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SSC begin Tier B 3-Day tournament in style with innings win
SSC began their campaign to win the Tier B 3-Day tournament and gain promotion to the Major 3-Day League in style when they thrashed Kandy Customs SC by an innings and 11 runs at the Army grounds, Dombagoda, yesterday.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Will the response to Ditwah be worse than disaster itself?
Furthermore, elevated prof- its incentivise entrepreneurs to take significant risks—navigat- ing flood-damaged infrastructure— to deliver essen- tial goods. This increased supply and competition would, over time, drive prices back down, fostering a robust recovery.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
LOLC Finance Rs. 10 b debt issue oversubscribed
LOLC
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Japan provides emergency relief goods to disaster-affected people in Sri Lanka
ON 4 December, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, handed over emergency relief goods to Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara, in response to the damages caused by the cyclone “Ditwah”.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Reserves dip 3% to $ 6 b end-Nov.
OFFICIAL reserves have dipped 3% from a month ago to $ 6.03 billion as of end-November 2025 from $ 6.21 billion in end-October, latest Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data showed.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Mammoth task to rebuild a nation: How Sri Lanka can rise from the debris
THE waters are receding and leaving behind the utter destruction that has been caused across most of Sri Lanka.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Salah says he has been ‘thrown under the bus’ by Liverpool
MOHAMED Salah has said he feels like he has been “thrown under the bus” by Liverpool and his relationship with Head Coach Arne Slot has broken down.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Hambantota International Port fully operational despite extreme weather
THE Hambantota International Port (HIP) has remained fully operational, reinforcing its strategic importance as the country's second major commercial hub as Sri Lanka experiences one of the worst flood situations recorded in its history, which has crippled national infrastructure and forced operations to suspend at the Port of Colombo.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
BOI Chief signals imminent breakthrough on long-delayed Sinopec investment deal
BOARD of Investment (BOI) Chairman Arjuna Herath said Sri Lanka is close to concluding negotiations with Sinopec on a major export-oriented investment project, with a final response from the Chinese energy giant expected within days.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
US INDOPACOM deploys airlift and logistics support for Cyclone Ditwah response
TWO C-130J Super Hercules and Airmen from the U.S. Air Force 36th Contingency Response Group (CRG) arrived yesterday at Bandaranaike International Airport to provide American airlift capability in support of Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah response.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Abans Finance to raise Rs. 1.5 b via debentures
ABANS Finance PLC has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a proposal to issue up to 15 million listed, rated, senior, unsecured, redeemable debentures with a maximum value of Rs. 1.5 billion, subject to regulatory clearance.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Blockchain technology to upgrade credibility and efficiency in logistics sans corruption, malpractices, lethargy
THE Sri Lankan administrative machinery is highly infected with corruption and mismanagement.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Switzerland sends WASH relief support to Sri Lanka
SWITZERLAND has delivered a consignment of essential WASH relief equipment and personnel to support Sri Lanka’s disaster response efforts following recent extreme weather conditions.
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December 08, 2025
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LOLC Finance Factoring powers business growth
LOLC Finance PLC said its Factoring Business
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December 08, 2025
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AmCham Sri Lanka and Wijeya Newspapers to host Farzana Baduel for strategic communications forum
High-level dialogue on reshaping Sri Lanka's global narrative for investment, talent, and international partnerships on 15 December at Taj Samudra, Colombo
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Unlocking wealth in tea sector
Advocata champions revenue sharing and homeownership over minimum wage
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Unsung heroes of the Central Bank 1: Dr. A.G. Karunasena
= Economist who did not believe in economic policy without quantitative substantiation
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Natural disasters and one-dimensional economies
AT a time when Sri Lanka and a few countries in Southeast Asia are struggling to recover from a post-cyclonic devastation it is worth spending some thoughts on an issue that lies fundamental to understand why natural disasters have become so frequent in this age of scientific and technological domination over human life.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
StrEdge establishes global headquarters in Dubai
STREDGE, a fast-growing management consulting firm founded in Sri Lanka, has announced the setting up of its global headquarters in Dubai, marking a key milestone in its journey from a regional advisory firm to a globally positioned consultancy.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Record West Indies performance denies New Zealand in Christchurch
AN unbeaten double century from Justin Greaves, 140 from Shai Hope, and fighting fifty from Kemar Roach have saved the West Indies from defeat in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
How crises challenge leadership
DISASTERS are unexpected events which occur, sometimes without warning, and demand those involved to change their normal daily activities to an immediate and focused response to the event.
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December 08, 2025
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Smith's glowing praise for Neser, Carey after Gabba win
AUSTRALIA made it two wins in two in the ongoing Ashes series against England with another polished victory at the Gabba yesterday, and stand-in Captain Steve Smith highlighted the impact of two key contributors, who made sure Australia stayed atop the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings with a perfect record.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami defeat Vancouver to win first MLS Cup title
Argentinian superstar caps off third MLS season with 47th trophy of his career
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December 08, 2025
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AIA Insurance Lanka triumphs at CSE Masterminds Quiz 2025 as first runner-up and sector winner
AIA Insurance Lanka has announced its outstanding performance at the 7th edition of the CSE Masterminds Quiz, held recently at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Secondary Bond market activity subdued amidst Cyclone Ditwah aftermath
Yields exhibit mixed movements Foreign holdings of Rupee treasuries continue to climb
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December 08, 2025
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HNB Assurance backs Kandy Kings as Official Protection Partner
HNB Assurance PLC has partnered with the Kandy Kings as the Official Protection Partner for the upcoming Colombo Golf League, taking place from 5 to 7 December at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
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December 06, 2025
Daily FT
Deputy Minister confirms tourism sector returns to normalcy
Asserts major attractions open, transport links restored, no significant incidents reported involving foreign visitors Clarifies emergency declaration was to mobilise aid and not due to escalation Reiterates Sri Lanka is ready to welcome visitors
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December 06, 2025
Daily FT
Over 25,000 tourists arrive amidst and post-Cyclone Ditwah
OVER 25,000 tourists have arrived amidst and post-Cyclone Ditwah prompting officials to express confidence that the country's resilience despite natural disasters bodes well.
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December 06, 2025
Daily FT
Tiesh partners Infinite Grace Foundation to champion mental health, rehabilitation, and social upliftment
TIESH, a Sri Lankan jewellery brand renowned for its craftsmanship and timeless design, has announced a meaningful partnership with the Infinite Grace Foundation Sri Lanka, an organisation dedicated to transforming lives through love, dignity, purpose, and long-term social impact.
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December 06, 2025
Daily FT
EDB says exports gaining momentum; targets $ 20 b milestone
SRI Lanka's export sector is showing renewed momentum with structural reforms, wider product development, and expanded support for small and medium exporters, the Export Development Board (EDB) informed the Committee on Ways and Means during its meeting in Parliament on 26 November 2025.
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