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Fixing digital stethoscope’s blind spot

Monday, 24 August 2026 04:40

Sri Lanka must push back on Washington’s ‘Transhipment Scam Report’

Monday, 24 August 2026 04:33

Mangala: a man time has not taught us to forget

Monday, 24 August 2026 03:55

Justice 15 years after rape: A success story but can we celebrate?

Monday, 24 August 2026 03:47

Reforms: Do it now

Monday, 24 August 2026 03:24

Towards true maritime and energy hub, do we have a vision?

Monday, 24 August 2026 00:40

Sri Lanka’s journey towards Upper Middle Income Status

Saturday, 22 August 2026 02:59

A third way for Sri Lanka – lifting the rural economy

Saturday, 22 August 2026 02:34

Tribute to Sir Christopher Ondaatje – Diagonal journey across Sri Lanka

Saturday, 22 August 2026 02:14

Tradition, text, and lived realities: Anthropological engagement with Wimal Dissanayake’s cinema studies

Saturday, 22 August 2026 02:05

Are groundwater resources diminishing in Sri Lanka: Need for caution

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:39

Uniformity without discrimination: Revisiting the health workers’ dress code

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:28

Sri Lanka’s reform Government is testing judicial independence

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:25

Stability was the first step; Sri Lanka now needs development

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:24

Institutional insights for Sri Lanka from Dubai International Financial Centre

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:22

Sri Lanka’s platform for next generation of global businesses

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:20

ESG has an execution problem; Can businesses close the gap?

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:18

The TT transfer crisis: A total regulatory and Customs failure

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:00

AKD’s risk-taking: Losing legitimacy, de-stabilising democracy

Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:25

Abaya and Muslim identity politics

Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:22

New AML law widens liability risks for bank staff: Justice Nawaz

The new anti-money laundering (AML) regime widens potential criminal liability for bank managers and other financial-sector employees who knowingly ha ..

FIU tightens customer due diligence as banks face new compliance regime

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:25

Banks and finance companies will face a tighter customer due diligence (CDD) framework requiring continuous transaction monitoring and fresh reviews w ..

People’s Bank sustains strong growth momentum with Rs. 32.6 b record pre-tax profit in 1H 2026

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:13

People’s Bank continued its strong growth momentum during the six months ended 30 June 2026, delivering robust profitability supported by sustained ..

Tourism earnings fall 11.5% in first seven months to $ 1.79 b

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:10

Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings fell 11.5% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 1.79 billion in the first seven months of 2026, leaving the industry facing an incre ..

Sleeping data, living risks: Protecting what your organisation stores in the dark

Monday, 24 August 2026 05:18

The 2nd Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2026, organised by CICRA and the Daily FT, concluded recently at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, draw ..

Tourism must shift focus from arrivals to earnings: THASL

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:10

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry needs to shift its focus from visitor volumes to value, with industry leaders reiterating for greater emphasis on high- ..

Sri Lanka ships first ever container of pineapples to Pakistan

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:03

Marking a historic milestone in Sri Lanka’s fresh fruit exports, the first-ever 20-foot container of fresh Sri Lankan pineapples (Ananas comosus) wa ..

GAEA International strengthens Sri Lankan operations with SGS Certifications

Saturday, 22 August 2026 00:58

GAEA International Ltd., the company behind the Kaern dairy brand in Sri Lanka, has achieved ISO 22000, HACCP and GMP certification by SGS for its Sri ..

National inflation hits over three-year high 7.2% in July

Saturday, 22 August 2026 00:49

National inflation accelerated to an over three-year high of 7.2% year-on-year (YoY) in July 2026 from 6.5% in June, as non-food prices remained eleva ..

Rs. 7.5 b Supplementary Estimate approved for 2026 Yala season

Saturday, 22 August 2026 00:47

Parliament yesterday approved a Rs.7.5 billion supplementary estimate to finance the Government’s purchase of paddy during the 2026 Yala season. ..

Seven petitions challenge 22A as BASL postpones MPs briefing

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:25

Seven petitions have now been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, as ..

Singer Finance to raise Rs. 3 b via Rights to bolster capital

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:23

Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC is to raise up to Rs. 3 billion through a rights issue to strengthen its capital adequacy ratios and support lending. The ..

