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Why is it so difficult to invest in Sri Lanka?
OVER the years, I have heard the same frustration from investors.
9 min |
April 24, 2026
Daily FT
Steering senior public sector officials towards innovative thinking
Building a cohort of agile, visionary public sector leaders for Sri Lanka’s sustainable development via joint initiative by pioneering social innovation lab Citra, SLIDA and Presidential Secretariat
3 min |
April 24, 2026
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Kudos for Aitken Spencer Travels’ best management practices
Leads in regenerative tourism, category winner and among Sri Lanka's Top 40 at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026
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April 24, 2026
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Bond yields remain stable amid subdued activity
Money market liquidity continues to increase
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April 24, 2026
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Fairfirst relocates Bandarawela branch to better serve customers
FAIRFIRST Insurance has relocated its Bandarawela branch to new premises at No. 93, Nugasevana Super Market, Ettampitiya Road, Bandarawela, with the branch now open to customers.
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April 24, 2026
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1Q exports edge up to $ 4.3 b, but March hit by Middle East tensions
March total exports down 5.2% YoY to $ 1.46 b
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April 24, 2026
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Sri Lanka, UN advance talks on Haiti troop deployment under rights compliance framework
DISCUSSIONS on the prospective deployment of Sri Lankan troops to Haiti under a proposed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) centred on operational readiness, compliance with UN standards, and adherence to human rights requirements during high-level talks in New York.
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April 24, 2026
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My priority is to take Sri Lanka to top of the tree in world cricket – Kirsten
\"The kind of players Sri Lanka has doesn't match up to their rankings\"
4 min |
April 24, 2026
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Cabinet approves revision of National Housing Policy
THE Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved plans to revise the National Housing Policy to better address evolving challenges in housing and human settlements, with a focus on low-income communities.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
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Dialog Enterprise partners Star Garments: Pioneering 5G innovation in Sri Lanka's apparel industry
DIALOG Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, has partnered with Star Garments Ltd., to enable next-generation textile manufacturing through advanced 5G-powered solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, automation and real-time decision-making across its production ecosystem.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
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$ 2.5 m debt breach hits during 'vulnerable' transition as Treasury reassures creditors
Debt restructuring, servicing not at risk
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April 24, 2026
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Deloitte India forensic auditor for NDB's Rs. 13.2 b fraud
NATIONAL Development Bank PLC (NDB) has commissioned Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP to conduct a forensic review into the recent Rs. 13.2 billion fraud incident, with the engagement carried out in consultation with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's (CBSL) Director of Bank Supervision and findings to be reported directly to the regulator.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
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Complaint to IGP seeks Police probe into alleged $2.5 m Treasury payment diversion
A complaint has been lodged with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) seeking an immediate investigation into the alleged misdirection of a $2.5 million payment made by the Treasury.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
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GRI strengthens leadership with Board appointments of Dr. Tharindu Atapattu and Chathuranga Abeyratne
AS GRI steps into a new financial year, the company marks a significant milestone in its leadership journey with the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer Dr. Tharindu Atapattu, and Chief Financial Officer Chathuranga Abeyratne, to the Board of Directors of GRI Sri Lanka.
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April 24, 2026
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Morgan to blow NZ vs SL encounter at Racecourse
MORGAN White will officiate the first encounter between Sri Lanka and New Zealand Under-85kg tomorrow at the Racecourse ground under lights at 7 p.m.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
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Govt. to allow retreaded aircraft tyre imports under strict conditions
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting earlier this week approved submitting the Import and Export (Control) Regulations No. 01 of 2026 to Parliament for approval, while also allowing a key exemption to facilitate aviation operations.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
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Harshana answers Harsha: No 'technical default' from lost $ 2.5 m credit payment
Joint Opposition warns trust in banking sector eroding
2 min |
April 24, 2026
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HIP sets new container throughput record with MSC vessel
International Port (HIP) successfully handled container vessel MSC Marie Leslie, marking one of its highest-volume vessel calls to date.
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April 24, 2026
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Bank of Ceylon reinforces national economic vision with 2025 Annual Report presentation
IN a significant moment reflecting renewed confidence in Sri Lanka's economic recovery and forward-looking national strategy, the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) formally presented its 2025 Annual Report to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
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Seylan Accelerate unveils interest-free salary advance
Move aims to enhance financial flexibility for salaried professionals
1 min |
April 24, 2026
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Iran war to push over 30 m into poverty, UNDP warns
MORE than 30 million people could be pushed back into poverty due to the economic fallout from the Iran war, including disruptions to fuel and fertiliser supplies at a critical point in the agricultural cycle, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Alexander De Croo said yesterday.
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April 24, 2026
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Sri Lanka-Korea Business Council hosts session on 'Doing business with South Korea'
THE Sri Lanka-Korea Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an awareness session titled “Doing business with South Korea”, bringing together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.
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April 24, 2026
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Pride Rock Partners marks presence at World Aroma Ingredients Congress and Expo 2026
PRIDE Rock Partners, a Sri Lankan company specialised in Ceylon Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oils, cemented its position on the global stage when it hosted a session at the World Aroma Ingredients Congress and Expo 2026 organised by the Essential Oil Association of India from 16 March to 18 March, at Hotel Fairmont Mumbai.
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April 24, 2026
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Sri Lanka's first Online Safety Act case concludes at Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court
IN a landmark development, the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday made permanent its conditional order against two accused in the first-ever case filed under Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024.
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April 24, 2026
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Aventude wins top honours for engineering excellence
AVENTUDE has secured a major win at the Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026, taking home the award for Information Management — Computer Software in recognition of its outstanding engineering contribution to Norway’s public sector digitalisation through the low code platform, Compose.
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April 24, 2026
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Hanif Yusoof pitches Sri Lanka as regional investment hub at US corporate roundtable
At high-level virtual session with participants from global firms like Apple, Boeing, Visa and Google, Positions Sri Lanka as South Asian platform
1 min |
April 24, 2026
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CSE ends in red as global uncertainties weigh on sentiment
THE Colombo stock market yesterday ended two consecutive positive sessions to close in red with foreign investors emerging as net buyers for the second time this month albeit on thin volumes
2 min |
April 24, 2026
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Real Madrid close on Barcelona as Mbappe and Vinicius net against Alaves
KYLIAN Mbappe and Vinicius Junior each scored as Real Madrid ended a four-game winless streak by defeating Alaves 2-1 to move closer to Spanish league leader Barcelona.
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April 24, 2026
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Sri Lankan travel documentary wins top honour at Global Media Awards 2026 in London, UK
SRI Lanka's storytelling excellence took centre stage at the Inspire Global Media Awards 2026, held recently in London, United Kingdom with a packed room of media glitterati.
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April 24, 2026
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Royal College Rugby Season 2026 kicks off
ROYAL College, Colombo, is set to launch the Inter-Schools Rugby Tournament on 26 April 2026, against Science College.
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