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Bullish week for CSE
THE Colombo stock market yesterday ended a bullish week boosted by rebound in investor sentiment and strategic deals.
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May 31, 2025
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Asian shares dip as uncertainty grows about what's next with Trump's tariffs
ASIAN shares were mostly lower on Friday as uncertainty grew about what will happen next after a US court blocked many of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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May 31, 2025
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US appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers
A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law, for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies.
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May 31, 2025
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Sri Lanka-China Trade and Investment Forum 2025 sparks new economic opportunities
Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando invites Chinese firms to consider joint ventures in agro, ICT/BPO, textiles and apparel, tourism, and renewable energy Highlights historic China-Sri Lanka ties and urges action beyond dialogue Outlines focus on ethical manufacturing, renewable energy, exports, and digitisation Promises investor-friendly policies based on transparency and sustainability
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May 31, 2025
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China presents roadmap to deepen economic cooperation with Sri Lanka
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao highlights China-Sri Lanka friendship from ancient Silk Route to Belt and Road ties at 'Sri Lanka-China Trade and Investment Forum 2025' in Colombo Proposes three key focus areas-expanding trade, deepening investments, defending multilateralism Urges greater use of trade fairs and joint programs to boost Sri Lankan exports to China Encourages Chinese investment in green, digital and low-carbon sectors Backs creation of industrial and supply chain zones in Sri Lanka Warns against global protectionism; promotes China as stable and open trade partner Cites 2024 bilateral trade hits $ 5.36 b, with 13.4% YoY growth, highest for China in South Asia
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May 31, 2025
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Elon Musk confirms departure from US Govt. role
ELON Musk has officially stepped down from his role in the US Government, saying he will now shift his full attention back to running Tesla and SpaceX after months of tension over federal spending policies.
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May 31, 2025
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Deepa Mehta to film new Sherlock Holmes-inspired comedy 'Sher' in Sri Lanka
Filmmaker selects Nuwara Eliya and Cinnamon Hotels as key locations
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May 31, 2025
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Biz confidence bounces back
\"THE barometer of business confidence rebounds sharply despite the state of play
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May 31, 2025
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Wake-up call for Sri Lanka's future
FOR decades, institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have operated under the guise of global development and stability — but their deeper function has often been to reshape struggling economies in ways that benefit the global financial elite.
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May 31, 2025
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SLC forced to relent to prevailing bad weather
■Domestic tournaments undergo postponements for the second time ■Rescheduled to start on 5 June
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May 31, 2025
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SLT-Mobitel partners Sri Lanka's biggest Sinhala entertainment platform 'Roopa Hala'
BRINGING a new era of entertainment to Sri Lankans, SLT-Mobitel has partnered with 'Roopa Hala,' a premium subscription-based Over-The-Top (OTT) platform dedicated to Sinhala content owned by Evoke Digital Group Australia.
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May 31, 2025
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World No Tobacco Day is today
WORLD No Tobacco Day, marked annually on 31 May, addresses a major public health challenge—the persistent burden of tobacco use. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the Appeal” compels us to expose the deceptive marketing tactics and manipulative strategies employed by the tobacco industry, especially those targeting our youth and women.
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May 31, 2025
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Provincial Rugby unions oppose new Working Task Force appointment
PROVINCIAL Rugby unions have objected to the appointment of Hassan Sinhawansa to the Working Task Force as the Executive Director.
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May 31, 2025
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Driver fatigue main cause for Kotmale bus accident killing 23: Probe
THE experts' committee appointed to investigate the cause of fatal bus crash in Gerandi Ella, Kotmale, has identified driver fatigue as the primary cause of the accident, citing a violation of mandatory rest regulations under the Motor Traffic Act.
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May 31, 2025
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Title race does not feel like a fight - Verstappen
RED Bull's Max Verstappen says his championship battle against the McLaren drivers this year \"doesn't really feel like a fight.
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May 31, 2025
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Former India bowling coach to conduct training program in Sri Lanka
SRI Lanka Cricket has invited former India bowling coach Bharat Arun to conduct a 14-day specialised training program aimed at further enhancing the standards of Sri Lankan fast bowlers across junior and senior squads of the High Performance Centre.