Hemas eyes Bangladesh after Kenya, bets on beauty and grooming boom

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:21

By Charumini de Silva Hemas Holdings is setting its sights on Bangladesh as its next overseas growth market, following its recent entry into Kenya, a ..

AI: The double-edged sword breaking and fixing data security

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:02

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is simultaneously the fastest-growing risk to enterprises and the most powerful tool available to defend against that ver ..

Govt. ready for referendum on 22A if needed: Nalinda

Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:26

The Government is prepared to hold a referendum if the Supreme Court determines that one is required, in addition to a two-thirds parliamentary majori ..

Paperless Customs declarations, digital signatures go live from 1 Oct.

Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:24

Sri Lanka Customs will bring its Digital Signature and Paperless Customs Declaration System into operation from 1 October, requiring importers and bus ..

Govt. targets fresh $ 4.1 b investment into Port City over next five years

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:23

The Government is targeting a further $ 4.1 billion in investments into Port City Colombo over the next five years, on top of $ 2.1 billion in investm ..

Tourism Ministry dismisses Chabad tensions as ‘minor issues’

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:11

The Tourism Ministry has played down concerns surrounding Jewish Chabad Houses, noting the local Muslim community, in particular, has no objection to ..

Foreign holdings in rupee Treasuries highest since 2016

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:10

Foreign holdings in rupee-denominated Government securities crossed the Rs. 200 billion mark last week to reach their highest level in almost eight ye ..

Govt. confident of $ 9 b reserves by end-2026

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:18

The Government is confident Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves will reach the targeted $ 9 billion by end-2026, supported by rising worker remittances and ..

Opposition questions Govt. on VAT threshold plans

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:08

The Government has made no decision to revive its shelved plan to lower the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold from Rs. 60 million to Rs. 36 ..

Tea output dips 1% in July; seven-month crop down 2.6%

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:01

Tea production declined by 1.05% year-on-year (YoY) in July, while cumulative output during the first seven months of 2026 fell by 2.62%, according to ..

Petitions against 22nd Amendment rise to nine

Saturday, 22 August 2026 00:49

The number of petitions challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has risen to nine, with two more petitions filed against the Bill, ..

CSE down 1% during week, ends on the up

Saturday, 22 August 2026 00:48

The Colombo stock market yesterday closed on the up ending a week-long bearish run. During the week, the ASPI declined by 206.6 points or 1% and the S ..

IRD explains VAT refund delays, says 95% processed on time

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:28

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised concerns over delays faced by small and medium exporters in obtaining Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds, ..

Sierra Cables approves $ 3.23 m investment to double export capacity

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:24

Sierra Cables PLC yesterday said its Board of Directors has approved a $ 3.23 million capital investment in new machinery and infrastructure aimed at ..

Govt. briefs bondholders, says 94% of debt restructured

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:22

The Government has fully implemented over 94% of its public external debt restructuring and reached agreement on terms with just under 99% of external ..

Nanda Malini no more

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:20

Veteran Sri Lankan singer Visharada Nanda Malini has passed away, bringing to a close a celebrated career that made her one of the country’s most re ..

Tourism industry backs interim campaign, calls for wider markets and tighter performance tracking

Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:28

The private sector yesterday welcomed the launch of Sri Lanka’s new interim tourism promotion, but called for rapid expansion to more source markets ..

BOC to raise up to Rs. 10 b via Basel III AT1 Bonds

Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:25

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) is to raise up to Rs. 10 billion through a Basel III-compliant Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Bond issue, as the State-owned lender seek ..

Govt. moves to strengthen anti-corruption law

Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:23

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday presented the amended Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament, seeking approval for changes aimed at streng ..

FIU tightens customer due diligence as banks face new compliance regime

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:25

Banks and finance companies will face a tighter customer due diligence (CDD) framework requiring continuous transaction monitoring and fresh reviews w ..

Govt. targets fresh $ 4.1 b investment into Port City over next five years

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:23

The Government is targeting a further $ 4.1 billion in investments into Port City Colombo over the next five years, on top of $ 2.1 billion in investm ..

