Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:43

CBSL tips exports to grow by 8% and imports by 18% in 2024

The Central Bank envisages exports in 2024 to increase by 8.4% to $ 12.9 billion in the aftermath of a decline in 2023. The projection of $ 12.9 bill ..

Draft bill on Parate Law suspensions to be presented in Parliament on 7 May

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:42

The Draft Bill of the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, allowing for the temporary suspension of the Parate Law will be taken up fo ..

Semasinghe forecasts over $ 5 b tourism revenue for 2024

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:41

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe expressed confidence in exceeding the $ 5 billion mark by year-end, driven by the strong growth in the tou ..

State Minister Diana unveils plans to improve tourism, combat corruption

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:39

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage yesterday announced ambitious initiatives aimed at boosting tourism sector, whilst cracking down on corruption ..

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa here on Thursday

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:37

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 4 to 5 May 2024. During this visit ..

CBSL forecasts economy to grow by 3% in 2024

Monday, 29 April 2024 02:08

The Central Bank expects the economy to grow by 3% this year as the benefits of the eased monetary policy stance and low inflation environment continu ..

Dubai SME announces interest-free loans for businesses affected by severe weather

Monday, 29 April 2024 02:05

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), a subsidiary of the Dubai Department of Economy and Touris ..

Govt. to raise EPF interest rate from 9% to 13%: Siyambalapitiya

Monday, 29 April 2024 02:00

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced significant steps to boost the interest rate of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) from ..

Treasury Secy. Mahinda gets 1 year extension

Monday, 29 April 2024 01:56

Secretary to the Treasury Mahinda Siriwardena has received a one year extension from President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as Treasury and Mi ..

EU-financed AgriFI announces $ 3 m loan to Sarvodaya Development Finance

Monday, 29 April 2024 01:52

AgriFI, the EU-funded Agriculture Financing Initiative, managed by EDFI Management Company, announced today a $ 3 million loan to Sarvodaya Developmen ..

Sri Lanka ranks 5th among ‘World’s Best Countries to Visit in Your Lifetime, 2024’

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:06

Sri Lanka has been recognised as the 5th best country to visit in your lifetime, according to CEOWORLD Magazine’s prestigious rankings for 2024. ..

US Under Secretary Alexis Taylor visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:04

The visiting Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Alexis Taylor together with US Amba ..

Heat wave, Red Sea crisis send global tea prices up

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:01

The cost of a cuppa is set to surge, with coffee and tea prices spiralling on global markets. Wholesale coffee prices are up by more than 20% since J ..

Dr. Mahathir Mohamad appears on ‘Talking Foreign Affairs’ with Adil Cader

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s longest serving Prime Minister, was a guest today on ‘Talking Foreign Affairs’ with Adil Cader. Dr. Mahathir. ..

Oriflame announces withdrawal from Sri Lanka due to economic challenges

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Oriflame, a global beauty company, has announced its decision to withdraw from the Sri Lankan market effective 15 May 2024, citing a range of economic ..

President expresses confidence in ITC Ratnadipa being symbol of Colombo

Friday, 26 April 2024 03:09

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday expressed confidence that the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel will serve as a symbol of Colombo city and tourism centred ..

President hails Dilmah for giving new beginning for Ceylon Cinnamon

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:42

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday hailed Dilmah for giving a new beginning for Ceylon Cinnamon as one of Sri Lanka’s iconic tea brands made a ..

Upbeat investor sentiment at CSE boosts indices, turnover

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:40

The Colombo stock market yesterday began a new week from it ended on Friday – upbeat investor sentiment bolstering turnover and the indices. The ac ..

EDB and CHEC Port City Colombo inks MoU to boost export-oriented businesses

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:38

CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., entered into a partnership with Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in a move towards attracting export-oriented bus ..

BASL calls for dismissal of Tiran over controversial statement

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:37

The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe to reassign the portfolio of Public Security i ..

Sajith calls for Govt. program to provide affordable capital to SMEs

Monday, 29 April 2024 02:07

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa emphasised on Friday the necessity for the Government to enact a program aimed at granting Small and Medium Enterpr ..

President expresses confidence in biz community to drive economic growth

Monday, 29 April 2024 02:02

President Ranil Wickre-mesinghe on Friday emphasised the Government’s aim to create a highly competitive, export-oriented economy based on market ec ..

CTC announces appointment of Fariyha Subhani as new MD

Monday, 29 April 2024 01:58

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) yesterday announced the appointment of Fariyha Subhani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. ..

Sherisha Technologies backed by Supreme Global Holdings bid for UL with Qatar funding

Monday, 29 April 2024 01:54

In a significant development in the aviation sector, Supreme Global Holdings, owned by R.M. Manivannan, has entered the bidding process via Sherisha T ..

Demise of Prema Cooray, great loss to tourism industry: THASL

Monday, 29 April 2024 01:48

The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) said yesterday the demise of Prema Cooray was a great loss to the tourism industry. ..