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May 31, 2025
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Singhe Furniture bags two prestigious awards at National Industry Brand Excellence Awards
SINGHE Furniture has once again solidified its position as a Sri Lankan furniture industry leader, earning two prestigious accolades at the recently held National Industry Brand Excellence Awards 2024, hosted by the Industrial Development Board of Sri Lanka (IDB).
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May 31, 2025
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ILO, Australia and Norway unite to 'GROW' resilience in Northern province
THE International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Government of Australia and the Government of Norway, has launched the GROW Project — Generating Resilient Opportunities for Work — a transformative $ 2.8 million initiative aimed at strengthening livelihoods, climate resilience, and social empowerment for marginalised communities in Sri Lanka's Northern province.
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May 31, 2025
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Addressing mental and emotional health impacts of climate change
CLIMATE change has become a lived reality for countries and communities around the world.
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May 31, 2025
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Sacred commerce in Sri Lanka's ritual economy is quiet engine of growth in changing world
RITUAL economy is the way economic activities, such as production, distribution, and consumption are deeply embedded in and shaped by religious or ceremonial practices.
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May 31, 2025
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Sampath Bank celebrates cultural unity through second edition of groundbreaking trilingual concert
SAMPATH Bank sponsored the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka’s (SOSL) highly anticipated SOSL Pops, A Trilingual Extravaganza, which took centre stage on 24 and 25 May at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. Returning as sponsor for the second consecutive year, the bank reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to cultural enrichment, diversity and meaningful customer engagement.
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May 31, 2025
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HNB and Litro revolutionise domestic gas delivery with card and QR-based payment solutions
SRI Lanka's leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, has announced a strategic partner-ship with Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. to facilitate card and LankaQR-enabled payments across Litro's customer touchpoints, includ-ing key agents, dealerships, and customer service locations.
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May 31, 2025
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Canal cleanup drive in Colombo to mark World Environment Day under 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative
IN celebration of World Environment Day, a major urban waterway cleanup and maintenance initiative was officially launched yesterday under the patronage of Urban Development, Construction and Housing Minister Anura Karunatilaka.
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May 31, 2025
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Kindness; empowering authentic peace
We feature below quotes from public talks held this month in Sri Lanka by Ven. Ajahn Brahm and excerpts of an interview with him. The insights given are relevant for the renewal of peacefulness within and between humans. The writing we feature today is an extension of the series published dedicating the month of May to the goal of lasting peace commemoration in Sri Lanka.
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May 31, 2025
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The NPP's most painful problem
ONE cannot but help being sorry for the National People's Power government of late at least. Best understood at multiple levels of national feeling, this phenomenon spans the emotional gamut from sorrow to sympathy.
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May 31, 2025
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Dialog and NARA enable fishermen locate Potential Fishing Zones via Sayuru app
DIALOG Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has partnered with the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) to deliver critical information on Potential Fishing Zones (PFZs) through the trilingual Sayuru mobile application.
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May 31, 2025
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Air Force Quadrangle Golf 2025 tees off at China Bay
THE much-awaited Sri Lanka Air Force Quadrangle Golf 2025 tournament is set to tee off today (31 May) at the picturesque China Bay Golf Course.
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May 31, 2025
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Malini Fonseka: A tribute
THE curtain fell on the life of Malini Fonseka, the queen of the Sinhala cinema, who passed away a week ago, bringing to an end the life of one of the most memorable personalities in Sri Lankan cinema. Her captivating smile, her velvety voice and gentle demeanour made her an instant attraction when she first hit the Sinhala silver screen in her debut film ‘Punchi Baba’ in 1968, for which she won the award for the most popular supporting actress presented by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Service.
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May 31, 2025
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Dharmaraja College forms strategic partnership with ESU-ESOFT Uni.
To power 2025 rugby season
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May 31, 2025
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Instilling loving kindness in Sri Lanka for permanent peace
BELOW is an ideation by the Harmony Page on how Peace Commemoration in the month of May can be enhanced through Buddhistic and other spiritual practices carried out during the rest of the year, helping to mould compassionate adults who will not seek joy in the sorrow of others.
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