People’s Bank sustains strong growth momentum with Rs. 32.6 b record pre-tax profit in 1H 2026

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:13

People’s Bank continued its strong growth momentum during the six months ended 30 June 2026, delivering robust profitability supported by sustained ..

Tourism Ministry dismisses Chabad tensions as ‘minor issues’

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:11

The Tourism Ministry has played down concerns surrounding Jewish Chabad Houses, noting the local Muslim community, in particular, has no objection to ..

Tourism earnings fall 11.5% in first seven months to $ 1.79 b

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:10

Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings fell 11.5% year-on-year (YoY) to $ 1.79 billion in the first seven months of 2026, leaving the industry facing an incre ..

Foreign holdings in rupee Treasuries highest since 2016

Monday, 24 August 2026 06:10

Foreign holdings in rupee-denominated Government securities crossed the Rs. 200 billion mark last week to reach their highest level in almost eight ye ..

Sleeping data, living risks: Protecting what your organisation stores in the dark

Monday, 24 August 2026 05:18

The 2nd Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2026, organised by CICRA and the Daily FT, concluded recently at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, draw ..

Govt. confident of $ 9 b reserves by end-2026

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:18

The Government is confident Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves will reach the targeted $ 9 billion by end-2026, supported by rising worker remittances and ..

Tourism must shift focus from arrivals to earnings: THASL

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:10

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry needs to shift its focus from visitor volumes to value, with industry leaders reiterating for greater emphasis on high- ..

Opposition questions Govt. on VAT threshold plans

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:08

The Government has made no decision to revive its shelved plan to lower the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold from Rs. 60 million to Rs. 36 ..

Sri Lanka ships first ever container of pineapples to Pakistan

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:03

Marking a historic milestone in Sri Lanka’s fresh fruit exports, the first-ever 20-foot container of fresh Sri Lankan pineapples (Ananas comosus) wa ..

Tea output dips 1% in July; seven-month crop down 2.6%

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:01

Tea production declined by 1.05% year-on-year (YoY) in July, while cumulative output during the first seven months of 2026 fell by 2.62%, according to ..

GAEA International strengthens Sri Lankan operations with SGS Certifications

Saturday, 22 August 2026 00:58

GAEA International Ltd., the company behind the Kaern dairy brand in Sri Lanka, has achieved ISO 22000, HACCP and GMP certification by SGS for its Sri ..

Petitions against 22nd Amendment rise to nine

Saturday, 22 August 2026 00:49

The number of petitions challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has risen to nine, with two more petitions filed against the Bill, ..

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Sri Lanka secures USD 200 million ADB loan

Sunday, 23 August 2026 16:04

The Government of Sri Lanka has secured a USD 200 million policy-based loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the Trade, Investment and ..

Kandy Hospital gets Rs. 620M medical equipment

Sunday, 16 August 2026 15:58

Major drug trafficker arrested in Dubai brought to Sri Lanka

Saturday, 15 August 2026 19:17

BIA Terminal - 2 construction to begin before November

Saturday, 15 August 2026 12:30

President calls for stronger price regulation

Saturday, 15 August 2026 11:30

FUTURE OF STANDARD CHARTERED BANK IN SRI LANKA

Friday, 7 August 2026 11:25

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Celebration of 80th Independence Day of India in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:20

ITC Ratnadipa honours the spirit of India on its 80th Independence Day

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:16

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

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Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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Sleeping data, living risks: Protecting what your organisation stores in the dark

Monday, 24 August 2026 05:18

Kaspersky GReAT expert details risks when blind trust in AI moves faster than verification

Monday, 24 August 2026 05:05

AI: The double-edged sword breaking and fixing data security

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:02

FT Lite

KARANDA launches with first original production, UBU

Saturday, 22 August 2026 04:30

KARANDA, a new Sri Lankan creative company, will present its first production, UBU, in Colombo from 5 to 8 November 2026. ..

Soundarie David and Band MAYA to present ‘Andrum Indrum - Then and Now’ on 13 Sept.

