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Will Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar leadership playbook survive the future?

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:39

Peasants in revolt: A step towards a new mode of agriculture

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:23

Entrepreneurship for a greener future: Tackling environmental challenges and sustainability

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:19

Lions and Peterites set for blockbuster showdown: A clash of titans in the making

Friday, 26 June 2026 02:41

Lucerne lessons for Lanka, Lebanon war; Easter massacre mastermind scenarios

Thursday, 25 June 2026 04:56

Beneficial Ownership rules should strengthen governance, not burden business

Thursday, 25 June 2026 03:12

Market access, not aid is the foreign currency for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 25 June 2026 02:10

Repatriation of export proceeds into Sri Lanka and conversion – A practical perspective

Thursday, 25 June 2026 00:48

Pyramid schemes explained: How ordinary people are trapped by false promises

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:24

Next wave of currency depreciation

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:22

Will lower oil prices become a lasting economic gain?

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:21

From vouchers to verification: Understanding new risk-based VAT refund system

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:20

Fallen Zahirians earn veneration of D-Day heroes

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:18

Debunking economic myths # 2: High 1Q GDP growth indicates sustained progress

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 06:55

Financial frauds: Why crypto tax enforcement is Sri Lanka’s strongest weapon

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 06:43

Sri Lanka’s export test: Can the NEDP deliver by 2030?

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 00:00

Mandatory TIN registration for all individuals above 18: A legal requirement or public misconception?

Monday, 22 June 2026 23:57

A new Mediation Law for smarter dispute resolution of civil and commercial disputes

Monday, 22 June 2026 00:26

How Sri Lanka can transform education, according to Prof. Gunapala Nanayakkara

Monday, 22 June 2026 00:22

No turning back despite setbacks

Monday, 22 June 2026 00:20

President drops $ 1 b import fraud bombshell

Arrest made in Rs. 190 b illicit remittance case

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:15

A suspect accused of orchestrating an alleged scheme to illegally transfer nearly Rs. 190 billion out of Sri Lanka under the guise of importing goods ..

CoPF to table final report after CBSL submits observations on missing $ 2.5 m Treasury funds

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:13

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) is to prepare a final report on the disappearance of $ 2.5 million held by the Treasury for sovereig ..

No international cricket stadium in Jaffna

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:09

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee has decided that no international cricket stadium will be constructed in Jaffna. ..

Rupee trade with India could lift bilateral commerce by 40% in two years: EDB Chief

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:42

Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka expects rupee-to-rupee trade with India to significantly boost bil ..

IRD clarifies tax-free sale of homes and personal vehicles

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:40

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday clarified that individuals can sell their residential properties and personal vehicles without paying ta ..

IFC backs New Anthoney’s Farms Group

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:34

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is supporting New Anthoney’s Farms Group (NAF) to expand operations, ..

Apparel exports post strongest monthly growth this year on US demand

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile exports grew 7.96% in May 2026 to $ 394.14 million, marking the industry’s strongest monthly performance so far th ..

India Desk launch signals push to reboot Sri Lanka-India economic ties

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:24

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka yesterday signalled a major reset in its economic engagement with India saying a review of the existing Free Trade Ag ..

NCPI inflation rises to 5.4% in May

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:21

The National Consumer Price Index (NCPI)-based headline inflation accelerated to 5.4% year-on-year (YoY) in May 2026 from 4.7% in April, according to ..

IRD outlines sweeping tax changes

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:08

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced a broad package of tax reforms following the enactment of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 11 ..

Home Lands expands presence in Port City Colombo

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 05:47

Home Lands Group has marked another significant milestone with the acquisition of its second land parcel within Port City Colombo’s prestigious Cent ..

Harsha responds to Chathuranga; defends CoPF scrutiny of Govt.’s VAT policy

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 05:41

Opposition MP and Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Chairman Dr. Harsha de Silva has defended his scrutiny of the Government’s proposed tax reforms ..

Sri Lanka’s 2025 trade data: China and India can both appear no. 1 trading partner, says FactCheck.lk

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 05:39

Differences in the way Sri Lanka, India, and China record international trade have produced competing claims over Colombo’s largest trading partner ..

Govt. targets 2029 launch for Digital TV service

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 05:37

The Government has reaffirmed plans to launch its long-delayed national digital television service in 2029, with authorities moving to accelerate impl ..

Customs’ AEO traders clear cargo 22 hours faster: Study

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:13

Businesses certified under Sri Lanka Customs’ Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Program are clearing cargo around 22 hours faster than non-certifie ..

Ceylon Chamber re-elects Chairperson Krishan Balendra at 187th AGM

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:11

Top blue chip John Keells Holdings’ (JKH) Chairman Krishan Balendra was yesterday re-elected Chairperson of Sri Lanka’s premier private sector bod ..

Petroleum, logistics eyed as new export growth drivers

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:43

Sri Lanka is looking to leverage its strategic location and expand petroleum-related and logistics exports as part of an ambitious plan to more than d ..

Advocata calls for vehicle tax regime overhaul

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:41

Sri Lanka should replace its complex vehicle taxation framework with a progressive value-based system that is fairer, more transparent, and less disto ..

