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Dialog launches Air Fibre, Sri Lanka’s first 5G-powered ultra-fast Wi-Fi solution
DIALOG Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has announced the launch of Dialog Air Fibre powered by 5G, marking a significant step in its commitment to delivering next-generation digital experiences.
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May 25, 2026
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Hong Kong edge out gritty SL 15/14
HONG Kong registered a hard-fought 15/14 victory over Sri Lanka in their opening Asia Rugby Top 3 encounter played at the Racecourse Ground yesterday.
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May 25, 2026
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Man Utd’s Fernandes trumps Arsenal to Premier League Player of the Season award
Arsenal’s Gabriel, David Raya and Declan Rice, and Man City’s Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo pipped to EPL award
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May 25, 2026
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Protecting yourself from online banking frauds in Sri Lanka
THE use of digital banking services in Sri Lanka has increased rapidly over the past few years. Today, thousands of customers use mobile banking apps, internet banking platforms, QR payments, and online fund transfer facilities for their daily financial activities.
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May 25, 2026
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New Director General of Commerce (Actg.)
CAREER commercial diplomat Somasena Mahadiulwewa, last week assumed duties as the Director General of Commerce (Actg.) at the Department of Commerce (DoC), Sri Lanka.
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May 25, 2026
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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce concludes high-level economic engagements in Mumbai
TO catalyse bilateral trade and investment and drive regional economic integration, the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai facilitated a series of high-level strategic engagements between The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and leading Indian commercial institutions on 13 and 14 May.
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May 25, 2026
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E.B. Creasy Solar partners with Kotagala Plantations to deliver 1 MW Rooftop solar power system
E.B. Creasy Solar, the renewable energy arm of E.B. Creasy & Co., PLC, has partnered with Kotagala Plantations PLC to install a 1 MW rooftop solar power system, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s transition towards sustainable energy solutions.
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May 25, 2026
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Few suggestions to manage the current crisis
DO not ask what your country can do for you but what you can do for the country.
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May 25, 2026
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Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 kicks off on Wednesday
Initiative to strengthen trusted partnerships and unlock investment opportunities
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May 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka tells Vietnam: Stable, reformed economy ready for capital
‘‘SRI Lanka is open for business,’’ was the unambiguous message Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka Acting Chairman Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena delivered to an audience of Vietnamese business leaders and officials at the Sri Lanka-Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum on 8 May.
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May 25, 2026
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Qatar Airways delivers $1.94 b net profit in 2025/26
QATAR Airways Group has announced a post-tax profit of QAR 7.08 billon ($ 1.94 billion) for financial year 2025/26.
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May 25, 2026
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Gulf Air welcomes additional Airbus A320neo to expanding fleet
GULF Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced that it has welcomed an additional Airbus A320neo to its fleet, located at Bahrain International Airport.
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May 25, 2026
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Air Arabia reports $ 76 m net profit for 1Q 2026
AIR Arabia, a large budget carrier operator in Mena, has announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending 31 March 2026.
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May 25, 2026
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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit Australia and New Zealand
To officiate at ceremonial opening of Sri Lanka High Commission in Wellington
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May 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s exchange rate dilemma: Don’t blame toothless Central Bank
THE Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar, the currency to which the rupee has been pegged, is falling and, given the global and local circumstances, it has been unavoidable.
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May 25, 2026
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Cybercrime 3rd-largest ‘economy’ sparing no country or enterprise: MTI
MTI Consulting warns that the intensity and sophistication of cybercrime, now supercharged by the pervasive use of Generative AI, is overwhelming governments, enterprises, and consumers worldwide.
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May 25, 2026
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Thanks to IPL, the world knows who Eshan Malinga is
Gets high praise from SRH skipper Pat Cummins
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May 25, 2026
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BestWeb.lk 2026 competition calls for applications by 8 June
BESTWEB.LK, Sri Lanka’s premium website competition and the benchmark for digital excellence in Sri Lanka, is officially calling for applications and invites all .lk website owners to submit their websites for the opportunity to gain national recognition.
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May 25, 2026
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Beware politics of panic
NO sooner had America and Israel begun bombing Iran in the closing days of February than Sri Lanka’s familiar anxieties resurfaced.
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May 25, 2026
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CEB reform in question: Strategic shift or structural shuffle?
THE Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is once again undergoing restructuring—this time with the stated objective of improving cost efficiency and delivering long-promised benefits to Sri Lankan taxpayers and electricity consumers.
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May 25, 2026
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Sajith warns Sri Lanka risks renewed bankruptcy without successor IMF deal
OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka could face a renewed risk of bankruptcy unless the Government urgently pursues a successor agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cautioning against what he described as “arrogance” in economic decision-making.
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May 25, 2026
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HNB and Singer advance agriculture through leasing solutions
HNB PLC has announced a strategic partnership with Singer Sri Lanka PLC to expand access to John Deere tractors across Sri Lanka.
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May 25, 2026
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OPA explores pathways for new energy future amidst Sri Lanka’s energy crisis
THE Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) successfully convened a high-level seminar on “Energy Crisis and Sustainable Solutions: The Sri Lankan Perspective” on 13 May at the OPA Auditorium, under the auspices of the National Issues Committee-(OPA), jointly organised with the Seminars, Workshops and Programs Committee.
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May 25, 2026
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High Commissioner Jha commends Indian CEO Forum's contribution to strengthening ties with Sri Lanka
HIGH Commissioner of India Santosh Jha, attended the Annual General Meeting of the Indian CEO Forum in Colombo on Friday.
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May 25, 2026
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The era of Agentic Transformation: A new blueprint for Sri Lankan productivity
IN today’s fast-evolving digital economy, every company aspires to be an AI company.
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May 25, 2026
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IATA introduces digital baggage messaging platform
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard.
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May 25, 2026
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Digital resource centres launched to modernise Sri Lanka’s smallholder tea sector
SRI Lanka’s smallholder tea sector received a major digital and knowledge-sharing boost with the official handover of new “Regenerative Agriculture Digital Resource Centres” to the Tea Smallholdings Development Authority at a ceremony held on 20 May at the Ratnasiri Wickramanayake National Training Centre.
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May 25, 2026
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HNB General Insurance appoints Dilshan Perera as Chief Operating Officer
HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) has appointed Dilshan Perera as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership pipeline and advancing its strategic transformation agenda in the insurance industry.
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May 25, 2026
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Sri Lankan activist Sameera Mahboobdeen shares chilling detention ordeal
Says “What we experienced was only 1% of what Palestinians go through”
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May 25, 2026
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Speaker should safeguard rights for all MPs
SLFP MP Chamara Sampath Dasanayake has become somewhat a one-man crusade to call out the Government on many issues.
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