Ltd., signed a landmark agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) on 29 May, marking a defining milestone in the ..

LB Finance to merge with AM Finance

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:05

LB Finance PLC has announced the move to merge with its subsidiary, Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF). ..

SOE profits fall 18% to Rs. 444 b in 2025 weighed by CEB losses

Friday, 5 June 2026 04:12

Sri Lanka’s major State-owned enterprises (SOEs) reported lower overall profitability in 2025, as a sharp reversal in the financial performance of t ..

Ceylon Chamber concerned about new US tariffs, calls for urgent engagement

Friday, 5 June 2026 04:07

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday said it was concerned by the announcement of new labour-related tariffs by the US on several countries, inclu ..

Rupee continues to weaken

Friday, 5 June 2026 03:57

The rupee weakened steadily against the US dollar in the spot market this week, with the USD/LKR spot rate closing at Rs. 336.75/Rs. 337.50 yesterday ..

Aitken Spence ends FY26 on a strong note, ups PBT by 18% to Rs. 12.8 b

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:28

Aitken Spence PLC, a leading conglomerate with a diverse regional presence, has recorded a strong Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 12.8 billion for the ..

AKD overtakes Sirisena in legislative output after slower start, Verité finds

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:26

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration has enacted more laws during its first 18 months in office than the administration of former Pre ..

Public debt edges higher in rupee terms in 1Q despite lower external stock

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka’s gross public debt increased marginally during the first quarter of 2026 in rupee terms, despite a decline in the dollar value of Governm ..

Fitch upgrades Maldives to ‘CCC-’

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:22

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Maldives’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC-’ from ‘CC.’ Fitch typically does no ..

SLT-Mobitel PEOTV secures exclusive media broadcast rights for FIFA World Cup 2026

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:20

SLT-Mobitel PEOTV yesterday announced a landmark partnership with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), securing the exclusive m ..

Yasas Hewage assumes duties as Chairman of Industrial Development Board

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:24

Yasas Hewage on Monday assumed duties as Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB) taking leadership of one of Sri Lanka’s longest-standing ..

EU pitches Global Gateway as financing model for Sri Lanka’s port and infrastructure ambitions

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:22

The European Union (EU) last week urged Sri Lanka to develop a robust pipeline of investment-ready infrastructure projects and leverage innovative fin ..

Cabinet approves Rs. 1.47 b “10 Cities Development Program” to boost urban branding and tourism

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to accelerate urban modernisation and city-branding initiatives across 10 selected towns under a new ..

OECD–ADBI Roundtable on Insurance and Retirement Savings in Asia kicks off in Colombo

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:00

By Nisthar Cassim The two-day OECD-ADBI Roundtable on Insurance and Retirement Savings in Asia kicked off yesterday at The Kingsbury, Colombo hosted ..

Haycarb signs deal with BOI for $ 18 m expansion

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:13

Haycarb PLC has entered into an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to undertake an expansion of its specialised manufacturing o ..

HNB adds largest shareholder and two others to Board

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:07

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has announced the appointment of three new additions to its Board of Directors with effect from 1 June. ..

Sampath Bank leads financial future with landmark agreement for Port City Colombo branch

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 07:05

Sampath Bank PLC has officially received approval from the Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to establish a dedicated branch wit ..

Seafood industry urges Govt. to curb illegal Indian trawler incursions

Friday, 5 June 2026 04:18

The Seafood Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka has called on the Government to take urgent action to prevent the anticipated resumption of illegal ..

SOE profits fall 18% to Rs. 444 b in 2025 weighed by CEB losses

Friday, 5 June 2026 04:12

Sri Lanka’s major State-owned enterprises (SOEs) reported lower overall profitability in 2025, as a sharp reversal in the financial performance of t ..

RDB delivers exceptional 1Q performance, setting the pace for transformational year

Friday, 5 June 2026 04:09

Regional Development Bank (RDB) has commenced FY2026 on a strong footing, delivering an exceptional first-quarter performance that reflects the succes ..

Ceylon Chamber concerned about new US tariffs, calls for urgent engagement

Friday, 5 June 2026 04:07

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday said it was concerned by the announcement of new labour-related tariffs by the US on several countries, inclu ..

MTI Consulting steps into 30th year, assignments done in 51 countries

Friday, 5 June 2026 04:07

MTI Consulting, the international boutique strategy consultancy, is stepping into its 30th year of operations. ..