Saturday, 22 August 2026 04:24

Eric Goh headlines ‘Jewels Beneath the Waves’

Saturday, 22 August 2026 04:16

Opinion and Issues

Fixing digital stethoscope’s blind spot

Monday, 24 August 2026 04:40

In my previous column, AI’s next big promise: Tackle inequity issues before using it , I argued that beneath the brilliant veneer of artificial inte ..

Sri Lanka must push back on Washington’s ‘Transhipment Scam Report’

Monday, 24 August 2026 04:33

Mangala: a man time has not taught us to forget

Monday, 24 August 2026 03:55

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Turning goodwill into a durable Indo-Lanka partnership

Monday, 24 August 2026 03:50

A recent Pew Research Center survey of attitudes towards India across 36 countries found that Sri Lanka had the most favourable view of its giant neig ..

Overhauling education system: A long overdue necessity

Saturday, 22 August 2026 01:29

Labour reform: Tread with care

Friday, 21 August 2026 00:00

Intoxicating mix: Executive Presidency and 2/3rds majority

Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:00

The other deficits

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 03:53

Before Sri Lanka’s elephants disappear

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 12:19

Special Report

Breaking barriers: Sri Lanka–India integration needs political will, institutional muscle

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 11:32

Sri Lanka’s next phase of economic integration with India will require more than another trade agreement: it will demand political champions, strong ..

Boards must move beyond compliance to strategic foresight to drive Sri Lanka’s next growth chapter

Thursday, 6 August 2026 04:47

Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Thursday, 25 June 2026 05:10

Business News

Gamma Interpharm enters Cambodia, expands Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical export footprint

President orders faster rollout of Rs.102 b provincial Ditwah projects

NCE to lead exporters’ delegation to India to unlock new opportunities

Govt. launches data platforms for fisheries, plantation sectors via IDAT Program

PAQS 2026: Connecting Sri Lanka’s quantity surveying profession to the region

LANKAPAK 2026 in October set to drive growth and innovation in packaging industry

FJ&G de Saram launches U.L. Kadurugamuwa Legacy Series

Foreign diplomats briefed on Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026

Ceylon Chamber strengthens business links with Qatar and Lebanon

Abans appoints Buddhika Dharmawardene as new CEO

Celeste appoints Dayan Pandithasekera as COO to lead next growth phase

Neil Marine strengthens boat building capacity with new Dikovita yard

Sri Lanka Expo 2027 promotional event in Melbourne highlights investment and trade opportunities

Chathuranga visits Custom Denning facilities in Sydney

Abans joins Dialog Pay merchant ecosystem

Port City Colombo welcomes high-level Omani delegation, deepening investment ties between Oman and Sri Lanka

EO Sri Lanka begins new chapter under President Abeetha Perera

EDB and Global Electronics Association India jointly hold first-ever workshop in capacity building

Tony Ganlath elected President of Sri Lanka-Malaysia Business Council

WSO2 names new CEO to lead next growth phase

Call for stronger fire resilience in built environment

CA Sri Lanka launches Business Language School and national ‘StepUp English’ CSR initiative

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Fixing digital stethoscope’s blind spot

Sri Lanka must push back on Washington’s ‘Transhipment Scam Report’

Mangala: a man time has not taught us to forget

Justice 15 years after rape: A success story but can we celebrate?

Reforms: Do it now

Towards true maritime and energy hub, do we have a vision?

Sri Lanka’s journey towards Upper Middle Income Status

A third way for Sri Lanka – lifting the rural economy

Tribute to Sir Christopher Ondaatje – Diagonal journey across Sri Lanka

Tradition, text, and lived realities: Anthropological engagement with Wimal Dissanayake’s cinema studies

Are groundwater resources diminishing in Sri Lanka: Need for caution

Uniformity without discrimination: Revisiting the health workers’ dress code

Sri Lanka’s reform Government is testing judicial independence

Stability was the first step; Sri Lanka now needs development

Institutional insights for Sri Lanka from Dubai International Financial Centre

Sri Lanka’s platform for next generation of global businesses

ESG has an execution problem; Can businesses close the gap?

The TT transfer crisis: A total regulatory and Customs failure

AKD’s risk-taking: Losing legitimacy, de-stabilising democracy

Abaya and Muslim identity politics

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