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Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort appoints Lankan as new Director of Operations
ANANTARA World Islands Resort has appointed Suresh Ferdinandusz as Director of Operations, effective July 2025.
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September 09, 2025
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People's Leasing Kegalle branch moves to new location
PEOPLE'S Leasing & Finance PLC relocated its Kegalle branch to a new, more accessible location at No. 453, Main Street, Kegalle, on 2 September.
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September 09, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields open fresh week steady; activity subdued
THE secondary Bond market started off the new trading week on a dull note, with activity and transaction volumes at subdued levels, similar to the week prior.
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September 09, 2025
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Copyright and creativity: Why Sri Lanka must embrace global standards
SRI Lanka exists within the global community, not apart from it. Yet, in public discourse surrounding law, technology, governance, and culture, a recurring theme persists: the belief that Sri Lanka is somehow exceptional, requiring uniquely local solutions. While national context is important, this mindset often overlooks a critical reality: we operate within an interconnected world governed by international norms. Nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of copyright law, particularly in music.
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September 09, 2025
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HNB Legacy Open 2025: Celebrating golf, camaraderie and legacy
THE HNB Legacy Open 2025, the flagship golf tournament hosted by HNB Private Banking, concluded on 30 August at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC), bringing together over 60 players from across the island double the number from its inaugural edition last year.
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September 09, 2025
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Ranil and Aragalaya effect
RW is feeling the Aragalaya effect and let the judiciary handle the matter without any outside interference. No one is above the law
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September 09, 2025
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Browns celebrates 150 years with prestigious tech award for game-changing e-warranty solution
IN keeping with its 150 anniversary celebrations, Brown & Company added another accolade being recognised for yet another innovation in digitalisation at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2024.
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September 09, 2025
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Tilvin dismisses rumours of PM's removal
THE main constituent party of the NPP Government Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva yesterday squashed claims that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya will be removed from her post.
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September 09, 2025
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Panasian Power's 5 MW Galle solar plant fully operational
PANASIAN Power PLC yesterday said that its 5 MW ground-mounted solar project in Galle has successfully connected to the grid and running at full capacity.
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September 09, 2025
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Breaking politico-narco nexus
FOR decades, we have known of a sinister alliance that few dare to name openly, the ‘politico-narco complex.’ It has long been known that the narcotics trade, especially at the scale seen on our shores, cannot thrive without the protection and patronage of politicians and, at times, the tacit cooperation of law enforcement.
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September 09, 2025
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Sri Lanka hosts tourism promotion event in Indonesia
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta, in collaboration with the SriLankan Airlines Country Office in Jakarta and Jetwing Travels Ltd. in Sri Lanka, successfully organised a tourism promotion event at the Embassy premises on 27 August.
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September 09, 2025
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Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering gives BIMSTEC Observer Status
THE Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has been granted Observer Status by the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG).
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September 09, 2025
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Ambeon and connected parties buy 82% of Mylands Group for Rs. 252 m
AMBEON Capital PLC and connected parties on Friday acquired an 82% stake in Mylands PLC for Rs. 252 million.
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September 08, 2025
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Breakthrough for deep tech in Sri Lanka, Jendo closes new investment round
WHAT began as a university project over a decade ago has evolved into a groundbreaking medical technology that could save millions of lives worldwide.
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September 08, 2025
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Spare a thought for the coloniser
\"Do you think this is fun for us,\" asked Tom Barrack, the US special envoy for Syria, addressing a group of Lebanese journalists after a meeting with President Joseph Aoun in Beirut on 26 August.
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September 08, 2025
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Workers' remittances power economy with record August inflows
SRI Lanka's workers' remittances surged to $ 680.8 million in August, marking the highest monthly inflow so far in 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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September 08, 2025
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Private sector borrowings slows in July
TOTAL private sector borrowings increased by Rs. 201.5 billion in July 2025, resulting in the outstanding amount crossing Rs. 9.5 trillion during the first seven months of the year. However, the new credit in July was lower than the Rs. 221.5 billion recorded the previous month.
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September 08, 2025
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SL tourism sector surpasses $ 2 b, but faces steep climb to $ 5 b annual target
DESPITE the shortfall in arrivals, Sri Lanka's tourism industry has managed to rake in over $ 2 billion in revenue during the first eight months of 2025.
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September 08, 2025
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Dhammika adds LAUGFS to his growing business empire
BUSINESS leader Dhammika Perera is set to add diversified, unlisted LAUGFS Holdings Ltd., to his fast-expanding business empire.
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September 08, 2025
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Business couple bailed in Rs. 43 m cheque fraud case
A business couple who allegedly defrauded another businessman for the tune of Rs. 43 million were granted personal bail by the Fort Magistrate.
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September 08, 2025
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CPA Australia celebrates member achievements at Sri Lanka Recognition Ceremony
CPA Australia recently hosted its annual Member Recognition Ceremony at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, bringing together finance professionals, business leaders, and policymakers to celebrate the achievements of its Sri Lankan members.
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September 08, 2025
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Sri Lanka shines at Commonwealth Business Excellence Awards 2025
Leading local companies and outstanding individuals awarded on global platform Third edition held at glittering ceremony in Kuala Lumpur 2026 awards to be held in London
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September 08, 2025
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SOUTH ASIAN SUPER CUP Maldives prove critics wrong by upsetting Sri Lanka 3-0
THE Maldives on Saturday created an upset by defeating the much-fancied Sri Lankan side by 3 goals to nil in the curtain raiser of the South Asian Super Cup soccer match played at the Racecourse Stadium.
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September 08, 2025
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No rule of law unless rule of men defeated
CHAIRING the late H.L. de Silva Memorial Events in 2012, the ex-Foreign Secretary H.M.G.S. Palihakkara openly questioned whether it is the rule of men or the rule of law which would usher prosperity to a nation. He answered his own question and opined that what was prevailing in Sri Lanka was not the rule of law but ‘a rule’ of men.
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September 08, 2025
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US Congressional delegation meets Sri Lanka Ports Authority management
A staff delegation from the United States Congress’ House Democracy Partnership met with the Chairman and the Management Team of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) at its Headquarters in Colombo on 28 August.
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September 08, 2025
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Unfair airline practices at Dubai Airport exploit Sri Lankan migrant workers
IN August 2025, while in transit at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 flight no. UL226, departing time 23:00, I witnessed a troubling practice by SriLankan Airlines staff that left me both shocked and saddened. It was not just an inconvenience to passengers; it was an outright exploitation of Sri Lankan migrant workers the very people whose sacrifices and remittances keep our nation's economy afloat.
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September 08, 2025
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NelFarms wins two prestigious awards at Sri Lanka Clean Energy Week 2025
NELFARMS, a pioneer in integrating renewable energy into Sri Lanka's poultry sector, has won two top awards at the recently concluded third edition of Sri Lanka Clean Energy Week 2025.
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September 08, 2025
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Enabling Sri Lankan businesses to compete in digital age
SRI Lanka's economy is at a critical juncture, where digital transformation is no longer a luxury but a necessity.
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September 08, 2025
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AD Ports Group’s Karachi Terminal signs major dredging deal
AD Ports Group, a leading enabler of global trade, logistics, and industry, has announced the signing of a major dredging agreement between its Karachi Gateway Terminal and Van Oord, a Netherlands-based global leader in dredging and marine contracting, to significantly expand the flow of trade through the group’s port terminals in Pakistan.
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September 08, 2025
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Nigerian business magnate explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
LAWYER and Cross River State, Nigeria former Governor Benedict Ayade, was in Sri Lanka last week to explore investment opportunities in several verticals.
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