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Sri Lanka-Canada business ties strengthened at SLCBC reception
THE Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a Welcome Reception on 29 January, in honour of High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka Isabelle Martin, bringing together members, partners, and guests for an evening of dialogue, celebration, and connection.
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February 10, 2026
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CSE starts week in red amid cautious sentiment
THE Colombo stock market opened the week in red amid investor caution foreign net selling amounting Rs. 1.4 billion.
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February 10, 2026
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Panel highlights English proficiency as critical skill gap as Linguaskill launches in Sri Lanka
CAMBRIDGE University Press & Assessment formally introduced Linguaskill to Sri Lanka yesterday at the Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo, with a strong focus on the role of English in workforce readiness—particularly as Sri Lanka positions itself for a tourism-led economic recovery.
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February 10, 2026
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Zone24x7 enters 2026 with strong momentum
Reinforcing role as enterprise AI and automation partner
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February 10, 2026
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Secondary Bond market yields continue to trend lower; activity robust
THE secondary Bond market opened the new trading week on a positive note, extending last week’s bullish momentum, with yields continuing to trend lower.
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February 10, 2026
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The UNP’s terminal-stage crisis goes digital
THERE is something darkly comic about watching the United National Party attempt to “vibe with the youth” while stubbornly refusing to embrace anything genuinely new.
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February 10, 2026
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Hasaranga's fitness rests with specialists in Sri Lanka and UK
SRI Lanka's champion spinner in T20I cricket Wanindu Hasaranga's further participation in the ongoing T20 World Cup will depend on the MRI scan report which he underwent yesterday for a troublesome hamstring injury.
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February 10, 2026
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HNB Luxury Living 2026: Where prestige meets trusted financial expertise
HNB PLC recently unveiled Luxury Living 2026, the premier real estate and financial showcase, on 24 January at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo.
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February 10, 2026
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SLAP and SLSI join hands to elevate Sri Lanka's printing industry to global standards
A fruitful and forward looking discussion was held recently at the headquarters of the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) in Colombo, marking a significant milestone in the journey to transform Sri Lanka's printing industry through internationally recognised standards and sustainable practices.
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February 10, 2026
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Mark and Comm leads conversation with Hootsuite and Talkwalker to empower local brands
TO celebrate 15 years in service, Mark and Comm Ltd. recently hosted a panel discussion at NH Collection Colombo titled \"Brands: Listen, Learn, and Lead.\"
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February 10, 2026
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NMSJ welcomes AG appointment
THE National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) issued the following statement welcoming the consensus reached on the appointment of a new Auditor General (AG):
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February 10, 2026
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Beyond 4-5% recovery: Why Sri Lanka needs a real growth strategy
THE Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe’s recent remarks projecting 4-5% growth in 2026 and highlighting improving reserves, lower inflation, and financial stability have been widely welcomed.
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February 10, 2026
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Scybers launches new SOC to deliver next-gen, agentic AI security operations for global enterprises
SCYBERS has announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art Cyber Defence Centre in Chennai, expanding its global security operations and strengthening its ability to deliver 24x7 managed detection and response for clients across the US, Europe, Australia, India, and the Asia-Pacific.
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February 10, 2026
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Italy World Cup debut ends with big defeat against Scotland
ITALY'S 45-year wait ended in a disappointing 73-run defeat against Scotland at the T20 World Cup yesterday, with Captain Wayne Madsen dislocating his shoulder inside the first six overs of Group C game.
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February 10, 2026
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Tech Leaders Connect '26 spotlights Sri Lanka's digital vision and decade ahead
THE 'Tech Leaders Connect '26' conference, organised by the BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka Section was held recently at the Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals to discuss the future trajectory of the country's digital economy.
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February 10, 2026
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Bairaha enhances product quality, traceability
Invests $ 1 m on new and an additional 500 tons cold storage facility
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February 10, 2026
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Tokyo Cement’s 3Q financial results position Group for industry upswing
TOKYO Cement Group (Tokyo Cement) has reported a turnover of Rs. 14,523 million compared to Rs. 11,639 million over the same period of the previous year, and a profit after tax of Rs. 332 million compared to Rs. 1,006 million over the same period of the previous year, for the 8rd Quarter ending 31 December 2025.
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February 10, 2026
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99x drives agentic innovation introducing Xiana, a visual agent for personalised human interaction
99x, a leading global product engineering company, recently announced the launch of Xiana, its latest AI-powered agent supporting facial recognition, intelligent automation and natural language interaction.
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February 10, 2026
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A balanced tenancy law is essential for Sri Lanka’s housing future
AS Sri Lanka considers reforms to strengthen tenant protection, it is important that policymakers recognise a simple truth: housing security cannot be achieved by weakening the rights of property owners.
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February 10, 2026
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Zimbabwe outclass Oman to put first points on the board
Oman troubled by pace and bounce of Zimbabwe quicks
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February 10, 2026
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Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be debated and passed on 17 Feb.
THE Parliamentary Business Committee has scheduled the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill for debate on 17 February, Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake said.
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February 10, 2026
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South Africa overpower Canada by 57 runs in T20 World Cup clash
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup action saw South Africa register a commanding 57-run victory over Canada after posting a daunting 213/4 and then restricting their opponents to 156/8 in the allotted 20 overs.
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February 10, 2026
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England make flying start with convincing win over poor Wales
A remorseless England piled pain and points on Wales on Saturday as they began their hunt for the Six Nations title with a 48-7 victory at Allianz Stadium.
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February 10, 2026
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Dialog Finance PLC delivers strong performance with 107% operating income growth in FY2025
DIALOG Finance PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading fintech, reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, with operating income more than doubling to Rs. 2.3 billion, a 107% year-on-year growth driven by scalable, technology-led business models.
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February 10, 2026
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SLT-Mobitel and Fairfirst unveil Sri Lanka's first mobile billing-enabled motor insurance
PIONEERING digital service delivery in Sri Lanka, ‘SLT-Mobitel Mobile and Fairfirst Insurance have unveiled the nation’s first-ever mobile billing solution for motor insurance, a historic milestone for the country’s telecommunications and insurance sectors.
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February 10, 2026
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The infrastructure of growth: Inside Roar Global’s venture builder model
ROAR Global’s transition from a digital media startup to a diversified group holding company marks a milestone for the Sri Lankan entrepreneurial landscape.
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February 10, 2026
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SC hands lawyer three-year prison term for contempt
THE Supreme Court of Sri Lanka (SC) yesterday sentenced an attorney-at-law to three years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty of contempt of court.
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February 10, 2026
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SEYLAN BANK LAUNCHES
VISA INFINITE METAL CREDIT CARD WITH CURATED ELITE PRIVILEGES
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February 10, 2026
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CBSL Governor dismisses '2028 debt phobia' ahead of key ISB investor call
Says no basis for fears of another sovereign default or debt restructuring; a sentiment economists share | Govt. paid $ 2.5 b in external debt service in 2025 | Reserve build-up targeted at $ 8-10 b over next two years against annual debt service of about $3.5 b | Finance Ministry to brief Bondholders on debt position and fiscal outlook on 11 February.
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February 09, 2026
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Amana Takaful to raise Rs. 1 b via Rights
AMANA Takaful PLC’s Board of Directors has recommended a Rights Issue of ordinary voting shares to strengthen the company’s equity base and improve its Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) in line with the Risk-Based Capital framework introduced by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka.
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