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Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:10

From monsoon to management: Colombo’s heavy weather and building a flood-resilient Sri Lanka – Part I

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:05

Assassination of Kavantissa: Coincidence, negligence, or an ideological message?

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:00

Why we must treat atmosphere as global common

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:00

Enduring resistance

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:00

Building economy our grandchildren can depend on

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:00

The IMF, World Bank and ADB must reinvent themselves for a new world order

Friday, 13 November 2026 05:50

Solutions to youth problems: The case of IT qualifications

Friday, 13 November 2026 05:45

What social media can, and cannot shape or predict around elections

Friday, 13 November 2026 05:31

Personal tax relief in Budget 2027

Friday, 13 November 2026 05:01

A Budget of billions, but where is Sri Lanka heading?

Friday, 13 November 2026 05:00

Blue tsunami: American reformist revolution and new progressivism

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:28

The unethical Customs rewards system

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:26

Twice promised, never delivered: Tax Ombudsman Sri Lanka still needs

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:25

Budget 2027: Prayer for better life from nation that has endured much

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:24

2027 Budget: Need to revisit APIT

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:23

We opened the door to trade first. Then we stood still

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:22

Five initiatives, eight capitals, one vision for Sri Lanka

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:20

Budget 2027 must turn fiscal discipline into long term growth path

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:26

The money goes around: Does the Budget bring it back to the people?

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:25

A ‘Budget for all’

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday in Parliament presented Budget for 2027, touted by many as a ‘Budget for all,’ a ..

Experts to share key insights to Budget 2027 today at Daily FT-Colombo Uni. MBAA forum

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:45

Key expert insights into Budget 2027 will be a big attraction for the Daily FT-Colombo University MBA Alumni Association’s annual forum today from 1 ..

Budget 2027: Some key moves

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:43

CESS cut: About 800 HS codes get a 25% rate reduction. 10% PAL removed. ..

Sujeewa Mudalige quits NDB Board

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:37

Accounting and auditing-fame Sujeewa Mudalige has resigned from the Board of embattled NDB with immediate effect. ..

Vehicle registrations fall 12.1% in Oct.

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:36

Total vehicle registrations declined 12.1% month-on-month to 47,628 units in October from 54,214 in September, reflecting a broad-based contraction ac ..

Up and away

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:24

The first public demonstration of an electric-powered passenger drone was held yesterday at Colombo Port City, featuring the Chinese-made EHang E216 e ..

Dialog maintains growth momentum in 3Q

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:22

Dialog Axiata PLC yesterday said it posted a group revenue of Rs. 144 billion for the first nine-months of 2026, representing a year-to-date (YTD) gro ..

Thailand allows alcohol sales at five types of venues on Buddhist holidays

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:20

BANGKOK: Thailand has revised its alcohol regulations to allow sales at five categories of venues on major Buddhist religious holidays, while maintain ..

Cabinet approves $ 200 m ADB financing for MSME financial sector development

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:30

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved entering into financing agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to secure $ 200 million for a sector de ..

ADB approves $ 98 m loan to advance digital transformation in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:23

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday said it has approved a $98 million loan to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to build an inclusive, secure, and ..

No electricity tariff revision for fourth quarter of 2026: PUCSL

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:21

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday announced that it has decided to maintain existing electricity tariffs for the final qu ..

Budget reaches Rs. 22.3 b surplus in 9M supported by vehicle import revenue

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:53

The Government’s Budget recorded a surplus of Rs. 22.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, reversing a deficit of Rs. 441.4 billion a year ear ..

Govt. to cut detention period to 48 hours, withdraw key clauses in Organised Crimes Bill

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:51

The Government has agreed to reduce the maximum detention period under the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill from 72 to 48 hours and withdr ..

CoPF calls for independent fuel pricing regulator

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:50

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has called for an independent regulatory mechanism to ensure transparency in fuel pricing and fai ..

Banking sector credit-to-deposit ratio tops 70% for first time in three years

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:49

Sri Lanka’s banking sector Credit-to-Deposit Ratio (CDR) has exceeded 70% for the first time in three years, reaching 74.0% by end June 2026 and sur ..

President sends expectations sky-high ahead of Thursday’s Budget

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:44

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has raised expectations of fresh tax relief in Thursday’s Budget, saying the Government expects to lift the Pay A ..

Buddhist sermons from AKD amid Budget speech to Opposition on right path

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:45

Assuring the 2027 Budget focusses on prosperity for future generations, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday used sermons from Buddhism in Par ..