Rupee continues to weaken

Friday, 5 June 2026 03:57

The rupee weakened steadily against the US dollar in the spot market this week, with the USD/LKR spot rate closing at Rs. 336.75/Rs. 337.50 yesterday ..

What next? Finance Deputy Minister holds discussions with IMF Resident Rep

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:30

Close on the heels of the successful completion of the Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the ongoing International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund F ..

Aitken Spence ends FY26 on a strong note, ups PBT by 18% to Rs. 12.8 b

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:28

Aitken Spence PLC, a leading conglomerate with a diverse regional presence, has recorded a strong Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 12.8 billion for the ..

Treasury officials processed $ 2.5 m payment using emailed invoices without verification

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:27

Officials of the Department of External Resources processed a loan repayment transaction linked to the fraudulent transfer of $ 2.5 million belonging ..

AKD overtakes Sirisena in legislative output after slower start, Verité finds

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:26

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration has enacted more laws during its first 18 months in office than the administration of former Pre ..

Treasury seeks public proposals to lift revenue to 20% of GDP

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:25

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry has called for public proposals on revenue enhancement strategies as the Government seeks to s ..

Public debt edges higher in rupee terms in 1Q despite lower external stock

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka’s gross public debt increased marginally during the first quarter of 2026 in rupee terms, despite a decline in the dollar value of Governm ..

JAAF warns of competitiveness risk as Sri Lanka placed in higher US duty tier

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka has been placed in the higher 12.5% tier of a proposed new US duty regime targeting economies that the Office of the United States Trade Rep ..

Fitch upgrades Maldives to ‘CCC-’

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:22

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Maldives’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC-’ from ‘CC.’ Fitch typically does no ..

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NCPC Sri Lanka launches major sustainability initiatives for 2026

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 12:55

The National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) Sri Lanka recently launched two key sustainability initiatives the National Cleaner Production Awards 20 ..

Army Commander opens Medical Clinic Centre at Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 11:20

Sri Lanka, UN partners strengthen water and sanitation efforts

Monday, 1 June 2026 12:42

40 Youth Research Projects receive grants under NRSYD 2026

Sunday, 31 May 2026 15:27

Sri Lanka to add five advanced mammography machines to boost breast cancer detection

Sunday, 31 May 2026 15:01

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Sunday, 31 May 2026 14:39

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Friday, 5 June 2026 02:14

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Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:00

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ZILLIONe unveils Jabra Evolve3 series and new PanaCast portfolio

Friday, 5 June 2026 03:26

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Friday, 5 June 2026 03:25

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Friday, 5 June 2026 03:22

FT Lite

Preventing disasters through greenery: The story behind Avian Arcadia

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:52

In a world quick to blame environmental destruction, a different path was chosen. Rather than simply lamenting the loss of Sri Lanka’s forests, acti ..

Geoffrey Bawa Furniture Exhibition in Japan

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:50

Ranjith Siyambalapitiya’s ‘My Wendala Orchard’ – a richly layered tribute to generations of cultivation

Saturday, 23 May 2026 04:49

Opinion and Issues

Monkeying with the judiciary

Friday, 5 June 2026 03:00

Under the 1978 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the retirement age of a Judge of the Supreme Court is 65 years, while t ..

Social justice needs to accompany plantation sector reform

Friday, 5 June 2026 02:58

Beyond debt restructuring: Sri Lanka’s narrow window to execute a real economic reset

Friday, 5 June 2026 02:36

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Stability has a price

Friday, 5 June 2026 03:03

The recent debate over reserve accumulation, money creation and exchange rate pressures has revived an old question in economic policy: would the coun ..

Public perceptions of the judiciary vital for democracy

Thursday, 4 June 2026 00:00

Windfall for Colombo Port but systemic shortcomings prevail

Wednesday, 3 June 2026 00:00

Hold the line on the Rupee

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 00:00

Vesak and crisis of the Sangha

Monday, 1 June 2026 00:00

Pelawatte brigade-influenced shake-up of top bureaucratic echelon

Friday, 29 May 2026 04:00

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

EU-backed initiative to drive eco-industrial transformation in Sri Lanka

EDB and NMRA unite to drive Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical export growth

Pink Eagle Holdings consolidates leadership in diversified services and global expansion

The Offices at Cinnamon Life receives Sri Lanka’s first GreenRE Gold Certification

Capital Trust renews strategic partnership in properties with John Keells Group

CA Sri Lanka felicitates first woman Auditor General

Awareness seminar on “Export Procedures, Costing and Pricing, and Financial Facilities” for potential exporters in North Western Province

