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Sri Lanka lose first ODI to Pakistan by 6 runs
Salman Agha's century and Haris Rauf's spell decisive for Pakistan
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November 12, 2025
Daily FT
Worldwide Week of Italian Cuisine returns to Colombo for 10th edition
Week-long celebration themed, 'Health, Culture and Innovation' kicks off on 15 November with celebrated Italian chefs, five-star hotels and top Italian restaurants Exclusive Italian-themed menus, masterclasses, and a special webinar on Italian pastry planned
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November 12, 2025
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Pakistan accuses India of orchestrating suicide bombing in Islamabad, 12 killed
PAKISTAN Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of orchestrating the suicide bombing outside an Islamabad court that killed 12 people, as well as Monday’s
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November 12, 2025
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UNESCO adopts Sri Lanka-led resolution to observe International Day of Vesak annually
UNESCO has formally adopted a resolution proposed by Sri Lanka to commemorate the International Day of Vesak each year.
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November 12, 2025
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Sampath Bank and Ideal Motors partner to drive affordable vehicle ownership in Sri Lanka
SAMPATH Bank PLC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ideal Motors Ltd., an authorised distributor of Mahindra vehicles in Sri Lanka. The partnership aims to offer customers enhanced vehicle financing solutions and exclusive benefits that make vehicle ownership more affordable and convenient.
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November 12, 2025
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SAGT Chief says clear policy direction, speed and fairness key to successful PPPs
Warns Sri Lanka cannot afford multiyear delays in decision-making if it wishes to remain competitive
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November 11, 2025
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Prime Minister pledges fair wages, social equity in tea industry
At InTSym100 marking centenary of Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka, says Govt. targets 400 mnkg tea crop and $ 2.5 b export earnings by 2030, Notes industry sustains 2 m livelihoods and contributes 10% of agricultural exports
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November 11, 2025
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Galadari raises refurbishment investment to $ 48.5 m with new BOL pact
GALADARI Hotels (Lanka) PLC said it has entered into a supplementary agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka to increase the value of its ongoing hotel refurbishment project in Colombo 1 from $33.5 million to $ 48.5 million.
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November 11, 2025
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ADB approves $ 100 m to strengthen Sri Lanka's fiscal resilience and transparency
Funding to improve public expenditure management and revenue mobilisation, To support key reforms such as PPPs, procurement, develop a comprehensive Fiscal Risk Statement, climate finance strategy, SDG budget tagging and gendersensitive Nationally Determined Contribution to address gender gaps
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November 11, 2025
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Asia-Pacific business leaders gather in Colombo for CACCI 39th Conference
Sri Lanka hosts CACCI annual summit for first time, drawing delegates from 28 member nations FCCISL President Keerthi Gunawardane calls for responsible entrepreneurship and pragmatic trade policy Says perfect opportunity to showcase Sri Lanka and build ties with region in the absence of strategic trade policy CACCI President Peter McMullin AM urges cross-border business cooperation as \"merchants of peace\" Sectoral sessions focus on SMEs, ICT, tourism, renewable energy, and sustainable regional growth
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November 11, 2025
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Treasury Secretary to keynote Daily FT-Colombo Uni. MBAA post-Budget Forum today
TREASURY Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma will participate as the Chief Guest at the popular and high-profile post-Budget Forum organised by the Daily FT in partnership with the University of Colombo MBA Alumni Association and sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank today at 9 a.m. at ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo.
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November 11, 2025
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PM says age-appropriate sex education is to protect children from sexual abuse
Highlights significant rise in incidents of child sexual abuse and need to provide children with proper knowledge and awareness to safeguard themselves Assures sex education curriculum will be formed based on advice of experts Notes NCPA flags child sexual abuse as serious concern in country
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November 11, 2025
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GEW 2025 mobilises Sri Lankan innovators under banner 'Together We Build'
SRI Lanka is set to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 from 17 to 23 November, continuing to lead the region in entrepreneurial ecosystem development.