Fintrex Finance PLC delivers strong earnings growth and balance sheet expansion in FY2025/26

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:36

Fintrex Finance PLC recorded a significant improvement in financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, demonstrating strong operational exe ..

Govt. says narcotics seizures top Rs. 226 b in 16 months

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:32

More than Rs. 226 billion worth of narcotic drugs have been seized by law enforcement authorities since the beginning of 2025, with Public Security Mi ..

Listed company earnings contract for third straight quarter

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:25

Aggregate earnings of 271 listed companies declined 11.4% year-on-year (YoY) in the March 2026 quarter, marking a third consecutive quarter of earning ..

Harsha urges Govt. to break ETCA deadlock

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:23

Sri Lanka must move beyond the 25-year-old India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) and conclude the long-discussed Economic and Technology Cooper ..

Israel freezes $ 6.9 m in SL remittances in legal dispute with service provider

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:20

The Government yesterday said approximately $ 6.9 million remitted by Sri Lankan workers in Israel has been suspended due to legal proceedings involvi ..

IDB set for first legislative overhaul in 57 years

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 05:50

The Industrial Development Board (IDB) is set to undergo its most significant transformation in nearly six decades, with the Government commencing a c ..

President pledges support for apparel sector

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 05:45

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday assured the apparel industry of the Government’s full support to overcome sectoral challenges and drive ..

Port City secures $ 600 m new investment through 71 strategic businesses in 1H2026

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 05:39

Government-led reforms have helped attract more than $ 600 million in new investment into Colombo Port City during the first half of 2026 through the ..

Tea exports rise in May, but YTD volumes slip

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 05:38

Sri Lanka’s tea exports rebounded in May, with shipments rising 7.5% year-on-year (YoY), but cumulative exports for the first five months of 2026 re ..

Amana Takaful raises over Rs. 1 b via Rights Issue amid strong shareholder demand

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 05:37

Amana Takaful PLC has successfully closed its Rights Issue, raising more than Rs. 1 billion through the allotment of over 52.8 million new ordinary vo ..

Arrest made in Rs. 190 b illicit remittance case

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:15

A suspect accused of orchestrating an alleged scheme to illegally transfer nearly Rs. 190 billion out of Sri Lanka under the guise of importing goods ..

Customs’ AEO traders clear cargo 22 hours faster: Study

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:13

Businesses certified under Sri Lanka Customs’ Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Program are clearing cargo around 22 hours faster than non-certifie ..

CoPF to table final report after CBSL submits observations on missing $ 2.5 m Treasury funds

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:13

Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) is to prepare a final report on the disappearance of $ 2.5 million held by the Treasury for sovereig ..

Ceylon Chamber re-elects Chairperson Krishan Balendra at 187th AGM

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:11

Top blue chip John Keells Holdings’ (JKH) Chairman Krishan Balendra was yesterday re-elected Chairperson of Sri Lanka’s premier private sector bod ..

No international cricket stadium in Jaffna

Friday, 26 June 2026 05:09

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee has decided that no international cricket stadium will be constructed in Jaffna. ..

Petroleum, logistics eyed as new export growth drivers

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:43

Sri Lanka is looking to leverage its strategic location and expand petroleum-related and logistics exports as part of an ambitious plan to more than d ..

Rupee trade with India could lift bilateral commerce by 40% in two years: EDB Chief

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:42

Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka expects rupee-to-rupee trade with India to significantly boost bil ..

Advocata calls for vehicle tax regime overhaul

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:41

Sri Lanka should replace its complex vehicle taxation framework with a progressive value-based system that is fairer, more transparent, and less disto ..

IRD clarifies tax-free sale of homes and personal vehicles

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:40

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday clarified that individuals can sell their residential properties and personal vehicles without paying ta ..

Fintrex Finance PLC delivers strong earnings growth and balance sheet expansion in FY2025/26

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:36

Fintrex Finance PLC recorded a significant improvement in financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, demonstrating strong operational exe ..

IFC backs New Anthoney’s Farms Group

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:34

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is supporting New Anthoney’s Farms Group (NAF) to expand operations, ..

Govt. says narcotics seizures top Rs. 226 b in 16 months

Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:32

More than Rs. 226 billion worth of narcotic drugs have been seized by law enforcement authorities since the beginning of 2025, with Public Security Mi ..

Apparel exports post strongest monthly growth this year on US demand

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:26

Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile exports grew 7.96% in May 2026 to $ 394.14 million, marking the industry’s strongest monthly performance so far th ..

Listed company earnings contract for third straight quarter

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:25

Aggregate earnings of 271 listed companies declined 11.4% year-on-year (YoY) in the March 2026 quarter, marking a third consecutive quarter of earning ..