Five-day business name registrations now possible after 108-year system overhaul

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:38

The pilot project of the simplified and Unified Business Name Registration (BNR) process, introduced with the aim of making business name registration ..

NDB reconstitutes Board Subcommittees

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:37

The National Development Bank (NDB) has reconstituted the Board Subcommittees in compliance with Section 9.10.3 of the Listing Rules of the Colombo St ..

Govt. says 2027 Budget to focus on economic transformation

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:26

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday described the 2027 Budget, to be presented today by President Anura Kumara D ..

Gardiner Group acquires The Pickle Island in strategic leisure expansion

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:22

The Gardiner Group has acquired The Pickle Island, a Sri Lankan pickleball venture focused on developing the sport and its growing community, marking ..

Bank of Ceylon joins 12th Annual Cyber Security Summit 2026 as Official Banking Partner

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:21

The 12th Annual Cyber Security Summit 2026 has announced that Bank of Ceylon (BOC), the Most Valuable Brand in Sri Lanka, is joining as the Official B ..

Nalinda elected Chair of inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:02

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa was yesterday elected Chairman of the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting, which commenced in Colombo, ..

CBSL clarifies ruling on EY Partners who audited NDB Bank

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:23

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday issued the following statement clarifying its recent directive to the auditors of NDB Bank. “Followi ..

CIC Holdings’ 1H PAT up 16.7% to Rs. 3.79 b

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:22

Diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC yesterday said it reported a consolidated revenue of Rs. 42.91 billion for the first half of the financial y ..

Cabinet awards Rs. 9.1 b road contracts for highway upgrades, Ditwah recovery

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:20

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved four road development and rehabilitation contracts worth Rs. 9.1 billion, covering national highway improvements ..

Shanghai Power Transmission and Distribution to power transmission network

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:52

The National Transmission Network Service Provider Ltd., (NTNSP) and Shanghai Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Engineering Co., Ltd., part ..

HNB and IFC partner to advance supply chain finance and strengthen risk management

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:51

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) yesterday announced a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Ban ..

Tourist arrivals exceed 1.9 m

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:50

SRI Lanka’s tourism arrivals surpassed 1.9 million in 2026, with over 49,900 visitors registered in the first eight days of November, but remained b ..

Accor marks new milestone with the arrival of Pullman Colombo Downtown; Pullman Bentota Resort and Spa

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:00

Pullman, the Accor brand built around exchange, marked a major milestone in Sri Lanka with an exclusive gathering at Vistas Rooftop Bar, Pullman Colom ..

Key insights to Budget 2027 at Daily FT-Colombo Uni. MBAA forum on Friday

Monday, 9 November 2026 05:42

Key expert insights into Budget 2027 will be a big attraction for the Daily FT-Colombo University MBA Alumni Association’s annual forum on Friday, 1 ..

Experts to share key insights to Budget 2027 today at Daily FT-Colombo Uni. MBAA forum

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:45

Key expert insights into Budget 2027 will be a big attraction for the Daily FT-Colombo University MBA Alumni Association’s annual forum today from 1 ..

Buddhist sermons from AKD amid Budget speech to Opposition on right path

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:45

Assuring the 2027 Budget focusses on prosperity for future generations, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday used sermons from Buddhism in Par ..

Budget 2027: Some key moves

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:43

CESS cut: About 800 HS codes get a 25% rate reduction. 10% PAL removed. ..

Five-day business name registrations now possible after 108-year system overhaul

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:38

The pilot project of the simplified and Unified Business Name Registration (BNR) process, introduced with the aim of making business name registration ..

Sujeewa Mudalige quits NDB Board

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:37

Accounting and auditing-fame Sujeewa Mudalige has resigned from the Board of embattled NDB with immediate effect. ..

NDB reconstitutes Board Subcommittees

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:37

The National Development Bank (NDB) has reconstituted the Board Subcommittees in compliance with Section 9.10.3 of the Listing Rules of the Colombo St ..

Vehicle registrations fall 12.1% in Oct.

Friday, 13 November 2026 03:36

Total vehicle registrations declined 12.1% month-on-month to 47,628 units in October from 54,214 in September, reflecting a broad-based contraction ac ..

Govt. says 2027 Budget to focus on economic transformation

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:26

Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday described the 2027 Budget, to be presented today by President Anura Kumara D ..

Up and away

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:24

The first public demonstration of an electric-powered passenger drone was held yesterday at Colombo Port City, featuring the Chinese-made EHang E216 e ..