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November 11, 2025
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SLAITO welcomes Budget, insists on marketing
SLAITO President Nalin Jayasundera welcomes plans to develop domestic airports and resume BIA expansion Welcomes VAT threshold reduction to Rs. 36 m, as move could discourage companies to split operations to avoid taxes Warns infrastructure development alone won't sustain year-round tourism; stresses need for consistent global marketing
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November 11, 2025
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NCCSL says Budget 2026 step towards re-entering international capital markets by 2028
THE National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) yesterday said the 2026 Budget represents a key step towards restoring investor confidence, ensuring macroeconomic stability, and reentering international financial markets by 2028.
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November 11, 2025
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BOC to issue Rs. 10 b Basel III-compliant Sustainability Bonds
Two-tier oversubscription could take offer up to two tranches totalling Rs. 20 b
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November 11, 2025
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Positive sentiment post-Budget 2026 drives CSE above 23,500 points
THE Colombo stock market began the week with strong upward momentum yesterday with the benchmark index crossing 23,500 points for the very first time driven by positive sentiments after Friday’s 2026 Budget speech delivered by President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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November 11, 2025
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'Big Bold Brave 2025' Harvard APAC Regional Conference returns to Sri Lanka
Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, the event will unite official alumni organisations of Harvard University in a powerful collaboration to shape the future of ideas and leadership in the region.
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November 11, 2025
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Leading without trust is akin to building on quicksand
LEADING without trust is like building on quicksand. The unsound foundation makes it unstable and unreliable.
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November 11, 2025
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hSenidBiz reports robust growth with significant margin expansion
2Q revenue up 23% YoY to Rs. 517 m, new deal closures up 48%
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November 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka Under-19 Women triumph Malaysia 5-0 in T20 series
SRI Lanka Under-19 women cricketers made a clean 5-0 sweep of the T20 series against touring Malaysia women when they won the fifth and final match played at the Colts grounds yesterday by eight wickets.
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November 11, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields dip further
@ Rs. 80 b T-Bond auction in focus @ Rupee appreciates
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November 11, 2025
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New Anthoney's Farms invests Rs. 500 m more in value-added product range
NEW Anthoney's Group, has announced a Rs. 500 million additional investment to expand its value-added product range, alongside the official launch of its premium product line, Chicken Havens.
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November 11, 2025
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Myland makes three new Board appointments
MYLAND Developments PLC has appointed Savanth Sebastian and Ravi Goonetilleke to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors and Dr. Kanchana Narangoda as an Executive Director.
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November 11, 2025
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Sysco's global tech leaders visit Sysco LABS Sri Lanka
SYSCO LABS, the Global Innovation Centre for Sysco, recently hosted the company's Global Technology Leadership Team (TLT) for an immersive four-day visit to its Sri Lankan centre.
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November 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka-Philippines Business Council holds AGM
THE Sri Lanka Philippines Business Council (SLPBC), operating under the patronage of the Ambassador of the Philippine to Sri Lanka (nonresident and based in Dhaka) Madam Nina P. Cainglet, and Hon. Consul General Hugh Sriyal Dissanayake (Vice Patron), held its Annual General Meeting recently.
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November 11, 2025
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Beyond the facade: A strategic critique of 2026 Budget
GDP ratio peaked at 13.0%, then declined in the 2026 Budget to 12.4%.
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November 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka's Le Grand Galle celebrated globally with top honours at 2025 LUXE Global Awards
LE Grand Galle has once again positioned Sri Lanka on the global luxury stage, winning three prestigious accolades at the 2025 LUXE Global Awards, held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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November 11, 2025
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With dew around, toss likely to play an important part
Sri Lanka v Pakistan 3-match ODI series starts today
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November 11, 2025
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Econsulate and Xavier Al back SLASSCOM Al Asia Summit 2025 as Strategic Partner
THE Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has announced Econsulate Ltd., and Xavier Al Ltd., as Strategic Partner for Al Asia Summit 2025, one of the region's most influential platforms advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation and impact.
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