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SLAF receives 10 U.S.-donated TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters

Friday, 26 June 2026 14:55

President meets apparel industry leaders to boost exports

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 05:56

Sri Lanka invites Belgian and Luxembourg investors

Monday, 22 June 2026 19:16

National conference focuses on strengthening Sri Lanka’s MSME sector

Sunday, 21 June 2026 20:59

Japan donates refrigerated trucks to boost Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector

Saturday, 20 June 2026 21:09

Sri Lanka eyes value-added mineral sands industry

Thursday, 18 June 2026 07:25

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HNB Sarusara: Journey towards building 30,000 agripreneurs

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:03

Sampath Bank marks third year of musical excellence with SOSL Pops Trilingual Extravaganza

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 05:12

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 16:59

Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala

Monday, 10 April 2023 15:57

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Redington and IBM bring together Sri Lanka’s enterprise leaders at Innovation Forum 2026 to accelerate AI-driven transformation

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:25

Knowledge and innovation industry emerges as one of Sri Lanka’s largest export sectors

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:23

Softlogic Information Technologies achieves Dell Technologies Titanium Partner status

Friday, 26 June 2026 04:18

FT Lite

Translation of State Award-winning Sinhala short story wins at Himal Fiction Fest 2026

Saturday, 20 June 2026 05:02

Gaya Nagahawatta’s translation titled ‘The Scintillating Darkness Sighted by the Aged Blacksmith’ of the award-winning Sinhala short story by Pi ..

‘The Way You Like It’ by Thisath Thoradeniya: Now showing at Saskia Fernando Gallery

Saturday, 20 June 2026 05:00

Rukshan Perera’s ‘A Musical Journey’ tomorrow

Saturday, 20 June 2026 04:57

Opinion and Issues

Will Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar leadership playbook survive the future?

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:39

A few weeks ago, the world unveiled its first trillionaire, Elon Musk. Following the historic initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX on Nasdaq, Elon ..

Peasants in revolt: A step towards a new mode of agriculture

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:23

Entrepreneurship for a greener future: Tackling environmental challenges and sustainability

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:19

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Dengue control: How a naturally occurring bacteria can transform Asia’s response

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:30

blogs.adb.org: Dengue fever is the world’s fastest-spreading mosquito-borne viral disease, endemic in over 120 countries across Asia and the Pacific ..

Inflation and economic growth

Friday, 26 June 2026 03:29

The challenge of raising healthy children

Thursday, 25 June 2026 05:14

Suresh Sallay: Culprit or Scapegoat?

Wednesday, 24 June 2026 00:00

Success in education must not be preserve of the few

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 06:52

Getting Gota

Monday, 22 June 2026 00:00

Special Report

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

Business News

IMF delegation reviews Sri Lanka Customs progress

NCQP 2026 showcases national excellence with 2,000+ delegates and 450+ improvement teams

Three-decade journey: BOI Director General Renuka Weerakone bids farewell

Handloom is industry of future: Deputy Minister

Future of finance and accounting will be built on trust, innovation, and opportunity: New CIMA President

Investment Forum in Toronto highlights opportunities in Sri Lanka for Canadian investors

Exterminators launches MACCP X mosquito intelligence platform

Marriott International and CG Hospitality Global sign multi-unit agreement to open 3 properties across India and Nepal

Teejay Group navigates industry headwinds with financial strength and strategic focus

Rewiring organisational culture for a changing workforce

Sri Lanka strengthens trade and investment ties with China at China–South Asia Exposition 2026

EDB meets stakeholders to address challenges faced by coconut coir and fibre product exporters

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce 187th AGM today

Sri Lanka must sell value, not volume: Exporters

“Packaging is an Evergreen Industry” – Masterwork Group’s Maxen Liu

EDB empowers export-ready SMEs at THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026

Chrysalis recognised for longstanding contribution to SME development

Cabinet clears procurement for Rs. 1 b aviation communications system upgrade

Forbes and Walker companies secure Carbon Neutral Certification

Cabinet approves Rs. 1.1 b Delhi ground handling contract for SriLankan Airlines

Cabinet approves next steps for railway electrification program

Lee Hedges revises payment terms for Rs. 3.16 b Lanka Realty acquisition

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Will Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar leadership playbook survive the future?

Peasants in revolt: A step towards a new mode of agriculture

Entrepreneurship for a greener future: Tackling environmental challenges and sustainability

Lions and Peterites set for blockbuster showdown: A clash of titans in the making

Lucerne lessons for Lanka, Lebanon war; Easter massacre mastermind scenarios

Beneficial Ownership rules should strengthen governance, not burden business

Market access, not aid is the foreign currency for Sri Lanka

Repatriation of export proceeds into Sri Lanka and conversion – A practical perspective

Pyramid schemes explained: How ordinary people are trapped by false promises

Next wave of currency depreciation

Will lower oil prices become a lasting economic gain?

From vouchers to verification: Understanding new risk-based VAT refund system

Fallen Zahirians earn veneration of D-Day heroes

Debunking economic myths # 2: High 1Q GDP growth indicates sustained progress

Financial frauds: Why crypto tax enforcement is Sri Lanka’s strongest weapon

Sri Lanka’s export test: Can the NEDP deliver by 2030?

Mandatory TIN registration for all individuals above 18: A legal requirement or public misconception?

A new Mediation Law for smarter dispute resolution of civil and commercial disputes

How Sri Lanka can transform education, according to Prof. Gunapala Nanayakkara

No turning back despite setbacks

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