Indian and Russian firms to manage Mattala Airport for 30 years

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:05

The Cabinet of Ministers approved entrusting the management of the Mattala Rajapaksha International Airport (MRIA) to Shaurya Aeronautics Ltd., of Ind ..

Maldivian Airlines starts twice weekly Colombo-Male flights

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:03

The inaugural flight of Maldivian Airlines Q2 940, carrying 157 passengers, arrived at Katunayake Airport on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. The carrier will ..

Colombo stock market enjoys sharp gains, high turnover

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the week with sharp gains with turnover on Friday crossing Rs. 4 billion mark. During the week the benchmark ..

Sri Lanka Tea Board set to secure GI certification for Ceylon Tea

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Sri Lanka Tea Board Chairman Niraj de Mel confirmed this week that the required documentation to bear the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) cer ..

New committee to develop regulatory framework for petroleum products

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

The Cabinet of Ministers cleared the appointment of a committee, chaired by the Power and Energy Ministry which is tasked with studying and formulatin ..

US Court extends staying of proceedings of SL-Hamilton Reserve Bank case till 1 August

Friday, 26 April 2024 03:06

As a significant development in the ongoing debt restructuring plan, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, aligned with the US ..

Draft bill on Parate Law suspensions to be presented in Parliament on 7 May

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:42

The Draft Bill of the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, allowing for the temporary suspension of the Parate Law will be taken up fo ..

President hails Dilmah for giving new beginning for Ceylon Cinnamon

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:42

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday hailed Dilmah for giving a new beginning for Ceylon Cinnamon as one of Sri Lanka’s iconic tea brands made a ..

Semasinghe forecasts over $ 5 b tourism revenue for 2024

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:41

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe expressed confidence in exceeding the $ 5 billion mark by year-end, driven by the strong growth in the tou ..

Upbeat investor sentiment at CSE boosts indices, turnover

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:40

The Colombo stock market yesterday began a new week from it ended on Friday – upbeat investor sentiment bolstering turnover and the indices. The ac ..

State Minister Diana unveils plans to improve tourism, combat corruption

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:39

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage yesterday announced ambitious initiatives aimed at boosting tourism sector, whilst cracking down on corruption ..

EDB and CHEC Port City Colombo inks MoU to boost export-oriented businesses

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:38

CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., entered into a partnership with Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in a move towards attracting export-oriented bus ..

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa here on Thursday

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:37

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 4 to 5 May 2024. During this visit ..

BASL calls for dismissal of Tiran over controversial statement

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:37

The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe to reassign the portfolio of Public Security i ..

CBSL forecasts economy to grow by 3% in 2024

Monday, 29 April 2024 02:08

The Central Bank expects the economy to grow by 3% this year as the benefits of the eased monetary policy stance and low inflation environment continu ..

Sajith calls for Govt. program to provide affordable capital to SMEs

Monday, 29 April 2024 02:07

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa emphasised on Friday the necessity for the Government to enact a program aimed at granting Small and Medium Enterpr ..

Dubai SME announces interest-free loans for businesses affected by severe weather

Monday, 29 April 2024 02:05

Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), a subsidiary of the Dubai Department of Economy and Touris ..

President expresses confidence in biz community to drive economic growth

Monday, 29 April 2024 02:02

President Ranil Wickre-mesinghe on Friday emphasised the Government’s aim to create a highly competitive, export-oriented economy based on market ec ..

Govt. to raise EPF interest rate from 9% to 13%: Siyambalapitiya

Monday, 29 April 2024 02:00

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced significant steps to boost the interest rate of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) from ..

CTC announces appointment of Fariyha Subhani as new MD

Monday, 29 April 2024 01:58

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) yesterday announced the appointment of Fariyha Subhani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. ..

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State revenue surges by 6% in first quarter of 2024, exceeding expectations: Siyambalapitiya

Saturday, 27 April 2024 22:57

Non Cabinet Minister of State Plantation Enterprises Reforms and State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, announced that in the first quart ..

Pakistan’s National Day reception held in Colombo

Saturday, 27 April 2024 22:04

Indian giant ITC begins global hospitality journey with Sri Lanka

Friday, 26 April 2024 23:07

Cabinet Approves Private Sector Management from Russia, India for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

Friday, 26 April 2024 23:06

U.S. Under Secretary for Trade assures support for Sri Lanka’s agriculture modernisation

Friday, 26 April 2024 20:46

Maldivian Airlines launches new flight route connecting Colombo and Male

Friday, 26 April 2024 15:07

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Thursday, 11 April 2024 00:00

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IT / Telecom / Tech

Telin and Dialog Axiata Ink Strategic Partnership to Manage International Voice and SMS Termination

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:02

Kaspersky extends business footprint to Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:00

Telin and Dialog Axiata ink strategic partnership to manage international voice and SMS termination

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 00:06

FT Lite

Nihonbashi opens doors at Port City Colombo

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:10

Nihonbashi, Chef Dharshan Munidasa’s flagship Japanese restaurant, marked its relocation to Port City Colombo with an official unveiling held on Wed ..

