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Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Radisson Hotels Kandy, and Colombo, announce key appointments in sales leadership
RADISSON Blu Resort Galle, Radisson Hotel Kandy, and Radisson Hotel Colombo announce the appointments of William Fernando as Cluster Director of Sales, and Isuri Perera as Cluster Assistant Director of Sales.
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May 21, 2025
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HNB Assurance clinches fifth consecutive win as “Sri Lanka’s Best Life Bancassurance Provider”
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) has once again reaffirmed its industry leadership in Bancassurance by securing the title of “Best Life Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka” for the fifth consecutive year, awarded by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review - UK.
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May 21, 2025
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Exploring role of diversity and cross regional collaboration at Acuity Knowledge Partners with Narasimhan SL
We recently got a chance to sit down with Narasimhan SL, the newly appointed Chief Human Resources Officer and Member of the Executive Committee at Acuity Knowledge Partners.
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May 21, 2025
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Tea industry in 10 of 2025: An overview
The Sri Lankan tea industry saw an increase in production and exports but recorded a drop in the National Average price for the period from January to March 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.
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May 21, 2025
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PBSS Group recognised as Huawei Cloud Partner of the Year – South Asia 2024
PBSS Group, a leading ERP solutions provider based in Sri Lanka, has been awarded the Huawei Cloud Partner of the Year - South Asia 2024 at the Huawei Cloud APAC Partner Summit 2025, held recently in Phuket.
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May 21, 2025
Daily FT
New Zealand Deputy PM to visit SL
NEW Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will be undertaking a visit to Sri Lanka from 24 to 28 May 2025.
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May 21, 2025
Daily FT
LG polls 2025 that produced only winners
As if their wish was granted, every party and independent group claimed victory in the LG polls as those who are aspiring to come to that seat. The voter has spoken out. Has NPP failed to deliver what it promised during the last two elections?
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May 21, 2025
Daily FT
SUNSHINE HOLDINGS' TEA JOURNEY:
FUELING SRI LANKA'S GLOBAL TRADE AND LOCAL PROSPERITY
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May 21, 2025
Daily FT
Pan Asia Bank collaborates with IBM to modernise technology landscape
IBM yesterday announced its collaboration with Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC to modernise the bank’s digital infrastructure and deliver faster, more secure banking services across Sri Lanka.
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May 21, 2025
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Deflation temporary, growth momentum continues into 2025: CBSL officials
CBSL Assistant Governor Dr. C. Amarasekara says brief phase of deflation is not alarming | CBSL Economic Research Department Director Dr. S. Jegajeevan disqualifies current environment being classified as 'stagflation'| Points to robust credit growth as evidence of rising demand; Q1 credit expands to Rs. 274.6 b
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May 20, 2025
Daily FT
President calls for unity, peace and reconciliation at 16th War Heroes' Commemoration
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday made a powerful call for national unity, justice, and lasting peace during the 16th War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony held at the War Heroes' Memorial in Battaramulla.
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May 20, 2025
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AG to file indictments after 17 years in journalist Keith Noyahr case
THE Attorney General (AG) is scheduled to file indictments against 12 former armed forces officers in the Colombo High Court next week on charges of abducting and torturing journalist Keith Noyahr.
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May 20, 2025
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Hayleys delivers 40% growth in PBT to Rs. 35 b in FY25
THE Hayleys Group said yesterday it delivered a year of exceptional growth and profitability, recording a 40% year-on-year (YoY) increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to Rs. 35.37 billion during the financial year ending 31 March 2025.
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May 20, 2025
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Equitisation of government business enterprises – SL SoEs
THE Sri Lankan Government is planning to begin the equitisation process of SoEs, a form of quasi privatisation. The term Equitisation originated in Vietnam at the time of embarking restructure of their SoEs.
8 min |
May 20, 2025
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"People's Festival”: Celebrating Sri Lanka's vibrant diversity
Some ideas to be considered
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May 20, 2025
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Colombo stock market sustains optimism into new week
THE Colombo stock market yesterday began a fresh and fully fledged week on a positive note with investors sustaining the new-found optimism from last week.
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May 20, 2025
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Bridging tradition and innovation: Sri Lanka at HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair 2025
SRI Lankan giftware and lifestyle sector blends traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, producing unique items such as batiks, hand-loom textiles, wooden products, and ceramic products, bamboo and rattan products with annual export revenue over $ 60 million.
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May 20, 2025
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Adverse weather conditions force SLC to postpone tournaments
5 matches abandoned without a ball bowled in SLC Major T20
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May 20, 2025
Daily FT
AKD; promise and performance
JOHN Maynard Keynes once described the ideal economist as someone who was a “mathematician, historian, statesman and philosopher” in equal measure.
5 min |
May 20, 2025
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Victims of Sri Lanka's civil war seek justice
Opportunity for new Govt. to commit to accountability
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May 20, 2025
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Addressing ragging
ANOTHER young life has been extinguished. Another family shattered. Once again, the silent menace that has haunted local universities for decades—ragging—has claimed a victim. It is a cruel irony that institutions meant to cultivate knowledge, opportunity, and progress have become breeding grounds for violence, humiliation, and psychological trauma.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields increase
Rupee depreciates
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May 20, 2025
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Fortude partners Ettos to enhance sustainability across fashion supply chains
FORTUDE has announced a strategic partnership with Ettos, a leading supply chain traceability platform aimed at enabling fashion businesses to maintain more transparent processes and allowing customers to understand how their products are made.
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May 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka welcomes 80th CISM General Assembly to Colombo
80th General Assembly and Congress of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) officially commenced in Colombo yesterday Scheduled to span from 19 to 24 May in Colombo, cementing nation's role as growing hub for military sport as well as diplomacy and international cooperation
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May 20, 2025
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Ambassadors-designate engage with private sector at Ceylon Chamber networking session
THE Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an engaging interactive session with Sri Lanka's newly appointed Heads of Mission to key global destinations, offering the local business community a valuable opportunity to connect directly with the country's outgoing ambassadors and high commissioners.
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May 20, 2025
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IAME series ignites Sri Lanka together with SpeedBay Bandaragama
THE internationally recognised IAME karting series is underway at the SpeedBay Circuit, Bandaragama, with the inaugural round of the Sri Lankan Championship kicking things off.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
Daily FT
Die Hard the Green Panther
THE Green section of the Sky Pavilion was almost at full capacity at 3 p.m., and was completely overwhelmed by 3:15.
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May 20, 2025
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Kavinda de Zoysa appointed Chairman of Bank of Ceylon (UK)
THE Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd., has announced the appointment of Kavinda de Zoysa as its new Chairman, following the necessary approvals from the relevant financial regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom.
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May 20, 2025
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ADVERTISING CLINCHES TITLE; DAILY MIRROR FINISH RUNNERS-UP
Thilina named Man of the Series; Darshana, Sanjitha excel in bowling and batting
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May 20, 2025
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MBA All-Island Open Badminton Championships begin
THE Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) All-Island Open Badminton Championships 2025 began in Colombo yesterday with over 1200 shuttlers vying for honours.
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