SLCGE unveils groundbreaking design hub strategy

JAT posts record revenue in FY25/26, PBT up 5% despite external shocks

HayWind receives first 25 MW turbines for Mannar wind farm

4th Japan-Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment meeting convenes

MBC Networks names Buddhi as CEO

Pyramid Wilmar sets sights on doubling turnover in five years

Largest battery energy storage program to boost grid stability and accelerate renewable energy integration

KPMG appoints Sachiru Dayananda as Partner in Sri Lanka

Cabinet approves awarding Rs. 827 m lubricating oil procurement contracts to Lanka IOC and Chevron Lubricants

India’s RS Infraprojects gets $ 6.04 m contract for Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project Lot A

Home Lands’ flagship Pentara project completes piling work

CIC Holdings delivers over 24% net profit growth in FY26 amid sectoral resilience

Sysco wins Newsweek’s 2026 AI Impact Award for AI brand and retail excellence

S. A. Thomson Nerys appointed International Business Development Adviser of Port City

IBCSL to lead delegation to 4th China-South Asia Standardisation Cooperation Conference in Chengdu

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Beyond debt restructuring: Sri Lanka’s narrow window to execute a real economic reset

Sri Lanka cannot protect what it cannot measure

Extreme consequences of “Super El Niño” – Are we prepared?

Flawless execution to raise teams above the rest

AKD-JVP-NPP’s philosophy of failure is a philosophy for failure

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery at crossroads: External pressures test recovery

Escaping the ‘Roll-Over’ debt trap: Why the MPCC matters

Sri Lanka’s business problem is not just the economy, it is culture sitting on top of it

Cyber security training: A cost or a strategic investment?

Sangha at crossroads: reform or decomposition?

Tax: Four stories, one nation

REVIEW – Made in Nepal by Binod Chaudhary

Why Sri Lanka’s SME apparel sector needs a national sustainable industries policy framework

When a child stands, who stands with them?

The Government and rising fuel prices

How “legal” is electricity billing now?

Palm oil, rubber and coconut: Ending the plantation crop bias

Boards must be street smart to compete in ‘Games CEOs Play’

Save school rugby before it is destroyed by imported player culture

System change: Promises, performance and prospects

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Unsung heroes of the Central Bank: Dr. Wimal Hettiarachchi

HNB adds largest shareholder and two others to Board

Prime Lands exits HNB Finance with Rs. 3.5 b sale; Rayynor enters

Pyramid Wilmar sets sights on doubling turnover in five years

Sri Lankan sapphire “Peacock of Ceylon” fetches over Rs. 500 m at Geneva Auction

MBC Networks names Buddhi as CEO

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Largest battery energy storage program to boost grid stability and accelerate renewable energy integration

KPMG appoints Sachiru Dayananda as Partner in Sri Lanka

LOLC Group delivers strong operating growth as diversified platform gains further scale

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EU-backed initiative to drive eco-industrial transformation in Sri Lanka

EDB and NMRA unite to drive Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical export growth

Pink Eagle Holdings consolidates leadership in diversified services and global expansion

The Offices at Cinnamon Life receives Sri Lanka’s first GreenRE Gold Certification

Capital Trust renews strategic partnership in properties with John Keells Group

CA Sri Lanka felicitates first woman Auditor General

Awareness seminar on “Export Procedures, Costing and Pricing, and Financial Facilities” for potential exporters in North Western Province

SLCGE unveils groundbreaking design hub strategy

JAT posts record revenue in FY25/26, PBT up 5% despite external shocks

HayWind receives first 25 MW turbines for Mannar wind farm

4th Japan-Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment meeting convenes

MBC Networks names Buddhi as CEO

Pyramid Wilmar sets sights on doubling turnover in five years

Largest battery energy storage program to boost grid stability and accelerate renewable energy integration

KPMG appoints Sachiru Dayananda as Partner in Sri Lanka

Cabinet approves awarding Rs. 827 m lubricating oil procurement contracts to Lanka IOC and Chevron Lubricants

India’s RS Infraprojects gets $ 6.04 m contract for Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project Lot A

Home Lands’ flagship Pentara project completes piling work

CIC Holdings delivers over 24% net profit growth in FY26 amid sectoral resilience

Sysco wins Newsweek’s 2026 AI Impact Award for AI brand and retail excellence

S. A. Thomson Nerys appointed International Business Development Adviser of Port City

IBCSL to lead delegation to 4th China-South Asia Standardisation Cooperation Conference in Chengdu

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