Gardiner Group acquires The Pickle Island in strategic leisure expansion

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:22

The Gardiner Group has acquired The Pickle Island, a Sri Lankan pickleball venture focused on developing the sport and its growing community, marking ..

Dialog maintains growth momentum in 3Q

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:22

Dialog Axiata PLC yesterday said it posted a group revenue of Rs. 144 billion for the first nine-months of 2026, representing a year-to-date (YTD) gro ..

Bank of Ceylon joins 12th Annual Cyber Security Summit 2026 as Official Banking Partner

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:21

The 12th Annual Cyber Security Summit 2026 has announced that Bank of Ceylon (BOC), the Most Valuable Brand in Sri Lanka, is joining as the Official B ..

Thailand allows alcohol sales at five types of venues on Buddhist holidays

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:20

BANGKOK: Thailand has revised its alcohol regulations to allow sales at five categories of venues on major Buddhist religious holidays, while maintain ..

Nalinda elected Chair of inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:02

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa was yesterday elected Chairman of the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting, which commenced in Colombo, ..

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President presents National Productivity Awards 2025/26

Thursday, 12 November 2026 16:49

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the National Productivity Awards 2025/26 to recognise outstanding performance in the public, school, manu ..

EHANG EH216-S INAUGURAL FLIGHT CEREMONY

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 18:08

New Post Office administration building to be constructed in Nuwara Eliya

Monday, 9 November 2026 19:16

Apeksha Hospital to expand radiotherapy facilities

Saturday, 7 November 2026 13:49

EU to provide €10 million grant for sustainable trade project in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 15:49

2,819 trainee nurses appointed to Sri Lankan health service

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 15:09

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The Connoisseur’s Collective by HNB Private Banking

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:01

Softlogic Life tees off inaugural ‘7 Club Swing’ at Royal Colombo Golf Club, bringing fresh experience to insurance

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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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Bhasha celebrates 15 years of innovation

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:04

Dialog Enterprise and Hayleys’ Alumex partner to accelerate AI-powered manufacturing excellence

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:02

The Asia Foundation, Sri Lanka Police launch national cybersecurity awareness campaign

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:01

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Hilton Colombo unveils magic of Christmas

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:00

Hilton Colombo officially welcomed the festive season with the unveiling of its 2026 Christmas theme, “Home for a Magical Christmas.” As the first ..

Green Cabin welcomes festive season with Christmas cake mixing celebration

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:00

India and Sri Lanka look beyond craft preservation to building shared creative economy

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:00

Opinion and Issues

Republic and robe

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:10

Anuradhapura, the enduring crucible witness to grand history of our noble kings, has today turned into an amphitheater for a comic opera staged by a d ..

From monsoon to management: Colombo’s heavy weather and building a flood-resilient Sri Lanka – Part I

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:05

Sri Lanka’s foreign policy paradoxes: Geo-politics, development and human rights

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:00

FT View - Editorial

SC clears PSTA but concerns remain

Saturday, 14 November 2026 00:00

The Supreme Court (SC) has determined that the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTA) can be passed by a simple majority in Parliament, su ..

Lessons from Anojan’s case

Friday, 13 November 2026 04:44

More must be done to prevent road accidents

Thursday, 12 November 2026 00:00

One wish for Budget 2027

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 00:00

Time for Ceylon Arrack?

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:00

An overdue reckoning with nature

Monday, 9 November 2026 04:23

Special Report

Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026 focuses on AI, inclusion and digital finance growth

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 00:18

The Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organised by FinTech Forum Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Digital Economy Ministry and powered by Visa, rece ..

Orange Capital: Building the missing link to Sri Lanka’s invisible entrepreneurs

Monday, 2 November 2026 04:43

Digital economy goals stand despite AI threat to IT services: Dr. Wijayasuriya

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 01:37

Budget 2027 Live Updates

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India-Sri Lanka Innovation Forum

Modern Pack Lanka wins Gold at CNCI Achiever Awards 2026

LifeServ celebrates 25 years of healthcare service in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka reaffirms renewable energy ambitions at 9th session of International Solar Alliance

Aitken Spence records strong 1H performance with PBT up 71%

Liberty Lands and Developments unites diverse ventures under one vision

Sri Lanka’s $ 5 b ICT/BPM export target by 2030 under spotlight

JXG, Ceylon Chamber launch new initiative to support entrepreneurs

Haycarb posts Rs. 40.6 b 1H revenue, PBT up 75% to Rs. 4 b

WindForce posts strong 1H growth, accelerates renewable energy expansion

Aberdeen Group announces leadership transition at Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC: Sattar Kassim retires as Chairman, Thulci Aluwihare appointed

