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Sri Lanka steps into Al future - SLASSCOM's Al Asia Summit 2025 positions the nation as South Asia's emerging Al innovation hub
Sri Lanka took a major leap forward in its digital transformation journey as the sixth edition of SLASSCOM's AI Asia Summit 2025 concluded in Colombo, signalling the country's growing role as a regional hub for applied AI and innovation.
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November 25, 2025
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CBSL expected to hold rates as credit surge, external pressures limit policy space: FCR
FIRST Capital Research expects the Central Bank to keep policy rates unchanged at tomorrow's monetary policy review, saying current macro conditions do not justify easing. It assigned a 60% probability to the policy stance being maintained, alongside a 40% likelihood of a rate reduction.
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November 25, 2025
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Thitikul seals back-to-back titles at LPGA finale
WORLD number one Jeeno Thitikul defended her title at the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship by holding off fellow Thai Pajaree Anannarukarn by four shots.
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November 25, 2025
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The debt to GDP ratio has fallen to 99.1 % in 2024 from 114.2% in 2022 due to restructuring and revenue driven fiscal consolidation under the IMF program.
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November 25, 2025
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Scaling up energy transition in Asia and Pacific
STRONG economic growth has moved in parallel with rising fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions in East Asia and Pacific region.
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November 25, 2025
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CATL fuels Evolution Auto’s mission for sustainable mobility in Sri Lanka
THE global movement toward sustainable mobility continues to accelerate, led by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., (CATL) - a leading innovator and manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
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November 25, 2025
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What if you log in one day, only to find out your life no longer belongs to you?
A young woman in Kandy wakes up to find her private photos shared once in trust with her partner, circulating through WhatsApp groups she had never even heard of. In Jaffna, a university student who dared to speak up about women’s rights and equality for all, receives a series of anonymous messages threatening him. A young graduate from Colombo, just weeks into his first job, becomes a target of relentless gender trolling owing to his preferred gender identity. An activist with a disability from Batticaloa, fighting for inclusion finds herself excluded, bullied and targeted with hate speech.
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November 25, 2025
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Elpitiya Plantations celebrates dedication and excellence at Estate Staff Awards
ELPITIYA Plantations recently held two distinguished award ceremonies for its Upcountry and Low Country estate staff to recognise and celebrate their dedication, hard work, and outstanding contributions to the company’s success.
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November 25, 2025
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FINTREX Finance joins Hambantota Tuskers in historic Ceylon Golf League partnership
IN a landmark moment for Sri Lankan golf, FINTREX Finance PLC has signed a three-year partnership with the Hambantota Tuskers, one of the eight franchises of the inaugural Ceylon Golf League (CGL).
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November 25, 2025
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VFS Global associates with 1st Blind Women's T20 Cricket World Cup 2025
VFS Global has associated with the historic 1st Women's T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025, a first-of-its-kind global tournament celebrating the talent, resilience, and sporting spirit of blind women cricketers from around the world.
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November 25, 2025
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Power sector reform: Turning setbacks into sustainable opportunity
The NPP Government faces criticism for rolling back the 2024 power sector reforms, with concerns that increased centralisation will lead to inefficiency, delayed system upgrades, higher costs and inability to attract investment. Is it possible to transform these criticisms into opportunities for sustainable growth through pragmatic measures?
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November 25, 2025
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Lotus Renewable offloads 4.6% of Hatton Plantations for Rs. 297.7 m
LOTUS Renewable Energy Ltd., has sold Rs. 297.7 million worth of shares in Hatton Plantations PLC.
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November 25, 2025
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Singer Finance launches ESG Roadmap 2030 – “Where Dreams Take Flight”
SINGER Finance (Lanka) PLC unveiled its ‘ESG Roadmap 2030 — Where Dreams Take Flight’ outlining a structured and strategic approach to integrating environmental, social, and governance priorities across the organisation.
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November 25, 2025
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Lankem Ceylon buys majority stake in York Arcade for Rs. 340.58 m
LANKEM Ceylon PLC yesterday acquired a 49.27% stake in York Arcade Holdings PLC from its parent company, The Colombo Fort Land and Building PLC, in a transaction valued at Rs. 340.58 million.