Performance by The French Dance Troupe ‘Souffle de Danse’

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Cloé Café, where every cup tells a story, now in Nawala

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Opinion and Issues

KPMG’s technology openings; UK’s overcrowded prisons, reoffending rates, and new lifelines

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:18

This news item of the UK Telegraph is not simply interesting, but also provokes progressive thoughts, when you read the words of a current KPMG employ ..

2019 Easter Sunday tragedy: National Peace Council says intl. role in ascertaining truth remains relevant

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:17

Call to end corporal punishment against children in Sri Lanka: Vision for a fear-free childhood

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:01

FT View - Editorial

Easter Sunday made into political football

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:17

One of the greatest human tragedies in recent Sri Lankan history has been made into a political football with many in the political arena trading accu ..

Should we listen to Genocide Joe?

Monday, 29 April 2024 00:00

Breeding impunity in the Police Department

Saturday, 27 April 2024 00:00

Commitment to market-oriented economic policies is necessary

Friday, 26 April 2024 00:00

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Thursday, 25 April 2024 00:00

Leaving the shores en masse

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 00:00

Special Report

World’s first-ever Cinnamon Museum opens in Mirissa

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 00:00

Spotlighting Sri Lanka’s significance and rich spice heritage, the world’s first cinnamon museum opened its doors on 6 April at Mirissa Hills Esta ..

Celebrating World Water Day with special philatelic cover by PASL

Friday, 22 March 2024 00:10

Integrated water resources management: Creating a positive ripple effect

Friday, 22 March 2024 00:00

Business News

Samson Rubber Products celebrates 30-year anniversary

Japan bestows “The Order of the Rising Sun” on Kosala Wickramanayake and Athulla Edirisinghe

SL, Egypt discuss measures to boost trade

Tokyo Cement salutes top performers at 2024 Annual Gala Dealer Convention

Ceylon Chamber Sri Lanka Climate Summit 2024 on 7-9 May

Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre signs MOU with Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre

Mayura Fernando and Aruni Goonetilleke appointed to PGP Glass Board

Maharaja Foods appoints two Non-Executive Independent Directors

Kapila Ariyaratne joins RIL Property Board

SLT-Mobitel wins ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2023’

Ninewells Hospital partners Sri Lanka Army to implement health insurance scheme for war heroes

Amana Bank collaborates with the University of Colombo to mark World Water Day

Siyambalapitiya outlines objectives of SOE restructuring

Govt. to introduce relief program for senior citizens affected by withholding tax

Dialog Axiata recognised as the most significant FDI contributor by BOI

New electricity bill presented to Parliament

Overseas Realty kicks off FY24 with Rs. 1.83 b pre-tax profit

Elephant House Sausages takes legendary Sri Lankan taste to Australia

Inaugural CPA Australia Appreciation Event

Prime Residencies breaks ground and launches Phase II of ‘The Colombo Border’

Back to school, back to hope as LOLC Divi Saviya resumes distribution

BOI felicitates Brandix as Outstanding Exporter

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BASL declines SJB invite to coordinate SJB – NPP debate

Kabir urges Gota to withdraw allegations of conspiracy by minorities

State Minister for Defence urges immediate action on potential landslide threat near Ella-Wellawaya road

Rotary International District 3220 Conference creates hope for Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s National Day reception held in Colombo

Mujibur blames Govt. for failing to address Opposition’s fresh poser on Easter attacks

Semasinghe highlights positives of strengthening Rupee

US research ship granted entry to SL waters for replenishment

Shanakiyan reveals alleged Tripoli platoon link to Easter Sunday attacks

Easter Sunday Attack – Eran details measures for justice under future SJB Govt.

AKD urges Govt. to end ‘Ibrahim mantra’ and take action instead

Rice distribution not a panacea to people’s struggles - Namal

Chinese communist party Vice Minister Sun Haiyan meets NR

Clarification issued regarding milk powder price reduction misinformation

Well-known business leader and philanthropist Greatian Gunawardhana passes away

Japan provides $ 3 m through FAO to strengthen inland fisheries, rural livelihoods

Rotary International District 3220 Conference kicks off today creating hope for Sri Lanka

SJB and NPP to meet for public debate date finalisation

FT TV

State revenue surges by 6% in first quarter of 2024, exceeding expectations: Siyambalapitiya

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Indian giant ITC begins global hospitality journey with Sri Lanka

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Pakistan’s National Day reception held in Colombo

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Cabinet Approves Private Sector Management from Russia, India for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

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KPMG’s technology openings; UK’s overcrowded prisons, reoffending rates, and new lifelines

Call to end corporal punishment against children in Sri Lanka: Vision for a fear-free childhood

What’s Ranil’s secret?

Foreign debt restructuring: Too late and too short to get out of the debt trap

Wither the Muslim parties

Unveiling the dark reality: Sri Lanka’s deepening drug crisis

Thevarapperuma a deformed version of a “Clean” MP

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