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MSF supports Sri Lanka flood relief with delivery of winterised tents to Disaster Management Centre
DOCTORS Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) continues its humanitarian response to the devastating floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which has affected over 1.8 million people across Sri Lanka.
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December 17, 2025
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HNB drives swimming excellence with HNB National Short Course Championships 2025
HNB PLC has announced its role as title sponsor of a National aquatic sporting event.
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December 17, 2025
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SLC declares open new Indoor Training Complex
At National High Performance Centre
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December 17, 2025
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Siyapatha Finance opens 60th branch in bustling city of Warakapola
SIYAPATHA Finance PLC has opened the doors of its 60th branch in the bustling city of Warakapola, improving accessibility for reliable financial solutions to the local community while strengthening the Company's islandwide branch network.
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December 17, 2025
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Akbar Brothers wins top honours at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25
AKBAR Brothers Ltd., has secured four major titles at the 27th Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025, hosted by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, winning the Overall Award for Net Foreign Exchange Earner of the Year.
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December 17, 2025
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Not a moment to lose: Why Sri Lanka must mobilise its monetary and fiscal capacity
SRI Lanka is confronting a moment of profound national crisis.
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December 17, 2025
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The Body Shop expands footprint with new store at One Galle Face Mall
THE Body Shop marked its 10th anniversary in Sri Lanka by opening its new boutique at One Galle Face (OGF) Mall.
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December 17, 2025
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Innovation Quotient partners Fonia
Initiative to launch Al-driven mobile advertising platform, revolutionising ad industry
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December 17, 2025
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Port City Colombo lights season with hope and unity
Joins Western Province's “Lights of Hope” amid national recovery
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December 17, 2025
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CFA Society Sri Lanka names PickMe as subject company for 2025/26 Research Challenge
CFA Society Sri Lanka has announced that Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC, owner of the PickMe brand, has been selected as the subject company for the 19th annual CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka competition for the year 2025-2026, with the local finals scheduled for February 2026.
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December 17, 2025
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George Keyt Foundation contributes to national disaster relief efforts
THE George Keyt Foundation has extended meaningful support to the Government of Sri Lanka’s disaster relief efforts following the severe devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 16, 2025
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Countdown to FACETS 2026 begins
A bold new chapter begins at Cinnamon Life on 3-5 Jan. 2026
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December 16, 2025
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Prime builds nation's most connected property experience with first-of-its-kind technology ecosystem
PIONEERING digital solutions to transform the property ownership experience, Prime Group, Sri Lanka's leading real estate developer, has unveiled a revolutionary suite of digital tools following a comprehensive five-year digitalisation journey in procurement, construction, project management, and customer workflows to transforms how Sri Lankans embrace their property dreams.
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December 16, 2025
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Economy picks up pace in 3Q
SRI Lanka's economy in the third quarter of 2025 has picked up the pace and maintained the upward trajectory for a second consecutive quarter, after losing momentum since 3Q 2024.
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December 16, 2025
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Viet Nam and Sri Lanka deepen economic ties
THE Third Meeting of the Viet Nam-Sri Lanka Joint Subcommittee on Trade was recently convened under the Co-Chairmanship of Viet Nam Industry and Trade Deputy Minister Phan Thi Thang and Sri Lanka Trade Secretary K.A. Vimalenthirarajah.
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December 16, 2025
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SDF lists high-yield sustainable Bonds on Luxembourg bourse
Company expects overseas listing to support future funding requirements To position SDF among international sustainable finance investors
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December 16, 2025
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ComBank leads SME lending for fifth consecutive year
Finance Ministry data shows bank accounted for more than 30% of total banking sector loans disbursed to SMEs
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December 16, 2025
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Economic activity expands in November, PMI points to moderation
THE country's manufacturing and services sectors in November have expanded, though at a slower rate compared to the previous month, as per the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), its compiler the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said.
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December 16, 2025
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Japanese business delegation visits National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
THE National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) has hosted a Japanese business delegation, headed by Leader of the Delegation Akashi Yasuo, on 12 December 2025, for a focused discussion aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, particularly in key development sectors.
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December 16, 2025
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Omega Line crowned overall Best Exporter of the Year at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25
Sri Lanka's largest apparel exporter to Europe also clinches three other national titles
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December 16, 2025
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World Bank to provide $ 120 m for emergency post-Ditwah spending
Financing comes from repurposing existing projects funded by World Bank
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December 16, 2025
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Dialog Finance partners Softlogic Life Insurance to transform digital premium payments
DIALOG Finance PLC has partnered with Softlogic Life Insurance PLC to integrate a best-in-class Internet Payment Gateway (IPG) enabling clients to seamlessly settle insurance premiums through Softlogic Life's website using Visa, Mastercard, or Amex cards.
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December 16, 2025
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Patients are denied their own health records?
THE recent directive urging doctors to write prescriptions clearly is a welcome step.
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December 16, 2025
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Secondary Bond market activity subdued; yields consolidate
THE secondary Bond market yesterday opened the new trading week slowly, with activity remaining subdued.
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December 16, 2025
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Ex-CPC Chief arrested over corruption probe
FORMER Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman Dhammika Ranatunga was taken into custody yesterday by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation.
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December 16, 2025
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Sri Lanka Business Council UAE concludes Sri Lanka Expo Pavilion 2025
THE Sri Lanka Business Council UAE (SLBC), operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, successfully concluded the Sri Lanka Expo Pavilion 2025 at the Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre, marking a significant milestone in the Council's 35-year history.
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December 16, 2025
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Yaden Laboratories donates Rs. 20 m to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund
WITH its commitment to supporting the health care needs of the community, Yaden Laboratories Ltd., has donated Rs. 20 million to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund' instantly stepping forward to support the nation rebuilding following Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 16, 2025
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NOC SL prepares for Asian Beach Games to be hosted by China
SRI Lanka has taken another important step in its preparation for the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 with the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC SL) participating in the 1st Chef de Mission seminar organised by the Olympic Council of Asia and the Sanya Asian Beach Games Organising Committee.
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December 16, 2025
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Sri Lanka nears 16% tax-to-GDP milestone
FINANCE and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said Sri Lanka is on the cusp of reaching a long-sought fiscal milestone, with tax revenue expected to rise to 16% of GDP by the end of this year, reflecting a sharp turnaround driven by record collections and renewed public trust in the management of State finances.
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December 16, 2025
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IRD postpones new VAT tax invoice format to April 2026
THE Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has said the implementation of the new tax invoice format and specifications for Value Added Tax (VAT) registered persons has been deferred to 1 April 2026.
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