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Biopharm gets $ 3.98 m insulin contract
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (22) approved to award the contract for the supply of 2.2 million vials of Biphasic Isophane Insulin (Human) 30% Soluble, 70% Isophane injection to India’s M/s M.J. Biopharm Ltd.
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September 25, 2025
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Time Out ranks Sri Lanka as top travel destination for October 2025
SRI Lanka has been ranked the number one destination to visit in October 2025 by global travel magazine Time Out, which unveiled its annual list of top travel spots for the month.
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September 25, 2025
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Govt. plans to reposition Batticaloa into tourism hub
THE Government is preparing to transform Batticaloa into a hub for tourism and strengthen the national economy.
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September 25, 2025
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Lack of consistency bane of Sri Lanka's T20I cricket
Sri Lanka nowhere near to becoming the team to beat \"What happened to us at the Asia Cup is for the good\" says Asalanka
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September 25, 2025
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CBSL Governor calls fintech net benefit for all stakeholders
Digital financial infrastructure is not a cost but a net benefit Regulator aims to spur innovation while managing risk National Payment System roadmap to strengthen role of fintech firms Pledges regulatory guidance to balance stability, consumer protection and innovation
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September 25, 2025
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Global schedule reliability of shipping lines declines after six-month climb
Global schedule reliability fell in July for the first time since January, Sea-Intelligence reports.
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September 25, 2025
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WHY TECHNOLOGY IS KEY TO MODERNISING GLOBAL SHIPPING
Responsible for 3% of global emissions, supply chain professionals must decarbonise shipping through technology-led solutions.
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September 25, 2025
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CSE stays on the up amid unchanged policy rates
THE Colombo stock market remained on the up yesterday following the unchanged policy rates by the Central Bank, though investor activity was moderate judging by value and volume of trading.
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September 25, 2025
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The Global Maritime Industry and Emerging Trends
The maritime industry has long been the backbone of international trade, facilitating nearly 90 percent of global goods movement by volume.
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September 25, 2025
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Suwasevana Hospital, Kandy marks 40 years of excellence in healthcare
SUWASEVANA Hospital has celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, marking four decades of healing, innovation, and patient-centred care since its founding on 1 August 1985.
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September 25, 2025
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CBSL holds key monetary policy rates unchanged
■T-Bill rates remain stable at weekly auction ■Secondary Bond market yields hold steady ■Rupee remains steady
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September 25, 2025
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Setting industry standards for superior customer service in pharma industry
To truly set industry standards, pharmaceutical companies must optimise customer experience at every stage of the patient journey
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September 25, 2025
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WORLD MARITIME DAY 2025: "OUR OCEAN, OUR OBLIGATION, OUR OPPORTUNITY"
World Maritime Day, initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is observed annually to recognize the indispensable role of maritime transport in facilitating global trade, driving economic development and advancing sustainable progress.
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September 25, 2025
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HNB Chief urges unity, speed and trust to drive SL’s fintech future
SL solid foundation for fintech push: more mobile connections than people, most already broadband-enabled CEFT transactions hit 200 m worth Rs. 17 t in 2024, equal to half of GDP LankaClear processed 400 m online transactions in 2024, up 50% YOY Still, long road ahead; four barriers identified: fragmentation, low usage, limited data sharing, and lack of trust
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September 25, 2025
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Zakath and poverty: Why the powerful tool falls short in Sri Lanka
ZAKATH (micro finance of a minority Muslim community) is not merely an act of charity but a system meant to eradicate poverty and strengthen social justice. In Sri Lanka, however, its potential remains underutilised due to a consumption-heavy approach and lack of sustainable strategies. Unless zakath distribution evolves from relief to empowerment, Muslims will continue to face the painful irony of widespread poverty, which is said to be three times higher than the national average.
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September 25, 2025
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World-first in digital payments: HNB and Visa launch 'HNB Accept' at Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025
SRI Lanka's leading private sector bank, launched 'HNB Accept', a game-changing new feature on the HNB Mobile Banking app, powered by Visa, that turns any compatible smartphone into a secure mobile pointof-sale (mPOS), enabling every HNB customer to now receive digital payments with ease.
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September 25, 2025
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Yarl Dreamin' fuels innovation in Sri Lanka's growing Salesforce Trailblazer Community
YARL Dreamin' is Sri Lanka's premier community-driven Salesforce conference, hosted annually by the Yarl Salesforce Ohana in Jaffna.
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September 25, 2025
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CCC, Bloomfield joint champions
Under-23 Inter-Club 2-Day final ends in no-decision
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September 25, 2025
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IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation forges technology, entrepreneurship ties with Sri Lanka
IN a bid to deepen Indo-Lanka collaboration in technology, innovation, research, and entrepreneurship, a high-powered delegation from IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation visited Colombo this week.
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September 25, 2025
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Brandix Group – leading Lankan corporate blood donor once again
SRI Lanka's leading corporate blood donor, Brandix, demonstrated its commitment and care for the people of the country once again with its 16th Annual Group Blood Drive.
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September 25, 2025
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Blended learning helps...
Developing countries make tangible progress
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September 25, 2025
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Ceylon Dollar Bond Fund delivers 12.3% in 2025
Sovereign Bonds gain with GDP-linked returns, rising investor confidence
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September 25, 2025
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CSSL partners Mastercard for 43rd National IT Conference
THE Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) has onboarded Mastercard as a partner for the 43rd National Information Technology Conference (NITC).
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September 25, 2025
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Phoenix Ogilvy, SriLankan Airlines bring home country's first APAC Effie
Award-winning campaign recognised for driving inbound travel
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September 24, 2025
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With millions of children's lives at stake, Bill Gates says global humanity is at crossroads
BILLIONAIRE philanthropist Bill Gates at his Foundation's 2025 Goalkeepers event on Monday at New York issued a stark but hopeful call to world leaders: save millions of children's lives and cure some of the deadliest diseases in history by 2045.
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September 24, 2025
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Tea export earnings cross $1 b by August
SRI Lanka's tea export earnings in the first eight months of 2025 has reached its highest level since 2014, according to Customs data analysed by Asia Siyaka Research.
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September 24, 2025
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First Capital Rs. 3 b debt issue oversubscribed on opening day
FIRST Capital Holdings PLC said its Rs.3 billion debenture issue had been oversubscribed on the opening day yesterday.
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September 24, 2025
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Global fintech leaders converge in Colombo for Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025
THE Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 has announced its confirmed line up of speakers, bringing together global and SriLankan leaders n digital finance, technology, and regulation to accelerate the country’s transition towards a resilient and inclusive digital economy.
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September 24, 2025
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X-Press Feeders CEO rejects $ 1 b pollution damages to Sri Lanka
SINGAPORE-BASED X-Press Feeders CEO Shmuel Yoskovitz yesterday said that the company will not pay the $ 1 billion in damages ordered by Sri Lanka's Supreme Court for what has been described as the country's worst environmental disaster.
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September 24, 2025
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Exports exceed $ 11.5 b in first eight months
SRI Lanka’s export sector continues to show strong resilience, registering over $ 11.54 billion in total exports during the first eight months of 2025, a 6.61% year-on-year (YoY) growth, alongside the strongest performance recorded for the month of August.
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