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November 25, 2025
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Macksons Solar sets new benchmark with largest rooftop installation
IN a landmark move for Sri Lanka's renewable energy sector, Macksons Solr, in collaboration with Mackties, unveiled the country largest rooftop solar project at the Macktles Lanka Ltd, factory complex in Bandaragama.
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November 25, 2025
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Cargills Bank posts Rs. 313 m PAT for 9 months
CARGILLS Bank yesterday announced its results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, reflecting an increase of Rs. 155 million in profitability when compared to the corresponding period in 2024 posting a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 313 million.
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November 25, 2025
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Sri Lanka asks Canada to curb separatist-linked activity
SRI Lanka has asked Canada to curb activities on Canadian soil that endorse separatist narratives tied to Sri Lanka, including the public display of LTTE symbols.
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November 25, 2025
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Seylan Bank crowned Best Bank for Customer Experience 2025 by Euromoney
Prestigious global recognition marks a first for Sri Lanka's banking industry
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November 25, 2025
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Bank of Ceylon joins in national transport digitalisation initiative at Makumbura
THE Bank of Ceylon was honoured to take part in the launch of Sri Lanka’s latest public transport digitalisation initiative, at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre. This is a significant milestone, introducing bank card payments for bus fares on selected routes for the first time in the country. The pilot project, led jointly by the Ministry of Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Digital Technology, signals a shift toward a more efficient, transparent, and commuter-friendly travel experience for millions of passengers.
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November 25, 2025
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ISSO…
The list, which spotlights the world’s most dynamic, innovative, and globally scalable emerging companies, validates ISSO’s position as a global disruptor, poised to take its unique Indian Ocean flavour and model to international markets.
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November 25, 2025
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Ireland shown five cards as Boks win chaotic Test
ILL-DISCIPLINED Ireland were shown five cards as South Africa produced a typically power- packed performance to win a chaotic, bruising autumn Test their first vic- tory in Dublin since 2012.
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November 25, 2025
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CSE falls sharply to five-week low
THE Colombo stock market opened the ‘week in red, extending the slump into a third session with a sharp decline yesterday to close ata five-week low.
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November 25, 2025
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Browns Agriculture strikes Gold
BROWNS Agriculture was recently honoured with the prestigious Gold Award for “Global Brand of the Year” for its Browns SUMO WORLD Harvester at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2025. Organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing in Sri Lanka, the event is one of the country’s most respected platforms that celebrates outstanding brands, strategic excellence and impactful marketing leadership. Held at the Monarch Imperial, the ceremony recognised brands that continue to shape industries, communities and the national economy.
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November 25, 2025
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Remembrance as healing not provocation
REMEMBRANCE of war dead has never been a simple matter.
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November 25, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines: Time to get Govt. out of cockpit
SriLankan Airlines isn't a national asset anymore — it's a national cost. And after Rs. 600 billion in losses, the excuses have finally run out
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November 25, 2025
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Sampath Bank at forefront of national transport modernisation through new digital fare system
SAMPATH Bank PLC is advancing a major national milestone through the commencement of the pilot phase of Sri Lanka's Bus Fare Digitalisation Project, implemented in collaboration with Ceylon Business Appliances Ltd., and Nimbus Venture Ltd. The solution is being introduced through NCG Express, one of the country’s leading private bus operators, enabling commuters to make seamless digital fare payments and supporting the nation’s transition towards a modern transport environment.
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November 25, 2025
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It’s do-or-die for Sri Lanka today against Zimbabwe
T201 TRI-SERIES IN RAWALPINDI
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November 25, 2025
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LOLC General Insurance ranks as fourth largest general insurance provider
LOLC General Insurance PLC has advanced to become the 4th largest general insurance provider in Sri Lanka by the end of the third quarter of 2025, as reported in the latest Gross Written Premium (GWP) performance update issued by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL).
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November 25, 2025
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Adithya Weerasinghe clinches Gold at Regional Junior Golf Championship
Boys Gold at Regional Junior Golf Championship
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November 25, 2025
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Parliamentary committees review draft Bill on Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority
THE proposed draft Bill to establish the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority, intended to strengthen oversight of the country’s microfinance sector came under extensive discussion last week during several high-level Parliamentary committee meetings.
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