TWC Holdings appoints Harin de Saram CEO

Neil Marine Sports and Leisure launches Hidea outboard motors in Sri Lanka

EFC launches publication on ‘Collective Bargaining and Agreements in Sri Lanka’

Ravi K appeals to HSBC to consider winding down HDPL in Sri Lanka

Govt. to sign MoU with India to secure 100 new 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulances

New railway bridge across Mahaweli river with Indian loan grant scheme

Veteran banker Bhanu Wijayaratne becomes OPA President-Elect for 2026/27

Sathuta Builders’ gets Rs. 1.73 b contract for Kelaniya University building

BOI presents Sri Lanka’s investment proposition to British investors at Sri Lanka–UK Trade and Investment Forum in London

Lanka Ashok Leyland reports strong 6M performance

Frontier Research appoints Thilina Panduwawala Executive Director

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Republic and robe

From monsoon to management: Colombo’s heavy weather and building a flood-resilient Sri Lanka – Part I

Assassination of Kavantissa: Coincidence, negligence, or an ideological message?

Why we must treat atmosphere as global common

Enduring resistance

Building economy our grandchildren can depend on

The IMF, World Bank and ADB must reinvent themselves for a new world order

Solutions to youth problems: The case of IT qualifications

What social media can, and cannot shape or predict around elections

Personal tax relief in Budget 2027

A Budget of billions, but where is Sri Lanka heading?

Blue tsunami: American reformist revolution and new progressivism

The unethical Customs rewards system

Twice promised, never delivered: Tax Ombudsman Sri Lanka still needs

Budget 2027: Prayer for better life from nation that has endured much

2027 Budget: Need to revisit APIT

We opened the door to trade first. Then we stood still

Five initiatives, eight capitals, one vision for Sri Lanka

Budget 2027 must turn fiscal discipline into long term growth path

The money goes around: Does the Budget bring it back to the people?

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Central Bank bars EY partners from bank audits after NDB fraud

Gardiner Group acquires The Pickle Island in strategic leisure expansion

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State and your hard-earned money: Moral contract AKD cannot afford to ignore

UNP calls for explanation over CMC’s lack of preparedness for flooding

CoPF Chair lauds Govt. reforms as CBSL Chief holds Parliament responsible for growth

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Accor marks new milestone with the arrival of Pullman Colombo Downtown; Pullman Bentota Resort and Spa

Nearly 40% of 2025 Budget short of substantial implementation: Verité Research

Aberdeen Group announces leadership transition at Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC: Sattar Kassim retires as Chairman, Thulci Aluwihare appointed

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India-Sri Lanka Innovation Forum

Modern Pack Lanka wins Gold at CNCI Achiever Awards 2026

LifeServ celebrates 25 years of healthcare service in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka reaffirms renewable energy ambitions at 9th session of International Solar Alliance

Aitken Spence records strong 1H performance with PBT up 71%

Liberty Lands and Developments unites diverse ventures under one vision

Sri Lanka’s $ 5 b ICT/BPM export target by 2030 under spotlight

JXG, Ceylon Chamber launch new initiative to support entrepreneurs

Haycarb posts Rs. 40.6 b 1H revenue, PBT up 75% to Rs. 4 b

WindForce posts strong 1H growth, accelerates renewable energy expansion

Aberdeen Group announces leadership transition at Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC: Sattar Kassim retires as Chairman, Thulci Aluwihare appointed

TWC Holdings appoints Harin de Saram CEO

Neil Marine Sports and Leisure launches Hidea outboard motors in Sri Lanka

EFC launches publication on ‘Collective Bargaining and Agreements in Sri Lanka’

Ravi K appeals to HSBC to consider winding down HDPL in Sri Lanka

Govt. to sign MoU with India to secure 100 new 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulances

New railway bridge across Mahaweli river with Indian loan grant scheme

Veteran banker Bhanu Wijayaratne becomes OPA President-Elect for 2026/27

Sathuta Builders’ gets Rs. 1.73 b contract for Kelaniya University building

BOI presents Sri Lanka’s investment proposition to British investors at Sri Lanka–UK Trade and Investment Forum in London

Lanka Ashok Leyland reports strong 6M performance

Frontier Research appoints Thilina Panduwawala Executive Director

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